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History of social change relevant
On Feb. 16, Diane Nash, one of the “true pioneers in the civil rights movement,” appeared in East Lansing.
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Drug use on campus shouldn’t be ignored
Many students believe college is a time to explore new possibilities and try new things before entering the real world of adulthood. Some might discover a passion that leads to an unexpected major or make new friends who will open their eyes to a different culture.
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Youth will drive the new American economy
For a journalism project last week, I was interviewing various people about the economy’s effect on local businesses.
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Red Cedar closure still leaves issues
Elementary schooling helps to build the character and lay the foundation of future education for a student. For some East Lansing children, however, the school in which they’ve begun their educational journey soon will be forced to shut its doors because of a financially and morally ambiguous decision.
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Renewable energy vital to Michigan
I am very encouraged to learn that the proposal to strengthen Michigan’s renewable energy standard to 25 percent by 2025 has the support of Democrats, Republicans and independents.
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Don’t ignore Israel’s wrongdoings
This week, a collection of MSU groups brought two Israeli soldiers to campus in an event dubbed “Israeli Soldiers Stories” as part of a broader campaign of misinformation sponsored by Israel and its allies in the States.
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Electric car stations will make E.L. green
In a time when preserving the environment is a concern on the minds of many people, the city of East Lansing is doing its part in going green, and hopefully encouraging residents to do the same.
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Electric car stations will make e.l. green
In a time when preserving the environment is a concern on the minds of many people, the city of East Lansing is doing its part in going green, and hopefully encouraging residents to do the same. Plans to install two electric car charging stations in the city were presented on Feb.
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Bond represents school’s future
Those of you who have always voted in favor of bonds, whose kids are receiving or received a great education, and are planning to vote no, consider the needs of teachers and kids now and in the future, not the needs of decades ago.
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Conference collects conservatives
At around 10:30 p.m. on a mid-week evening, MSU College Republicans departed campus en route to the American Capitol.
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Student input should produce better ANGEL
Any MSU student or faculty member who has ever felt any frustration when dealing with ANGEL — presumably, the majority of students and faculty — can take a sigh of relief. Thankfully, the course management system slowly is being replaced.
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Blind rooming creates many opportunities
When I arrived on campus, I had no idea who my roommate was or whether we’d get along. OK, that’s a lie.
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Close quarters
I’ve lived in a lot of places. I’ve lived in a house with a colorful cast of characters in East Lansing, I’ve lived in an apartment in Columbus, Ohio, with three complete strangers (in a place that hates the entire state of Michigan, no less) and I’ve lived in the dorms by myself and with other people.
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Dorm living loses its luster after two years
Most students tend to see living in the dorms as an obligation rather than choice when coming to college freshman year.
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Bond does more harm than good
On Feb 28, the voters in East Lansing will approve or reject a proposed $53 million school bond. If approved, the East Lansing School Board intends to demolish and rebuild five existing elementary schools all within three miles of White Hills Elementary.
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D.A.R.E. to be different, drug-free
Two weeks ago, I was provided with the opportunity to speak to a group of fifth graders celebrating their graduation from the D.A.R.E.
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At-large students weaken ASMSU’s clout
A lack of participation from students at University Council meetings has ASMSU representatives concerned, but their solution might just be as bad as the problem. ASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate student government, recently implemented a new student caucus that will gather at-large students, which are student-held positions in University Council, to discuss issues with each other before presenting their concerns at council meetings.
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Parking fines excessive, ludicrous
It is great that MSU has been able to build and maintain parking areas by using money generated from parking violation fines. My personal experience with this source of MSU’s revenue goes back to me taking the evening short course on fruit production.
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Foreign policy change helps US
Since the end of World War II, the United States kept a tradition of making bilateral agreements with Asian countries. American policymakers have had an incredibly successful track record of advancing our economic and security interests, building upon these relationships to adapt to a fast-changing world.
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Smoking ban good idea, difficult to execute
Smoking on campus can be bothersome to students who are nonsmokers. When walking to class, it is common for students to be hit with a whiff of cigarette smoke — a smell that can be very irritating for some — or have to walk behind someone with a cigarette in their hand.