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Finding Metal and Hardcore in Burlington
by Alex Kirol Special to the Current Beat I came to Champlain College last year with one very disturbing thought in my head: where am I going to get my metal fix? Most metalheads that come to school here arrive ignorant of the local metal/hardcore scene in Burlington. I’m here to fix that. Higher Ground [...]
Mush in to Muscle: Getting Started at the Champlain Gym
Kane O’Neill Special to the Current Beat Valentines day has come and gone and hopefully you were able to find that certain someone. If not, don’t go running for that fridge full of ice cream and pizza. At Champlain we clearly don’t have a very high female to male ratio, so how are you going [...]
Looking to Get Fit?
By Christie Stack Special to the Current Beat Are you new to the Burlington area and looking for a place to exercise? Maybe you’ve been around but still haven’t found a gym that meets your fitness needs. Fear not! Whether you prefer cardio machines with big screen TVs or huge indoor swimming pools, there’s a [...]
Arts & Entertainment
Finding Metal and Hardcore in Burlington
by Alex Kirol Special to the Current Beat I came to Champlain College last year with one very disturbing thought in my head: where am I going to get my metal fix? Most metalheads that come to school here arrive ignorant of the local metal/hardcore scene in Burlington. I’m here to fix that. Higher Ground [...]
Five Myths about the Champlain College Writing Center Busted
By Taylor Silvestri Current Beat Staff This isn’t the first time I’ve said this – but word on the street is that repetition helps with the learning process. So here we go again. Let me put down a few things I’m sure have crossed your mind about the Champlain College Writing Center.
Review: Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’ “The Heist”
By Seth Brundage Special to the Current Beat Seattle-based hip-hop duo Macklemore and Ryan Lewis released their first feature album, The Heist, on October 9th. Rapper Macklemore tells his story of drug addiction with the help of his beat producer and on-stage DJ, Ryan Lewis. Macklemore’s intelligent and message-filled lyrics mesh well with the soulful [...]
The Death of Subscriptions
By Mike Garris Current Beat Staff I hate monthly fees. Whether it’s Xbox Live or World of Warcraft, the idea of having to pay a set amount of money each month to keep a service active is a frustrating prospect for a gamer. For the $15 it takes to keep my WoW subscription active, I could [...]
