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How to pivot back from a rough freshman year

Three years ago, I left home for college. Destination: Michigan State University. Expectations? More than I could have anticipated for. Being the new kid on the block, in an environment I’ve never been in before, on my own, I built my collegiate story brick by brick with lessons I had yet to understand. 

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Anti-hazing law contested in 2021 MSU fraternity hazing death case

After facing criminal charges under Michigan's anti-hazing law, Ethan Cao's lawyers argue the charges are unconstitutional, citing a lack of sufficient evidence. The appeal will affect whether or not the prosecutor’s office continues to charge others as involved in Phat Nguyen's death, and going forward, how they prosecute hazing charges should another incident arise on campus.

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MSU updates 2030 strategic plan

A month after MSU removed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion language from several of its websites, including the university’s 2030 strategic plan website, the domain has been restored.

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MSU SURVIVAL GUIDE: My ultimate Grand River study crawl

"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. 

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MSU SURVIVAL GUIDE: How to navigate first week feelings

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.

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

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.