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Editorials

COMMENTARY

College education more than degree

Students come to MSU to earn a degree, make friends and create lifelong memories. But while doing so, many incur substantial amounts of debt that can take decades to pay off. Because of this, many students are re-evaluating whether or not college is a worthy investment.

COMMENTARY

Council plagued by St. Anne Lofts issues

A few months after the collapse of the City Center II planning and construction debacle, East Lansing City Council seems to be in over its head again in the managing of St. Anne Lofts, the construction of which has caused controversy, safety hazards and contention between the developers and city council.

COMMENTARY

Stadium expansion necessary for MSU

Just a week after MSU football fans were greeted with brand new $10 million scoreboards, they are receiving news that Spartan Stadium is set for another round of renovations on the north end zone.

COMMENTARY

First lady’s speech defining moment

At the Democratic National Convention this week, many key members of the Democratic Party took the stage in an effort to ignite their base and rally support for President Barack Obama during the heart of election season.

COMMENTARY

Warning signs could prevent tragedy

Ever since late July, when a terrible massacre occurred at a movie theater in Aurora, Colo., police and media outlets have been looking for clues that could signify why James Holmes became an alleged murderer.

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"Hate crime" taints MSU welcome week

A recent alleged hate crime targeted a Jewish MSU student with vicious and torturous physical punishment. Although only one side of the story has been reported, and police are investigating whether or not the incident was a hate crime and who was involved, these types of horrific events are forcing the MSU community to re-evaluate if anti-Semitism is an issue, and how inclusive MSU really is.

COMMENTARY

Go out and vote in today’s primaries

Today’s primary might seem to be not as big of a deal to some as the upcoming Nov. 6 presidential election, but it is still important for East Lansing residents and MSU students to vote in today’s primary.

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MSU finally finds ANGEL replacement

Following years of deliberation and searching and students’ continued technological problems, MSU has finally chosen a new learning management system, or LMS, to replace the nearly obsolete ANGEL.

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Olympic time delay bothersome to many

The Olympic Games are an event every two years that helps to unite countries from across the world. Although conflicts continue to occur among countries, athletes are given the chance to put these differences aside for a couple of weeks and unite in a competitive atmosphere while representing their homelands.

COMMENTARY

College cost tool useful for students

The cost of attending college has risen for the past several years, and many students have a hard time grasping the effects of student loans and comparing the many costs of higher education.

COMMENTARY

Energy transition falls on all of MSU

There is a consensus in the scientific community that global climate change is occurring due to the burning of fossil fuels by automobiles and factories. In an attempt to avoid adding to the problem, MSU is looking for alternative, renewable energy sources to reduce its carbon footprint.