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Loyalty must be Apple’s top priority
Apple’s done it again. Based on where you stand with Apple products, this statement could start up two completely different discussions.
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Concealed carry right, not requisite
In the aftermath of the Colorado movie theater shooting, the Colorado Supreme Court recently ruled that the University of Colorado Boulder, or CU-Boulder, could not ban firearms on campus. The right to bear arms is a constitutional principle, but a college campus is a place where students should feel safe, whether they choose to carry a weapon or not.
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Is gluten-free diet smart for weight loss?
For many of us, aromatic baked breads and scrumptiously prepared pastries are comforting delights. Yet for those who possess an autoimmune disorder called celiac disease, the consumption of these foods can trigger a wide range of unpleasant symptoms, including diarrhea, abdominal pain and bloating.
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Communication vital for redevelopment
After the failed City Center II project and the controversial St. Anne Lofts project, the city of East Lansing might be approving another redevelopment undertaking near MSU’s campus. Although the project would provide students with convenient housing and entertainment, communications between the developer and the city must remain strong in order for this project to develop, free of architectural and monetary issues.
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Foreign language vital for education
I have a terrible Michigan accent. Whenever I travel outside of the Midwest to visit family or friends, they make it well known how nasally my accent can sound, especially when pronouncing such words as “mom,” “class” and even my first name, Alex.
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Universities not defined by rankings
When deciding which college to attend, a student usually looks at the strength of a school’s academic programs and what a school can offer as a college experience. Students utilize their experiences at universities as an opportunity to build their résumé while obtaining a degree, in the hopes of using it to land a well-paying career.
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Roommate strife teaches life lesson
Four years ago, when I first arrived at Michigan State, I was not the same person I am today. Just as I’m sure the majority of college students have seen themselves transform over their college careers — hopefully in positive ways — I like to think I’ve shared in that experience as well.
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Dancers forced to relocate
I am a dancer. I began dancing at my undergraduate institution seven years ago, and although when I first moved to Michigan I didn’t dance for about a year and a half, I then found out about the State Swing Society, and I have been to every meeting since.
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Lawmaker must accept consequences
More than eight months after he chose to get behind the wheel of a car intoxicated, State Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck, was found guilty yesterday in East Lansing’s 54-B District Court of operating while intoxicated.
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Take advantage of right to vote
I wish I could say I don’t care who you vote for — I do, deeply. But for the purposes of this column, I’m refraining from divulging my political beliefs for the promotion of a greater cause: the act of voting overall.
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Unhealthy eating deserves closer look
Obesity is a health issue plaguing America, and the number of Americans who are considered obese continues to increase. In Michigan, obesity among adults is expected to reach 59.4 percent from the current 31.3 percent by 2030 if obesity rates stay on their current pace, according to a report released last Tuesday by Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
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Tattoos embody life’s triumphs
You won’t be offered the job if you do it. You’re only going to give people the impression that you’re trashy. Your kids are going to be embarrassed of you.
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Romney’s ‘47 percent’ gaffe hurts campaign
In the heart of election season, President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney are traveling the U.S. in an attempt to secure as many votes as possible before Nov. 6.
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‘Tech era’ stifles social abilities
Last week, I watched a typical, boring lecture for my anthropology class on my computer. I sat at my desk, drowsily and inattentively, in the comfort of my green, plaid pajama pants and Michigan State-detailed Snuggie, staring blankly at the screen.
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Fair to regulate hateful expression
Freedom of speech is an American principle granted by the Bill of Rights in the United States Constitution. It is a value this country is proud of, and is exercised daily through protest and expression.
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Happiness in eye of beholder
I believe in significant moments. They can last only a few seconds, but when they happen, every insignificant detail is ingrained into your memory.
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Abrupt gym closings raise uncertainties
While living on campus, the added stress of classes, a convenient meal plan and a lack of exercise because of study habits and long work hours can cause students to gain unnecessary weight. Although many try to exercise at least occasionally, the travel time back and forth from intramural, or IM, facilities can be inconvenient. To combat this, many residence halls opened their own workout facilities.
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Up to youth to make difference
When President Clinton exited the White House in 2001, he left the United States with about a $130 billion surplus. At the present time, we have more than a $15 trillion deficit. Aha, caught you! You think this opinion piece is going to be just another attack on the president and the Democrats. Sorry about that, but you have it a bit wrong.
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Up to youth to make difference
When President Clinton exited the White House in 2001, he left the United States with about a $130 billion surplus. At the present time, we have more than a $15 trillion deficit. Aha, caught you! You think this opinion piece is going to be just another attack on the president and the Democrats. Sorry about that, but you have it a bit wrong.
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MSU should consider smoke-free campus
As of May 1, 2010, Michigan citizens who went out to restaurants no longer were asked whether they preferred to sit in a smoking or nonsmoking section, after the passage of the Michigan Smoke-Free Air Law. Although indoor spaces, such as most workplaces and restaurants, now are smoke-free, in most areas of MSU’s campus, the fresh air still is open for smokers’ use.