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The new Detroit Daily shows some hope, faith for the city and newspaper industry

The new Detroit Daily shows some hope, faith for the city and newspaper industry

The Detroit Daily is expected to go into print at the end of this month. As Detroit’s only daily newspaper, this is a bold move in a changing industry. But it also shows some hope for a city that needs some good news.

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Gov. Granholm should be more creative when it comes to funding the Michigan Promise scholarship

Gov. Granholm should be more creative when it comes to funding the Michigan Promise scholarship

Gov. Granholm wants to move funds from public schools to reinstate the Michigan Promise scholarship. Granholm should find a different means so that public schooling does not suffer while college students still receive their scholarship.

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All skills needed for a career aren’t taught in the classroom

All skills needed for a career aren’t taught in the classroom

The classroom may be important for getting a career, but extra skills can give students an edge. Play around with different fields and get as much experience as possible.

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Students should help out the homeless and hungry

Students should help out the homeless and hungry

This week is National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. Students are encouraged to help out others by donating food and listening to those who are less fortunate than they are.

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Funding helps with community focus, college experience

SGA President Jason Nichol defends why on campus organizations need more funding to raise the CMU experience.

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Know your rights, and what doesn’t make a “right”

Know your rights, and what doesn’t make a “right”

The word “rights” gets thrown around too often without its proper meaning. People should inform themselves on what the word rights entails, and what it doesn’t.

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Citizens need to know who their leaders are

Citizens need to know who their leaders are

There’s a huge disparity among Americans who can name members of the government versus those who know celebrities. Unfortunately, it’s mostly the celebrities that Americans name, not the members of the government.

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In lean times, RSOs and clubs should use funds more effectively

In lean times, RSOs and clubs should use funds more effectively

More money does isn’t always needed to create a better college experience. SGA should use the resources they already have instead of asking for more money

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