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GUEST COMMENTARY: Lansing and East Lansing Charter Amendment Proposals are at Odds

Jeffrey Hank

November 2, 2025

Lansing and East Lansing voters are facing divergent choices this election cycle. The results could affect East Lansing's Board of Water & Light representation.

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Letter to the editor: 'Show some respect for others'

Guest Writer

September 24, 2020

"It's not that hard — take it easy on the partying this semester, bring our numbers down and be good humans," MSU alumna Kristin Bellar said.

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Reclaim MSU: 'We believe that the legacy trustees have failed MSU'

"We call on them to step aside and make way for others who can better meet the needs of our university."

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The Army of Survivors: 'We as survivors are taking back our power'

"By advocating for change and working to support other survivors, my story was no longer about him but about survivors and the community working together to create something more powerful than he ever was."

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Firecracker Foundation: ‘We need allies to rise up’

"Survivors will never be able to end sexual violence on their own. We need you."

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Letter: ASMSU urges Terri Lynn Land to debate on campus

KC Perlberg

September 8, 2014

When we are young, we are painted a bright and idealistic picture of our democracy. We’re told of how members of communities, states and our country come together to discuss issues and select representatives.

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Did you seriously just play that card?

Colin Marshall

February 12, 2014

Prompt: White people like _______. Response: Finally finishing off the Indians.

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MSU’s liberal, practical education admirable

Ron Dorr

February 11, 2014

0On Feb. 12, 1855, Gov. Kingsley Bingham signed a bill, creating the Agricultural College of the State of Michigan, which eventually became MSU. On July 2, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Morrill Act, which supported land-grant colleges and universities.

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MSU should sponsor use of on-campus kitchens

Henry Pan

January 23, 2014

Sometimes when I walk across the main lobby of my dorm, I see the community kitchen. At a glance though, the second word only comes across my mind. Despite having an array of cooking utensils and instruments, the kitchen doesn’t seem to be a community one, because I rarely see it full of students.

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Don’t be afraid to donate blood

Sierra Lay

January 23, 2014

The nurse gently reminded me to squeeze my hand for three seconds and release as she stood near my cot.

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Don’t be afraid to apply for jobs, get work experience before graduation

Cayden Royce

January 22, 2014

It’s that time of year again. The time where the three-letter word we’re all dreading is on the burning to-do list. It’s a word that changes you into a grown-up and confirms, despite our willingness to accept it, your employment status. J-O-B.

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How to start your internship search

Kristi Coleman

January 22, 2014

Has the return of the Polar Vortex got you thinking more and more about warmer weather and summer? As you sit and daydream about temperatures rising above 75 degrees and possible new challenges and experiences that may come your way, include doing an internship in your summer plans.

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Izzo’s influence stretches beyond coaching basketball

Alex Dardas

January 21, 2014

Last Saturday at Illinois, men’s basketball head coach Tom Izzo added another accomplishment to his resume when he recorded his 215th career Big Ten victory, placing him in sole possession of fourth place in all-time conference wins.

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Campus encourages, supports diversity

Paris Wilson

January 16, 2014

The issue of diversity has been a conversation at the roundtable of scholars at many acclaimed colleges and universities for decades and continues to become a vital piece to the puzzle of the educational system. In a society where the demographics of people are changing rapidly, educators have made diversity one of the highest priorities.