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Beware of Mr. Baker comes to UICA

Submitted 02-07-2013 under OPINION

A new rock documentary about Ginger Baker, the drummer who forever changed rock and roll, opens at the UICA Friday, Feb. 8.

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Young people speak up about blight in their neighborhoods

Submitted 02-05-2013 under OPINION

Young people speak up about abandoned buildings and urban decay in their communities by writing letters to Grand Rapids Mayor Heartwell.

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Logan's Alley to host February Night Out for The Rapidian on Fat Tuesday

Submitted 02-05-2013 under OPINION

Join us on Tuesday, February 12 to support The Rapidian. 20% of your purchases goes towards supporting The Rapidian!

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Picturesque gets colorful with Black and White

Submitted 02-01-2013 under OPINION

This month, the Picturesque gallery "Black and White" encourages you to get creative about capturing the colorful world around you.

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Grand Rapids Brewing Co: great beer, mediocre food

Submitted 01-28-2013 under OPINION

Grand Rapids Brewing Co. has a fantastic setting and great beers. But noise, a ridiculous wait, and a strange distrust of vegetables spoil a dining experience.

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W. Dwight Armstrong provides new perspective on large-scale farming

Submitted 01-25-2013 under OPINION

W. Dwight Armstrong discusses issues in feeding the world, small and large-scale farming and technology and modern farming.

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Cokie Roberts's gender based solution to bipartisanship flawed

Submitted 01-17-2013 under OPINION

Cokie Roberts' message of bipartisanship was welcome, but her solutions were suspect

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Rapidian supporters fill Brewery Vivant for Night Out fundraiser

Submitted 01-17-2013 under OPINION

Supporters came out in large numbers to support The Rapidian on Sunday night as 20% of beverage sales were donated by Brewery Vivant and The Rapidian honored several reporters and contributors.

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Steven Davison honored as Rapidian Reporter of the Quarter

Submitted 01-16-2013 under OPINION

Rapidian reporter Steven Davison discusses his involvement with The Rapidian, what he enjoys about being a reporter and what opportunities he sees for others on The Rapidian.

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UICA's "Utopia/Dystopia" tries to see into the future

Submitted 01-15-2013 under OPINION

Though the UICA's latest exhibit has fewer pieces on display, it's still well worth a visit.

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