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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.

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Falling down the rabbit hole: a deep look into the appeal of conspiracy theories

Jack Falinski

September 30, 2020

Truthfully, misinformation, disinformation and conspiracy theories have been built into social belief patterns that are nearly impossible to dismantle.

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The good, the bad and the dirty: Analyzing cancel culture and its effects

Sara Tidwell and Jack Falinski

September 30, 2020

There's always a problem with putting an ordinary person, even a hero, up on a pedestal. Once you’re on top, should something happen that society doesn’t abide by, it’s a long fall to the ground.

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From the archives: MSU Greek life's checkered history

Emma LaRocca

September 29, 2020

Multiple incidents have caused fraternities to receive backlash from the greater East Lansing community and call into question how these institutions are representing the university they belong to.

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Lansing, EL community members react to grand jury's decision in Breonna Taylor case

Sara Tidwell

September 24, 2020

"I think we need to be proactive, rather than reactive," Sheikh-Omar said. "We cannot just wait for a police officer to kill a Black man and then say we're going to make changes...There needs to be a structural change, not just broken promises and words."

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MSU students react to Madden, 2k and the Spartans involvement

Jack Falinski

September 18, 2020

While some Spartan fans are ecstatic that they can play as their favorite team, the game has also left some longing for what once was.

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MSU students, CAPS counselor weigh in on alone time, mental health

Dina Kaur

September 17, 2020

In a society where interaction and stimulation is at the click of a button, alone time isn’t normalized. However, Riley said she thinks it is an important aspect of life to connect with yourself and can lead to many positive impacts.

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'More than D2L': Reactions to third-party learning platforms

Emma LaRocca

September 16, 2020

Many students expressed how they felt the third-party platforms that professors use could be replicated using various features within D2L. King also believes that while she would not want to, she could make it through a semester with only D2L. Though, she does not think it would be beneficial for her or her students.

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Column: Politics polarizing family dynamics, MSU students weigh in

Sara Tidwell

September 14, 2020

I'm a Democrat, a liberal, progressive, left-leaning, blue, whatever you want to call it. You all know Bernie Sanders, I assume? Yeah, exactly. My parents? The opposite. Republican, conservatives, right-leaning, red, you get the gist. I know I'm not the only one in this sticky situation.