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Tips for staying safe on your next night out
MSUPD and ELPD suggest strategies for staying safe while going out, including limiting distractions and turning on tracking services.
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'Confidence comes and goes throughout life': MSU students reflect on their growth in confidence
Many students struggle with self-confidence in college, while others see the four years as the time when they truly found how to be themselves. Read as MSU students share their stories.
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'The story is so universal': Chibueze Ihuoma previews Hadestown
The Tony Award-winning musical Hadestown will be making a stop at the Wharton Center from Dec. 7-12.
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MSU is groovin' with the Grammys
As the Grammy nominations come out, MSU students react to some of their favorite artists and albums, as well as reflect on some of the faults of the award show.
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Wrapping up the year with Spotify Wrapped
While the year comes to an end, music fanatics receive their Spotify Wrapped lists and share them on social media for all of their followers to see and bask in the uniqueness of each person's music taste.
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State News alumnus competes on 'Jeopardy!'
The State News gets a special shoutout from MSU alumnus and former editor-in-chief David Miller on the Dec. 1 episode of “Jeopardy!”
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Why you should (or maybe should not) watch 'Hawkeye'
“Hawkeye,” premiered Wednesday, Nov. 24, on Disney Plus and will run every Wednesday through Dec. 22. The show stars Jeremy Renner as Clint Barton, or Hawkeye, and Hailee Steinfeld as Kate Bishop.
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'After all this time?': Ranking the 'Harry Potter' movie series
From wands and wizards to potions and robes, reporter Sara Tidwell ranks the Harry Power movie series in order from worst to best.
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Facebook changes its corporate name to Meta: MSU professors react
Advertising and public relations professors weigh in on what this name change means for the company.
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The most caffeinated time of the year: The history of Starbucks' holiday cup
Starbucks' holiday cups date back to the '90s and have offered a sense of the winter season ever since with their intricate, festive designs.
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Nokomis Cultural Heritage Center celebrates and preserves its Anishinaabe roots
Nokomis Cultural Heritage Center strives to educate and preserve through outdoor kids classes and opportunities for Anishinaabe citizens to learn and practice their culture.
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Taylor Swift releases 'Red (Taylor's Version),' makes fans all too unwell
Taylor Swift's, “Red (Taylor’s Version)" has MSU students feeling nostalgic and emotional. It captures the essence of being youthful in a mature tone and brings a brand new experience.
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8 Friendsgiving recipes to try out at your next gathering
From mac & cheese to apple pie, try out these delicious recipes at your Thanksgiving meal with friends.
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The reality — or lack thereof — of the 'Freshman 15'
As freshman enter college, weight stigma of the Freshman 15 seem to follow them in. However, this phenomenon has been proved to be a myth while the psychological effects are very real.
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From real life to on set: The story of filming 'King Richard'
“I think it was amazing to see the family atmosphere on the set and how much Demi and Saniyya really acted like Serena and I, even when the camera was rolling, like holding hands and it was so sweet,” Venus Williams said. “They really understood our family and portrayed us in a way that was really us, and I’m very proud of that.”
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'King Richard': A heartwarming film that even non-tennis fans will enjoy
"From familial love to the emotional triumphs and defeats in the tennis world, 'King Richard' is sure to bring a smile to your face and maybe even some tears to your eyes," Culture reporter Mariam Hanna writes about the new movie starring Will Smith.
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COLUMN: 'You' season 3 straps me into an emotional rollercoaster
City of East Lansing reporter Noah Edgar debriefs season three of "You."
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MSU faculty shares victories, struggles with mental health
“I really want to see my students have a healthy emotional well-being. I've seen the ramifications when stress and anxiety get in the way. They can't get everything they should be getting out of their college experience," animal science professor Christine Skelly said.
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Recognizing and managing seasonal affective disorder
“I usually just feel very sad, kind of like disconnected from the world and I just want to lay in bed all day,” VanDyke said about how seasonal affective disorder affects her.
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The East Lansing Film Festival showcases creativity
Creativity and originality create the art of film. The East Lansing Film Festival showcased these talents and the importance of finding alternative viewpoints and creative voices.