Students create mysterious farce

Just in time for Halloween, some MSU students will be trapped in a mansion with an anonymous murderer.But it’s not a haunted house.

Jazz trio to perform tonight at Wharton

Sixty-three years of jazz history wrapped up in one man comes to MSU tonight. Celebrated jazz pianist Billy Taylor and his trio perform at 8 p.m.

Weekend Guide

Friday Jazz pianist Billy Taylor and trio plays at the Wharton Center. The group will dedicate a piece commissioned by the Wharton Center in honor of Clifton Wharton III, the late son of former MSU President Clifton Wharton and his wife Dolores.

Satans son, angels entice film audiences

Today marks the culmination of a year of anxious waiting for many movie fans, as today is the official coast-to-coast release of “Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2.” Although the film may hog the spotlight this weekend, it’s not the only one out there showing promise. For the next three weeks, an entire brigade of potentially great films will hit theaters, including a few long, and not so long, awaited returns and some new, fresh movies fit for the silver screen. Today “Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2” Well, what can be said about this film?

E.L.s Eight Ball Grifter to perform in Gothabilly Web cast

In a new twist on rockabilly and Goth, bands such as East Lansing’s Eight Ball Grifter are combining ghoulish and dark lyrics with traditional rockabilly sounds and punk rock to create a new genre touted as Gothabilly.Traditional rockabilly music includes fast tempos that are still danceable, with lyrics about the darker side of life.

Devils spawn Bedazzled lacks humor, originality

“Bedazzled” starts off with a chuckle, then goes straight to hell.The beginning is creative, funny and even a bit innovative.

Teenie Beanies join political race

Teenie Beanies are back - and this time, they have political backing.The Teenie Beanie Baby American Trio Collection debuted Wednesday at McDonald’s.

Exhibit celebrates Mich., U.S. fairs

There was a time when more than 90 percent of U.S. industry revolved around agriculture. Today only 2 percent of industry involves agriculture.But fairs showcasing the creativity and education related to agriculture have remained popular despite this industry shift.“It’s Fairtime!: Today’s Fairs,” an exhibition celebrating fairs and how they’ve affected the United States, opens Sunday at the MSU Museum.“Fairs have historically been a place where people can learn about new things,” said exhibit co-curator Julie Avery.The exhibit will display aspects of contemporary fairs, including sections about youth education and leadership, volunteerism, technology and recreation.

Michael Wilder has visited at least four haunted houses every year since he was 10. A decade later, the pre-law and finance sophomore still gets scared while going through “haunted” buildings. “They get you all the time,” Wilder said.

Drums set tone for American Don

Don Caballero American Don (Touch and Go Records) Experimental science-rock trio Don Caballero outdoes itself on “American Don,” its fourth studio album off Touch and Go Records.

Hardest Part typifies country-turned-pop rock

Allison Moorer The Hardest Part (MCA Records) Country is probably the most misbegotten genre this side of rock ’n’ roll.

Panel discusses feminism and art

Surrounded by the work of feminist artist Miriam Schapiro, a panel of four discussed the role of feminism in art Tuesday at Kresge Art Museum.The Women’s Studies Program and the Department of Art held a symposium, “Feminism and Art: Differing Perspectives Over 30 Years,” concerning women’s roles in art in the past and present.“I can’t take anything for granted,” said studio art graduate student April Liu, who was one of the panelists.

In Bamboozled, Lee comments on U.S. society

“Bamboozled,” a film by Spike Lee, is a thought-provoking satire that screams for change, not only in the African American community, but in U.S.

Its hard to find music growing up in da U.P.

Bob Marley once sang, “The best thing about music/when it hits you feel no pain.” No one has ever spoken a truer word.

Organization accepts entries for film festival

After an outstanding spring film festival exhibited more than 100 films from around the world, the East Lansing Film Festival has begun taking entries for eligible films for its 2001 festival.“We have already received some submissions,” said Jennifer White, the festival’s director.

Forward creates inspiring pay-off

Inspiration takes the form of a motion picture in director Mimi Leder’s “Pay It Forward.” And this motivation, although rare, proves to be abundant. Inspirational films aren’t exactly a dime a dozen.

Under Construction showcases jam style

Jam bands, ranging from the highly popular Dave Matthews Band to the band at your local bar, are taking over the world with long solos and live improvisations.One band that counts the jam movement among its influences played Thursday at Rick’s American Cafe, 224 Abbott Road.East Lansing’s Under Construction took the stage, and lead singer Jesse Young implored the crowd to dance.The first song, “Cool Till 2000,” is a mid-paced tune dedicated to “having a good time,” Young said.Guitar solos and bongos showed the jam ethic of ‘more is more’ has influenced Under Construction when it comes to instrumentation.

U-M students gear up for the big game

ANN ARBOR - Students at the University of Michigan saw foreign colors on their rock Tuesday.Green and white paint plastered U-M’s rock in only the beginning of this week’s pranks and rituals sparked by the rivalry between MSU and U-M.“I think it’s hilarious how much everyone gets into the game,” U-M senior David Rosner said Tuesday.

Weekend Guide

Friday Mike Tyson takes on Andrew Golota at The Palace of Auburn Hills, 2 Championship Drive in Auburn Hills.

Gameday or not, Ann Arbor provides culture, character

ANN ARBOR - So you’re stuck without a ticket to the big game, but you still want to get in on the excitement.