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Mich. health plan good idea, needs work
Last week, the Michigan Department of Community Health, or MDCH, launched a new initiative aimed at making the state lighter and healthier.
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Life lesson learned in Case cafeteria
In my four years at MSU, I’ve eaten at 13 cafeterias and seen just about all there is to see — from future professional athletes to Darth Vader with a gaggle of Stormtroopers. You name it, I’ve seen it. Nothing could surprise me.
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Key issues addressed by President Simon
During her visit to The State News on Thursday, MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon spoke about many of the changes that have defined her nearly decade-long tenure at MSU.
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Fifty shades of hypocritical
It’s another late night watching Tosh.0. Unfortunately, even late-night stations, such as Comedy Central, run commercial after commercial during programs.
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Health key issue in birth control debate
A piece of President Barack Obama’s highly-scrutinized health care law likely is to pay another visit to the Supreme Court in the near future.
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More connected than ever before
All the girls at Harvard University are tall. Or, at least, it seems that way.
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Noncognitive tests highlight true intellect
Have you ever heard the expression, “I’m just not very good at taking tests?” Did you ever worry about taking standardized tests, such as the SAT or ACT, for fear that you wouldn’t get into the college of your choice if you did poorly on them?
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Don’t be “that guy” in the cafeteria
For any students who live or have lived on campus, you probably have, at some point, frequented MSU’s various dining halls.
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Can’t deny equal rights to women in military
There is a sense of American pride observed when you pass a house displaying the “War Mother’s Flag.” But would this view of American pride change if you knew the military member overseas was a female?
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Greek life helps student reach full potential
It’s usually quiet on Friday afternoons at the Zeta Mu chapter of Sigma Pi. The most that one can hear throughout the afternoon is the slow North Harrison traffic, and some of the brothers preparing for class. Last Friday was quite different — a good change for the house.
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E.L. both ‘City of the Arts’ and home to MSU
Recently, The State News editorial board ran an opinion piece, “Students, not art, define East Lansing,” that argues the city should focus all its attention on the student community in East Lansing because it is defined by its college students and is a “typical college town.” It also argues East Lansing should not refer to itself as a ‘City of the Arts’ and falsely supports this argument by stating the only evidence of East Lansing being a ‘City of the Arts’ is the new Broad museum, a sign on an abandoned building and the empty Barnes & Noble space where community events are held.
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Snyder’s plan steers state in right direction
If you were to list some of Michigan’s best attributes, the quality of the roads would not be one of them. However, Gov. Rick Snyder is backing a new legislative plan that might give all Michigan drivers a smoother ride.
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Does climate affect happiness?
Last Wednesday night when my plane landed at the Detroit Metro Airport, I was greeted with bone-chilling winds, blankets of heavy snow and frowning faces.
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Energy drinks create boost, health risks
It’s a scenario we’ve all found ourselves in. It’s late and you’re tired, but you have an exam in the morning, and you still feel unprepared.
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Required reading offers unexpected lessons
After four years of college, one of the necessary evils I’ve come to accept is the idea of doing assigned course readings.
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Students, not art, define East Lansing
Take a moment and consider how you would explain East Lansing to someone who was new to the area.
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New iPhone app could change dating game
It was syllabus week, and I was seated in Wells Hall’s biggest lecture room waiting for class to begin when I heard the name of a new iPhone app called “Lulu” being tossed around amongst fellow classmates seated behind me.
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New policy promotes healthy habits
Staying in shape throughout the school year might be a much simpler task for students if a new ASMSU policy is passed — but our waistlines won’t be the only thing feeling the burn.
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Could alcohol be game changer?
MSU students and administrators alike have voiced concern about the sparse student attendance at Spartan football games this past season. Men’s basketball head coach Tom Izzo said, “You can tell me about the ticket prices. You can tell me all that. Baloney, because the tickets are sold. It’s not about the ticket prices. It’s about the passion and the enthusiasm.”
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Congress must prove value in coming years
What do traffic jams, cockroaches and Nickelback all have in common? Unfortunately for the members of Congress, the answer isn’t something to be proud of.