They may be young, but they still know how to rock.

Local standout, The Valley Ghosts, formerly known as Dead Beat Soup, will play one show at Rubble’s Bar, 112 W. Michigan St. on Thursday night.

“In Michigan, there is no other band that sounds like them,” said Diamond in the Rough Promotions founder Corey Densmore.

Ann Arbor-based Great Lakes Myth Society will make a homecoming to Central Michigan University this Saturday.

The folk-rock band is composed of former CMU students; singer-guitarists Timothy and James Monger, and CMU alumnus and bassist J. Scott McClintock.

Musical acts Deastro, Ultramark, The Valley Ghosts and five others will headline Round Robin Night No. 1 at the Wesley Foundation of Central Michigan University, 1400 S. Washington St. at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 17.

Diamonds in the Rough Promotions has put the night together, and producers say that Round Robin shows give hours of audience-centered non-stop music.

Geography professor Michael Libbee was surprised when he heard he received the Distinguished Mentor Award.

“Normally, this award is given to faculty mentoring in graduate and Ph.D programs,” Libbee said. “I mentor teacher consultants within the Michigan Geographic Alliance.

By Amanda Friedt

Staff Reporter

While rising through the ranks of the independent rock scene, The Status have proven that having good connections is just as important as musical talent.

The Status have been a part of the Involuntary Movement Tour this fall, featuring Valencia, The Matches and Bayside.

Family-owned and operated Dragon Express is a spot many students go to satisfy their Chinese food cravings.

Dine in or takeout Dragon Express, 314 W. Broomfield Road, located next to the Towers residence halls, offers a variety of authentic Chinese food, including the items readily available on the steam table and also a fresh-to-order menu.