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Yoga bus tour makes stop in E.L.
A school bus painted green and powered by vegetable oil is transporting two yoga masters, a small dog and one big mission.
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Bleak outlook for hollywood in near future
There have been rumors of a “Jurassic Park IV” in the works for years now and the project seemed all but dead after producer Frank Marshall said a new “Jurassic Park” was a long shot — but apparently there’s still some hope for the project.
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Clooney, McGregor prove to have key chemistry in 'Goats'
It’s obvious to conclude the tone of Grant Heslov’s “The Men Who Stare At Goats” immediately — in the first scene, we get an opening title that reads, “more of this is true than you would believe.”
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Professor shows students way to stars
The average American measures distances in inches, feet and miles — a mile seemingly long compared to an inch. However, to astrophysicist Timothy Beers a mile seems like nothing, as he has spent his career measuring distances in light years.
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Web Exclusive: Classic book show brings friends, collectors together
A glass case laying on one of the tables holds an aging novel bearing the red title, “Dracula,” and was priced at $10,000. Similarly, the first edition of “Fahrenheit 451” lay next to it wielding the same cost.
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L.A. director educates students with film
Imagine working in a sweatshop, earning $3.25 an hour for 12 hours a day to produce clothing for Forever 21. Picture walking around the mall, looking at the display windows of Forever 21 and noticing an article of clothing you made. Imagine the feeling that comes with realizing the shirt you stitched for 19 cents was being sold to the public for $29.99.
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Upscale Lansing restaurant perfect for special occasion
Each time I head to downtown Lansing, I pass what seems to me as the most intriguing restaurant facade in the entire city. Bright yellow bulbs light up its name with tempting sophistication.
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Carrey surprises in classic holiday remake
Many critics, including Roger Ebert, praised Robert Zemeckis’ “The Polar Express” as a “perennial classic.” Others, such as Rolling Stone’s Peter Travers, described the film as a train wreck, “lifeless” and “spooky in an ‘Invasion of the Body Snatchers’ kind of way.”
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Monotony, length results in disappointing concert experience
The Auditorium was in fine form, with inclined seating and elegantly dressed ushers creating an upscale atmosphere. The Residence Halls Association, or RHA, skillfully snagged Anberlin, The All-American Rejects and Taking Back Sunday to kick off their nationwide tour at MSU, and although the audience knew it would be a long night full of music, they couldn’t have expected the one four-hour song they were about to hear.
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Wolfmother fails to live up to previous CD
Four years after their critically acclaimed and truly refreshing debut, Australian rock band Wolfmother has released its second album, titled “Cosmic Egg,” to get fans rocking once more. Although it’s definitely some talented rock ‘n’ roll, it lacks the eccentric Wolfmother style I had learned to love so much.
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Symphony booked to perform in E.L.
The Lansing Symphony Orchestra’s presentation of Masterworks 2: Into the Heavens, which will be performed by the University Chorale, State Singers and Choral Union at 8 p.m. on Saturday at Wharton Center.
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Planetarium has children's shows
The Abrams Planetarium continues their public program series this weekend with “The Little Star That Could,” and “Two Small Pieces Of Glass: The Amazing Telescope.”
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RCAH screens free shakespeare film
Residential College in the Arts and Humanities is screening “O,” a modern film adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Othello,” 7:00 p.m. Sunday in the RCAH Theater in Snyder Hall as part of the RCAH Film Series.
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Student finds 'Digging' for news better
Some people claim to be news junkies, sports fanatics or music buffs. But me? I’m a Digg addict — someone who, in a sense, combines all these passions into one.
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Performers ring in holidays too early
I had high hopes for the Trans-Siberian Orchestra performance Monday night. I imagined a vast visual spectacular. However, I walked away with mixed feelings — and a bit of disappointment.
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'New Moon' soundtrack fails to outdo original
The recently released “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” soundtrack might have sold 153,000 copies in its first week of release (claiming No. 1 on the Billboard 200) however, it fails to measure up to the previously released soundtrack of the first installment of the “Twilight” series.
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International alumnus finds inspiration from time in E.L.
Despite the typical adjustments one encounters, freshman year of college can influence some of the best memories in a person’s life — and it’s these memories that Garry Kay of Cornwall, England, writes about in his series of books titled “1983.”
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MSU alumna competes in Thailand
Many people never get the opportunity to travel to the extent they dream of; however, MSU alumna Aubrey Hang and boyfriend, Parker Lynch, have the chance to do just that — and a chance at $10,000.
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Jackson's leadership, hard work shine in documentary
Original 3-D film segments, synchronized pyrotechnics, an elaborate, ever-changing set and a platform set to fly high above the crowd prove Michael Jackson’s vision of entertainment was far from outdated.
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Catch Halloween spirit with top horror films
During the Halloween season, there are few things more enjoyable than curling up to watch a truly frightening film in the spirit of fall.