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Past week proves politics not boring

Rachel Jackson

June 30, 2013

Last week was a whirlwind for political news. On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a key section of the Voting Rights Act. Later that same day, a female Texas senator made headlines with a nearly 12-hour filibuster against abortion restrictions. And just a few hours after that, the Supreme Court returned to the spotlight with some opinions that were certainly at least small victories for gay marriage advocates. And all of that happened before noon on Wednesday.

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Dancing away from one's passion leads to another

Danyelle Morrow

June 19, 2013

In the fall of 2011, I fell in love. I found something that seemed to make my life so incredibly complete and make me feel like I had a place to stay when I felt like the world was imploding.

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China major player in Korea situation

Derek Kim

June 16, 2013

If you paid attention to international affairs this past spring, tension on the Korean Peninsula was an unavoidable matter. Once again, the Kim regime unleashed its bellicose rhetoric, threatening peace in the Far East while also intimidating the United States. To top it all off, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea sentenced U.S. citizen Kenneth Bae to a 15-year prison sentence for unspecified “hostile acts” against the reclusive Stalinist state.

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Jewish faith grows through Israel trip

Marlee Delaney

June 12, 2013

As a young Jewish adult, I am granted a free 10-day trip to Israel, called Taglit- Birthright. This program is supported through many philanthropists, the government of Israel and through Jewish organizations and communities.

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ASMSU needs to swallow its pride

RJ Wolcott

June 9, 2013

Think about the first time you heard about ASMSU. For me, the first time I ever heard about student government was when its elections rolled around. And I reacted like most freshmen would.

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Building yourself as brand best way to ensure successful future

James Edwards III

June 5, 2013

College isn’t just a place to get an education, party and meet people that will remain in your life forever; it’s a competition. It’s one of the most competitive places in the world.

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College experience bigger than education

Matt Fagan

June 2, 2013

When people used to tell me that college would be “the best times of my life,” I would halfheartedly agree and then continue on with my day. For the past three years of college, I have worked day and night, weekday and weekend, to ensure that my final grades were to my liking. I have passed up party invitations, free tickets to sporting events, concerts and opportunities to travel out of town.

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Small positives make big difference

Craig Gunn

May 29, 2013

Probably one of the most talked about and abused things in our lives revolves around those magic moments as one semester fades and another blossoms, our compulsion to make resolutions to ward off problems from days gone by.

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Crowdsourcing new future of funding

Tyler Gross

May 27, 2013

American photography legend Paul Strand once famously said, “The artist’s world is limitless.” That is certainly what is desirable to believe. The ability to produce art is not limited by how an individual may look, speak or how much money is in their bank account.

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My final goodbye to Morrill Hall

Rachel Jackson

May 22, 2013

Only one thought occurred to me when Morrill Hall caught fire: You sneaky bastard, Morrill.

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New season brings new clothing trends

Marlee Delaney

May 19, 2013

As school officially has come to a close, and summer has begun, there is no better time to revamp your wardrobe than now. Your favorite jeans are probably worn out and your friends are beginning to notice how you’ve been repeating your outfits.

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10 reasons why I love vinyl records

James Edwards III

May 15, 2013

I know what you’re thinking. “Oh no, another music elitist who thinks MP3 sound quality is inferior to vinyl when, in all actuality, they sound the exact same.”

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Graduates key to Detroit's revival

Matt Fagan

May 12, 2013

Daydreaming during lecture is not an uncommon occurrence. Our daydreams can be anything ranging from minor thoughts such as what we are going to eat for lunch to deeper topics, such as what we will end up doing with our lives.