Art & Entertainment

By Matthew Waldrep
A&E Editor

Electro-jam outfit, Lotus, is launching their 2012 tour and will be making a stop in Grand Rapids this month.

It’s been nearly two years since Lotus graced Grand Rapids with their blend of progressive dance beats, wailing guitar solos, and … Read-more

By Stephanie Krings
Photo Editor

On Tuesday the 17th of January, student photographers gathered in the Paul Collins Art Gallery to welcome the official opening of a photography and video show celebrating their work, which ran from the 10th through the 27th.  Located on the … Read-more

By “Cryptic” Josh Villaire
Collegiate Staff Writer

If Ol’ Man Winter’s cursed you with cabin fever and swirly optical spots from the crazies your other half inflicts on you maybe it’s time to cut loose from an encroaching case of the hermits and mosey on … Read-more

By Lizz Vensas
Collegiate Staff Writer

Unless you have been living under a rock or in another country, you know that in early February Americans will be tuning in to one of the years biggest sporting events.  I’m talking of course about the Super Bowl.  … Read-more

By Matthew Waldrep
A&E Editor

For students interested in getting hands-on filmmaking experience, joining the new GRCC Filmmakers Club is a step in the right direction.

According to co-founder and President David Velick, the club not only brings people together who are interested in filmmaking … Read-more

By Matthew Waldrep
A&E Editor

The songs are a bit faster, the tracks are more layered, and Danger Mouse’s influence is sprinkled throughout.   The Black Keys’ seventh studio album “El Camino” was a quick follow up to their widely successful previous album release, “Brothers.”… Read-more

By Matthew Waldrep
A&E Editor

If you’re unfamiliar with the dark and lascivious world of R&B singer Abel Tesfaye, AKA The Weeknd, he’s made quite a buzz in the world of indie-pop music.  “Echoes of Silence” is the final release in a trilogy of mixtapes … Read-more

By Chet Eagleman
Collegiate Staff Writer

Roots rock performer JD McPherson was pretty sure a cold which had dogged him for a week was turning the corner. But even a few sniffles couldn’t undermine his enthusiasm about playing a sold out show in nearby Tulsa OK just a … Read-more

By Chet Eagleman
Collegiate Staff Writer

To better understand the popularity of Donna the Buffalo’s hybrid of rock, country, and zydeco music we look at the Appalachian fiddle aspect of their sound.

This begins with the musical origins of founding member and fiddle player Tara … Read-more

By Matthew Waldrep
A&E Editor

Actors’ Theatre of Grand Rapids is presenting the Tony Award-winning musical “Spring Awakening” at Spectrum Theater.

Set in Germany during the late 19th century, “Spring Awakening” tells the tale of several teenagers exploring their misunderstood sexual desires amidst the challenges … Read-more