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Opinion: Politicians should refocus on state-level innovations in health care

By Heather Weigel · Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019

The federal government should look at the innovations on the state-level and how states have managed bumps in the road before they enforce a one-size-fits-all health care plan on the entire nation.

Opinion: Why Detroit’s major sports teams are stuck in a state of sub mediocrity

By Caleb Burlingame · Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019

The Lions, Pistons, Tigers, and Red Wings are all in last place for their divisions. Why are Detroit sports so bad?

Advice: Five tips to get through family events this holiday season

By Patricia Mulroy · Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019

The holidays can be hard and stressful, but they don’t have to be impossible to get through. Here are five tips you can use as a quick survival guide for family events.

Opinion: Motorola’s prodigal son returns

By Parker Lazar · Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019

Motorola’s newest phone bends the screen to break the status quo, while smartphone sizes continue to grow. The new Razr phone is a blast from the past, mixed with all the inklings of technological revolution.

Advice: Detox from your phone

By Morgan Elder · Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019

Our phones take up a large portion of our time every day. Screen time may have more of a hold on us than we’d like to admit. For me, it was a crutch.

Review: ‘Bicycle’ swings both ways in the portrayal of the bisexual experience.

By Chelsea Bacci · Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019

“Bicycle” shows the funny and not-so-great sides of being a bisexual in the tales of a comedian named Felix Clark. The film shows excellent representation of the bisexual community while not taking itself too seriously.

Review: Kelly Clarkson reigns queen of entertainment

By Tom Cramer · Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019

Kelly Clarkson is keeping busy and she shows no signs of stopping. She has her own talk show, she’s a coach on “The Voice” and she has her own Las Vegas residency starting next year.

Opinion: No need to feel indebted in politics

By Fenrik Goerlitz · Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019

Many Americans cling to a certain political party, pledging their loyalty, vote and vocal support into the hands of that same party. Americans should consider freeing themselves from the political party they associate with, and they should listen to all sides and decide on beliefs and values with an open mind.

Medicare For All Rally in Los Angeles (2017)

Opinion: An uphill battle for both the “public option” and single-payer “Medicare For All”

By Heather Weigel · Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019

There are arguments to be made for and against both major healthcare proposals currently in the national conversation but there are extensive political obstacles for both plans. Voters should be wary of candidates who try to argue their plans have a clear legislative path, because that is not entirely truthful.

Review: Five U.K. artists everyone should check out

By Layla McMurtrie · Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019

Here are some new and unique artists to spice up your music library.

Opinion: Stop asking Vegetarians and Vegans about their eating habits

By Kassandra Olschanski · Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019

Vegetarians and Vegans are constantly getting judged on their eating habits and lifestyle, as if they don’t take the proper time and energy prior to make sure their diet is healthy and sufficient.

Opinion: Why Detroit’s major sports teams are stuck in a state of sub mediocrity

By Caleb Burlingame · Monday, Nov. 25, 2019

The Lions, Pistons, Tigers and Red Wings are all in last place for their divisions. Why is that?

Review: ‘Dollface’ is a fresh and funny Hulu Original

By Deangelo Hawkins-Clay · Monday, Nov. 25, 2019

Hulu premieres it's original “Dollface“ that is sure to warm your heart with feminist undertones and funny enough to keep you entertained.

Opinion: The state of Michigan hoops are the best it’s been in a long time

By Caleb Burlingame · Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019

A look into both Michigan and Michigan State’s college basketball teams this year and predicting how they will perform and how they look thus far.

Advice: Why is it that we dwell on the past?

By Tiffany King · Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019

The past can come back to haunt you. It’s your decision on how you let it affect your well-being.

Opinion: Obama is wrong, bold ideas are how the democrats will beat Trump

By Marcus Lawniczak · Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019

Former President Obama, whose populist campaigns won twice, is now telling Democrats to do the opposite.

Review: Eddie Murphy is set to return to the big screen in 2020

By Bianca Ramsey · Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019

Beloved actor and comedian Eddie Murphy is finally returning to Hollywood. Despite his troubled and problematic past, fans are excited to see him back on the big screen.

Review: Lady Antebellum is back with an album as beautiful as an ‘Ocean’

By Tom Cramer · Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019

Lady Antebellum is back with a new album full of beautiful ballads. This album is riding a roller coaster or riding a wave on the ocean.

Review: ‘Charlie’s Angels’ are back with a new adaptation on a classic story

By Deangelo Hawkins-Clay · Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019

The new “Charlie’s” Angels provide the same kickass, feminist power that we love and remember from the classics. This adaptation continues the previous series’ main story and introduces a new set of angels.

Reclaim yourself

By Fenrik Goerlitz · Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019

A David Hockney quote is analyzed and is responded to.