With America’s new financial reality, how do you pay for college? It’s a question that is probably only just beginning to haunt students, whether they’re a high school senior applying for their future or a current student wondering where the money for the next semester is going to come from.
Voters in California passed Proposition 8, which amended the state’s constitution to define marriage as between a man and a woman, essentially eliminating same-sex marriage in the state. Proposition 8 is the latest in a long line of actions taken to reach a permanent conclusion in the state’s struggle to define marriage. A majority of California voters had shown their disapproval toward same marriage once before, but this time their decision at the polls changed existing legislation.
With a strong turnout on Election Day, the young voters in America established themselves as an attractive and necessary demographic for candidates to win if they want to hold office in the future.
Since the auto industry was introduced and subsequently took over the transportation market, Michigan’s economy has been irrevocably tied to the fortunes of Ford Motor Co., General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC.
One general rule has been true of popular culture and entertainment since the early 20th century: Sex sells, and it sells pretty well regardless of whom you’re selling it to. A new study by RAND, a nonprofit research organization, has found a correlation between racy TV programming and risky sexual behavior by teenagers. Although this information may not exactly be surprising, it is disturbing, nonetheless.
After almost two years of constant drama, the 2008 presidential race has finally drawn to a close. On a historic night, Barack Obama became the first black man elected to the office of president of the United States.
Although it definitely is important to vote, we really don’t feel like rehashing exactly the same lines for the nth time. So instead, we’ll provide you a list of the lesser-known reasons why you should take a few minutes out of your day and make your voice heard. You should vote because …
On Tuesday’s ballot, one race will have the greatest impact on MSU students’ lives — but it’s likely that many have heard little to nothing about it.
Every once in a while a candidate comes along who bucks the trend and bears none of the falseness that so often characterizes politicians. Someone to whom people listen when they speak and know they honestly believe what they are saying.
The United States is at a crossroads. With our deficit growing and government spending out of control, the American people must be careful who we put in control of the purse strings.
There’s a U.S. Senate race on the ballot this year, although Michiganians can be forgiven for not noticing. While the airwaves have been deluged mostly by presidential race ads, peppered occasionally by one for a House of Representatives seat, Senate ads are few and far between. It’s partially for this reason that The State News endorses Carl Levin for his sixth term in the Senate.
For the past eight years, the United States has suffered under policies that have rewarded the few while hurting the many. Americans have watched as the deficit soared, the economy partially collapsed and the world’s view of us soured. It’s time for a change. That change is what Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama has pledged to bring to the White House, and it’s time to give him a chance to do exactly that.
Red Bull “gives you wings.” Who wouldn’t enjoy a pair of flapping wings to help you get around campus? Well, a side effect of those wings could be anxiety, insomnia, tremors and a rapid heart rate as a result of the caffeine in energy drinks. These effects, also known as caffeine intoxication, have led to a petition for the Food and Drug Administration to regulate the amount of caffeine in energy drinks.
Baylor University is trying to win a popularity contest. Baylor, which is located in Waco, Texas, recently offered credit or money to its admitted freshmen as incentive to retake the SAT. The school offered $300 in campus bookstore credit for simply retaking the test and $1,000 in scholarship aid for those who raised their score by at least 50 points.
Michigan has a dropout problem. Every year, 20,000 high school students choose to turn their backs on education. The number, while high, wasn’t as alarming in the past simply because the industrialization of the state meant there were numerous high-paying jobs available to those without a high school diploma. For some communities, dropping out became a way of life.
Tattling is no longer limited to elementary school children. Parents of prospective college students have begun sending colleges potentially harmful information about fellow applicants. That’s right — parents are trying to sabotage other students’ chances of getting into a college.
Often the phrase “don’t worry” actually leads to more worrying. Despite a 10 percent decline in MSU’s business portfolio, which is mostly made up of endowments, MSU officials have told students not to worry.
If there’s one undeniable fact about our volatile economy, it’s that the housing market is in absolute shambles. Since the housing bubble burst, home prices have been in a near free fall. With this in mind, it’s shocking that Michigan might soon require all new homes to install fire sprinklers.
When the economy turns bad, not every industry suffers. In fact, some flourish under the circumstances. For example, graduate schools have seen a spike in applications. A myriad of reasons are given for the increase, but many experts feel it’s a result of an uncertain economy and rising employer expectations.
Since the day it was announced a person could no longer cross the Canadian border with just a driver’s license and declaration of citizenship, there are those who have been complaining about the burden the new rules placed on them. Many along the border commute daily or enough that slowing down the time to cross becomes a great hassle.