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20 books written by women that should be on your shelf this month
In honor of Women's History Month, here are 20 books written by women that should be added to your TBR list.
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Graduating seniors prepare to enter the workforce as college years come to an end
The clock is ticking, counting down the weeks until graduating seniors walk across the stage and into the workforce. Managing classes and job applications is tricky, especially with the pressure to pick the right path, but these Spartans are excited to enter this new phase of their lives.
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How Euphoria can become a lasting cultural phenomenon
This article is not going to be a think piece about whether the show was glamorizing drugs, or how far can the producers stretch the impact of visuals before they must open the writer room. What it attempted to do, is explain how Euphoria became a cultural phenomenon while many other recent shows have struggled to do so.
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Spring break: 1 year later
In March 2020, the world was blindsided by COVID-19, causing a long, painful pandemic. This resulted in drastic changes last spring, which included the sudden change to online format and the cancellation of spring break.
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Taro Harasaki drums to his own beat in Drum Tao at the Wharton Center
Taro Harasaki, a member of the Japanese drumming troop, Drum Tao, gives the rundown of his unique show coming to the Wharton Center including elements of modern and traditional Japanese culture.
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ASB navigates the ever-evolving meaning of service
During its 33 year run, ASB has organized hundreds of weekend trips. The pandemic unexpectedly stalled operation, but upon sending its first spring break trips in two years, ASB ponders on what is to come.
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Up for review: Mean Girls at the Wharton compared to Broadway
Another review from Entertainment Reporter Liz Nass, reflecting on how it was to see one of the newest classics on Broadway for the second time in a different setting: NYC to the EL. Spoiler warning for anyone who has been living under a rock and hasn't seen the early 2000s chick flick.
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'A roller coaster:' MSU students discuss season 2 of 'Euphoria'
Following every episode, viewers were gripped by excitement and anxiety as they waited for the next episode. However, as season 2 of "Euphoria" has come to an end, some students are not satisfied.
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'They're always gonna be there through everything': Married undergraduates share about their non-traditional paths
Most college students do a double-take if somebody asks them about plans to get married soon, but some couples have already tied the knot before graduating. They chose to take a unique, untraditional route, but they certainly do not regret it because they have somebody they truly love and care for by their sides.
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A wonderful night at CSC-hosted Lunar New Year Banquet
Despite the delayed eventu2019s strict protocol, members of MSUu2019s Chinese-American Student Coalition still found a way to make the most of the event.
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Alicia Olatuja previews upcoming Wharton performance
When Alicia Olatuja was pursuing her master’s degree in Classical Voice/Opera at the Manhattan School of Music, she noticed almost all of the composers she studied were men. When she started to ask where all the female composers were, her professors shrugged off the question.
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Erica Simone Barnett takes the stage at Mean Girls at the Wharton
College student Erica Simone Barnett takes on the stage at a young age on the national tour of Mean Girls the musical.
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The fight against book banning at MSU
A ‘banned book’ is a book that has been removed from a library or educational institution because they are deemed too controversial or inappropriate to read. Some MSU professors and librarians are passionate about getting these books into students hands.
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Biden says invasion of Ukraine is 'flagrant aggression,' vows U.S. will not join conflict
European countries are in the darkest hours since World War Two. On Wednesday night at approximately 9:00 p.m. Eastern – just before 4:00 a.m. Thursday local time – Russian President Vladimir Putin declared war on Ukraine.
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Up for review: 'BODYTRAFFIC' at the Wharton
BODYTRAFFIC wowed audiences with technique, precision and modern style at the Wharton this past weekend. Here are Entertainment Reporter Liz Nass's thoughts.
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‘Bringing together communities:’ MSU professors to open bookstore, cafe and wine bar
Coffee shop and bookstore by day, wine bar by night, these MSU professors are opening a new business that will mesh together all of their favorite things.
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Today's controversy: Joe Rogan's polarizing podcast
Twitter is not sure how to feel about Joe Rogan and the accusations of his podcast spreading misinformation. Neither is Spotify, not providing guidance on how or if Rogan should be silenced or continue on the path he is on. Students of MSU explore each side of the argument.
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Drama Update: Kanye's chaotic social media presence
If you haven't seen an Instagram story flooded with a personal meme or message Kanye West has posted recently, you would be one of the few. West is publicly spiraling about his divorce, allowing for the whole internet to participate and take a side between some of Hollywood's biggest celebrities.
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The fashion at MSU’s Honors College Ball was out of this world
Students broke out outfits from previous dances, DIY-ed their looks and represented their cultures while dancing under the cellophane stars at MSU’s Honors College Ball.
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How students can stay safe while using dating apps and websites
Whether you like it or not, the dating scene for college-aged people has changed. So, what can college students do to ensure that they are using dating apps in the safest way possible?