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Smell like a celebrity
There are three rules most college students abide by when leaving their homes to deal with social interaction: 1.
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Car buff explains love for vehicles
The automobile symbolizes many different things. For some of us, our cars are transportation to class, part-time jobs and the only way to get home and see family during the weekends.
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ROIAL Players to perform Shakespeare's work
Comedic gags and jokes at William Shakespeare's expense are coming to campus. The ROIAL Players, a theatrical group from the Residential Option in Arts and Letters program, presents "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)" in room 49 of the Auditorium. Show times are 7:30 p.m.
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'Flipaswitch' pairs South, stripteasers
Tired of seeing the same old musicals performed every year? Ready for some new talent to come to the stage? Then check out Riverwalk Theatre's brand new, never-before-seen musical "Flipaswitch." Written by local thespians Doug Austin and Roger Rochowiak, "Flipaswitch," is set during the Great Depression when five strippers (most of whom are past their prime), a timid comedian and their manager are stranded in Flipaswitch, Tenn. Flipaswitch is run by the morals of Bertha, the town reverend's wife, and the risqué group scrambles to gain acceptance, which requires some artfully placed lies. "We wanted to write (a show) that was totally original," Rochowiak said.
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The Game's release follows footsteps of similar rap outfits
Any new rapper would jump at the chance to hook up with leading rappers of today's industry. But just because you work with these moneymakers, doesn't mean you know how to create innovative music. Case in point: The Game's debut album, "The Documentary." In it, The Game brings together a number of big-name rappers - 50 Cent, Eminem and Mary J.
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Trail of Dead release 'dreamy, cohesive'
A band that names itself...And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead has a lot to live up to. Indeed, fans have come to expect great things from these Austin, Texas rockers - the group is known for its violent, instrument-smashing live shows and its decible-busting studio albums. But with "Worlds Apart," the group's second major-label recording, Trail of Dead has finally proven it is worthy of such a weighty moniker. Trail of Dead has always produced emotional, original, energetic tunes.
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Detroit-based film lacks research
To truly enjoy "Assault on Precinct 13," you are going to have to ignore a few things about its setting. This is Detroit, in Director Jean-François Richet's eyes.
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Entertainment brief
Writing, Rhetoric and American Cultures visiting Professor Frank Manista will present the film "Brazil" at 7 p.m.
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St. Petersburg Ballet to perform at Wharton Sunday
Shakespeare's famous play about star-crossed lovers is coming to Wharton Center this weekend, but instead of the usual script and acting, this rendition will be a bit more lively. The St.
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'The Corporation' gives inside look into American businesses
You could say corporation growth started back in the late 19th century. Andrew Carnegie took over the steel industry.
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Ex-Soul Coughing member goes solo
The only thing better than going out for a great meal is being able to relive the experience by savoring the refrigerated leftovers later as a midnight snack. Such seems to be the premise for the joint rerelease of Mike Doughty's two solo studio albums, "Skittish" and "Rockity Roll," which his label packaged together and put on record store shelves last month.
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Your financial future
When Jason Wright was 15, he was reading books in the library on how to make money. At 17, he had money in the stock market.
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The real deal on faux fur
With vintage fashions at an all-time high, fur jackets and accessories like your grandmother's from back in the day are a must-have this season.
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WEB ONLY: East Lansing Film Society debuts "The Corporation"
The East Lansing Film Society will show the film "The Corporation," at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbott Road, and 7:30 p.m.
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Director puts new spin on classic Shakespeare tale
Andy Barnhart is the best Juliet I've ever seen. A sentence like that might seem odd for those who haven't seen the play "Shakespeare's R&J." Set in an all-male Catholic boarding school, four boys find a blacklisted copy of the play and read it aloud.
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Government issues basic guidelines for diet, exercise
Ohmygod, could it be true - exercise and good nutrition are what make people lose weight? Last Wednesday, the government issued a statement urging Americans to exercise for at least 30 minutes a day and eat less calories, in what they're calling, "Dietary Guidelines for Americans." I guess we Americans need the extra encouragement from Big Brother, after all, we are one of the fattest nations in the land.
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'In Good Company' actors propel film
Usually, you expect films like "In Good Company" to gather an audience similar to typical "chick flicks," a stereotype that includes women and the reluctant men that are dragged there. The Friday afternoon screening of this movie, however, contained a diverse group of men and women, both young and old - a testament to the applicability of this film.
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Esthero drops awaited EP
If you're an Esthero fan, chances are you've been holding your breath in anticipation to a follow-up of the vocalist's addictive first album, "Breath From Another." Well, you can finally breathe easy. Like a smart hostess who dishes up a few appetizers to her guests to tide them over until dinner is served, Esthero has released a short, but successful EP, with a handful of tasty tracks that will appear among other songs on her forthcoming full-length album "Wikked Lil' Grrrls." It's been six years since Esthero first hit the airwaves with "Breath From Another." The disc was a smart, sassy debut for the Toronto-based singer, whose smooth vocals blended perfectly with the trip-hop beats and quirky sampling of her then-recording partner Martin McKinney.
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Local hip-hop, rock band to perform tonight at The Temple Club
One day, in its CD liner notes, Kill Filthy can thank Ruby Tuesday and Meridian Mall. It was about one year ago when lead vocalist Rich Ensley, who goes by the stage name of Filthy Rich, guitarist Josh Waddell and DJ Ryan Kramer,also known as Dr. Sketch, met as line cooks at the unlimited salad bar restaurant. "I had the initial idea of starting a band," said Ensley, 23.
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'Elektra' comes back from dead, only to flop
The best thing I can say about "Elektra," is that it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.