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Academy teaches street smarts
Elise Murphy is not one to mess with when it comes to defending herself on the street.
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Freshman fifteen Q's
College is a whole new world for many freshmen traveling campus for the first time. The State News sat down with one of these brave explorers to get a glimpse, in 15 questions or less, at a new face on campus and her perspective on her new frontier.
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Be green-friendly while grocery shopping
For the environmentally minded shopper, walking down the supermarket aisle can seem morally conflicting or confusing. But with a few guidelines and suggestions, you can make the best grocery shopping decisions for yourself, your wallet and the earth.
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Vegan tales
Camie Heleski loves animals. As a professor of animal behavior and welfare, Heleski also is an owner of cats, dogs and horses, showing she treasures living creatures at both her workplace and home. Except when it comes to her clothes.
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Feeling 'fat' may signal stress in life
This very question has resulted in numerous conversations between us about life, liberty and the pursuit of a common language in which to talk about a positive body image. Although she will always be perfect in my eyes, the problem is I don’t see her through her eyes. And, as I know now, it’s rare that her view is really about how she looks.
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Sizing up potential first ladies
They’ve been standing by their men from primaries to (they hope) presidencies. With the exception of Bill Clinton, these fierce potential first ladies aren’t only analyzed by their speeches, but also their physical presentation.
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No excuses for sporting ugly UGG boots
Like many college women, I am obsessed with fashion. I read the blogs, I buy the magazines. I recently even had a “The Devil Wears Prada” moment, making Lifestyle reporter Maggie Lillis exchange her frumpy brown shoes for a pair of my brown patent 3-inch heeled Mary Janes.
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Fitness regime combines dance, exercise
When learning the Nia Technique, no pain is gain. The technique blends mind, body and spiritual expressions with dance fitness. It’s a new class offered through Hannah Community Center.
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Vegetarian contemplates changing diet
I’m not a vegan. I never have been, save for the weeks I can’t afford eggs or butter. That’s not to say I wouldn’t make the switch.
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Explanations of why people go vegan vary
Eating based on your ideals isn’t always easy. According to Vegan.org, a vegan is a person who “chooses to avoid using or consuming animal products. While vegetarians choose not to use flesh foods, vegans also avoid dairy and eggs.” Because of this, vegans have to avoid items vegetarians normally wouldn’t, including many baked goods.
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Get in shape now to have healthier life in longterm
Living a healthy lifestyle is the key to maintaining youth. Improving one’s health now can lead to a longer life. Jodi Berry, executive director of Fitness USA, 656 Frandor Ave., in Lansing, said paying attention to your body is the best way to gauge how healthy you are.
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Street-wise fashion
The State News talks to Nick Verburgt, an average student with style that is anything but.
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Freshman fifteen Q's
College is a whole new world for many freshmen traveling campus for the first time. The State News sat down with two of these brave explorers to get a glimpse, in 15 questions or less, at a new face on campus and their perspective on their new frontier.
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Family-owned candy chain remains Lansing area staple
Walking into Fabiano’s Homemade Candies, 1427 E. Michigan Ave., in Lansing, it’s easy to see why the franchise has become a local tradition. Large jars filled with chocolate-dipped and sprinkled candies line the walls while the smell of fresh chocolate hangs in the air.
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Market value
Glenn Hills was practically born at Lansing City Market. Born in April 1938, Hills made his market debut only months later when his family’s cheese business set up shop in the market, which opened in August 1938.
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Hello, my name is Megan Leinbach
Megan Leinbach always has had a passion for museums. “I started working in a museum when I was 14,” she said. “One of the things I love about MSU is that we have a museum studies program here, which is really unique. Not that many schools have that — especially as an undergrad specialization.”
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Health check
“Like a virgin, touched for the very first time.” I always thought that was an ironic song for Madonna to sing. Actually, if I had my way, I would prefer the term virgin not be used at all when referring to one’s sexual identity.
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Bicyclists should take extra caution in winter
For most bicycle riders around East Lansing, the first sign of snow and ice means it’s time to stop pedaling and start riding. But dedicated bicyclists who ride though snow, sleet and ice need to take some extra precautions to stay safe until spring.
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"Pin-up" girls
Megan Dolby dons a teeny-tiny pair of lavender boy shorts, which you practically have to squint to see, and tops them off with a white, ribbed tank top. Her shampoo-commercial-worthy tresses are held up with a plastic clip, which she tosses off about as seductively as humanly possible. Not bad for a work uniform.