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College drinking: a harmless experience or an escapist habit?
Whether you like it or not, alcohol and drugs play a prominent role in what is perceived as the “college experience”.
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MSU journalism graduate starts career as a stylish nail tech
When it comes to creativity, Michigan State University graduate and Detroit native Audrey Porter transforms her clients with some of her stylish nail designs.
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MSU's Muslim Students' Association hosts a workshop on Ramadan
MSU's Muslim Students Association, or MSA, hosted a workshop event in preparation for Ramadan, which will begin April 2.
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Music update: What's MSU listening to?
MSU has been on the move since the pandemic let up long enough to set up tours of campus's favorite artists. Let's check in and see who everyone is bumping and dancing to these days.
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A "Turning Red" review: Is there a bad way to do representation?
"Representation is successful when it can balance universality and specificity. 'Turning Red', and arguably 'Encanto' as well, is such stunning love letters because it stands so well on its own."
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Grouplove rocks the Bres: Serving students with live music
Grouplove took the Breslin Center by storm at the annual MSU Spring Concert, along with Pretoria supporting with a local touch. Over 2500 students were grooving to the sounds Impact and other student organizations handpicked just for the student body.
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COLUMN: Joe Rogan, Jordan Peterson and finding masculinity and accountability
My algorithm is going to hate me for writing this article.
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10 underrated female artists to add to your playlist this month
In honor of Women's History Month, Culture Reporter Amalia Medina is back with more recs, this time for female artists to listen to.
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Stress, money and LinkedIn subtle-bragging: MSU students talk internship application season
While some students begin the internship application process as early as November or December of the year prior to the actual job window, spring semester is recognized by many as “internship season.”
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As war in Ukraine rages on, interfaith, multicultural Detroiters rally for peace
Detroiters braved high winds and cold on Sunday to show their support for Ukrainian independence at Hart Plaza, where speakers spanning local Ukrainian-American organizers and interfaith leaders called for an end to Russia’s invasion of the country.
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The slap heard around the world: Will Smith vs. Chris Rock on the most prestigious stage in Hollywood
The documentaries just wanted their time to shine. Too bad Chris Rock made an offensive joke, and Will Smith took it very personally. And that's when one of the most shocking moments in awards show history happened: a slap on national television.
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Lack of diversity in James Madison College presents challenges for students
Many JMC classes discuss institutionalized racism, white supremacy and other topics pertaining to race and identity, yet some students feel the college lacks diversity within its students and instructors.
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Anonymous YikYak app makes return, students and faculty worry about its influence
In 2015, an MSU student made national news when he made an anonymous post on YikYak that said, “I’m gonna (gun symbol) the school at 12:15 p.m. today.” Seven years later, the students and faculty wonder if this app brings anything positive to the community.
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GSCC hosts its second queering racial justice summit
The Gender and Sexuality Campus Center, or GSCC, hosted its Queering Racial Justice Summit this weekend. The goal of the summit is to unite students across racial and ethnic backgrounds and across the LGBTQ and queer communities to discuss racial justice.
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Students share their experiences with social media hackers
Has your social media been hacked? Is someone trying to pose as you? MSU students share their experience with being hacked, and Mental Health reporter Julian Stainback shares techniques that can help you prevent being hacked.
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Movies by and about women to watch this Women’s History Month
In honor of Women's History Month, Culture reporter Amalia Medina shares her favorite movies made by and for women.
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‘There’s a reason we left’; Russian MSU students react to invasion of Ukraine
Most MSU students have the privilege of keeping up with Russian war efforts through headlines and social media posts and the security of knowing none of their loved ones are involved in the conflict. Other students are in fear for their friends’ and families’ lives.
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Blue and yellow adorns the Capitol: Stand with Ukraine's unwavering support and personal connection with the horrors
Stand with Ukraine met at the Capitol Building in Lansing to reflect on their roots, show government support and stand together against the atrocities being inflicted upon the citizens of Ukraine.
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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.