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    So... What Now?

    On September 18th, Ruth Bader Ginsburg tragically passed away. Ruth Bader Ginsburg, or “RBG,” was one of the strongest and most influential...

    By Miranda Dunlap • MSU Contributor • News

  • Can Optimism Save Me?

    Note: All opinions in this article reflect solely those of the author. I have heard the phrase “2020 can’t get any worse” so many times...

    By Aditi Kulkarni • MSU Contributor • News
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    Pay Attention to Serena Williams. There’s More to Come

    Serena Williams has been a household name since she won her first Grand Slam tournament at age 17. Now, at 38, she’s continuing to dominate the tennis world, winning 23 grand slam titles — one short of the all-time record. Her resume is impressive, including starting her own fashion line, hosting the Met Gala and becoming a co-owner of an NWSL team in Los Angeles. However, she cites none of these as her greatest accomplishment. In September 2017, Williams added one more title to her resume: Mother.

    By Katie Kobiljak • MSU Contributor • Culture
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    The Transatlantic Accent: An Abandoned Trend of Hollywood’s Golden Age

    My family loves old movies. From Jimmy Stewart to Grace Kelly, Jean Arthur to Gary Cooper, the stories of old Hollywood have always been a favorite in my household. One thing that always stood out amidst the glitz and glamor of an inherently romanticized era was the accent used by many of the prominent actors and actresses that starred in these films.

    By Kelsi Karpinski • MSU Contributor • Entertainment
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    What Is SAD?

    Fall isn’t my favorite season. While I love crisp apples, sweater weather, and the excitement of a new school year, I dread the shorter...

    By Mary Kate Greene • MSU Contributor • Mental Health

  • Five Ways to Stay on Top of Language Practicing Without Taking Classes

    Learning a new language is one of the most beneficial things you can do. For me, it’s allowed me to make new friends, prepare to teach abroad, and get better opportunities from different job scouts, but learning in a classroom does not always fit into everyone’s schedule, so here are a few ways I keep up on the six languages I’m learning without being in a classroom.

    By Jillian Burger • MSU Contributor • Lifestyle
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    "It's Fine, I'm Fine"

    We've all been in that situation where someone asks us, "how are you?" and the response is always "I'm well" or "I'm fine." However, there most definitely times when we are, in fact, not fine. So why, then, is the only acceptable answer to say that we are doing well? It’s because our society has chosen to deem emotions other than contentment and confidence as a sign of weakness.

    By Camille Czarny • MSU Contributor • Mental Health
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    Brooklyn 99: A Lesson on Representation

    Andy Samberg’s police comedy, Brooklyn 99 aired on FOX from 2013 until the network decided to cancel the show in 2018. Upon hearing this news, fans were able to get the cancellation trending on Twitter. After this outrage from the public (and some help from celebrities), NBC picked up the show for its sixth season.

    By Jenna Malinowski • MSU Contributor • Culture
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    Guarding your Heart

    “How do you even go about guarding your heart?” some people may even ask. “What are the things that I may do that can leave my heart exposed?” other people may ask because sometimes you just don’t realize that you’re hurting your heart, but you are. In this article, I will give you four ways to guard your heart.

    By Kadrianna Cohen • MSU Contributor • Lifestyle