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Xenia Rubinos burns down the house at MSF

Submitted 03-31-2012 under OPINION

A trusted musician friend of mine stated matter of fact that the Xenia Rubinos show at Mexican Sans Frontiers (MSF) on Friday, March 23rd was “not to be missed.” Despite a steady rain that at times was downright torrential I decided to...

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Jane's Addiction's kinky theatre of rock

Submitted 03-26-2012 under OPINION

After a long intermission following the drums and guitar duo of opening act Black Box Revelation, the blue mood lights finally go dark and a low swirl of static hisses from the PA.  Ferrell's voice breaks in, "I try to find some...

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Signs of Spring gallery goes live, includes contest

Submitted 03-26-2012 under OPINION

  Spring has definitely hit early this year... or was last week summer? We know you've all been out enjoying the amazing weather and capturing moments and all those new signs of life. To celebrate everything coming to life, we're...

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It's high time to decriminalize

Submitted 03-24-2012 under OPINION

Last week a group of citizens in Grand Rapids launched a petition effort to decriminalize the crime of marijuana possession. Our local law enforcement is currently held to state law when it comes to pot related offenses, and according to the...

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OGR 2012: Alex Beecroft weaves together Catholicism, activism

Submitted 03-22-2012 under OPINION

I must admit, I know little about activism and less about Catholicism. I had a laid-back Protestant upbringing, but did attend mass a few times for cousin’s Confirmations and weddings. Most recently, I visited the Catholic Church in my sleep;...

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Pina: Oscar-nominated dance film screens at Wealthy Theatre

Submitted 03-21-2012 under OPINION

"For anyone with an interest in dance, 'Pina' is a must-see. For anyone not interested in contemporary dance, 'Pina' is a should-see. It could change your mind." ~ Richard Nilsen, Arizona Republic Such is the gift of ...

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OGR 2012: A brief history of Occupy Grand Rapids

Submitted 03-19-2012 under OPINION

The first few months of Occupy Wall Street saw a storm of media coverage, and the many offshoot groups to follow sparked no less controversy. While some saw the movement as representing a much needed change, still others felt that various...

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For the record: Vertigo Music

Submitted 03-16-2012 under OPINION

This article was written by Ben Villar, Itza Suarez, Mikaela Chambers, Lexi Rice, and Matt Nortier for EN 102H: Digital Literacy at GRCC. She vigorously washed her hands, then washed them a second time just to be sure they were clean. Her fingertips...

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Civic Theatre's comical musical Bye, Bye Birdie to end this weekend

Submitted 03-15-2012 under OPINION

Bye, Bye Birdie is a rocking parody of Elvis Presley. Set in 1958, the musical centers on Conrad Birdie (Jacob Loader), a hip-revolving, twist-turning pop star who, like Elvis Presley, is going off to war. Albert Peterson (Matt Dixon) and Rosie...

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Cuts to library, public goods hit home

Submitted 03-12-2012 under OPINION

The Grand Rapids Public Library has announced it will be cutting staff. The proposed re-budgeting will undergo approval in March, hopefully eradicating $494,199 of expenses. The library is pressing ahead with plans for a digital book-checking system...

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