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Social media use impacts election

He was called the “bronze warrior.” As Richard Nixon’s television adviser, Ted Rogers, described him, John F. Kennedy was the tanned man with a plan before the famous 1960 presidential debate in Chicago.

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Lansing casino shows promising future

Gambling might not be a hobby MSU students easily can fulfill — students must travel about an hour in any direction to find the nearest casino. However, a proposed construction project might put a casino mere minutes from the university.

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Twitter promotes class engagement

A few years ago, the social networking website Twitter gained popularity among citizens around the world. Although the 140-character posts, or “tweets,” the website prides itself on usually are used by students for recreational use, the website also is used by professors at MSU for educational purposes and many students who have not done so already should consider making a Twitter account for networking purposes.

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Why I’m voting for my sisters

Likely, you’ve already decided who it is you’re voting for tomorrow, and my following words aren’t aimed at swaying you one way or another. I write only to explain why I’ve decided to vote for my sisters.

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Get to class faster, save your knees

For those of you who brought your bikes from home to campus and haven’t ridden in years, and think riding a bike isn’t much fun or too much work, I’ve got a few bits of advice that will make your ride much faster and more comfortable.

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Sen. Stabenow right choice for Michigan

On Nov. 6, Michigan voters will have to consider whom they want to be one of Michigan’s two U.S. senators. Although there are a few candidates on the ballot for Michigan’s U.S. Senate seat, most will be choosing between incumbent Democrat Sen. Debbie Stabenow and her challenger, Pete Hoekstra, a former Republican congressman.

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TSN endorses Michigan proposals

Although there are many different candidates to consider on this year’s ballot, Michigan voters also have to consider six ballot proposals. Here’s how The State News Editorial Board feels about each one.

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Decision to adopt pet changes life

Eight years ago, I rescued my beagle, Roscoe, from Last Chance Rescue in Howell, Mich. My family had always traveled far and wide to find breeders for dogs, so this time was really different. But I knew we were saving his life, so at that point, it didn’t really matter.

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Vote yes on E.L. library levy

Did you know you can get a library card from the East Lansing Public Library with your MSU student ID? You don’t even have to be a resident of East Lansing.

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Vote for Obama, expect more war

One of my roommates, Pat, isn’t someone who is very vocal about being disappointed too often. However, I vividly remember the beginning of our freshman year, when Pat was livid about losing a bumper sticker he had gotten for free. The bumper sticker, which Pat claims was stolen by one of our friends, was from the Green Party, and it read: “Make love, not war.”

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Voting: gift that keeps on giving

Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, will be a historic day in American history. Sure, it happens to be the day the presidential election falls on, which could unseat an incumbent president or give America four more years of the first African American president. But there’s one more very important thing happening on Nov. 6 that should be brought to everyone’s attention: it is my 20th birthday.