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MICHIGAN

1st presidential debate recap with analysis and fact-check

Marked by frequent interruptions and high tempers, the first presidential debate covered topics from the Supreme Court nomination to race and police ahead of the Nov. 3 presidential election. The State News analyzed some of the main topics discussed in the debate and fact-checked some of the claims made by both President Trump and Joe Biden.  

NEWS

'Looking for buried treasure': The benefits and pitfalls of thrifting

Nowadays thrifting offers not only an outlet for creativity to students but provides a much more sustainable and affordable way of doing so. But, thrifting isn't thrifting for some. For those of lower income, thrift shops are key to getting essential clothing at an affordable price, so hobby-thrifters have to find where that line is drawn.

NEWS

Crime Warp: Episode 1

This week Hannah Brock and Maddie Monroe discuss the hiring of ELPD social workers, the new ELPD chief and community reactions to the Breonna Taylor case with fellow reporters Joe Dandron and Sara Tidwell. After that, Brock and Monroe take you back to 1986 to analyze the murder of MSU student Sandra Clark, who was found dead after searching for a tutor.