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Book uses TV shows to offer career tips

Brimming with sitcom references and quotes from TV characters such as Betty Suarez and Michael Scott, "Find Your Inner Ugly Betty: 25 Career Lessons for Young Professionals Inspired by TV Shows" is not the classic, self-help career book.

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BOOKS

College humor book hits and misses

Humor is difficult to get right. For every Harvard Lampoon, there are twice as many third-rate publications that aim for witty but land at idiotic.

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DANCE

Prestigious ballet upholds reputation

In a resplendent display of lights, glitter and booming brass, tradition and history came alive Saturday night at Wharton Center.

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ART

Book captures events on U.S.-Mexico border

Three friends got together to tell the story of the U.S.-Mexico border - from both sides. The result is two different stories from two different groups of people, yet the book comes to one firm conclusion.

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ART

Book satirizes woes portrayed in magazines

Your hair is too flat, your thighs are too flabby, your boyfriend can do better and, while we're on the topic, so can your pet.

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ART

Local artist to display abstract works

After growing up in East Lansing, Julie Mehretu went out to see the world.

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ART

'Ultimate' Frisbee book amusing but tries too hard

Think of the greatest sport ever created. Many would assume the usual: football, basketball, baseball or even soccer.

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ART

Novel risqué, sends important message

Ty B. Moore makes a valiant effort in his first novel, "The Liar's Truth," delving into issues other authors may not dare to touch, such as black men on the "down low," serious depression and disintegrating relationships. The book is intent on sending a powerful message.

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BOOKS

From the vault: Juster's 'Tollbooth' clever, witty, timeless

When a young boy named Milo stumbles upon a mysterious package in his room - containing a turnpike tollbooth with a note that reads, "For use by those who have never traveled in lands beyond" - he expects just another boring day, but couldn't be more wrong.

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MUSIC

Festival performances lack identifiable headliner, 'scene-appropriate music'

Music performances at the East Lansing Art Festival reveal deeper problems in the area's music scene.

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