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Boredom-free break

Steve Eder
December 4, 2003

With one week left to go before MSU closes up shop and hibernates for four weeks, people living in and around East Lansing will be faced with only one challenge - finding something with which to entertain themselves. But fret not, loyal Spartans, for the city where we all live, sleep, eat and drink will be just as merry as ever. East Lansing and Lansing have a lineup similar to that of a Superbowl Sunday half-time show, and are bringing in big stars, such as Bill Cosby, to make 'U' laugh, while also keeping up the tempo with music from local bands, such as Killer Miller.

SPORTS

Icers gear up for intrastate rivalry

Rivals MSU and Michigan will each face off on home ice this week with their fans behind them to help heat up the competition. "Whenever we play Michigan, there's always a little more propensity through everyone's mind," said junior forward Jim Slater, who leads the CCHA overall scoring race with 24 points (10 goals, 14 assists). Both teams will have the opportunity to play on home ice this week, where each team usually dominates.

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MSU, IBM join forces to improve supply chain mgt.

Antonio Planas
December 3, 2003

With a worldwide partnership established by IBM, MSU's Eli Broad College of Business will be a part of a virtual network formed to maximize research and create breakthroughs in the global business market.Students and faculty from MSU's Eli Broad College of Business will collaborate with the Smeal College of Business at Pennsylvania State University, the W.P.

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Professor lectures about supernova

Emily Bingham
December 3, 2003

Coming to a sky near you - Edwin Loh, MSU associate professor of physics and astronomy, will present "Dark Energy, Supernovae and The SOAR Telescope" at Abrams Planetarium at 7:30 p.m.

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Alumnus checks for naughty, nice yearly at Meridian Mall

Amy Davis
December 3, 2003

Few people will ever get to know the man behind the beard.Sitting in an oversized red velvet chair and surrounded by Christmas decorations in the Meridian Mall, Dick Slocum remains in character throughout his shift as a jolly representative from the North Pole.Becoming Santa isn't as easy as adorning a red outfit, Slocum said.

FEATURES

Barenaked Ladies to bring rock to Breslin

Kristofer Karol
December 3, 2003

A little bit of Canada will invade Breslin Center on Feb. 12, as the Barenaked Ladies brings its quirky show back to MSU.BNL is on tour promoting its "Everything to Everyone" album, which hit stores earlier this semester and featured the single "Another Postcard." The group is also coming off its small-venue "Peep Show" tour.Tickets go on sale at the Breslin Center Ticket office at 10 a.m Friday.

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Center offers free child care before exams

Don Jordan
December 3, 2003

Studying for final exams might be a little easier for MSU students with children, thanks to free childcare services being offered this week.The Spartan Child Development Center, in conjunction with MSU's office of Child and Family Care Resources, is offering the service for student parents looking for a more quiet, focused studying experience.

FEATURES

Comedic play pokes fun at anti-Christmas

Lindsey Anderson
December 3, 2003

The anti-Spirit of Christmas can be such a pain - buying gifts, pretending to be cheerful for a whole month, gaining five pounds from all the food you eat and, if you happen to be a freshman, going home to your parents' place for four long, boring weeks.

FEATURES

Same toys, new generation

Sarah Frank
December 3, 2003

The toys of your childhood are back in action. You don't have to go digging through boxes, dusting off your Moondancer, My Little Pony doll or that He-Man action figure and shield to feel nostalgic - just walk into any toy store.

FEATURES

Character development helps 'Philadelphia' excel

Gabrielle Russon Special for The State News The theatrical production "Philadelphia, Here I Come!" fit perfectly into the lives of director Judith Peakes and her husband, actor John Peakes. The performance was the family's final show at downtown Lansing's BoarsHead Professional Theater before they relocated to Philadelphia.

COMMENTARY

Patience required

High school seniors and toddlers have one thing in common - they both are waiting for the most important part of the year.

MICHIGAN

'U' alumnus returns to E.L. to join police department

Scott Bartosiewicz
December 3, 2003

Not every graduate is in a hurry to race out of East Lansing for a sunnier state or big city. Christopher Shadduck, a 1998 MSU criminal justice graduate, is one of the newest members of the East Lansing police force and said he feels "back at home." Shadduck, a Lansing native, was sworn into the East Lansing Police Department on Nov.