Recent Articles
The best laid plans often go awry
Here we are: the final weeks of the academic year and, consequently, my final column. As I brainstormed for a topic for this week, I decided that my last column should be a culmination of the things that brought me to this point, something I really wanted to put out there while I had the opportunity and the platform.
Bucket list brings back good times
In honor of the class of 2012 and its upcoming graduation in May, I felt compelled to compile a list of “to do’s” for MSU students during the course of their undergraduate studies.
Spartans respectful during break
Spring break in college is both a delighted and feared time across many communities. For many students, it is a time to get away from school, head somewhere warm with friends and enjoy age-appropriate beverages and free time not found during your average week of classes.
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.
Student-athletes not fully funded
This week, I am writing in response to a comment collected from an MSU student in The State News article, “NCAA rejects scholarship cuts to student-athletes.” (SN 1/18) The comment suggested that NCAA student-athletes receive enough publicity already for their athletic participation, and the amount of money they save from their athletic aid in the form of tuition, book stipends and/or room and board should be enough. As a member of an Olympic sport team, I find this comment to be laughable.
