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COMMENTARY

Midterms bring usual headaches

It’s time to pay the piper. Yes, once again we — or at least I — have reached that week in the semester where suddenly every class is a test and assignments are due left and right.

COMMENTARY

Opening up debates benefits voters before going to polls

The 2008 presidential debates need to be opened up to more candidates than just from the two major parties. If this happened, Americans would be able to vote for a candidate who really represented their beliefs, not just the one who loosely stood for something they believe in.

NEWS

Bailout fails in House, market plummets

The U.S. House of Representatives’ rejection Monday of the $700 billion financial market bailout proposal means more nail-biting and lingering questions for students concerned about their economic future. After the bailout was voted down in a 228-205 decision, Wall Street experienced another day of plunges, including a record drop of 777 points for the Dow Jones Industrial Average.

NEWS

Students observe Rosh Hashana

For the next two days, Brenda Cole will live life without the assistance of electricity. Cole is taking part in a stricter form of the Jewish new year, Rosh Hashana. The practice, Yontif, is performed as a way to understand Rosh Hashana.

FEATURES

Studying under stress

Student: A role that is rarely sold separately. As if attending school isn’t stressful enough, students also can be friends, employees, siblings, roommates and parents. Whether additional responsibilities are assigned or selected, they often yield additional stress.

FEATURES

In the know: Acupressure

Acupressure is a technique derived from acupuncture and is used to apply physical pressure to traditional acupuncture points using hands, feet and fingers instead of needles. It is used to relieve tension in the body, help maintain good health and increase circulation. Although acupressure cannot replace professional medical care, try the following tips for some at-home relief.

FEATURES

SN decor: Student turns trash into cozy home

The State News took a walk on the wild side when they visited Alex Johnson’s apartment. Pops of neon green and touches of animal print give the marketing senior’s apartment a sophisticated, edgy feel that never would have been possible without the help of her mother, who helped her turn trash into treasure.

MSU

Director features film at MSU

A young director’s first piece left a small crowd clapping furiously last week when he showed the award-winning film at MSU for one of the first times with the hope of eventually gaining funding from ASMSU.

MICHIGAN

Local business survives economy

Some independent businesses in Mid-Michigan are finding ways to thrive, despite poor economic conditions and competition from chain companies that put heavy pressure on them.