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MSU should have a grant writing class

MSU should have a grant writing class

Like many higher learning institutions, MSU receives much of its research funding through grants — particularly federal ones. In September of 2023, the MSU News Service (MNS) published an article titled “Led by sciences and engineering, [MSU] research spending hits record $230 million.” The article explained that $207 million of that

Education is Failing Everyone

As we are just over halfway done with the 2024-25 school year, I can’t help but notice how many of my peers are burnt out and disillusioned by our broken education system. The focus of contemporary education is often on acquiring the highest grade point average instead of

Annual Career Symposium helps students stand out

Annual Career Symposium helps students stand out

The Jake Jabs College of Business & Entrepreneurship (JJCBE) offered students the opportunity to gain practical career knowledge by hosting its annual Career Symposium on Tuesday, Feb. 11 in the Strand Union Building. This year marks the second time that the JJCBE has put on the event. Dean of the

Sarah Johnson-Palomaki’s book explores Hollywood’s relationship with gender

Sarah Johnson-Palomaki’s book explores Hollywood’s relationship with gender

When Sarah Johnson-Palomaki — better known to her students and colleagues as “Dr. J.P.” — walks into a classroom, she carries more than a stack of lecture notes. She brings several years' worth of her research and literature, including chapters of her new book, “Cinema and Feminism: A Quick

Graduate Fair connects students with postgrad education options

The MSU Graduate Fair took place this week on campus, inviting students to obtain information on graduate programs and applications and get prepared for life after undergrad. The MSU website states: “We highly recommend attending the in-person Grad Fair, as you will hear very specific tips and tricks regarding

The College of Letters and Science holds interviews in search for a new dean

The College of Letters and Science holds interviews in search for a new dean

From Nov. 5 to 8, the MSU College of Letters and Sciences (CLS) held open forums between four finalists and a search committee to help inform the hiring of a new dean. In July 2024, MSU announced current Dean Yves Idzerda’s plan to step down from his position and

Student Evaluations Are Biased, but We Can Fix It

Student Evaluations Are Biased, but We Can Fix It

As the end of the semester rapidly approaches, you’re going to start getting emails that ask you to fill out course evaluations for your classes. If you’re anything like me, you likely don’t think about evaluations until one of your professors reminds you to fill them out.