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Top 10 box office

1. "School of Rock,"Total gross: $19.6 million2. "Out of Time,"Total gross: $16.2 million3. "The Rundown," Total gross: $32.6 million4. "Under the Tuscan Sun,"Total gross: $20.7 million5. "Secondhand Lions," Total gross: $30.6 million6. "Underworld,"Total gross: $44.8 million7. "Lost in Translation," Total gross: $14 million8. "The Fighting Temptations,"Total gross: $24.6 million9. "Once Upon A Time in Mexico,"Total gross: $53.1 million10. "Cold Creek Manor,"Total gross: $18.3 millionSource: Nielsen EDI

MICHIGAN

Company fights Lansing to build gasoline pipeline through city

Wolverine Pipe Line Co., the local company that has fought for three years to build a new gasoline pipeline through Lansing, will present its case before the Michigan Supreme Court within the next two months. The company will argue it does not need permission from the city of Lansing to construct the new pipeline, which would stretch 65 miles long with about 22 miles running along I-96.

MSU

Board to discuss projects, finances

Renovations to campus buildings and the university's funding requests to the state are the main issues on the agenda for Friday's MSU Board of Trustees meeting.University Engineer Bob Nestle said he expects the board to approve construction plans to renovate the Brody Complex and the Clinical Center and Life Sciences Building.The Brody Complex renovations are expected to cost about $1.5 million, Nestle said, and the Clinical Center and Life Sciences Building costs are estimated at $740,000."There are two types of projects," Nestle said.

COMMENTARY

Mocking of pious figures not right

How refreshing it was to see Nate Allen's cartoon in The State News on Monday. I'm glad that with all the problems and issues in the world, there's still time to make a crack at the Pope.

NEWS

Tuscan Sun: A chick flick with Italian flavor

"Under the Tuscan Sun" is one of those films you're forced to watch when Dad is working late and Mom has control of what's going to be rented. It's an interesting diversion but a little too much of one woman's search for love for me.

MICHIGAN

Council approves N. Tier wetland development

After months of debate, East Lansing City Council members approved the development of wetland space near Abbott and Lake Lansing roads.After more than a two-hour discussion on Tuesday, council members approved Mark Rysberg's request for a Wetland Use Permit and gave him a green light to build apartments and office space.

COMMENTARY

Ban hazing

Some people don't know when to say when. For their own safety, it's about time Michigan joined in the fight to stop hazing.

NEWS

Nature center: Great date spot

Since Mother Nature decided to tease us with her seasonal mood swings and grant us a few more gorgeous summer-like days, this weekend is the perfect opportunity to take a stroll through nature with the one you love, or at least like. The leaves are slightly changing colors, the sky is blue and if you're in the mood for a little romp in the woods, the Fenner Nature Center, 2020 E.

NEWS

'Tis the season for haunting

Halloween is two weeks away, but those in the mood for a good fright can get their scare on a little early. Haunted houses and corn mazes are already filled with ghosts and ghouls.

MSU

Experts speak against antibiotics

Sam Finch said he is worried the medicine his Olin Health Center doctor gave him for bronchitis might make him more sick. After trying to battle a sore throat, nasal congestion, coughing and infection in his left ear without medication, the telecommunication, information studies and media senior said he decided he needed to go to the doctor.

NEWS

Top 10 albums

1. "Speakerboxxx/The Love Below," OutKast, Arista (Last week: Not on charts)2. "Some Devil," Dave Matthews, RCA (not on charts)3. "Results May Vary," Limp Bizkit, Flip (not on charts)4. "The R.