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‘Truth Covered Lies’ focuses on couples’ connection, killers

Miss Diega deftly creeps toward her husband’s back, grasping a knife in her hand.

She is about to sink in the blade when, all of the sudden, she unexpectedly runs into a gun aimed at the center of her chest.

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PLAY REVIEW: ‘Truth Covered Lies’ a riveting dark comedy

Featuring murder, undercover cops, sex appeal and action, “Truth Covered Lies” is a must-see performance. “Truth Covered Lies” is a riveting dark comedy about four unique couples — serial killers, gay hitmen, crime lords and undercover police officers — who use murder, crime and lies to solve their relationship problems.

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Spring break more than relaxation; Some students volunteer and others train

While many CMU students look for warm weather and relaxation for spring break, others have something else in mind. Whether as a time to revisit history, spark reform or prepare for physical workouts, the opportunities are plentiful these days.

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The Chicago Gypsies premieres at 7:30 p.m. today

Family interaction is the topic of a play showing this week in Bush Theatre. Illinois freshman Dani Tauber plays “Edith,” who picks on “Charley,” in “The Chicago Gypsies,” which premiers at 7:30 p.m. today in Bush Theatre. The play runs Thursday and Friday and wraps with a matinee performance at 2 p.m. Sunday.

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Actors prepare for ‘Couch’ by developing Irish accents

Couches can be used for more than just sitting.

Sometimes, they can be used to tell a story.

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Friday fraternity football benefits Haiti relief efforts

Andrew Ward ran around Finch Fieldhouse with the infamous Scream mask and acting crazy Friday night.

The scene may have looked strange to some. But he did it all in the name of his beloved Alpha Phi Alphas.

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Sibs Weekend brings trio together

For Jake and Natalie Herrington, being with their older sister was the best part of Sibs Weekend 2010. The 10-year-old twins visited Highland freshman Brittany Herrington on Saturday morning and stayed until Sunday. (INSIDE: SLIDESHOW OF SIBS WEEKEND 2010)

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Two CMU students star in double-feature this week

Sometimes, all it takes is two great actors to truly bring a story to life.

Holly junior Dan Martin and Clinton Township senior Scott Freeman hope to do just that.

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