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California duo fuses emotion, energy, eclecticism

Those looking for music that evokes a wide-range of raw human emotions don't need to look any further than Los Angeles-based newcomers Eastmountainsouth. On their self-titled debut, the duo harnesses the ability to put country, mountain, Celtic, blues, synthetic and classical music into the blender and hit puree to produce an eclectic and beautiful array of beats, gorgeous harmonies and raw emotional punch. But it's not completely sad.

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Festival ushers summertime into Old Town

Lindsay Weiskittel
June 23, 2003

Lansing - In a scene entirely reminiscent of summertime, zoology senior Lauren Hickson sipped on her Darkhorse raspberry ale while bobbing her head to the beat of a local band on a bright, sunny Saturday afternoon in Old Town.It was the typical visual at this year's Festival of the Sun, the 4th annual festival to mark the summer solstice and usher in the summer season."I've never been out in this part of Lansing before," said Hickson, who was accompanied by her friend, Jim Mohnach of Haslett.

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Benefit concert raises money for musician's medical bills

Howell - Curtis Kilx sat quietly with a few friends at Rumors Lounge in Lake Pointe Manor on Friday night, overlooking a crowd of more than 30 faces he had previously never imagined he would ever have to see under the circumstances.Last Friday, the "Friends of Jessie" benefit concert for Kilx's sister, Jessie Wickham, was held to raise money and support for 34-year-old Wickham, who suffered a nearly fatal chest accident a week and half ago.

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Jazz fest hits E.L.

Set to play during the longest day of the year, the Summer Solstice Jazz Festival will swing into downtown East Lansing for its seventh year Friday evening. The Summer Solstice Jazz Festival, located under a big tent on M.A.C.

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'Hollywood' disappoints

Lindsay Weiskittel
June 12, 2003

While Hollywood stars Harrison Ford and Josh Hartnett might be able to crack a Los Angeles homicide case in "Hollywood Homicide," they're barely able to crack a smile in the humor department. The unlikely combination of Ford and rising star Hartnett is meant to add a unique and funny buddy-cop touch, but it's unsuccessful.

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'Hail' superb effort

Radiohead has some pretty big shoes to fill - their own. The reclusive and decidedly brilliant band has made a career of putting out excellent albums such as "The Bends" and "Kid A" while simultaneously garnering a massive fan base and multi-platinum record sales with little aid from mainstream outlets such as MTV. But the real question surrounding the long-awaited new release "Hail to the Thief" is whether it lives up to the standard set by the band on its previous releases. To answer this question in its simplest form, "Hail to the Thief" is not as sonically pleasing and thoroughly enjoyable as "Kid A," "OK Computer" or "The Bends." That's not to say it's a bad album by any means.

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Campus landmarks offer history

So, you've made it to MSU. But what's that? You're already getting lost on and off campus? Well, then it's time to learn about campus landmarks through history. Sparty First we'll start with Sparty, the statue that stands 10 feet 6 inches, and is mounted on a brick and concrete base 5 feet 4 inches high.

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Health center offers options

When MSU students feel under the weather, they can turn to a variety of nutritionists, psychiatrists and doctors on campus. Olin Health Center, located on East Circle Drive between Berkey and Morrill halls, offers medical, dental and optometry care for students and their spouses during their enrollment at MSU. Basic health care provided by Olin includes a primary care clinic, a gynecology office, a pharmacy, an opthamologist and several specialized programs. MSU students are allowed three free medical office visits to Olin per year.

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Campus offers many hidden jewels

Kristofer Karol
June 10, 2003

MSU students like partying, but for the more sober individual, there are several freshmen-friendly hidden jewels on or near campus that await your patronage. Abrams Planetarium Located at the corner of Service Road and North Shaw Lane, Abrams has been around since 1963 and is named after aerial photographer, Talbert "Ted" Abrams.

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Ramadan a time of reflection

For Naima Rehman, the holy month of Ramadan is a time for self-improvement and social awareness. "You're developing your awareness of what it's like to be deprived," the human biology senior said.

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Variety of clubs available at 'U'

Chrystal Liebold
June 10, 2003

At MSU, there seems to be a club for every ethnicity, major, sport, hobby and interest. Students can get involved in everything from a cappella to curling, yoga to dentistry. The opportunities are endless. You don't have to be a pro at any particular skill - you just have to have a desire to be in the club. Ron Southwick, instructor of the Tae Kwondo Club, said there are many benefits to being a member in his organization. "I get to see these people come in and I see them get a lot stronger," he said. "They become a lot more sure of themselves, and go out to do some pretty amazing things.

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'Arc' decent change of pace

Joseph Clark
June 5, 2003

While fans of role playing games eagerly await the North American release of "Final Fantasy X-2" in early November, Sony seeks to quench their thirst with "Arc the Lad: Twilight of the Spirits," a new role playing game coming out late this month. The game is the fourth and latest installment of the "Arc the Lad" series; the first three were only released in Japan. The story is pretty simple.

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'Pursuit of Leisure' unadventurous, formulaic

Speaking of changes and selling out, Sugar Ray is a poster band for conformity. As soon as their pop and hip-hop summer classic "Fly" gained them some attention back in 1997, the group abandoned their punk, hard-core past in favor of sure-fire, crowd-pleasing, sugar-coated pop. Their latest album, "In the Pursuit of Leisure," follows the band's pattern of taking no chances.