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Graduation delay becoming common trend
The times of graduating at a typical four-year colleges and university appear to be over, according to a Forbes article.
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Industry needed for Detroit comeback
With crippling debt and internal problems, last week the city of Detroit filed chapter 9 bankruptcy, the largest city ever to do so. The debt is estimated to be between $18 and $20 billion by Detroit Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr.
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Why Christians must disagree with gay marriage
What do you get when you cross the church and gay marriage? A headache.
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Rolling Stone cover not glamorizing bombings
On the current issue of Rolling Stone magazine, accused Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev appears on the cover in a featured story about the teenager. The cover features a scruffy-looking picture of Tsarnaev, which has been circulating multiple media outlets before appearing on Rolling Stone.
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Waiting on tomorrow: responsibilities come first, for now
Everyone has dreams. Mine, on a daily basis, consist of running away. I am a flight risk.
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Investigative journalism on trial in Snowden case
The condemnation of Edward Snowden by the United States government was predictable. After all, he leaked a wealth of information regarding the NSA’s efforts to spy on U.S. citizens, something which the government was less-than forthcoming about. But the fact many American’s believe Snowden should be extradited and charged with espionage or treated as though he is an enemy of the state is discouraging for journalists and watchdog organizations, chiefly because of the precedent this case might establish.
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Young workers could help E.L. move forward
The city of East Lansing forever will be tied to the students that inhabit it. But in the foreseeable future, City Hall will be aiming toward a new crowd to engulf the city. And that’s for the best.
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Learning how to say goodbye never easy
I haven’t figured out yet how to say goodbye to my grandfather. It’s been haunting me for quite awhile now, because I know he’s dying and I know every moment I spend with him may be the last time.
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Zimmerman verdict exposes racial tensions
For almost 17 months, the trial of George Zimmerman for the killing of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin captivated the United States and brought many discussions of racial and gun violence in the public eye. And it all came to a head Saturday night when a Florida jury found Zimmerman not guilty of second-degree murder and manslaughter.
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Open your mind to other people's ideals
Being a political intern in Washington, D.C. this summer, I have gained valuable skills that go beyond the political realm. Besides becoming more knowledgeable in how our government works by observing it firsthand, I have gained skills that enable me to interact and peacefully coexist with many of those on the other side of the aisle. Having a roommate that comes from a different world and generally being surrounded by people who have different beliefs than me has strengthened my abilities to speak about political matters in a civil way.
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United States needs to scale back aid in Egypt
Political unrest has been going on in Egypt for quite some time. And it doesn’t seem to be going away anytime soon.
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Loan increase puts congress in hot seat
In the midst of a congressional gridlock last week, student loan interest rates doubled from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent. Congress failed to meet its July 1 deadline to stop the increase, and if it fails to reach any agreement, this would mean each student will have to pay an extra $800 more on a student loan, according to Philly.com
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I learned from my mistakes, and so can you!
Every single person, at one point or another in their life, will do something extremely stupid. It’s almost a rite of passage you wish would never have to happen, but does.
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How to go about spending your refund check
Let’s be honest, the only reason students get excited for the semester to start is because of the refund checks dispersed by their university.
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Lansing casino would be economically positive for downtown
The United States Supreme Court recently decided it will hear a case to determine if the state of Michigan has any power to shut down an American Indian casino.
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ASMSU needs to prove its worth in future
Last Wednesday, MSU’s undergraduate student government, ASMSU, voted 12-2 to move all of its funds into an on-campus account at an emergency meeting.
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Past week proves politics not boring
Last week was a whirlwind for political news. On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a key section of the Voting Rights Act. Later that same day, a female Texas senator made headlines with a nearly 12-hour filibuster against abortion restrictions. And just a few hours after that, the Supreme Court returned to the spotlight with some opinions that were certainly at least small victories for gay marriage advocates. And all of that happened before noon on Wednesday.
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Biking sheds light on MSU’s natural beauty
Even if this is your last summer on campus, go ahead and cruise around so you can savor the natural beauty MSU has to offer before you step into the real world.
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U.S. Supreme Court’s DOMA decision signals proactive step for equality
The United States Supreme Court reached a controversial and critical decision on the Defense of Marriage Act, or DOMA, striking down the law prohibiting the federal government from recognizing same-sex marriages that have been legalized by the states, by a 5-4 vote in the case of United States v. Windsor.
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Make memories out of MSU’s summer sessions
It’s that time of the year where the air is cool, the days are hot and construction never seems to end. However, one thing that is ending is the first session of summer classes.