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MSU grad to host iPhone app programming conference
Want to change the framework of a city? There’s an app for that. Or, more specifically, an app conference.
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Orchesis adds new spin to dance performance
As a young girl, advertising senior Julia Wahl said she had a knack for dance performance.
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WKAR adds 'Current State' to weekday lineup on Monday
On Monday morning, WKAR premiered “Current State,” a daily news show aimed to cover a wide gamut of topics, from performance, to politics, to sports.
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Orchard Street house hosts rare concert
In 1934, Orchard Street Pumphouse was used to pump water to various parts of East Lansing.
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Flannel represented in Izzone
MSU juniors Brian Jenkins, Stephen Zingg, Nathaniel Ellsworth and James Mooney are lifelong Spartan fans. So passionate of fans, they’ve been in the Izzone since their freshman year at MSU.
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'The Biggest Loser' contestants caution students of bad habits
Although he was the first contestant eliminated from NBC’s “The Biggest Loser,” Thomas “TC” Pool left with the motivation to reverse the bad eating habits he had carried since young adulthood.
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Lansing 5k event to benefit Haiti
Though the earthquake hit Haiti three years ago, Pastor Noah Filipiak recognizes that aid and support is still needed for the impoverished island. Therefore, Filipiak is hosting his third-annual Lansing For Haiti 5k on Saturday, Jan. 12, a fundraiser created to help relief efforts in Haiti.
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'Billy Elliot: The Musical' headed to Wharton
To actor Cullen Titmas, “Billy Elliot: The Musical” is a production of dream-like proportions.
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Big Brother Big Sister sees help from MSU
When human medicine senior Stephanie Klein was in elementary school, one of her best friends had a mentor in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program, or BBBS. Noting the mentor had a positive effect on her friend, Klein decided to volunteer in the program when she got older.
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Broad Art Museum to host party Saturday
With the first weekend of the semester quickly approaching, the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum wants MSU students to turn their attention to Saturday night. That’s when the museum will be hosting its own shindig, welcoming back the student body and showcasing MSU’s newest museum, according to the museum’s manager of education, Leyna Lightman.
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Word on the street
“It’s a great museum so far. Over the years they can put more stuff in, make it bigger.” Mohamed Esa, physiology sophomore
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Broad Art Museum opens eyes of many
I first ventured into the mirrored, angular walls of Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum on a chilly day in the middle of December.
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Miranda Lambert to star at Breslin Center
MSU students will be treated with the chance to view one of America’s hottest country stars as Miranda Lambert announced her intentions to perform at the Breslin Center on Feb.
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Humanities program changes with times
Two years ago, professional writing senior Kathryn Foster didn’t know her major existed. Now a few months away from graduation, she feels prepared for her future career.
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MSU stars find themselves befriended with tech whiz
For packaging senior Adam Weiner, a self-proclaimed student entrepreneur, his life consists of a breed of organized chaos — all centered around technology.
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Spring transfer students look forward to new start
Marketing freshman Danny Savard had high school aspirations to attend MSU. Although his dream has been fulfilled, it started a bit later than he anticipated.
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Almost Free takes Detroit style to Lansing
For former Lansing resident Ben Keeler, the front man of Ben Keeler and the 500 Club, Saturday’s show at The Loft in Lansing, was a reunion among old friends.
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Most anticipated films for 2013
Hollywood is a fickle place — particularly its insistence on making sequels to movies that don’t call for a follow up film. I mean, “Grown Ups 2?” Really? The quality of the movies that come out in any given year is random and often unfortunate.
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The best in entertainment
Throughout the fall semester, the Features desk has covered a variety of fun, quirky events throughout Greater Lansing — almost too many to count.
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MSU student comes short of America's Next Top Model appearance
Every student has a dream; unfortunately, not every student will pursue theirs.