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'Spartan Idol' to hold auditions this week

If you've been singing in the shower lately and have noticed your tunes sound pretty fantastic bouncing off the wet walls, then the perfect opportunity to get your voice out and be heard is here. "Spartan Idol," the hit MSU version of the FOX show, "American Idol," is back at MSU this year, and auditions for the singing spectacular will be held throughout the week.

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Israeli film series concludes Tuesday

The last film in the Israeli film series will touch on one of the country's most heralded heroes."The First Israeli in Space," an Israeli documentary about the space shuttle Columbia and, specifically about Ilan Ramon, will be shown at 7:30 p.m.

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The Lolls harm indie rock image

If one were to place a beatnik in a beatnik-sized blender, the moans of pain that would be audible from the victim as the device's blades tore off his or her limbs would be similar to what the Lolls' debut CD sounds like. The San Francisco duo's "Come On" album is beyond simplistic, and on several of the album's 10 tracks, the yelling of lead singer Gail Conway sounds part beatnik and part illiterate. The indie music scene is important to music, because it gives many artists without the resources of a major label a chance to shine.

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Bikers and spitters - beware

So, I'm walking down the sidewalk, swinging my bag, letting my hair become unfashionably slicked-back by the wind, minding my own business on the way to class.And then, like seagull crap pouring from the sky at Cedar Point, a blob of spit hits me right below my cheekbone - a projectile from a quick-to-escape biker.

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Hot art

Glass can be a barrier between the outside world and the inside. It can be broken into shards sharp enough to cut skin.

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Distillers' 'Coral Fang' a must for grunge fans

Every once in a while, an album is released which gives hope to cynical people. I treat most new music the way an elderly, porch-sitting woman treats the young brats who wander on her lawn - by throwing cats at them and vulgarly expressing her anger, "You damn kids, get the hell off my property." Well, when it comes to most recent albums, I'd rather not be subjected to someone's poor attempt at gaining popularity any more than that old lady wants kids riding their 10-speeds on her grass. But today I won't be throwing cats at anyone, because I've got the newest CD by The Distillers, a foursome fronted by guitarist and vocalist Brody Dalle.

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Last-minute costume shopping easy for 'U'

As Halloween creeps closer and closer, the battle for the coolest and best costume begins.Costume shops, such as Halloween USA, temporarily replace party stores, selling hundreds of pre-packaged costumes as seasoned costume designers prepare and tailor garb for their yearly clients.So what are you gonna be?The question floats through the heads of those caught up in the Halloween spirit.

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'Mystic River' a chilling drama

There is nothing shallow about director Clint Eastwood's newest movie, "Mystic River." Instead, the dark and emotional tale of three friends is far deeper than just the basic murder mystery. The story unfolds in an Irish Boston neighborhood where three boys are forever changed.