OPINION
Editorial: The 'Fair Pay to Play Act' is a good start, but shouldn't end there
Universities exploit college athletes and benefit from their unpaid work. It’s as simple as that.
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Column: Halloween-themed treats that'll surely spook-ify your party
"With the Halloween festivities arriving momentarily, I am here to help you find the perfect assortment of spooky treats that’ll spice up your holiday-themed party."
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Column: Day of the Dead is not Halloween
"While there are similarities, there shouldn't be any doubt that this tradition is completely different from Halloween, which is why its traditions and practices shouldn't be used in Halloween costumes and other commercial purposes."
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Column: Halloween isn't what it used to be now that I'm an adult
"So many of the good parts about Halloween get ruined for us the older we get, and it can be hard to find light — or should I say darkness — in the holiday."
OPINION
The Dinner Table: Cancel Culture
In this series opener, Tessa and Griffin look at how cancel culture is impacting society, influencers and how it applies to certain industries.
OPINION
EDITORIAL: Racism needs consequences at MSU
"MSU needs to hold people accountable for acts of discrimination. Racism on campus is inexcusable in every instance, it’s not a joke or a prank."
OPINION
Editorial: It’s On Us, but it’s also on MSU
"Because while we as individuals have a responsibility to learn and educate others about these issues, it’s also the university’s responsibility to do all it can to prevent campus sexual assault and to help those who have been affected."
OPINION
Column: Why I regret choosing dorm life over commuting to campus
"A little more than a month after I moved in, I came to the realization that maybe dorm housing wasn’t in my best interest."
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A dorm is a dorm: My experience in Loyola and MSU housing
A transfer student's perspective on MSU dorm life.
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Column: Why East Neighborhood is actually not that bad
East Neighborhood is commonly referred to as one of the worst Neighborhoods. However, East is a lot better than what people make it out to be.
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Column: The trials and tribulations of my roommate experiences
"Junior year is when everything changed. I stayed in my sorority house on M.A.C. Avenue with 49 other women. Yes, you heard me. Fifty women in one house."
OPINION
What college shopping mistakes to avoid
Here are 10 shopping mistakes to avoid when finding college essentials.
OPINION
Column: Combating sexual assault with bystander intervention
"We need to be better now. Altering our bystander behavior is the fastest thing we can all do."
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Column: MSU men's soccer shouldn't be written off as College Cup contenders
With strong performances in their last few games, this Spartan team could end the regular season on a very strong note.
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COLUMN: Woes of a commuter student
State News Capitol beat reporter Wells Foster shares his struggles commuting to Michigan State's campus from the region's outskirts.
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Column: I'm a VSCO girl and that's okay
"This is an open letter to my fellow VSCO girls. Don't let people bring you down for liking what you like."
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Column: Public figures should use platforms to discuss more social issues
Public figures have the power to use their own stories to dramatically improve the lives of others.
OPINION
Column: New downtown Target converted a non-believer
"I never thought I’d want the Target in downtown. But I was wrong."
OPINION
Editorial: Flat rate tuition doesn't benefit all students, hurts many
The Black Student Alliance of MSU proposes to decrease the flat tuition rate from that of 15 credits to 12 credits. And The State News Editorial Board agrees that students shouldn’t be paying for more classes than they’re taking.
OPINION
Column: Are 'straight pride' parades wrong?
"While we have the ability to denounce others’ ignorance and refusal to conform, we can’t coerce them to change. We live in a bilateral society. There will always be two sides to any situation. The best we can do is try to understand our counterparts."