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Sophomore effort worth the wait

Dan Julian
February 20, 2002

Natalie Imbruglia knows the concept of transforming from a no-name artist to a national icon overnight all too well. Her 1998 debut, “Left Of The Middle,” stormed up the music charts and was propelled by the single “Torn.” She finally answered the yearning of her fans with her latest, which was worth the wait. From the acoustic guitar work to the calm background formulas, this record showcases Imbruglia at her best. Each song has its own mood and explores a theme of living in the moment, including “Do You Love?,” which features some captivating vocals and a dreary overtone. “Goodbye” resonates a wrenching form of desperation, as indicated with this verse: “And I don’t understand the things I do/But I’ll probably be fine/As long as I keep moving/I’ll try to write it down ... till the words won’t play/’cause there’s no easy way to say ‘Goodbye, goodbye.’” “Hurricane” is a deeply emotional tune, sung with a deceptively calm voice.

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Play has influences from Shakespeare

Tanee Elston
February 19, 2002

Lansing - There’s something special about Old Town Lansing. Maybe it’s the small businesses or its distinct architecture, but it was the perfect location for the debut of “Elsinore Follies” at the Creole Gallery, 1218 Turner St. The historic scene of the gallery is perfect for the play.

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Online training program aids aspiring authors, musicians

Dan Julian
February 18, 2002

Universal Music Group and Penguin Putnam Inc. have teamed up to produce a distance-learning program for aspiring artists interested in breaking into the music or book publishing industries. The music portion features artists such as Sting, Elton John, Sheryl Crow and Fred Durst giving advice about the music industry.

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Music Man brings Seventy-Six Trombones to Wharton Center

Tanee Elston
February 18, 2002

Meredith Willson’s musical “The Music Man,” comes Tuesday to Wharton Center, bringing with it recognizable tunes such as “Seventy-Six Trombones,” “Gary, Indiana” and “Till There Was You.” The musical tells the tale of a scam artist Professor Harold Hill, who convinces a small town, River City, Iowa, that he is a marching band music conductor.

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MSU Repertory Dance Company performs

Tanee Elston
February 15, 2002

Members of the MSU Repertory Dance Company began their biannual concert on Valentine’s Day with their hearts in every step. An ensemble of 44 students will continue to perform eight dance routines directed by Dixie Durr, professor of dance and artistic director of the program, until Sunday. “All of the students participating in this program auditioned in the fall,” Durr said.

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Eclectic act hits Akers Hall

Dan Julian
February 15, 2002

Brooklyn-based duo Bitch and Animal will perform tonight at Common Grounds Coffeehouse in Akers Hall basement. This is a rare opportunity to see this duo, since they primarily perform on the East and West coasts, said Kyeorda Kemp, program coordinator for Common Grounds.

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Elsinore Follies shows tonight

Tanee Elston
February 15, 2002

This weekend enjoy “Elsinore Follies,” at Creole Gallery, located at 1218 Turner St., in Lansing. Performed by Lansing-based theater company Icarus Falling, the show looks at the happenings in Elsinore castle told from the gravedigger’s perspective.

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Whats love got to do with it?

Leslie Escobar
February 14, 2002

So you’re sitting alone in the dark with a bottle of wine and a half-eaten box of chocolates, your only companion is that out-of-reach celebrity model starring in one of the six videos you rented to keep yourself occupied.The horror, the horror!Whatever.

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Valentine haters, look no further than sweet, sweet escapism

Once upon a time, I was in love. During that relationship, that special girl and I spent our Valentine’s Day making googly eyes at each other and forcing people who didn’t have anyone to feel like crap, as they were forced to deal with our exquisite happiness. But now, I too have joined the ranks of those who are single on this special and depressing day.

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Students create childrens video

Tara May
February 14, 2002

Laura and Robert Sams looked full of excitement as they playfully discussed their past achievements and future plans. Robert, a zoology senior, and his sister Laura, an agricultural and natural resources communication and education graduate student, wrote, directed and edited a video based on their cousins’ bestselling children’s book “Stranger in the Woods.” The authors of the book, Carl Sams and Jean Stoick, were inspired to make a movie after taking a video camera along with them to the woods during their photo shoots for the book, Robert said.