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Ekoostik Hookah: Much More Than Rock N' Roll

Clark Birchmeier

Ekoostik Hookah, a very diverse rock-band, boasts a sound that is more than pleasing for all music lovers. Members of Ekoostik Hookah, Dave Katz, John Mullins, and Cliff Starbuck, tell Grand Central about their music, and how it became what it is today. Fans can catch their upcoming show on August 13th at the State Theater in Kalamazoo, Michigan, as part of the World Disc Golf Championship Association Conference.

Kindle: Reading in hi-def

Matt Hewitt

Reading a book usually involves going to your local library or bookstore to check out the next Stephen King thriller or Jodi Picoult novel. Not anymore. Books are now at the fingertips of Americans everywhere, as Amazon releases their new version of literature in hi-def, as an e-book. Matt Hewitt explores what makes Kindle a unique addition to the world of words.

An interview with Wolf Parade’s Dan Boeckner

Ben LaMothe

Suddenly Canada is the place to be if you’re a band looking to make it big. First it was Calgary sisters Tegan & Sara, then Toronto indie pop group Stars. But by and large the place to be for Canadian music is Montreal. The Arcade Fire jumped to the forefront of the indie music world, and soon after Islands began to carve out their niche. Following suit is Wolf Parade, who released their newest album “At Mount Zoomer” on June 17. Ben LaMothe chatted with frontman Dan Boeckner about the new album, their relationship with Arcade Fire and how the band is preparing for the collapse of the music industry.

Myth Busters visit CMU

Neil Blake, Jason Whitmore, Jeff Blevins, and Lindsay Holt

Grant Imahara and Kari Byron of the Discovery Channel's MythBusters spoke to a sold out crowd in Plachta Auditorium on Saturday, Jan. 26. Afterward, Lindsay Holt sat down with them for an exclusive interview where she found out what Grant and Kari did before they were on the show, and what advice they would give someone interested in more than a typical 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. job.

An interview with Cinematic Sunrise's Bradley Bell

Ryan Thomas

Bradley Bell can say he has come full circle. It all started years ago, playing keyboards with his band Chiodos at venues such as the Flint Local, the Modern Exchange in Southgate, and the Shelter in Detroit. Chiodos rose to national prominence with their sophomore release Bone Palace Ballet, which debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard Top 200. Now he has returned to the Shelter for a show with his and Chiodos vocalist Craig Owens’ side project, Cinematic Sunrise. Ryan Thomas sat down with Bradley Bell to talk about the upcoming tour, the contrast between Chiodos and Cinematic Sunrise and the state of local music.




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Go fish: 11 things you should have in you tackle box this summer

By Jeff Blevins,
Grand Central Magazine

As summer gets closer, the ice and snow turn to open water and sunshine, and outdoorsmen and women start to gear up for the fishing season. Here are 11 things you should have in your boat and tackle box.

1. Extra line: A prepared fisherman should always have extra line in the tackle box. Although looked at as insignificant, it is always important to have it in your tackle box. From experience, having extra line really comes in handy when your line gets tangled in your reel.


2. Needle nose pliers: That fish you just put in the boat swallowed the hook. What are you going to do now? You don’t want to put your fingers in its mouth and risk an injury. So take out your handy needle nose pliers, place the pliers down its throat and pull out the hook. Easy, simple, no mess and no injury.


3. Spare outboard ripcord: This piece of safety equipment is essential and something you shouldn’t leave the dock withoutRead the full story

Editorial: This isn’t the year for the Tigers
By Nick Conklin,
Grand Central Magazine

With the Tigers lurching their way up the American League Central Division, combine a struggling offense, injuries, and average pitching, and their recent strides may not be enough to get them to the top. Throw in the All-Star break and their recent successes might be quelled.

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Editorial: It’s now or never for the Pistons
By Nick Conklin,
Grand Central Magazine

With trades being made in the free agency market in the NBA, is it time for the Pistons to spend some cash in order to add the missing piece to get back to the finals.

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Springtime sports are physical, intense
By Bryon Beutler,
Grand Central Magazine

Spring is in the air, and so too are extreme springtime sports. From rugby to roller hockey, Bryon Beutler talks with Central Michigan University students about some of their favorite extreme springtime sports.

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An interview with Sports Information Director Don Helinski
By Nick Conklin,
Grand Central Magazine

While most attention is paid to the athletes on the field, a lot that happens behind the scenes that make a college or university’s athletic department run smoothly. One of those behind the scenes players at Central Michigan University is Sports Information Director Don Helinski. He’s responsible for coordinating media coverage of the university’s 16 intercollegiate teams. Nick Conklin talks with him about why he got into Sports Information, his favorite part of the job and some of his fondest memories from CMU athletics.

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March 19,1966: The day basketball changed forever
By Zach Pulverente,
Grand Central Magazine

It was a game that turned both college basketball and the nation on its head. On one Saturday evening in 1966, an all-black Texas Western College men’s basketball team met an all-white Kentucky squad met in the NCAA Men’s Division I championship game. Zach Pulverente talks with fans and former TWC students about the game that changed basketball – and the nation – forever.

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20 best sports movies of all time: Part three
By Anthony Orlando,
Grand Central Magazine, Sports Editor

This week rounds out one through four of the top 20 sports movies of all time, ranked by Anthony Orlando, with classics movies “Bull Durham,” “Field of Dreams” and “Friday Night Lights” all making the cut

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A day at the ballpark
By Nick Conklin,
Grand Central Magazine

Baseball is in full swing and so too is spring. But this being Michigan, with its unpredictable weather, teams often start their seasons amid falling snowflakes and brisk, gusty winds. But that isn’t enough to deter the Chippewa faithful. Nick Conklin takes in the Chip’s first home game of the season and chats with fans about their love for not only the team, but the sport as well.

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Editorial: Springtime is sports time in Michigan
By Anthony Orlando,
Grand Central Magazine, Sports Editor

Spring is every sports lover’s favorite time of the year. Sure, the snow is gone and your door is no longer frozen when you go to open it in the morning. But there’s more to be excited about, writes Anthony Orlando. Baseball season has officially begun, the Pistons and Redwings are in the playoffs and maybe – just maybe – the Lions will draft a player this year that will do some good.

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