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Running barefoot made fun with FiveFingers

As people age, the demands of society cause the loss of some of the finer parts of childhood; case and point: going barefoot. In order to reclaim this lost joy, Vibram, the company that makes all of the soles for shoe company Merrell, has invented the next big thing in outdoor sports — The FiveFingers.

“Humpty Dumpty” - a poem by Christy Armock

The following piece, written and performed by sophomore Christy Armock, was judged the winner of the Poetry Slam Contest on April 17.

Iconic Warhol redefines Grand Rapids art scene

An in-your-face commentary on society, the new “Rapid Exposure: Warhol in Series” exhibit at the Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM) really “pops.”

A view of green from Ireland

A sign in the Guinness museum in Dublin reads, “Everyone’s Irish on March 17th.” Though those with no Irish heritage may agree, it is quite the conundrum; the celebration for the patron saint of the Emerald Isle is quite different when on the Emerald Isle.

Local artist paints a “nail” polished picture

At first look, Jansa Gopic’s paintings seem unusual to an eye searching for regular medium on canvas. Instead of working solely with oil or acrylic, Gopic’s uniqueness stems from her work with nail polish.

Josh Rouse: A mixture of country and city

A short guy with a crazy old man hat that has a red pom-pom. Corduroy pants and white Vans-type tennis shoes. A suit jacket, complemented by great glasses that sport green plastic frames. A collared shirt, tie and a green sweater vest.

That’s what you notice when you first see Josh Rouse.

If you only read one book over break…

For most of us midterm-swamped college students, it’s rather doubtful we’ll be in the reading mood over spring break, but in case you are, I highly recommend one (or all) of the following page-turners:
1. The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid (Bill Bryson) - one hilarious man’s exaggerated and wickedly funny look at growing […]

Wertz, Rouse get ready to rock out AQ

Ladies and gentlemen, guys and gals, get ready to rock and jam to some of America’s hottest new talents.

Josh Rouse and Matt Wertz will be performing at the Wake Up People Blowout this Friday and their fresh new sounds will be the perfect addition to all the outrageous happenings.

Idol 2 finalists prep for the big stage

Though it was tough competition, sophomore MarQuinn Curry, senior Nick Cooper, junior Rob Karel and senior Stacy Michell will all proceed to the finals.

Wake Up People Blowout

On Friday, Campus Life is presenting the Wake Up People Blowout. Taking place in the Cook Carriage House from 8:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m., the event will be an entertaining night for students, faculty and staff.