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LIFE

"The Summer I Turned Pretty" and "My Life With The Walter Boys" popularity brings mixed reactions

Amy Cho
September 14, 2025

The book series turned TV shows “The Summer I Turned Pretty” and “My Life With The Walter Boys” have both garnered immense attention on social media and general popularity, following the release of the new seasons. Due to its popularity, audience members aren't just limited to college students, but also include younger viewers to older adults. However, with potentially toxic behaviors in romantic relationships, such as cheating and manipulation, consistently shown throughout both shows, can this actually harm the perception of healthy romantic relationships to the younger viewers?

COMMUNITY

MSU SURVIVAL GUIDE: My ultimate Grand River study crawl

Saanvi Seth
August 14, 2025

"Building hopping" when I have a lot of work on my plate is my favorite activity. If you tie that together with the fact that I'm an avid coffee enthusiast, and always need a fun drink while I'm working, you get my Grand River study crawl. There are many study spots along Grand River - some that I haven't even tried yet. But these are the ones that have seen me time and time again in the past two years. 

COMMUNITY

MSU SURVIVAL GUIDE: How to navigate first week feelings

Robin Han
August 14, 2025

I still remember how surreal it felt when my parents dropped me off at my freshman-year dorm. The last few months of my life had built up to that moment. Senior year felt like a lead-up to adulthood, and summer felt like the final stretch of being a kid. I thought I was ready to grow up, but once I arrived, I had no idea where to start or how to navigate anything.

COMMUNITY

Redefining Depth: MSU alum Brittany Slater turns adversity into purpose in debut novel

Demonte Thomas
August 8, 2025

MSU alum Brittany Slater has faced her share of setbacks—none of which have stopped her from moving forward. In 2018, she spoke with The State News on her biggest accomplishment: walking across the stage with her then-two-year-old son Logan to receive her diploma despite the odds against her. Now, eight years later, Slater is sharing the full story, one that spans single parenthood, homelessness, and resilience in her debut novel.

STUDENTS

MSU students manage crowded summer schedules

Amelia Fraser
July 20, 2025

With things like additional majors or minors and internship requirements, many Michigan State University students pass up summer break for a summer semester. Alongside classes, students also partake in internships and summer jobs that have longer hours and a greater workload.