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ASMSU — get to know us

And thus began one of the most prestigious and powerful student governments in the nation. Since that time, ASMSU has pioneered new student services, programming, outreach and engagement, academic policies and governmental advocacy, as well as the establishment of the Class Councils, Funding and Programming Boards.

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Environment more important than cheap oil

In response to the “Keystone Pipeline logical undertaking” editorial on Feb. 20, 2013 : There should never be a time when we put the environment on the line because of our own selfish needs. There are other alternatives to using fossil fuels, we just need to accept that fact and start making strides toward a cleaner environment.

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Basketball and burning couches

Last Tuesday was a disappointing night for more reasons than just basketball. As my friends and I piled out of Crunchy’s and into the cold, both our spirits and bank accounts had taken a significant hit.

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Roommates define college memories

Last week, after I had just settled into bed after a long day and was drifting off to sleep, my roommate burst into the room, turned on the overhead fluorescent light and ran over to my bed to tell me about her night.

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Soap: Friend or Foe

Currently, there is no scientific data to support the claim that antimicrobial compounds in household products such as soaps help prevent infection.

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New campus club redefines animal activism

When most people think of animal rights activists, the first thing that comes to mind might be PETA, an organization infamous for being too radical. People picture animal rights activists as fake-blood splattering, angry sign yielding nut jobs — a stereotype to be avoided at all costs.

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Practicality prime facet of city proposals

As the first official day of spring draws near, the city of East Lansing is looking ahead to construction season. The city is in the process of reviewing seven proposals for the 2.82-acre segment of downtown that would be renovated. Multiple proposals would feature a farmers market or grocery store, with parking, residential space and hotels as other points of commonality.

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No excuse for skipping classes

It is pretty much safe to say coming in contact with a student who has yet to miss a single class is difficult to come by. Skipping class is an action many of us are quite familiar with.

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Advice for an 18 to 23-year-old

I am sure the majority of people reading this column fall somewhere within the age bracket in the title. One of my recent readers said it might be a good and possibly interesting idea, but no one that age would even care.