Arts & Entertainment

By Stephanie Krings
Photo Editor

Vibrant red is the first color  to assault your eye as you walk into Timothy Norris’ exhibit of huge acrylic paintings, charcoal drawings, and sculptures in the Paul Collins Gallery at GRCC. Molten lava erupts through black rock leaving gray … Read-more

By Austin Metz
Editor in Chief

“Born to Die,” Lana Del Rey’s second studio album, has been released to mixed reviews by critics and listeners alike.

The album features lyrics that touch on the struggles of growing up, drinking excessively, and blah, blah, blah. The … Read-more

By “Cryptic” Josh Villaire
Collegiate Staff Writer

Co-creators JohnFollet and Ryan Koster have put in some deep, dark soul-searching time and they’ve come out the other side of the drainpipe with something wet, pungent, and itching to be shared with you.  Could it be the … Read-more

By Austin Metz
Editor in Chief

One of the greatest challenges for musicians is to create albums that bring the energy of a live concert. The cheering of the crowd and the buzz created with the band interacting with the crowd are nearly impossible to … Read-more

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

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 4th floor of the GRCC Main … 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