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Alumna finds love for writing TV show

Christine LaRouere
September 18, 2013

When alumna Laurie Parres broke out into the sitcom world, she knew writing for TV shows was what she wanted to do for the rest of her life. Parres most recently wrote for the Nickelodeon series “Wendall and Vinnie,” and other TV shows including “Spin City” and “Charmed.” Parres recently found out the teen comedy show “Wendall and Vinnie,” which started in February, will not return next season. “Even thought the show with Nickelodeon got canceled, those people were the funniest and most amazing people I have ever worked with,” Parres said. Parres discovered her love for sitcom writing when she did an internship with the Mary Tyler Moore production company, named after the actress, while still in school and was then asked back for a full-time job. “It was a like big frat house,” Parres said.

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Foosballs fly during competition on campus

Meg Dedyne
September 18, 2013

When he competed in the Collegiate Foosball Tour on Wednesday, hospitality business junior Emilio Arribas was hoping not only to become the Campus Foosball Champ, but to move on to compete in national foosball tournaments. “I love foosball, and I would have played even if the grand prize was only $10,” Arribas said.

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Spartan Coney in business

Anya Rath
September 17, 2013

Derrick Austin, the co-owner of Spartan Coney, learned to cook for himself at a young age. “I’m from a family of nine boys and one sister,” Austin said with a grin creeping across his face.

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Students give blood for national Red Cross month

Meg Dedyne
September 16, 2013

Students and community members are celebrating National Preparedness Month with the American Red Cross through blood drives on and near campus in preparation for emergences. The Red Cross is encouraging members of Clinton, Eaton and Ingham counties to donate blood through Oct.

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MSU-made band Gunnar & the Grizzly Boys return to Lansing area

Ariel Ellis
September 15, 2013

Country boys and girls from Lansing and beyond gathered to hear melodic, sweat-drenched and Michigan-made musicians Gunnar & the Grizzly Boys on Sept. 14 The Loft. As folk, rock and country poured from the downtown Lansing venue, patrons danced, drank and reveled in the sound of well-tuned guitars and gritty ballads that concert-goers said could only be found in Michigan.

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WWE visits Breslin Center, Izzo receives championship belt

Olivia Dimmer
September 15, 2013

Daniel Bryan, Jack Swagger and, Rob Van Dam and Natalya were a few of the WWE superstar wrestlers. They refer to their wrestlers as “Superstars”. Per Joe Villa, PR coordinator for WWE that performed at Breslin Center on Friday as part of WWE Live. The show, which took place as a precursor to the pay-per-view event on Sunday, drew audiences from across the state and on campus. “We all get really riled up to watch the wrestlers,” engineering sophomore Matt Gagnon said, who came to the event with members of the Delta Chi fraternitycomes up under MSU find people as criminal justice major- he told me he just switched to engineering this year.

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Faces of East Lansing

Anya Rath
September 12, 2013

Kristin Shelley’s heart has always been with the community. Shelley, the director of the East Lansing Public Library, or ELPL, is on the board that decides the featured book for the One Book, One Community program, which is designed to create positive conversation between students and permanent East Lansing residents. “We look for a good piece of literature that has a lot of meat,” said Shelley, a professional librarian of 24 years.

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Weekend events

Olivia Dimmer
September 12, 2013

Whether you’re looking for a concert, seminar or something new and exciting, here is a list of upcoming events that will fill your weekend schedule:? Friday, Sept.

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MSU food bank alleviates financial pressure from students

Anya Rath
September 11, 2013

College — it’s supposed to be the most enriching part of a person’s life, but it also can cause a hefty dent in the wallet and sometimes, it seems near impossible to make ends meet. The MSU Student Food BankCL, the first food bank of its kind in the country, provides supplemental food support to any MSU student who cannot afford basic food and does not have a campus meal plan, said Nate Smith-TygeCL, MSU Student Food Bank director.CL “(Students have told us) the food bank is the difference between buying books and food,” Smith-TygeCL said.CL The food bank, which distributes food in the Olin Health CenterCL west entranceCL from 5:30-7:30 p.m.CL every other WednesdayCL, provides students with staple foods such as grains and canned vegetables.CL Smith-TygeCL added it often offers fresh produce from The Garden Project,CL which is part of the Greater Lansing Food Bank.CL The food bank is celebrating its 20thCL year of serviceCL.

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Students, community remember 9/11 through national day of service

Olivia Dimmer
September 11, 2013

Brendan Johnson, an international relations sophomore, was covered in a mix of sweat and dirt as he shoveled mulch out of a wheelbarrow and spread it onto a path, all with a smile on his face. Yesterday, Johnson took part in the September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance in memory of the attacks on the twin towers that took place 12 years ago.

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Student determined to fight cystic fibrosis

Anya Rath
September 10, 2013

Thirty-seven. That’s the life expectancy for patients with cystic fibrosis, a hereditary and chronic disease affecting the lungs and digestive system, according to data gathered by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for 2007 to 2011.

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New Spartan Marching Band twirler performs fresh routines

Anya Rath
September 9, 2013

Ashley Burkin can’t stand still. As she waits for the music to cue her start, she repeatedly tosses her baton in the air. Burkin’s face scrunches up in concentration as the sparkling silver baton weaves through the air. Her face erupts in a smile each time she firmly catches it. Since the age of 5, Burkin has been immersed in the world of baton twirling. Today, she is the newest of the three feature twirlers for the Spartan Marching Band. Burkin, a chemical engineering freshman, said there are many different aspects of twirling. “Dance and gymnastics are a big part of the twirling,” said Burkin, the first new twirler since 2010.

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Comedian Aziz Ansari engages full audience

Anya Rath
September 8, 2013

Almost every seat was filled on Friday night when comedian and actor Aziz Ansari performed at the Wharton Center. The “Parks and Recreation” star was brought by the Residence Halls Association, or RHA. The show sold out the about 2,300 seats, with 2,000 of those seats filled by students, Russell James, director of special events for RHA, said.

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Broad concert gives student bands the stage

Olivia Dimmer
September 8, 2013

Andy Milad spent his Friday night in the sculpture garden of the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum, flailing his arms and passionately kicking his leg out whenever his drummer dropped a beat. Milad, an Arts and Humanities junior and lead singer of the band Wayne Szalinski, performed with the other three band members at the museum’s concert Friday. The concert and exhibition was held at the museum to welcome back students and give a performance space for student-run bands Wayne Szalinski and The People’s Temple.