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Not for everyone: Brandy Melville's stance on body positivity
Body positivity and inclusivity have recently become mainstream movements that encourages individuals to love their bodies and promotes love and acceptance for others as well. Many clothing brands have been supportive of this movement, such as Aerie, a sister brand to American Eagle. Aerie has been applauded for its body-positive advertisements and commitment to representing all customers while promoting self-love and diversity. However, not all clothing brands are committed to ensuring body positivity and inclusivity. Brandy Melville, a fast-fashion California-inspired clothing brand, has been notorious for its "one size fits all" narrative. The company offers one size, usually an...
Tom Izzo provides injury update on a Spartan that'll be out for 'a few weeks'
The injury bug has already bitten Michigan State basketball. The Spartans have begun practice in preparation for the upcoming 2024-25 season, and will be without at least one player over the next few weeks. Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo told reporters on Tuesday that guard Gehrig Normand suffered a knee injury yesterday in practice that’ll keep out for “a few weeks.”
The Woolworth’s Lunch Counter Was a Unique Experience
Super Jumbo Banana Splits – today they can cost over $5, but in the 50s and 60s, you paid 39 cents. Soft drinks – 10 cents. Hamburger Platter – ¼ lb. Burger with cole slaw and french fries, 55 cents. Cheese was five cents extra (now it's 20 cents or more extra).
High School Roundup: Harper Creek volleyball protects No. 1 ranking with tourney win
The Harper Creek girls golf team defended its championship by winning the Interstate 8 Conference league title for the second year in a row. Harper Creek clinched the title by finishing first in the conference championship tournament with a team score of 364. Marshall was second with 398 and Jackson Northwest third at...
Former Michigan State Faculty Chair Jack Lipton suing trustees for retaliation
EAST LANSING — Michigan State University's Board of Trustees is being sued by a faculty member over allegations two trustees damaged his career and retaliated against him for speaking out about allegations of misconduct on the board. Former Faculty Senate Chair Jack Lipton claims that former board Chair Rema Vassar and Trustee Dennis...
Sturgis swim team wins Lady Bearcat Invitational
BATTLE CREEK — The Sturgis swim and dive team brought home a plaque this past weekend. The Trojans traveled north to compete in the annual Battle Creek Central Lady Bearcat ABC Invitational. There was some discrepancies over the official final scores, but in any case Sturgis ran away with first place. It was...
MSU introduces program to assist Native American students with tuition
Out-of-state Native American students can attend Michigan State University on in-state tuition rates through a new program announced Sunday by university President Kevin Guskiewicz during his investiture ceremony. The MSU Native American Tuition Advantage Program (NATAP) will start in fall 2025 and expands on the current Spartan Tuition Advantage program so that students from anywhere […]
Homicides down in mid-Michigan, overall shootings still up in Lansing
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)– Lansing and Jackson city officials are working to reduce gun violence and new data shows both cities have made progress. Both cities saw recent highs in gun violence in 2021, but the number of people who have died from gun violence has since been cut in half. In Jackson, the city has […]
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