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Editorial: Valentine's Day, but socially distanced
Valentine’s Day is an important holiday for many people, so here are some ways to safely celebrate with your intimate partner.
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A single's guide to surviving Valentine's Day — part 2
Yes, the day is here, but don't worry. We're back too to share some more tips! So, take a deep breath and we’ll tell all you beautiful, amazing singles how to live your best life on the day you’ve been least looking forward to.
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My story of finding love in the midst of a global pandemic
Our first dates consisted mostly of meeting at the halfway point of East Lansing to grab coffee, browse through records and sit in his car. There wasn’t much else to do — movie theaters were closed, no events were going on and the idea of being near a plethora of strangers in public didn’t seem too redeeming.
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Column: Why the return of the College Football franchise is more than just a video game
Why the NCAA Football video game franchise returning means more than just a video game.
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Column: From the women on The State News' sports desk, today we celebrate
The women of The State News' sports desk open up about their young careers and paths with sports.
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Column: What having a Black woman as the U.S. vice president means to me
With the historic inauguration of Vice President Kamala Harris, reporter Janelle James shares the significance of this moment as a Black woman. "What makes me extremely proud about Vice President Harris is that she paved the way for the next generation of Black women in politics, including myself," James wrote. "She walked, so that I could run."
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Column: 1 year later, the loss of Kobe Bryant still resonates
Kobe Bryant's complicated legacy and the crash that he and eight others died in still resonate, 365 days later.
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Column: The final chapter of college comes with an empty finality
Sports editor and writer Joe Dandron reflects as he enters his final semester at Michigan State.
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Editorial: Trustees, it's time to release the documents
Release the documents, Trustees. It’s time.
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GUEST COLUMN: The conservative case for climate advocacy
"If the 2020 election showed anything about Michigan voters, it’s that Republicans must attack issues like climate change while still acting in a principled conservative manner."
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The State News fall 2020 diversity report
Our guiding metric is to report stories that are relatable with a wide range of lived perspectives to steer both coverage and hiring decisions.
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Column: Coffee kindles kindness; let's pass the cup
When the world gives you a gift, give a gift back to the world. It’s not hard to do, it’s just easy to forget.
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Editorial: Traveling home for the holidays? Read this to keep your family safe
While we understand that a worsening global pandemic isn't enough to stop some from traveling home to put down your masks, hug your loved ones and share a meal around a non-socially distanced table, we want to urge against complete dismissal of all necessary public health orders and precautions.
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Column: 1st-generation students are overcomers, so learn from them
I’m proud to invite the whole Spartan community to join me in an age-old working-class tradition: Rolling up our sleeves and getting it done, no matter how hard things get.
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Editorial: The spring calendar is a mess, here's an alternative
Let us be clear: We are not advocating for MSU to bring spring break back. But, there has to be a way to conduct spring semester that takes into account both the COVID-19 pandemic and the worsening mental health of the students.
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Column: The RA role is more different than ever
Although this year looks a lot different, I still enjoy being an RA. I love seeing my residents in the hallway or in the cafeteria because that is the only time I can interact with them in person.
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Column: Nationalism has superseded decency; it's time to reevaluate
Now, circling back to former President John F. Kennedy: “The question before us is, which point of view and which party do we want to lead the United States?” An obstinate nationalist, or a receptive patriot?
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Editorial: The difference between advertisements and editorial content
Media literacy week gives an opportunity to discuss the structure of The State News and how we operate both as a newsroom and as a business.
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Editorial: Skeptical about voting? You should read this
While the presidential race is important, it is essential that we don’t only consider the weight of our vote in the context of the presidential election.
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Column: Changing your major, or not, during a pandemic and recession
When considering a major change, there a few things that should go through your head. Whether you make the switch or not, think about these things and how they relate to your situation.