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East Lansing Film Festival returns for 16th year

For the past 16 years the East Lansing Film Festival, or ELFF, has been dedicated to bringing diverse, independent and foreign films to the city of East Lansing.? This year, Michigan’s largest film festival has returned, running through Nov. 14 and screening 72 documentary and feature films at Wells Hall and Studio C!, in Okemos.

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Mitten wonderland: What to do in Michigan this winter

The harsh Michigan winter months are approaching, but don’t fret. Instead of hibernating until spring, explore one of Michigan’s winter destinations to make this year’s snowy season full of fun. Comprised of 30-foot ice sculptures, ice skating, dog sled rides, horse-drawn carriages and several other activities, these winter havens will make you get in the holiday spirit.

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Spartans capture daily lives for MSU documentary

Spartans across the globe will have the opportunity to showcase their unique daily experiences by participating in a video project that takes place for today only. MSU Communications and Brand Strategy, or CABS, has undertaken 360.24, a project that strives to show Spartans in their ordinary and extraordinary moments.

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MSU participates in campus blood drive challenge

The American Red Cross kicked off the 20th annual MSU-PSU Blood Challenge Monday to celebrate two decades of saving lives through healthy collegiate competition. The target goal for this year’s three-week challenge is 2,000 blood units donated each from MSU and Pennsylvania State University. During the last 19 years, the schools collectively have gathered more than 68,000 units of blood and potentially have saved more than 200,000 lives.

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Students create pumpkin periodic table

It’s a classic Halloween tradition to carve pumpkins, but this year, the resident assistants of Holmes Hall teamed up with Lyman Briggs College to put together a large-scale pumpkin activity with a different approach.

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Faces of East Lansing

Twice a week, David Bernath, the owner of Flat, Black & Circular, has had the opportunity to do what he calls his “dream job” for the past 36 years.

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Halloween deals and contests at local stores

Halloween is not only a reason for students to dress up, but for East Lansing businesses to show and get in the holiday spirit. Businesses are decorating their stores or providing specials, parties and other festivities, to get potential customers excited about the holiday. Here are some specials around town to take advantage of on Halloween and through the weekend.?

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How are you celebrating Halloween?

For Halloween at MSU, many students are piecing together a costume — some scary, some funny and others outrageous — and arranging plans for the night. While some students are spending Halloween night partying and socializing, others are working, studying or still undecided on what to do. The State News caught up with several students and asked what their Halloween costume is and what their holiday plans are.

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Ominous themes and eerie drinks

Getting tired of the usual alcohol-gorged, theme-lacking Halloween parties? For those looking to throw a soiree that includes more than beer guzzling, here are some ways to spice up your Halloween bash.

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Tricks and treats

As stilt walkers and fire dancers paraded down Lansing’s South Washington Square, families draped in haunted garb and superhero attire, indulged in Halloween activities ?to kick off the sixth annual Trick-or-Treat on the Square Monday.

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Homemade Halloween costume ideas

Halloween is inching closer and costume options at the stores might be running low. Time to dig through your closet and make a trip to the thrift store. Sometimes the most fun and cheap costumes are the ones that are self-made.

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Balloons released for breast cancer awareness

The sky above the rock on Farm Lane was covered with pink Sunday in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Sigma Lambda Gamma sorority held a balloon release, each carrying a message of encouragement and awareness, to raise money for Susan G. Komen for the Cure.