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MSU

Kresge hosts art program

As a group of children added watercolor paint to their own version of what a tropical fish would look like Saturday, MSU art education seniors taught them how to mix colors at MSU’s Saturday Morning Art program.

FOOTBALL

Spread thin

For the second straight game, the MSU football team’s defensive backfield was picked apart by a veteran quarterback.

MICHIGAN

AOPi chapter celebrates 75th anniversary

The Beta Gamma Chapter of Alpha Omicron Pi hasn’t always had an easy time at MSU. Despite a closure of the chapter in 1969 for two decades, the sorority, located at 333 Charles St., celebrated its 75th anniversary at MSU on Saturday. Linda Grandolfo, the nationwide vice president of the sorority, was present at the event and said the anniversary was a monumental event for the MSU chapter.

FEATURES

Old Town BluesFest celebrates 15th anniversary

Despite its name, Old Town felt young as people of all ages lined the streets to listen to the tunes of the 15th annual Old Town BluesFest in Lansing. Festival coordinator Sharen Lange said the event showed local citizens how much the area has transformed into a new atmosphere.

COMMENTARY

Awareness alone means nothing

We are aware. Whether it’s the philanthropic jams of Bono, the chic Inspi(RED) Gap T-shirts or the poignant rubber bracelets, awareness of poverty, disease and warfare in Third World countries has become increasingly acknowledged by young people.