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$60M South Quad renovations to transform outdated dorm into one of campus’ best places to live

by Jonathan Rosenhan

Housing options both on and off campus have gotten noticeably more lavish with each passing year. While high-rise luxury apartments are sprouting up in groves, new dormitory renovations are steadily upping the appeal of university housing. As part of an eight-year, $440 million renovating spree, Alice Lloyd recently received a $56 million update, and a [...]

Despite opposition, knives will be allowed onboard

by Jonathan Rosenhan

Despite fervent opposition, John Pistole, administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), has stood by his decision to allow small knives on airplanes. This decision is part of a new set of rules slated to take effect on April 25th. These rules would allow knives with blades shorter than 2.36 inches and less than .5 [...]

News

Proper Aid Still Being Restored for Student Veterans

by Nikki Hallenborg

Soldiers in the armed forces are highly trained in strategies to defend our nation.  They are lauded for their service and welcomed back with words of gratitude and promises for a better life. Yet, our country refuses to train them in one skill they require in order to thrive—a good education.  Automatic government spending cuts [...]

Sports

Q & A with Michigan Baseball’s Patrick Biondi

by Chris Kudialis

A four-year starter at Michigan, Patrick Biondi was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 35th round of the 2009 MLB Draft out of high school. Choosing instead to improve his game at the college level, Biondi will leave Ann Arbor as one of the most accomplished centerfielders in recent Michigan baseball history. The Woodhaven [...]

Features

Immigration Crossfire – what should be done about our uninvited neighbors

by Henri Bjorksten

Imagine, for a moment, that it is the weekend, and you are hosting a party at your house. All your friends are there, people are enjoying themselves, and everything is going well. You look across the room, to a group of your neighbors. You don’t know your neighbors very well, and didn’t invite them to [...]

Culture

Sanctus Real brings message of faith to state capital

by Chris Kudialis

Two-time Grammy nominee Sanctus Real performed at Lansing’s Great Lakes Christian College on Saturday, energizing over 1,000 fans with faith-filled music as part of the band’s Run tour, promoting the release of their sixth major album. The Dove award-winning band from Toledo, Ohio came out with a bang, opening with new single “Promises,” followed by [...]

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