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Recovering addict shares cable story
Toward the middle of last semester my roommates and I made a conscious decision. We decided, against our lazy nature, to disconnect the cable.
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'Towers' perfect movie compliment
Ever watched a movie, then dreamed of being the characters in real life, standing in front of the mirror acting out key scenes and cheesy lines?
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New venue to debut downtown
Depending on the outcome of an experimental Saturday night show, East Lansing could see another music venue added to its list of entertainment options.
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Eve cancels scheduled appearance at Breslin
Female rap artist Eve has dropped out of the Ja Rule U.S. Tour, including a stop in East Lansing scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
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Chicago band to jam at Temple
Going against the grain has been key to the growth of Chicago-based jam band Umphrey's McGee. Relying heavily on bootlegging - highly debated and frowned upon by the corporate music industry - for its musical distribution, Umphrey's often finds itself defying critics and the odds, playing to sold-out crowds in towns where the band has never before stepped foot. After a packed performance in Lansing last year, Umphrey's McGee is making its second appearance in a more familiar place. "Our show in Lansing was fantastic last time," keyboardist and vocalist Joel Cummins said.
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Clubs The MSU Aikido Club will be meeting from 6:45-8 p.m. on Jan. 30 in the IM Sports-West Judo Room.
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Behind-the-scenes crew keeps 'Phantom' running on schedule
Audiences around the world have praised "The Phantom of the Opera" as a glamorous, chilling, romantic play with an acclaimed musical score and seven Tony Awards to its credit.
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Trying to stay awake
Back in the day, during what is referred to as the "Before Time," the most diverse a coffee shop got was regular or decaf. Now, in the age of ginseng, enhancement pills, Slurpees and the health conscious - things are beginning to evolve. These days, the diversity has increased a little, creating three types of caffeine-seekers who, remarkably, all can be found sitting together on any given day at any given coffee shop. Where do you fall in? The Anti-coffees No coffee, no way, no how. Christophir Jentoft remembers his shock when he found he had a paper due in a matter of hours for one of his classes - a paper he hadn't yet started. Out of stress and the necessity to stay awake, the anthropology graduate student decided to try caffeine pills along with a few cups of coffee. "Once in my undergraduate years I tried one of the types of pills and it made me violently ill," he said.
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EP could prove band's breakthrough
With only $600 in their budget, members of East Lansing's the giveaway didn't have much to work with in the production of their new EP "wake up." The album's seven tracks could see the giveaway get a foot in the door much the same way as bands such as Nirvana and Red Hot Chili Peppers have done - with a low-budget album and a local following. Financed with the help of family members and recorded in just a few takes or less, "wake up" is a creative statement with plenty of raw feeling. A floating melody of four gentle keyboard notes, an obvious acoustic guitar and just the right touch of drums lead into the EP's first song, "Undeveloped." The vocals on the track interlink with the flow of the music, especially in the chorus, but aren't always as strong with the backing music of the verse.
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'Departed' provides comedic relief
A full house sat attentively as it was hit by the first dark-humored joke of the play.The theatergoers, seated in the classy blue auditorium of the Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbott Road, didn't exactly know what they were getting into when they purchased their tickets for "Dearly Departed."Presented by the Lansing Civic Players, "Dearly Departed" was written by David Botrell and Jessie Jones and directed by Linda Granger.
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New releases
Country killer Clint Black releases a compilation of his best material with "Super Hits" on RCA today.
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Improved Game Boy to see spring release
On Jan. 7, Nintendo announced the most advanced and successful hand-held video game system in the world just got a little better. Being unable to see which direction Mario was going in a dimly-lit room will soon be a thing of the past, as the redesigned Game Boy Advance SP launches March 23 with some bright new technology. The device looks beautiful - and better yet, it's only $99.95, five cents cheaper than the original Game Boy Advance when it launched June 11, 2001.
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Band's sophomore release a solid effort
Who said the space program is dead? The musically-inspired portion, at least, is very much alive. Local space cadets The Fuzz hunker down for the release of their second full-length album, "Noise Destroyers." Opening with a spacey yet creepily-appealing introduction, the voiceless track "The Largest Number" would fit perfectly into any "Lost in Space" episode.
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Lee can't save 'Guy Thing'
First take a cup of recycled plot line. Then add a dash of talented actors slumming in roles that are not to par.
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Fuzz celebrates release of new CD
Mac's Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave., is a tiny, smoky tavern you'd normally stumble upon somewhere out West in the middle of nowhere.
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Twisted plots lines, witty content make 'Adaptation.' 'one of year's most original'
"Adaptation.," the latest collaboration from directorSpike Jonze and writer Charlie Kaufman of "Being John Malkovich," extended its release to the Lansing area last week.
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Large veins end students' piercing dreams
Getting his tongue pierced was Cliff Sims' original plan Tuesday, but piercer Kevin Tarbell ended Sims' hopes of getting something he thought would be "making a statement." The Olivet College physical education freshman came to Splash of Color, 515 E.
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Local comedy casts 2 students, opens today
Two MSU students will make their acting debut this weekend in a unique comedy to be put on by the Lansing Civic Players. "Dearly Departed," directed by Linda Granger, is the story of a family forced to come together when tragedy strikes.
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Legendary singer to entertain 'U' tonight
Josh White Jr. has learned a lot about life while performing. After playing more than 2,000 shows in his lifetime, White brings his lifelong experience back to the Erickson Hall Kiva at 8 p.m.
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19Wheels to play at Rick's
If you're a fan of perky, catchy lyrics and bands with an energetic stage presence, then the 19Wheels show at Rick's American Cafe this Saturday could be the gig for you.