David Coffey, Copy Editor and Assistant Arts and Living Editor, muses on the words of Frank Zappa: “If you want to get laid, go to college. If you want an education, go to the library.”
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What college can’t teach you
Tags: Dave Coffey, Senior Columns, SPIRE
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Birbiglia turns love and loss into laughs
Mike Birbiglia’s one-man show “My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend” takes a comedic stare into the abyss of relationships and romance.
Tags: Calvin Theater, comedy preview, Mike Birbiglia, My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend
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Our Lady Peace’s latest album hampered by transitions
Our Lady Peace’s most recent album “Curve,” seems wrought with disconnectedness.
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St. Patrick’s playlist
Check out this Irish music to go along with St. Patrick’s Day.
Tags: Irish music, playlist, St. Patrick's Day 2012
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To U2 or not to U2?
Collegian columnist Dave Coffey defends the famous Irish Band
Tags: St. Patrick's Day 2012, U2
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Doug Ratner and the Watchmen Pearl Street CD release show preview
Springfield natives DRAW aim to please fans with high energy, old favorites and new material.
Tags: Doug Ratner and the Watchmen, Lessons Well Learned, northampton, pearl street clubroom
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‘Lessons Well Learned’ album merges classic rock and unique songwriting
Doug Ratner and the Watchmen’s latest EP, “Lessons Well Learned” keeps rock fans satisfied through their revival of rock hits and interesting lyrics.
Tags: Doug Ratner, Lessons Well Learned, rock, Watchmen
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Podcast: Post-Grammy wrap up
Collegian producers Kevin Romani, Christina Gregg and Dave Coffey discuss the 2012 Grammys from Adele to LL Cool J to commemorations to heavy metal.
Tags: Adele, Grammy, nominations, whitney houston
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