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Documentaries make better movies

Documentaries make better movies

Ben Alter, Photographer April 15, 2019

In the last six months of 2018, the entertainment industry saw an increase in the number of documentaries making big screen appearances. Usually shown only in small film festivals, documentaries like The...

Creative spirits hard at work

Creative spirits hard at work

Ben Alter, Photographer April 9, 2019

Drew Johnston ‘19 started playing bass in sixth grade. Since then, he has transformed into a prominent performer, both writing and playing music. He is currently the first chair bass in the varsity orchestra,...

Bo Burnham: Make Happy

April 9, 2019

Bo Burnham is extremely different from most comedians. He is still a stand up comedian but he incorporates music and songs into his performance. In “Make Happy” Burnham has multiple different songs...

Tom Segura: Disgraceful

April 9, 2019

I have watched Tom Segura’s Netflix special “Disgraceful” multiple times. This one has never become less funny to me, if anything it has only gotten more and more funny. Tom Segura has a darker...

John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous

April 9, 2019

John Mulaney has been one of my favorite comedians ever since I heard his “Salt and Pepper Diner” joke from his set “The Top Part” in fifth grade. Since “The Top Part” Mulaney has had three...

Why companies need to fight for climate-friendly policies

Why companies need to fight for climate-friendly policies

Ben Alter, Photographer April 8, 2019

In the face of a government that doesn’t recognize climate change as a real thing, outdoor gear companies like Patagonia and The North Face are taking action against climate change. Ever since inauguration...

Brie Larson as Carol Danvers a.k.a. Captain Marvel.

Captain Marvel breaks the glass ceiling of theaters

Lauren Vanden Bosch, Web Editor March 28, 2019

After an interminable seven month long wait, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has returned with a bang ─ or, if you prefer, a photon blast ─ with the much-anticipated arrival of the MCU’s first female-led...

Nora shares her wisdom in her monthly column What Nora knows.

What Nora knows about being an ethical tourist this spring break

Nora Verdier, Multimedia Manager March 27, 2019

Within a matter of days, the Grand Rapids airport will be buzzing with families and friends excitedly escaping the brisk beginnings of spring in Michigan to soak up the sun in a distant tropical location:...

Michigan Supreme Court is coming to EGR

Ben Levitt, Staff Writer March 26, 2019

UPDATE: You can watch a recorded live stream of the event above. On April 24th, 2019 the Supreme Court of the state of Michigan will be coming to East Grand Rapids High School and hearing a case...

Scholastic Art and Writing award winners announced

Scholastic Art and Writing award winners announced

Lauren Vanden Bosch, Web Editor March 15, 2019

This year’s regional winners of the Scholastic Art and Writing awards were announced in January. The Scholastic Art and Writing awards are a chance for high school youth to submit their visual and written...

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