With 2012 already in full swing, it can be easy to forget about 2011 while keeping busy making plans for the new year. But members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association find it important to recognize those who made 2011 a year to remember — and they do it by presenting icons with a shiny gold globe.
Surrounded by brightly colored paintings, friends and family, Esther Onaga was able to see how far her son had come.
There isn’t much I miss about high school, but one thing’s for sure, I am a bit nostalgic for the days when my textbooks were free — or at least covered by my parents’ tax dollars.
What girl out there doesn’t love to imagine her dream wedding? From the moment the backpack is strapped on their shoulders on the first day of school, little girls are predisposed to daydream of ball gowns, veils and cakes with white icing stacked high to the ceiling — and don’t forget the picturesque plastic bride and groom perched on the very top.
Unlike the many amateur Elvis Presley look-alikes who imitate the famed musician, Billy Woodward is making a career out of his Presley impersonations.
Monday – Comedy Night, Tuesday – Neon Tuesday, Wednesday – Metal @ The Loft, Thursday – MSU Polo at the Pavilion, Friday – Michigan State University Showcase
Although bluegrass and folk music might not be the average student’s first choice for entertainment, to Lansing-based group The Whiskey Pickers, that doesn’t matter. “Most people are receptive to bluegrass even when they don’t think they will be,” said mandolin player and graduate student Brian Bienkowski.
No one seems to love the local music scene more than Sean Bradley. Bradley, who currently is studying at Central Michigan University but is from the area, said he always has been a fan of Lansing-based musicians.
Rosalind Ames loves watching Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker.” But this year, she won’t simply be watching the show — she’ll be the one in a leotard on stage.
After living through the death of several family members and friends, as well as having a near-death experience of his own, Jacob Schemmel still wears a smile.
Although her real life isn’t as hectic as her life in cyberspace, MSU alumna Michelle Meredith said she recently has become quite popular.
In about a week, exams will be over, and we finally can head home and start celebrating for the holidays.
Advertising junior Kyle Ribant has given up on traditional means of purchasing clothing and turned to the Internet to do his shopping. Ribant said he is attracted to cyber shopping because of the many opportunities to find sales on clothing.
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.
Rebecca Farnum does it all. “She has an incredible multidisciplinary background, and she has several different majors and 10 different specializations,” said Yael Aronoff, assistant professor in James Madison College.
Jeffrey Smith considers Ultraviolet Hippopotamus to be a band that immediately captivates its audience.
As soon as he picked up his first chunk of clay, Wade MacDonald’s fate was decided. While attending Western Michigan University for his undergraduate degree, the current MSU graduate student took a class in which he was able to work on a ceramics wheel and decided to incorporate the practice into his future career.
When a playwright approached Shannon Kendell asking for a director for his play, the producer instantly knew who to call.
With the help of a romantic comedy, Micah Ling realized her dream job could become more than just a fantasy.
Those who think glass etching is strictly for art majors, think again. If you often find yourself worrying about someone accidently picking up your drink at get-togethers, you can leave the days of scribbling your name in marker on a plastic cup behind.