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Book series ends with scary costume ball

To conclude the second annual "One Book, One Community," program sponsored by the city of East Lansing and MSU, the program will host a "Frankenstein" costume ball in conjunction with this year's reading of Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein." The event will take place from 9 p.m.

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Fight coordinator brings action to 'U'

MSU graduate John Lennox is bringing more than just some weapons to a demonstration on campus today. The Lansing Community College instructor will be accompanied by Tony Wolf, fight choreographer for "The Lord of the Rings" movies.

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Homecoming week full of music

Homecoming week may have started Monday, but Thursday evening students and alumni will have the chance to catch a musical homecoming celebration that will kick off the much-anticipated weekend.The Sounds of Homecoming Concert is an outdoor event, sponsored by the University Activities Board, and will feature MSU musical acts and fun activities for everyone. MSU groups performing will include the MSU Jazz Ensemble, Spartan Dischords, Ladies First and Capital Green, along with an appearance by our beloved mascot, Sparty, and cider and donuts for all.

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Rock struts action stuff in 'Rundown'

The Rock's newest movie, "The Rundown," is like any wrestling entertainment program - big on action, low on writing. The wrestler-turned-action hero stars as Beck, a bounty hunter who would like to square a debt with a mobster so he can open a restaurant.

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'Simply Irresistible' rocker dies at age 54

The death of Robert Palmer on Friday created a riptide throughout the realm of music. A heart attack killed the 54-year-old rocker, who gained popularity during the '80s with his music videos featuring legions of near-identical, seductive women. The music died, but the memories live on.

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'Just friends' with opposite sex a hot topic

Everyone has someone they consider to be a close friend. You know, the person who was there for you when you failed one of your final exams or when you were just having a downright crappy day and needed a shoulder to cry on.

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Weekend concerts plentiful for 'U'

A myriad of musicians, representing several genres, will transform MSU into a musical hot spot this weekend.Canadian artist Ember Swift takes over Common Grounds in Akers Hall tonight, Funktelligence arrives tomorrow and pop artist Jason LeVasseur brings his show to the International Center Saturday.

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Thursday offers nothing but disappointment

"War All the Time," the latest effort by power-rockers Thursday, is simply bad all the time. Every one of the CD's 11 songs sounds identical and if any hard rock fan stops paying attention to what's going on in the album following the third track, he or she cannot be blamed. The CD is a cornucopia of crud, culminating with lead vocalist Geoff Rickly's lack of singing skill.

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Poetry gets goofy at reading

If your life is lacking laughs, or if you'd simply like to be enlightened with a little bit of comedy, there's a special poetry event in Lansing that's sure to activate all the funny bones in your body.Tonight, the Creole Gallery, 1218 Turner St.