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Goo Goo Dolls to perform at Wharton Center Wednesday

Fans of the alternative rock sounds of the Goo Goo Dolls will get to experience the band in an up close and personal setting on Wednesday.The band will be performing in the Wharton Center's Pasant Theatre as part of their spring acoustic tour, "The Otis Midnight Sessions." Run River North, a Korean-American indie folk-rock band from Los Angeles, will also perform during the evening.

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You give me butterflies

An intricate green vine painted on the cement floor of the horticulture building entices visitors to follow the brush strokes to the colorful, wooden screen door of the MSU Butterfly House.It is one of many horticulture gardens featured around campus.The butterfly house, established at it's current locale about 13 years ago, has been a consistent attraction for families and students alike.

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MSU's very own 'Moist Towelette Museum' curator

John French’s office inside the Abrams Planetarium is an explosion of quirky collectables and colorful trinkets. Ukeleles hang from shelves and Pepsi cups fossilized are left from lunches long past.

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Easter recipes to dye for

I t’s that time of year again. Time for the egg hunts, ham dinners and jelly bean food comas — it’s time for Easter! F or those who are looking for last minute DIY’s to celebrate the holiday with your family and friends, here are a few simple crafts and recipes.

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Avoiding Main Library

With project deadlines and final exams looming, the library will become overcrowded with crammers. For some, it might be hard to concentrate on statistics or history while surrounded by so many people.

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Department of Theatre's 'Peter Pan' breathtaking

“Peter Pan,” the classic tale of a British boy who refuses to grow up, underwent some serious twists this weekend during the opening weekend of the MSU Department of Theatre performance.

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Professors featured in documentary about physics

Audiences will have the opportunity to watch six years unfold before their eyes and learn the stories behind one of the most renowned experiments MSU has been involved with. A screening of the documentary “Particle Fever” will be shown at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Studio C! theater in Okemos.

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Holding onto hope

Every roadblock has been met with prayers. Benefit dinners and concerts have been held. Donations are still rolling in to help MSU alumna Stacy Blakeslee and her family.

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Nachofest draws crowds of peaceful partiers

Ever since his freshman year, anthropology senior Ryan Reed has been a fixture at NachoFest.