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Speech and Debate Movie Review

August 3, 2017 by Caitlin Finerty 1 Comment

Movies are supposed to be either happy, sad, scary, funny or some combination of that, but even though I didn’t hate the Speech and Debate movie, it can’t be categorized in any of those general places. I thought it had one or two funny elements and as a member of my school’s forensics team I found it mildly relatable, but overall it was slow and had a general end with a quick … [Read more...] about Speech and Debate Movie Review

Millennials must help foster civility, respect for all

August 1, 2017 by Nathan Stearns Leave a Comment

Where do you stand? This is a question that we as young men and woman of America get asked constantly. Our views get challenged and crucified, and we receive arbitrary labels based on what we believe to be true as a passionate political member. In a day and age where Americans of all ages are being forced to pick one side of the political spectrum to gravitate toward, it is … [Read more...] about Millennials must help foster civility, respect for all

MSU dining staff helps students with food allergies

August 1, 2017 by Nathan Stearns 1 Comment

Food allergies are an unfortunate and often aggravating nuisance that afflict various teenagers' lives. Going to something as simple as an overnight camp can bring with it the inherent risk that cross-contamination that may result in a teenager getting very sick. Finding foods that adhere to dietary restrictions can be quite challenging in a buffet-style … [Read more...] about MSU dining staff helps students with food allergies

What is wrong with modern journalists?

July 31, 2017 by Nathan Stearns 3 Comments

The art of storytelling is something man can trace to the advent of our origins. Tales of mighty deeds have been passed down from word-of-mouth since the dawn of time and many of these stories were used as a way to inspire the masses for a single cause. But in the divisive and often hostile environment that today's journalists face on an everyday basis, one must beg the … [Read more...] about What is wrong with modern journalists?

Meet the Staff

August 4, 2016 by Emma Lockhart Leave a Comment

This is a meet the instructors' thinglink. If you scan over the dot on the staff member's chest of in the grass, you will able to read the staff's biography. Staff: if you weren't listed or would like to change something in your bio, send me an email. (locke@panthernet.net) … [Read more...] about Meet the Staff

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