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Column: Women belong in sports, deal with it
Women belong in sports, and the women at The State News are here to show you why.
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‘Peacemaker’: You can't take your eyes off John Cena in new series
Cops and courts reporter Wajeeha Kamal talks the first three episodes of HBO Max's “Peacemaker.” What works, what doesn't and how does it stack up?
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I'm not 'rebranding' in 2022, and here's why you shouldn't either
Are you "rebranding" yourself this year? Lifestyles reporter Lily Guiney is not and here's why:
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The Year of Fashion: The 11 best-dressed celebrities of 2021
Fashion: looking good and feeling fine. Features reporter Raenu Charles counts down the greatest style icons who made 2021 worth dressing our best.
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'Spider-Man: No Way Home': Marvel's final offering of 2021 slings quite the web
Check out why cops and courts reporter Wajeeha Kamal deemed "Spider-Man: No Way Home" a "perfect movie" (spoiler alert!).
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Here are the 7 biggest Michigan political fails of 2021, ranked
Who doesn't love a good scandal? There's certainly no shortage of them in Michigan politics. Check out the top seven political mishaps that happened this year.
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The State News fall 2021 diversity report
Each semester, The State News publishes a diversity report in an effort to be transparent with our audience about the demographics of our staff.
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Lansing Gift Guide: Where to find all of your holiday, gift-giving needs
Need a gift idea for a loved one this holiday season? Look no further. Public health reporter Raenu Charles shares six, local businesses where you can find a gift for anyone on your nice list.
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COLUMN: 'Red (Taylor's Version)' is a simple triumph
"If music is supposed to make it easier to comprehend and articulate things that tie us in knots, 'Red' is the encyclopedia of heartbreak," writes features reporter Lily Guiney.
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COLUMN: The importance of “Seinfeld”
For a self-proclaimed "show about nothing," "Seinfeld" left quite the long-lasting legacy. Check out state government reporter Sheldon Krause's thoughts on the show's impact.
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COLUMN: Why 'An Evening With Silk Sonic' is album of the year
Growing up in Detroit, I listened to an unhealthy amount of Motown, and "An Evening With Silk Sonic" brought me back to the days my family and I would listen to Stevie Wonder with its beautiful funk and R&B sound. Feel free to call me an old head, I just enjoy good music.
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COLUMN: My experience as a college student in the Marines
"Balancing life between school, a job and military is extremely difficult and can be too much to handle at times, but I know it's nothing compared to the horrors other veterans have seen," writes city of East Lansing reporter Noah Edgar. Check out the rest of his column here.
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Why 'Detroiters' is a must-watch show, especially if you're from Michigan
"In addition to Michigan cultural references, the show is downright one of the funniest works of entertainment I’ve ever seen," writes sports reporter Jenna Malinowski on why "Detroiters" should be your next big television binge.
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Parliament: The solution to perpetual gridlock
"Because of the instability presidential systems create and the constant crises of governing, the U.S. would be smart to adopt a parliamentary-style system, so the governing coalition is always aligned with the current chief executive," international relations reporter Dan Netter writes.
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Roses & Recaps: A Promising Premiere to Michelle Young’s 'Bachelorette' Season
This one is for you, Bachelor Nation. Features reporter Lily Guiney talks the premiere episode of Michelle Young's "Bachelorette" season.
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COLUMN: Why Detroit musician J Dilla should be on your playlist this fall
Looking for some tunes to get you in the fall mood? Look no further. Environmental reporter Jack Armstrong details why Detroit native J Dilla will "complement your fall perfectly."
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COMMENTARY: Covering a Second Amendment rally as a woman of color
"As human beings, it’s natural to be uncomfortable with things we’re not familiar with," writes public health reporter Raenu Charles. "We have preconceived expectations and biases. That’s just part of the human experience. However, as journalists, it’s our responsibility to put those expectations aside and report on what’s actually going on in front of us. We owe it not just to our readers but also to our sources, who trust us to represent them fairly."
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Column: My moped was stolen, this is my story
"There I was on Sep, 16, blissfully unaware of what was to come next. I stepped out of the Communication Arts and Sciences Building to find Zippy, my moped of three years, gone."
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‘Double Feature,’ Double Column: Let’s talk ‘American Horror Story’ Season 10
It only makes sense that city editor Griffin Wiles and cops and courts reporter Wajeeha Kamal would write a double column to review "American Horror Story: Double Feature," the tenth iteration of the "AHS" franchise.
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COLUMN: My experience getting COVID-19 while living on campus
"When I got the email notification, my heart sank — as soon as I opened the message, I discovered that a student in my in-person math class had tested positive for COVID-19 and that I was exposed on Wednesday, Sept. 1."