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Armed security not solution to violence
When a national tragedy occurs, there are some responses that seem appropriate and others that don’t.
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Universities must embrace electronic textbooks
The first time partaking in the process, it can seem like a scam.
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Abortion legislation impedes basic rights
The end of 2012 was a heated time for the state of Michigan and a particularly busy period for the legislators in Lansing.
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Keep open mind when choosing summer job
The first month of the spring semester always is a very exciting time for me. Combined with the New Year, I always make a resolution to live life to the fullest during the next semester.
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Inability to agree as damaging as cliff itself
As the last few minutes of New Year’s Eve came to a close, and as each of us awoke on Jan. 1, we were greeted with the news that legislation had passed through the Senate and House of Representatives about the looming fiscal cliff crisis.
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Reliability of home provides comfort
Well, it’s over. In 22 quick days my last, and final, Christmas break as a college undergraduate came to a close, with nothing more to show for it besides a few extra pounds and a slightly weakened mindset toward school I imagine will haunt me throughout most of the semester.
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State News family more important than prestige
As I stared out at MSU’s campus stretched beyond the east side of Spartan Stadium from my familiar seat in the Spartan Stadium press box, it hit me.
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Daily interactions leave lasting impression
Anyone who knows me will tell you I am not, and never have been, a morning person. This is a problem that has plagued me my entire life. As far back as I can remember, up until my last week of high school, mornings in the Olsen house followed a very similar pattern when it came to the issue of waking me up.
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Simplifying issues ruins argument
The State News column “Blame unions for failed businesses” (12/4) is a particularly good example of this country’s increasingly deteriorating form of argumentative reasoning.
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Semester’s hardships bond student body
With the last week of classes drawing to a close and finals week being the last remaining obstacle standing between students and a well-deserved break, Michigan State soon will be saying goodbye to a semester that presented its fair share of adversities and triumphs.
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Life lessons I learned in college
Never think you know someone based on a first impression. Within five minutes of meeting my best friend, I decided she was judgmental and that we were going to constantly butt heads. Five years later, I don’t know anyone else on the planet more like myself.
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‘Fiscal cliff’ deal necessary
After November’s election, many U.S. representatives and senators were unseated, and their terms will end in January. These congressmen and congresswomen now are serving their “lame duck” period as representatives, a time usually defined by inactivity and a lack of productivity among our government.
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No such thing as ‘war on Christmas’
Christmas season is a wonderful time of the year for many people. When the leftovers from the Thanksgiving turkey finally have been finished, and students begin working hard to defeat the looming finals, one thing is on most people’s minds: Dec. 25.
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University extends mission overseas
More than 150 years ago, MSU was founded as the first land-grant institution in the country, created as an example for other land-grant colleges that later would be established in the United States.
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Blame unions for failed businesses
Throughout the years, unions have fought for the rights and benefits of the average working American.
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Preferred-name system improves inclusiveness of MSU community
I would like to take this opportunity to applaud ASMSU and the university for moving forward on implementing a preferred-name system at MSU.
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MSU promotes, leads in sustainability
MSU always has made a commitment to the environment, pledging not only to cheer “Go green,” but to operate in an environmentally conscious manner.
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Student discovers independence, home at MSU
Unlike many other Spartans who knew they wanted to go to MSU almost since birth, I had a different plan for my education. Like my two older sisters before me, I assumed I would go to the local community college and then later decide where I wanted to transfer.
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Financial woes hurt educational success
It is no secret college is a time in one’s life filled with a great amount of financial anxiety, but some experts now predict these concerns might be impacting more than just a student’s bank account.
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Holiday meanings change with time
Earlier this month, I celebrated my 20th birthday. But a kid turning 20, much like turning 19, really isn’t anything special, and it’s not really worthy of any sort of celebration.