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Weekend roundup: April 20-22
It is almost the weekend. Classes are ending, and students are ready to unwind. Here is a roundup of events to attend during the weekend respite.
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‘Legally Blonde’ seniors end college theater in style
After seeing “Legally Blonde” performed on Broadway, Erika Moul knew she was meant to play Elle Woods. And when she finally was offered the chance to portray the character, Moul said she couldn’t refuse.
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Wanderer’s Teahouse gives community a place to share ideas, stories
After a long day in the office, all Jenny Dauer wants to do is grab a window seat at Wanderer’s Teahouse, 547 E.
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Childish Gambino to perform at Wharton
Rap artist Childish Gambino will perform at 7:30 p.m.
Katie Abdilla
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Student's animal love inspires work coordinating adoptions
Growing up, zoology senior Stephanie LaRue never was allowed to have a pet of her own. But her mother, White Lake, Mich., resident Cindy LaRue, said the household rule only seemed to fuel her daughter’s love for animals.
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Alliance defines creativity with first-ever art exhibit
After becoming involved with the Alliance of Creative Students’ first-ever art exhibit, Toni Lee Ruggiano realized she can call herself an artist even though she never has painted a masterpiece or drawn like a professional.
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Wharton Center’s next schedule brings eclectic mix
Oddities such as blue men and puppeteered horses are among just a few attractions to be featured at Wharton Center during its 2012-13 season.
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Artwork on campus has rich history
When it comes to her daily walk through campus, studio art and music performance senior Maria Navedo looks to art around campus to break up the monotony.
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Do-it-yourself: Crayons on canvas
Use every child’s favorite artistic medium — crayons — to create your own home embellishment to decorate your living space. Supplies A box of crayons Glue Canvas or another type of display board Hair dryer Newspaper Directions 1.
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Live taping of 'The ShoW' inspires seniors to reminisce
When he arrived at MSU as a premedical freshman, media arts and technology senior Jordan Leer never expected to find his place as a member of the MSU Telecasters — nor did he expect that he’d have a main role on “The ShoW,” the longest-running college sitcom, which is run completely by MSU students.
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Wharton Center unveils 2012-13 season schedule
The schedule for the 2012-13 season of Wharton Center was announced Sunday. The MSU Federal Credit Union Broadway at Wharton Center Series portion of the schedule includes seven shows — “Anything Goes,” “War Horse,” “Billy Elliot: The Musical,” “Sister Act,” “Catch Me If You Can,” “Blue Man Group” and “American Idiot.” The program also includes a lineup of world-renowned performing artists, such as pop singer Sheryl Crow, comedian Lily Tomlin and jazz performer Sonny Rollins. In honor of Wharton Center’s 30th anniversary, subscribers can receive as much as 30 percent off public ticket prices. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit whartoncenter.com.
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First-ever Cultural Remix celebrates diverse communities, cultures
In a sea of electrified students, Michael Gonczar wobbled back and forth to the beat in the middle of Jenison Field House on Saturday evening. The environmental studies and agriscience senior was one of many attendees at the first-ever Cultural Remix who participated in a line dance number at the event. “It was a lot of fun,” Gonczar said.
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Weekend roundup: April 13-15
It is almost the weekend. Classes are ending, and students are ready to unwind. Here is a roundup of events to attend during the weekend respite. Billy Bell: Student Performances Choreography developed by Billy Bell of Fox’s “So You Think You Can Dance” will be performed at 6:30 p.m.
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Student anticipates exhilaration of drag show performance
When Treavor Hammons steps out onto the stage Friday night, his appearance will be drastically different than normal. Instead of wearing a T-shirt, jeans and a pair of sneakers, as he usually does, the Residential College in the Arts and Humanities senior will sport a wig, high-heeled shoes and jewelry.
Britteny Dee
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Art Dept. welcomes community
By welcoming people into her world, Lena Ellis-Boatman hopes to open their eyes to everything it has to offer. The graduate student said by helping to organize MSU Open Studios, an event that invites community members to explore Kresge Art Center, she plans to bring attention to the Department of Art and Art History and those people who are a part of it.
Katie Abdilla
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Midwesterners should learn to play euchre
I’ve never been much of a card-game lover. Although I’ve grown up surrounded by family and friends who love nothing more than an old-fashioned game of euchre, I never learned how to play. This might make me a bit of a disgrace, considering the German game is said to have laid its foundation in America within Michigan’s borders.
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To the extreme: Indulge bad habits, retain moderation
Imagine going about 40 days without eating your favorite food or watching the latest hit TV show that everyone else is talking about.
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Students’ priorities change with children
Although she considers her two young children to be blessings, social work junior Danielle Horton said she feels left out of the typical college experience.
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Creativity Exploratory expands education, provides opportunities
When Katie Pastor begins her work day, she doesn’t do so in a cubicle or other traditional-looking office space.
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On a budget: Satisfy snack cravings without splurging
We’ve all hit that 3 p.m. moment of hunger. It’s that awkward time between lunch and dinner when you’re hungry enough to snack but don’t want a full meal. And some of us are in between classes and don’t have the time to stop at a cafeteria — if we even have a meal plan — or can’t make the trek to Grand River Avenue.