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MSU students reflect on the meaning the American flag holds for them

Dina Kaur

January 27, 2021

The 13 stripes of the American flag represent the original 13 colonies, and the stars represent the 50 states of the nation. The red symbolizes hardiness and valor, white purity and innocence and blue vigilance, perseverance and justice.  Although the flag’s intention is clear, to represent the nation, its meaning has come to change as years have gone by since it’s creation.  

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'Entire system needs to be examined': Former Marine reflects on Capitol insurrection, Inauguration Day

Verena Daniel

January 20, 2021

MSU Professor of Strategic Communications, Shawn Turner — who served 21 years in the Marines — said the most jarring part of watching the footage from inside the Capitol was how much the insurrection mirrored a military operation.  

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More students applied to live on-campus due to distractions at home

Lucy VanRegenmorter

January 19, 2021

With more dorm spaces available this semester, more students are choosing to live on campus, to learn in a less distracting environment.

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Students share their experience with getting COVID-19

Dina Kaur

January 19, 2021

Through different forms of transmission, these students all got sick and had varying experiences with the infectious virus, from mild flu symptoms to losing their sense of smell or taste.

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Local musicians reflect on 2020 hardships, revel in pandemic success

Jack Falinski

January 18, 2021

For musicians Jonathan Townley, Brandon Rose and Zach Perpich, the pandemic has given them more time to kick back, play their instruments and enjoy the music they love. 

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How the BLM movement compares to the MLK Jr. era civil rights movement

Verena Daniel

January 18, 2021

While much of the 1960 civil rights movement was about equal rights and protections under federal law, the BLM movement is now about making structural changes in local communities and working closely with leaders at the city and state level.

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With another semester of online class ahead, financial and educational questions circle MSU students

Jack Falinski

December 18, 2020

If this semester was a meal at a restaurant, it’d be — for MSU mechanical engineering freshman Tyler Burr — a tuna club sandwich, but the tuna is expired, the tomatoes are mushy, the bread is soggy and the waiter forgot to put a pickle spear on the side. After taking a bite, he asked himself, “Why did I pay for this?” 

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'It gave me more faith in America': LGBTQ students react to Biden's Win

Jack Armstrong

December 8, 2020

LGBTQ voters discuss their reactions to Joe Biden winning the presidency, and their hopes for the next four years.

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Health experts discuss maintaining a healthy relationship with sex

Dina Kaur

November 20, 2020

The stigmas surrounding sex exist today for endless reasons, whether it be concerns surrounding body images, the way it's portrayed, or the feeling of embarrassment when the topic comes up; Classroom conversations about sex growing up shift to conversations in the dark and as this transition happens, important knowledge about sex is lost in translation.  So, let’s talk about sex. 

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Column: The freshman experience from home

Jack Armstrong  and  Morgan Womack

November 16, 2020

Two freshmen describe what it's been like taking classes from home and missing out on the campus experience.

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Column: Alex Trebek, 'a constant force' for us students of life

Jack Falinski

November 16, 2020

What makes “Jeopardy!” so impactful and everlasting is the fact that it's a shared part of so many people’s lives. Every night, people would welcome Alex Trebek into their own homes and give him 30 minutes to teach them something new. He was not only a game show host. He was a teacher. 

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As interest in true crime grows, Lansing true crime and paranormal bookstore opens

Emma LaRocca

November 6, 2020

The store is new and is still finding its niche market in the Lansing area. But, through her other true crime related projects and the current fascination around true crime, Carpenter knows that there is a market in the area for a store like Deadtime Stories.

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MSU Omega Psi Phi quenches voters' thirsts, encourages others to vote

Jack Falinski

November 4, 2020

Senior Anthony Hines Jr. and junior Ryan Thomas, members of MSU’s Omega Psi Phi, camped outside of the clerk’s office, handing out water bottles to those waiting in line and encouraging others to vote. 

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Love Lockdown: How college students are dating during the pandemic

Emma LaRocca

October 29, 2020

There have been triumphs and tribulations for everyone during this time and everyone had unique experiences in regard to their dating lives. Dating during a pandemic put Kanye West's "Love Lockdown" into a new perspective.

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'The Earth has a deadline': The value of sustainability and how to incorporate it into your daily life

Sara Tidwell

October 29, 2020

"Living sustainable comes down to a question of whether or not you care about the future and future generations,” Richardson said. “Most of us can go about doing whatever we want, and we can continue to still live our lives in relative comfort, but the impacts of climate change are already being felt."

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Here's what fall at Uncle John's Cider Mill looks like during COVID-19

Madison O'Connor  and  Lauren Snyder

October 28, 2020

As fall is in full swing, so is the COVID-19 pandemic. But Uncle John's Cider Mill still serves as a spot for your favorite fall activities — all while staying socially distanced.

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MSU Library to hold virtual screening of "RBG"

Jack Falinski

October 20, 2020

Holly Flynn, coordinator of outreach and engagement for the library, said viewing and discussing "RBG" is a good chance for students to become civically engaged with current issues. 

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Joe Conrad and the Number One: How grilled chicken and tater tots changed the fabric of East Lansing

Jack Falinski

October 20, 2020

A tortilla stuffed with grilled chicken, tater tots, mozzarella and cheddar cheese, sour cream and ranch: The Number One draws a feverish excitement to hungry late-night crowds, both familiar and unfamiliar with Conrad’s concept. 

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Column: As MSU students reflect on an everlasting legacy, RBG's seat is being filled

Jack Falinski

October 12, 2020

“Equality, for sure … She’s a symbol of equality for America I would say,” sophomore Mayher Sachdeva said in what she believed Ginsburg meant to the United States.

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Community away from home

Dina Kaur

October 1, 2020

As these students search for more representation on campus, they have found comfort and community with each other.