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Romney’s faith not factor in campaign
The upcoming November election will be shaped by many factors, whether voters concentrate on the economy, illegal immigration or social issues.
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Everyday actions can change world
Growing up, one of my favorite characters in my all-time favorite show was Mr. Feeny, from “Boy Meets World.”
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Flexible housing policy needs time
Beginning this fall, the Residence Halls Association, or RHA, started a “flexible housing” policy, which gave students the option to live with a member of the opposite sex.
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Reddit “AMA” boosts Obama’s appearance
In the heart of campaign season and just before the start of the Democratic National Convention, President Barack Obama decided to hold a short question-and-answer session on the social news website Reddit.
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Rivalries tainted by cruel jokes
Spartans hate Wolverines. Hawkeyes hate Huskers. Wolverines hate Buckeyes. This is the very nature of competition in the Big Ten conference.
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New scoreboards landmarks for msu
Students returned this fall to a campus with many aesthetic changes due to construction that was completed this summer.
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First car more than just vehicle
I’ll never forget my first car. It wasn’t shiny or new or fast. It was a 1997 turquoise Chevy Cavalier, passed down through a line of various family members – including my older brother — before it was finally turned over to me when I turned 16.
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Warning signs could prevent tragedy
Ever since late July, when a terrible massacre occurred at a movie theater in Aurora, Colo., police and media outlets have been looking for clues that could signify why James Holmes became an alleged murderer.
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ASMSU, COGS welcome university
Dear incoming and returning students, On behalf of ASMSU and COGS, we want to welcome you to Michigan State University for the 2012-13 academic year.
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Ryan ignores women’s rights
Since Mitt Romney named Paul Ryan as his vice presidential candidate and running mate, I’ve heard a lot of negative accusations thrown around about Ryan. One of which is that “Paul Ryan hates women.” After a bit of research, I have reason to believe that there may be some truth to this statement and urge you to consider it before casting a Republican vote this November.
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"Hate crime" taints MSU welcome week
A recent alleged hate crime targeted a Jewish MSU student with vicious and torturous physical punishment. Although only one side of the story has been reported, and police are investigating whether or not the incident was a hate crime and who was involved, these types of horrific events are forcing the MSU community to re-evaluate if anti-Semitism is an issue, and how inclusive MSU really is.
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State News is an education
Four years at The State News, and now it’s over. I stepped foot in this building before I ever went to a class.
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Gay marriage will hurt, help democrats
The quest for equal rights for homosexual citizens gained a few key followers this summer, including President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden.
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Ryan pick helps bolster GOP bid
Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney took his efforts to move away from his moderate past and prove he is the embodiment of the new political right one step further with his selection of U.S.
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Romney's running mate should excite
With the Republican National Convention in less than a month, presidential candidate Mitt Romney announced this past weekend his vice presidential running mate as U.S.
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Dreams grow, develop with age
If someone were to have asked me one year ago what my dream job would be, my answer would have been completely different than the one I would give today. Although the answer might be different, and perhaps I am delving into new forms of study, it does not mean the “dream” in “dream job” has died, just reshaped.
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Liquor violations due to many factors
New statistics from the MSU Police Department show an increase in liquor violations in the year 2011.
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Bill package all-around poor idea
House Bill 5711 and House Bill 5713 suck, and that’s the nicest thing I can think to say about them. Last month, Michigan Sen. Rick Jones quickly pushed the anti-abortion super bill through the Senate Judiciary Committee and on to the Michigan Senate to be voted on.
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Go out and vote in today’s primaries
Today’s primary might seem to be not as big of a deal to some as the upcoming Nov. 6 presidential election, but it is still important for East Lansing residents and MSU students to vote in today’s primary.
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Michigan lacks “cool” factor
Michigan has a Cool Cities Initiative, which was instituted by Gov. Jennifer Granholm in 2004, “aimed at revitalizing cities in Michigan to make them more vibrant and energetic.” The primary push behind the initiative was the debilitating amount of recent college graduates who, upon graduation, immediately located the nearest exit and ran straight through it.