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1916 Exponent names new school mascot

Arguably one of the coolest parts of the Exponent’s history is that editors from the 1915-16 school year tagged our university with the mascot “Bobcats.” Attempting to break away from the longstanding nicknames the school had been given, including “Farmers” and “Aggies,” the editorial staff of the Exponent

Introducing next year’s editor-in-chief

Introducing next year’s editor-in-chief

I am excited to announce that I have been selected as the Exponent’s Editor-in-Chief for the 2019-20 academic year. I began working for the Exponent as a sports writer in the fall of 2017 on a whim. I had always enjoyed following MSU athletics, and was

See You Later, Alligator

See You Later, Alligator

Dear readers, As graduation nears, it’s difficult for me to put into words just how amazing the last four years have been. After countless hours of homework, classes, and late nights, it’s hard to believe the end is near. But thankfully it is. Wrapping up my time here

Deuces

Deuces

Dear Exponent readers and supporters, I’m not sure what I’m more excited about — the fact that I’m finally graduating, or that I never have to attend another production night. Either way, wrapping up my time here at MSU is bittersweet in many ways, and working for the

Thank you, Peter

Thank you, Peter

Peter Fox, the Exponent’s professional advisor, is stepping down after eight years. His guidance and dedication to this newspaper for close to a decade has helped to increase visibility and strengthen editorial standards beyond a normal college newspaper. Fox advised the Exponent staff concerning content, design, personnel, among other

Time for a new chapter

Time for a new chapter

To the readers, My time at the Exponent has been relatively short, but it has been the highlight of my final few years at MSU. Without it, I would never have gone out of my way to catch performances of Shakespeare in the Parks, to try out new restaurants around

Letter to the Editor

Recently, an article entitled “What Joking About Suicide Actually Means” was published in this very paper. The essential argument made within the article was that joking about suicide is hurting people by hiding a serious topic behind humor. I strongly disagree and would like you all to know why joking