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Popular Stories:Clark BirchmeierEkoostik 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.
Matt HewittReading 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.
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.
Neil Blake, Jason Whitmore, Jeff Blevins, and Lindsay HoltGrant 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.
Ryan ThomasBradley 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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By Ashley Karnowski,
Grand Central Magazine Studying abroad is becoming
yet another requirement for a successful future not only in the minds
of many college students throughout the country, but prospective employers
as well. Ashley Karnowski, an apparel design student at
Central Michigan University, knew this when she took off for an internship
in London, U.K. For the past two months Karnowski has been finding out
what it truly means to work in the fashion world, sewing mock-up after
mock-up for spring and summer 2008 garments, steaming fabrics and running
gowns to the likes of Uma Thurman. Read the full story |
 By Kateland Harris,
Grand Central Magazine
It’s true, boys –
first impressions mean everything. How a man wears his suit provides
insight into his character and individual style. People judge your image
first because they have yet to get acquainted with the real you. Taking
note from Nick Verreos and Andrae Gonzalo of Project Runway season
two, Kateland Harris sets the ground rules for proper workplace
attire.
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By Alexis Kowaleski,
Grand Central Magazine
It’s true, wearing
too much of a good thing almost always looks bad. Not sure when enough
is enough? Alexis Kowaleski is here with six simple tips for
determining when you’ve gone too far – and how to avoid looking
like a hot mess.
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By Jessica Mosley,
Grand Central Magazine
Last week’s THREADS
fashion show inside Finch Fieldhouse was the apparel merchandising and
design department’s 10th show. Jessica Mosley talks to those
involved in the event about why it’s so special, and Dave Williams has an exclusive photo shoot with some of the show’s participants.
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By Ashley Karnowski,
Grand Central Magazine
Central Michigan University
has an exemplary apparel merchandising and design program. It’s an
intense program with highly qualified professors and it gives students
the opportunity to study internationally. Those are just some of the
reasons why Ashley Karnowski, a senior here at CMU, chose AMD
as a major. Karnowski explains what makes AMD at CMU the place to be
for aspiring designers and stylists.
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By Amber Martin,
Grand Central Magazine
There are many different
hair conditions and problems, ranging from frizzy to oily, and flat
to full. When it comes to treating these conditions, there are
many home remedies that are said to work. But it is hard to determine
if the home remedies really do live up to the hype. Amber Martin
tests out a few better-known home hair care remedies and gets some surprising
– and messy – results.
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By Amber Martin,
Grand Central Magazine
Everyone went through
that awkward phase; that time when a person struggles to find their
own style and break away from the mold. For many, it comes during
the transition from middle school to high school. In middle school,
there is no such thing as personal style, because everyone dresses to
fit in. But in high school, it’s all about standing out. Amber
Martin goes back to school to find out how personal styles evolve
during the formative years that are middle and high school.
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By Sara Bohan,
Grand Central Magazine
When we open up our
parent’s yearbook, we laugh and points out crazy looks that we can’t
seem to believe were ever popular. Big, perm-fried hair, the neon-everything,
the glasses, fanny packs and leg warmers, the high-top Nikes. But what
will our kids say about us when they look at pictures from our teenage
years? Sara Bohan dishes on the fashions of today that are destined
for fanny pack-like shame.
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By Jessica Mosley,
Grand Central Magazine
Fall fashions bring
out the bold in us, so there is no need to change your unique sense
of style for this season. The spring 2008 clothing lines are all about
making a statement. Jessica Mosley dishes on which styles are
hot this spring and how to put the perfect outfit together.
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