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MtvU to make appearance at MSU fraternity

Kristen Daum
October 20, 2005

MtvU's Tailgate Tour 2005 is making a stop at Delta Chi Fraternity from 2-6 p.m. today. Games will take place, with prize giveaways to those who attend. "We figure it'd be good exposure to the house and Michigan State," said Daniel Guest, corresponding secretary to alumni for Delta Chi Fraternity. "It sounded like too good of an idea to pass up." The fraternity is also grilling about 500 hot dogs and hamburgers for the event, Guest said.

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There's more besides beer pong

Every Saturday night, somewhere in East Lansing, there are red plastic cups half full of beer set up on long tables, waiting for a sober college student to begin a night of throwing ping pong balls and getting wasted. On Sunday, The New York Times had a front-page article on the popularity of beer pong and similar college drinking games, which investigated why students play these games and what effects they can have.

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Sticking to the issues

Jacqueline Wayneguite
October 20, 2005

Tracy Turnblad is a hair hopper. This girl spends way too much time on her oversized bouffant, way too much money on hairspray and way too much time thinking about dancing on "The Corny Collins Show." She doesn't care that she's a few pounds overweight or that her family is barely middle class.

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Kilmer, Downey hash on 'Kiss Kiss'

Ryan Mccormick
October 20, 2005

Actors Robert Downey Jr. and Val Kilmer took a few minutes to discuss their upcoming film "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang," and a variety of other topics. Joining the two actors in promoting the film were co-starring actress Michelle Monaghan and first-time director Shane Black. The film is based on the Brett Halliday novel, "Bodies Are Where You Find Them." Black adapted the novel into the screenplay. Downey Jr.

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What not to wear, Halloween edition

Lauren Phillips
October 19, 2005

For Halloween, get original, not skanky. Here are some tips on what not to wear so you don't fall into the "overdone costume" rut: Don't wear your underwear and dress up like a character from "Moulin Rouge!" Last we checked, the point of a "costume" was to put more clothes on. Don't go practically naked for the sake of going practically naked.

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Pumpkin pizazz

By Corinne DeVries, Ryan McCormick, Benita Mehta, Lauren Phillips and Jacqueline WayneGuite The State News Pumpkin Web sites that rock www.fabulousfoods.com/holidays/ halloween/pumpplans2.html This site has some fun free pumpkin-carving patterns for those who want a likeness of Jimi Hendrix, Kurt Cobain, Jim Morrison or various other rock stars on their pumpkins. www.rocknrollhalloween.com Check this out if you want tips on how to have a rockin' Halloween party, but everything on the site requires money so this might not be the best if you're on a budget.

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Producer talks 'Star Wars' DVD, show

Ryan Mccormick
October 18, 2005

Rick McCallum is the producer of "Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith," and also many of George Lucas' other intergalactic projects. The German born, 11-time Emmy winner produced the special editions of the original "Star Wars," "Star Wars: Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back" and "Star Wars: Episode VI — Return of the Jedi." McCallum also produced "Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace" and "Star Wars: Episode II — Attack of the Clones." With the Nov.

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'Lady' transcends genres, features memorable score

Jacqueline Wayneguite
October 17, 2005

"No Way to Treat a Lady" defies categorization. It's a musical comedy about a murder based on the cat-and-mouse game between a detective and serial killer, and it opened Saturday at BoarsHead Theatre. The musical opened with a glimpse into the unsuccessful lives of Morris Brummel, a low-profile detective in New York City, and Christopher "Kit" Gill, an actor who couldn't even get a call back.

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'Domino' heavy on action, grit

Melanie Thomas
October 17, 2005

In a dark and smoky interrogation room, Domino Harvey (Keira Knightley) begins her questioning with an FBI agent and flashbacks to the last 36 hours of her life, detailing bits and pieces of her spoiled London childhood.

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Louisiana conductor to lead Lansing symphony

Ken Osborne
October 14, 2005

The Greater Lansing Symphony Orchestra will present "Muffitt's Comet" at 8 p.m. today in the Cobb Great Hall at the Wharton Center. The show will feature Timothy Muffitt, who is currently the music director of the Baton Rouge Symphony, a position he has held for six seasons.

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The evolution of video games

Lauren Phillips
October 12, 2005

It all started with PONG, the Atari 2600 and the Magnavox Odyssey 2. Home video game consoles have come a long way since those first clunky systems, and the evolution continues as developers take advantage of the latest in technology. This weekend, top video game industry executives, researchers and government officials will descend on MSU to discuss the future of video games at "Future Play 2005: The International Academic Conference on the Future of Game Design and Technology." The conference, which started in the Toronto area as the "Computer Game Technology Conference," has expanded its focus for its fourth meeting after new directors took over, said conference co-Chairman Brian Winn, a telecommunication, information studies and media assistant professor. Those involved will be discussing issues affecting the future of the industry, including technology, marketing and policy issues.