LIFE
Are soulmates real? Students and faculty weigh in
What is a soulmate? The answer is often different depending on the person.
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Is TikTok a security threat? MSU media experts weigh in
According to Shillar, recent attacks on TikTok are largely due to the freedom of expression it provides, which can be a threat to certain political groups. Young people often use the app to express their feelings and sometimes organize political movements. “This is not really a security issue, it’s a free speech issue.”
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Community votes to decide names for baby peregrine falcons raised at MSU
Over five years ago, a pair of peregrine falcons named Freyja and Apollo flew around Spartan Stadium. FWC noticed the flock and decided to create a nesting box to see if they could create offspring — and they did. The names of the soon-to-be-hatched baby peregrine falcons were announced Friday.
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MSU teaching assistants struggle to manage their grief, their students needs
Teaching assistants are tasked with finding a balance between grieving as students and managing classrooms following the events of February 13th.
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GSCC to host annual Pride Prom in celebration of 'resilience, community'
Prom is often cited as a right of passage for high school students. Oprah Revish, an assistant director at the Gender and Sexuality Campus Center, said many members of the LGBTQIA2s+ community don't get the opportunity to celebrate prom during their high school years.
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Cooking with love: How 3 generations bond over baking
The act of sharing a meal or providing for someone else is not only seen as an essential part of life, but an act of love. For human biology sophomore Jackie Good, the kitchen has been a staple in her relationship with both her mother and grandmother.
HEALTH
What Endometriosis Awareness Month means to those struggling, advocating
An expert, a doctor and an endometriosis awareness advocate weigh in on the impacts of the disorder — and why Endometriosis Awareness Month is important.
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Student journalists detail 'nerve-wracking' experiences with social anxiety
Social anxiety disorder impacts much of the population, making simple tasks such as asking for directions a burden. But within this group of adults are a subset of people who aren't usually in the conversation of social anxiety: student journalists.
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Why is Generation Z turning to social media for sex education?
Due to the wide range, and often narrow view, of Michigan's sex education programs, many adolescents are turning to social media to fill in the gaps.
HEALTH
How porn affects young adults and their relationships
As porn consumption rises, the effects of it on young adults and their romantic relationships become more prevalent as well.
LIFE
Hippo Campus, Danny Brown bring a unique genre-mix to annual spring concert
A unique blend of music genres was brought to the Breslin Center Tuesday night with a performance by indie-rock band Hippo Campus and singer, songwriter and rapper Danny Brown.
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MSU Pickleball Association gains speed this year
Newly managed by a board of students, the MSU Pickleball Association gives students who are interested in pickleball an opportunity to try it out or to increase their skill.
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Hippo Campus, Danny Brown will perform at annual MSU spring concert
The indie rock band Hippocampus will perform at the Breslin Center on Tuesday, March 28 for the annual spring concert hosted by the University Activities Board, ImpactFM and the Associated Students of Michigan State University.
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'Career closet clothing drive' will provide students with free professional clothing
The program is dedicated to providing students with clothing free of cost so they can walk into a professional environment feeling comfortable and confident.
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MSU student creates trading cards featuring little-known, influential women in history
Morton came up with the idea to create trading cards inspired by influential, obscure women that have made essential contributions to various fields. Her collection of 41 trading cards was inspired by the limited acknowledgment of women she encountered throughout her education.
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The contrasting worlds of COVID-19: A challenge for some, a non-issue for others
Nearly three years after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, two different realities remain.Many people are no longer greatly impacted by COVID-19 implications, but some communities remain more cautious.
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Local environmentalists upset by Biden's approval of Willow Project
The Biden Administration approved the ConocoPhillips Willow Project on Monday, March 13, leaving many local environmentalists "surprised" and "disappointed."
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Congress questions TikTok CEO over national security concerns, eyes potential ban
A Congressional hearing about TikTok took place Thursday, following a series of concerns over the popular social media platform's data privacy and security practices. The Biden administration has expressed a desire for TikTok’s Chinese ownership to either sell the app or face a possible ban.
HEALTH
Everything you need to know about water quality on MSU's campus
From complaints of hair turning orange to an overall dislike for the "metallic" after-taste, some students wonder if the water on Michigan State University's campus is safe to use.
LIFE
Education majors' futures as teachers comes with terms and conditions
Several education majors who interviewed with The State News shared a consensus: they aren't changing their minds about spending everyday of their career in a classroom, but they wish for change to make schools a safer environment.