http://www.statenews.com Stories from The State News en-us Gryphon 2.2.3b-tsn (woodward)/Foundry5 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:41:50 -0500 webmaster@statenews.com http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/carrey_surprises_in_classic_holiday_remake Many critics, including Roger Ebert, praised Robert Zemeckis’ “The Polar Express” as a “perennial classic.” Others, such as Rolling Stone’s Peter Travers, described the film as a train wreck, “lifeless” and “spooky in an ‘Invasion of the Body Snatchers’ kind of way.” Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:36:40 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/carrey_surprises_in_classic_holiday_remake http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/upscale_lansing_restaurant_perfect_for_special_occasion Each time I head to downtown Lansing, I pass what seems to me as the most intriguing restaurant facade in the entire city. Bright yellow bulbs light up its name with tempting sophistication. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:41:50 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/upscale_lansing_restaurant_perfect_for_special_occasion http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/monotony_length_results_in_disappointing_concert_experience The Auditorium was in fine form, with inclined seating and elegantly dressed ushers creating an upscale atmosphere. The Residence Halls Association, or RHA, skillfully snagged Anberlin, The All-American Rejects and Taking Back Sunday to kick off their nationwide tour at MSU, and although the audience knew it would be a long night full of music, they couldn’t have expected the one four-hour song they were about to hear. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:58:06 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/monotony_length_results_in_disappointing_concert_experience http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/wolfmother_fails_to_live_up_to_previous_cd Four years after their critically acclaimed and truly refreshing debut, Australian rock band Wolfmother has released its second album, titled “Cosmic Egg,” to get fans rocking once more. Although it’s definitely some talented rock ‘n’ roll, it lacks the eccentric Wolfmother style I had learned to love so much. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:47:20 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/wolfmother_fails_to_live_up_to_previous_cd http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/symphony_booked_to_perform_in_el The Lansing Symphony Orchestra’s presentation of Masterworks 2: Into the Heavens, which will be performed by the University Chorale, State Singers and Choral Union at 8 p.m. on Saturday at Wharton Center. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:45:32 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/symphony_booked_to_perform_in_el http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/planetarium_has_childrens_shows The Abrams Planetarium continues their public program series this weekend with “The Little Star That Could,” and “Two Small Pieces Of Glass: The Amazing Telescope.” Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:40:18 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/planetarium_has_childrens_shows http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/rcah_screens_free_shakespeare_film Residential College in the Arts and Humanities is screening “O,” a modern film adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Othello,” 7:00 p.m. Sunday in the RCAH Theater in Snyder Hall as part of the RCAH Film Series. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:39:09 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/rcah_screens_free_shakespeare_film http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/student_finds_digging_for_news_better Some people claim to be news junkies, sports fanatics or music buffs. But me? I’m a Digg addict — someone who, in a sense, combines all these passions into one. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:34:59 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/student_finds_digging_for_news_better http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/performers_ring_in_holidays_too_early I had high hopes for the Trans-Siberian Orchestra performance Monday night. I imagined a vast visual spectacular. However, I walked away with mixed feelings — and a bit of disappointment. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:33:27 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/performers_ring_in_holidays_too_early http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/new_moon_soundtrack_fails_to_outdo_original The recently released “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” soundtrack might have sold 153,000 copies in its first week of release (claiming No. 1 on the Billboard 200) however, it fails to measure up to the previously released soundtrack of the first installment of the “Twilight” series. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:12:19 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/new_moon_soundtrack_fails_to_outdo_original http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/international_alumnus_finds_inspiration_from_time_in_el Despite the typical adjustments one encounters, freshman year of college can influence some of the best memories in a person’s life — and it’s these memories that Garry Kay of Cornwall, England, writes about in his series of books titled “1983.” Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:09:35 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/international_alumnus_finds_inspiration_from_time_in_el http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/msu_alumna_competes_in_thailand Many people never get the opportunity to travel to the extent they dream of; however, MSU alumna Aubrey Hang and boyfriend, Parker Lynch, have the chance to do just that — and a chance at $10,000. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:34:34 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/msu_alumna_competes_in_thailand