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Do MSU students view Lululemon as a status symbol?

Amy Cho

September 27, 2024

Lululemon, a well-known athleisure brand, has been popularized in recent years due to social media and brand marketing. The brand is known for its high prices and promising quality, and consumers have been buying these items frequently and sometimes in multiples. However, are individuals solely viewing and purchasing Lululemon apparel as a status symbol or are they purchasing it for its quality?

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ASL Club seeks to provide welcoming environment of learning, advocacy

Hannah Locke

September 20, 2024

Michigan State University's ASL Club grew out of a lack of courses and community spaces for students to learn and practice American Sign Language. The club strives to create a educational and community building environment while advocating for ASL classes to be offered at MSU.

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Study abroad to Greece inspires MSU student art gallery

Demonte Thomas

September 20, 2024

The MSU Union art gallery is showcasing student art that stemmed from a study abroad experience in Greece.

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Best ways to celebrate fall, according to MSU students

Amy Cho

September 13, 2024

Fall has arrived, bringing chilly mornings and crisp air with it, along with traditional fall activities ranging from cider mills to haunted houses. Michigan State University students share their favorite ways to celebrate fall on campus and all around Michigan.

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Back-to-back national champion MSU club dodgeball hungry for more success

Jason Benedek

September 11, 2024

MSU Club Dodgeball has dominated its opposition for two years. Players and coaches say the sport is underappreciated, and are hungry for more success.

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First annual "Camp Gains" accumulates traction for MSU lifting clubs

Madilynn Warden

September 9, 2024

"Camp Gains," an event combining all things lifting at MSU, commenced for the first time at IM East FIeld.

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'Survivor' fans at MSU recreate reality TV competition show on campus

Somer Sodeman

September 9, 2024

Here at MSU, students have created their own version of the reality TV show competition "Survivor" — something that is close to an obsession for many members. 

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How TikTok phenomenon 'Ballerina Farm' sparked debate over 'trad wife' lifestyle

Amy Cho

September 6, 2024

Ballerina Farm, a TikTok page run by Hannah Neeleman showcasing her life, has caused controversy and debates based on her traditional way of living. MSU students share their opinions regarding the controversy and its implications on gender roles.

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Real life 'Emily in Paris': MSU graduate documents life in France

Hannah Locke

September 6, 2024

Sage VanAlstine, a 2022 Michigan State University graduate, has become known as the "Real Life Emily in Paris" after moving to France and posting content about her life on social media. VanAlstine shared her journey with The State News.

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Breslin Center to host Pistons-Suns exhibition

Luke Joseph

September 5, 2024

MSU students are eager to experience the highest level of basketball at their home arena.

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What should incoming MSU freshmen not bring to their dorms?

Demonte Thomas

August 23, 2024

The State News asked current students on what they think incoming students should bring into their dorm space while sharing some things that are best to be left back home, from scooters to sheets to TVs. 

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What to expect as an incoming MSU Honors College student

Kendra Gilchrist

August 14, 2024

Honors experiences can consist of doing honors projects, when a student works to complete an independent project for a course that's counted towards their honors requirements, or taking the honors section of a course, which is typically a smaller class that is more academically challenging. 

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Dining Hall Showdown: What are the best and worst dining options on campus?

Demonte Thomas

July 25, 2024

The State News asked current students to explain in their own opinion, what is the best dining hall on campus and where should freshmen get the best MSU cutlery has to offer. From the Banks of the Red Cedar to the finest dining halls, here’s what students think earns the title “Best Dining Hall” at MSU.

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How MSU students make the most of their summer internships

Kendra Gilchrist

July 25, 2024

The main components Spartans look to gain from an internship are experience and knowledge. Internships offer a lot of hands-on experience and industry know-how that classrooms can’t quite replicate.

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MSU students talk the dos and don’ts of freshman year

Hannah Locke

July 24, 2024

 The first year of college is getting closer and closer for Michigan State University's incoming freshman. With this milestone, it's important to keep the "do’s" and "don'ts" in mind.

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The Alliance of Queer and Ally Students at MSU fosters advocacy, community

Alana Lundgaard

July 11, 2024

The Alliance of Queer and Ally students has been a part of Michigan State University for over 50 years, making it one of the oldest queer student groups on campus and in the country.

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Incoming freshman, interviewer extraordinaire shares business lessons

Hannah Locke

July 1, 2024

Vedant Gupta started his platform, Global Kid Media, when he was 11 years old. Six years later, he has conducted over 2,000 interviews with athletes and celebrities from Magic Johnson to Snoop Dogg, but it all began because of his passion for sports. 

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MSU's Center for Gender in Global Context fosters a strong community, activism

Amelia Fraser

June 30, 2024

At Michigan State University, community is often found within friend groups, clubs and majors. For many Spartans, this community is created and nurtured by the Center for Gender in Global context, or GenCen.

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Students spend their summer working on campaigns in critical election year

Hannah Locke

June 30, 2024

MSU students are hard at work as campaign season cranks up before big elections in the state this November.

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MSU's Peace Corps team talk volunteering, exploring culture

Anish Topiwala

June 7, 2024

Recently, MSU was recognized as one of the top ten large colleges and universities which produce the most Peace Corps volunteers.