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Go out with the girls this 'Galentine's Day'

The end of this week may hold a plethora of anxieties for many of us, as Valentine's day looms over the heads of both the single and the unavailable. But, we can always create our own alternatives. As the delightful Leslie Knope of NBC's Parks and Recreation proposes — Galentine's Day is a much better option for many of us.

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Tired of typical E.L. bars? Go try something new

The East Lansing bars aren’t for everybody. Though the line outside of Rick’s on a typical Tuesday night may suggest otherwise, not every one of us wants to be herded into a small room like a bunch of cattle to be force-fed pitchers of cheap beer before searching out that evening’s potential mate.

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Super Bowl halftime options are aplenty

Who watches football for the game any more? Sure, this is predicted to be one of the closest games in a long while (anything would look good compared to last years blowout), and apparently the oddsmakers in Vegas are predicting a 1-point win - screw that!

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Meds and alcohol a risky mix

In the month of January, no matter if you live in the dorms or a kush loft above Taco Bell, 99 percent of the people you interact with are coughing, sneezing, runny nose — sick. Which makes the odds of staying healthy not in your favor.

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Magazine's reaction to Hebdo attacks inspiring

It has been almost three weeks since the abhorrent attack on the offices of Charlie Hebdo in Paris and the two subsequent days of horror in France’s capital city. Though it has oft been on my mind, this section of The State News has not put anything in physical print about the topic yet, though that changes today.

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The politeness struggle is real

It’s rewarding to see a stranger smile or genuinely thank you for doing something nice for them. You feel good, that person feels good, and you have something to be happy about for the rest of the day. But being nice doesn't always work out the way you think it will. It can be awkward, embarrassing or even difficult.