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Campus fashion show features artistically diverse designers

“The inspiration behind my designs stem from an art perspective, so I like to translate art into clothing,” Designer Valdez Hodge said. “I’d like to extend my brand forever. So, like once I'm gone, I'd want the brand to live on forever and never be forgotten and keep going.” 

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Michigan vs. MSU: Has the rivalry gone too far?

Students discuss if the longtime rivalry is still fun and games, or if it's become too violent.  “It makes me worried, if I’m being quite honest,” Gregory said. “If fans see their athletes doing this type of behavior, how are (they) not going to emulate that behavior?”

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MSU Horticulture Gardens to hold annual houseplant and succulent sale

On Friday, Nov. 4, a sale funding the MSU Horticulture Gardens will be held at the Plant and Soil Sciences building at 1066 Bogue St., from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Gonzalez-Garcia said euphorbia, string of banana, string of dolphins, a collection of cacti and succulents and a few Venus flytraps are among the plants available for purchase. 

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College essentials for your dorm, apartment or house

Between picking out classes, searching for roommates, juggling organizations and work and staying on top of academics, it’s easy for students to get caught up in the flurry of activity. For students wondering about what exactly to get, here’s a guide to college essentials that will maximize your housing experiences.