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Double or nothing
Double standards exist in almost all areas of life. For example, how come there aren't as many changing tables in men's bathrooms as there are women's bathrooms?
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Peering into the future
Years ago, children everywhere ripped a single sheet of notebook paper from their Trapper Keepers and folded, tore and colored their way to a cootie catcher.
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Fake date-rape pills far from funny; absurd
It was a graffiti party in a typical college student house. People were writing on each other's white shirts, others were dancing.
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Apple products gain popularity with innovative design, function
Ah, the age-old rivalry: Windows versus Mac. Although the Windows PC has dominated the computer playing field throughout the lives of our technologically advanced generation, Apple, with the help of its die-hard fans, has gained some serious momentum lately.
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J. Lo, Marc Anthony celebrity marriage doomed after Grammy performance together
Oops, she did it again. Jennifer Lopez has once again put her love life in the public spotlight, not realizing the inevitable consequences. It's one thing for a celebrity to get married, to get involved in a high-profile romance and have everyone know about it.
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Goldfinger's sound strays
When you've got almost a 10-year legacy of politically charged, reggae-infused ska/punk behind you, sending listeners on a genre roller coaster is a dangerous move. In Goldfinger's latest release, "Disconnection Notice," the band does just that.
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'Blink' looks at decisions made quickly
By Adam FinkelSpecial for The State News Let's take a step back and examine why you made the swift decision to pick up a copy of The State News this morning.
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'Hitch' uses cheap stereotypes for laughs
Romantic comedies are a curious thing. Almost all of the time, you know what to expect: two beautiful people, about a week in real time, and one physical or emotional boundary between them that they eventually overcome after miles of misunderstandings, missed encounters and exaggerated gags.
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Production offers cure for Valentine's Day commercialization
Getting away from the commercialism of Valentine's Day can be impossible when you can't even walk into a store without being bombarded with cakes and candies.
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Siblings, friend compose deep lyrics, quality tunes
Once again, here is proof that you should not judge a book - or CD - by its cover. When I first heard that the Texas-based band Eisley was comprised of four siblings and a family friend, my initial reaction was one of scorn.
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Film depicts mascot, therapist in relations
The East Lansing Film Society will show the comedy "Martin & Orloff" at 7 p.m. and 9:15 p.m.
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Valentine's Day celebrated with Shakespeare's love verse
Love is in the air, and following the tradition of Cupid - in promoting a romantic atmosphere - Sunsets with Shakespeare presents "Shakespeare's Valentine." "Shakespeare is fun and love is fun, so we're trying to capture that playfulness," event coordinator Todd Heywood said. At least 12 local media and political personalities are gathering Saturday at Woldumar Nature Center's RE Olds Anderson Rotary Barn to read selected poems and sonnets. Performers are encouraged to read William Shakespeare's works, but can choose poems written by his contemporaries.
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Unique jazz artist to play Wharton Center
Hip contemporary jazz artist Russell Gunn will bring his unique sound to Wharton Center tonight. Gunn began making waves as a young musician about a decade ago, collaborating with artists such as Maxwell, D'Angelo and Lou Reed.
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Italian marriage movie showing on campus
The Romance Language Film Series will show the Italian film "La Finestra di fronte" at 5:30 p.m.
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Vehicles transform, costs stay consistent
Generations upon generations of vehicles have all been segmented by midsize, compact, truck and other configurations.
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Horror flick 'Boogeyman' full of fright
In order to truly appreciate a horror flick, an audience has to feel a little vulnerable. And honestly, it's easy to feel smug while watching a thriller.
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Toying around
The front door to Allison Oswald's apartment was fully closed, but the hallway outside echoed with her guests' clapping and peals of laughter on Thursday night. Inside, about 10 of Oswald's close friends and co-workers sat in her living room in a semicircle, munching on home-baked finger foods such as brownies and chip dip.
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MSU actor talks jobs in Hollywood
Ryan Devlin has a boring life. And he knows it. He wishes he had a good story to tell about turning down an internship to become a big-time Hollywood actor, but he doesn't. "This town is tough.
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Music Tuesday
Whether you're into hip-hop, folk, jazz or rock, there's plenty of fresh ear candy out there to whet your musical palate.
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'Wedding Date' parrots plot lines of similar, commonplace stories
Now here's a movie that didn't need to be made. For one thing, it's been done before.