Bands battle to delight of fans...
By Daniel Hodgman
Saturday night was in full swing at the International Center as ten bands from around Mid-Michigan came together for the 8th annual Battle of the Bands. As music fans gathered for a night of tunes, all of the bands did their role in keeping the night alive. Whether it came down...
Haitian Caribbean Festival...
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MSU’s Caribbean Students and International Students Associations hosted a performing arts event Feb. 26 to raise funds for assisting with recovery in face of the current crisis in Haiti. The event featured several musical acts, poetry readings, contests and other performances that celebrated...
Multicultural heroes...
By Lane Blackmer
Fifteen-hundred dollars were at stake. They had to get up in front of 50 or so people, sing “Amazing Grace” and flawlessly present details about William Wilberforce’s life to a panel of judges.
Two of the group members from the team that won last year, who called themselves...
Small Planet spins out its concert venue...
By Daniel Hodgman
It has become apparent that in a structured environment like this, it is hard for things to stay in place. Wherever you look, there’s at least one barter bookshop or hometown restaurant closing, and as time progresses these happenings seem to occur more often.
Even with that trend,...
“Dancing in Our Time” preview...
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By Marissa Nelson
“A time to laugh, a time to embrace, a time to dance.”
This quote by modern dance pioneer Jose Limon is where this year’s dance concert got its name. “Dancing in Our Time” is the only dance production that the MSU Theatre Department will have on their ticket this year.
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Darwin’s day at MSU...
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By Caron Creighton
Darwin Discovery Day at the Michigan State University Museum invited the public to explore the many areas of Charles Darwin’s studies, as well as his theory of evolution, on Feb. 14.
Michigan’s first Smithsonian affiliated museum, the MSU Museum continually brings an extensive...
Pow-Wow of Love...
The 27th annual Pow Wow of Love at MSU’s Jenison Field House was a two-day event based on the traditional Native American pow-wow. At the event, vendors sold traditional handcrafts and other various goods, and attendees dressed in full regalia danced to traditional drum beats. -Katy DeSantis.
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Let’s Roll: Vegas Night at MSU...
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Though the sun dipped outside and the frost gathered, crowds piled into Spartan Stadium — and there wasn’t a football in sight. Jan. 29 marked another year of the School of Hospitality Business’s Vegas Night, and this year they were hitting the high life in the stadium’s skybox. For a night the...
Young Frankenstein comes alive at Wharto...
The Broadway show Young Frankenstein will be at the Wharton Center Feb. 2-7, 2010. Spartanedge reporter Sofia Deleon gives the show 4 out of 4 stars for its comedy, sets, and songs. Listen and watch for more details!
“101 Dalmatians” Review...
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By Courtney Bowerman
Out of all possible Disney cartoons that could have been turned into a musical, “101 Dalmatians” would have been at the bottom of my list.
However, despite what you might think, “101 Dalmatians: The Musical” is not the Disney version that we all know and love. While the...
“You Can’t Take It With You” Revie...
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By Jennifer Marinelli
It is true what they say: money isn’t everything. You can’t take it with you. What can be taken, however, is laughter, which was in plentiful supply at the opening of the MSU Department of Theatre’s production of “You Can’t Take It With You.”
George S. Kaufman’s “You...
Star Search and SODA...
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By Marissa Nelson
Sequined costumes and jazz hands can easily be associated with the show “Star Search.” This popular entertainment show has been a jumping-off point for pop icons Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera and Destiny’s Child. That leaves one to wonder what type of talent University Activities...
Rally attracts diverse groups...
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By Caron Creighton
The 30th annual Commemorative March in honor of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was held Monday at Michigan State University. The events began at 3 p.m. in the Union, where students, alumni, and passionate spectators all gathered in order to learn about and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin...