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Umphrey's McGee: The acension continues

Clark Birchmeier

The acension continues for Chicago’s Umphrey’s McGee, not only in terms of their commercial success but in creative accomplishment and instrumental achievement as well. The band formed in the late 90s in the South Bend area. The band consists of Kris Myers, Joel Cummins, Jake Cinninger, Brendan Bayliss, Andy Farag and Ryan Stasik. We spoke with Jake, Andy, and Ryan.

An interview with Metro Station's Anthony Improgo

Mike Fuksman

What do “Hannah Montana” and electro-indie-pop have in common? Virtually nothing, save for the formation of MySpace sensation Metro Station. The band formed as the result of an introduction between siblings of “Hannah Montana” stars Miley Cyrus and Mitchel Musso, but don't you dare call them a prefabricated band. Mike Fuksman chatted with drummer Anthony Improgo about playing amusement parks, touring with a young band and the L.A. music scene.

Fashionable swimsuit styles for all body types

Karlie Powell

Summer is in full swing, along with swimsuit season. For some of us femmes out there this leaves us with not a care in the world. But for the rest of us the mere thought of being in a bathing suit is our worst nightmare made into reality. Relax. Karlie Powell is here to solve all your bathing suit woes as she examines how to extenuate and flatter your body type with bathing suit cuts that are suited for all different body shapes and sizes.

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.

Incentives Bring Filmmakers to Michigan

Clark Birchmeier

Western Michigan Film & Video Alliance is an ever-growing on-line community, considering Michigan's natural beauty is a filmmaker's dream. Representative of WMFVA, Chuck Peterson, explains how tax incentives could have a lasting impact on the filmmaking industry and hopefully, the economy of Michigan.




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Before heading out for a day on the water, it's important to have all of the necessary tools to ensure the most success. Jeff Blevins

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: Pistons are gambling by signing Kwame Brown
By Todd Cooley,
Grand Central Magazine

Bringing Kwame Brown to the Pistons has as many pros as it does cons. He’s a big, agile guy who will give starts more opportunity to rest. However he has a checkered past of not living up to expectations and even skipping out on practices and games. Todd Cooley weighs in on the new Piston and what it could mean for the team this coming season.

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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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