editorial
GRCMC and Rapidian sites go dark Wednesday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
by (Holly)
Submitted 01-17-2012 under OPINION
The Grand Rapids Community Media Center website will be going dark from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, January 18th. As a part of GRCMC, The Rapidian will also be going dark during this time. Purportedly aimed at curbing Internet piracy,...
Why it matters: The power of words and the importance of our stories
by (Holly)
Submitted 07-14-2011 under OPINION
I've had several jobs now where, when asked what I do, you might catch me responding like this: “I help people tell their stories well.” I love that about my job. It is an honor to be able to help people tell their stories. Our...
First content facilitator's contribution at the heart of The Rapidian
by (dennetmint)
Submitted 10-19-2010 under OPINION
From The Rapidian staff: One year ago yesterday, we got the news that Drew Storey had unexpectedly passed away. It was instant - an undiagnosed heart condition - no pain. Drew Storey was The Rapidian's first content facilitator and, before that,...
Citizen reporting: Many voices/many styles
by (LCirivello)
Submitted 04-13-2010 under OPINION
From Rapidian staff:* When The Rapidian was designed (with a good dose of community volunteer input), it was recognized from the start that while we could build it, it would only survive and thrive if residents stepped up to provide the content. We...