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Face time with John Oliver

Robbie Couch
March 23, 2011

John Oliver, the British correspondent on “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart,” talked to The State News, along with other college newspapers across the country, to discuss the second season of his upcoming show on Comedy Central, “John Oliver’s New York Stand-Up Show.” The show displays stand-up acts by Oliver, along with four weekly guest comedians, and will begin tomorrow at midnight, running for the next six weeks.

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Former MLB player hits new stride with family

Dillon Davis
March 23, 2011

Whether mowing down hitters in a big-league stadium or playing a round of golf with his buddies, Mark Mulder has the desire to maintain his competitive edge. After much frustration and under the weight of two shoulder surgeries toward the end of his time in MLB, Mulder, a Scottsdale, Ariz., resident and former MSU baseball player, said he no longer was able to throw the baseball to his potential and retired from the game this past year.

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Face time with Danny McBride

Robbie Couch
March 21, 2011

Actor Danny McBride and director David Gordon Green visited campus Sunday night to promote their new film, “Your Highness,” which opens nationwide April 8. In the slapstick comedy, McBride plays Prince Thadeous, who must prove himself worthy of his royal status by venturing into the wild. The State News sat down with McBride and Green on Monday to discuss the film and their experiences working on set.

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‘So You Think You Can Dance’ visitor to perform, discuss residency

Robbie Couch
March 20, 2011

Elizabeth Baker-Rozell, a junior in the Residential College in the Arts and Humanities, or RCAH, has danced for about 20 years, and said her passion for the art form has made her excited for performer Billy Bell’s visit. Bell, who was on FOX’s “So You Think You Can Dance” this past year, will perform at 7 p.m. Monday in the RCAH Theatre in Snyder and Phillips halls.

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Students volunteer to inspire teenagers interested in art careers

Robbie Couch
March 17, 2011

Hailey Chenevert started working with a local art center as a class assignment. But what began as a requirement turned into a chance for her to form meaningful relationships by mentoring teenagers. More than a year later, the senior in the Residential College in the Arts and Humanities said she still is committed to the REACH Studio Art Center, 1804 S. Washington Ave., in Lansing.

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Freshman fifteen Q’s: 03/15/11

Marina Csomor
March 14, 2011

College is a whole new world for many freshmen traveling to campus for the first time. The State News sat down with one of these explorers to get a glimpse, in 15 questions or fewer, at a new face on campus and his perspective of his new frontier.

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Music school to hold band camp

Marina Csomor
March 13, 2011

The MSU Community Music School will host Rock Camp, a series of weekly classes during which middle and high school students have the opportunity to learn how to start, manage and perform in a band. The camp will run from 6-9 p.m. Monday through April 25 at 841 Timberlane St.