Fund Drive
Join us in supporting local economy
by (LCirivello)
Submitted 05-17-2013 under OPINION
When it comes to the economy, I try to pay attention to information on trends and predictions, and do my best to understand the effects of interest rates, tax incentives and the GDP. But to be honest, I have a hard time maintaining my interest in...
Join us: The Rapidian as a platform for new voices- and your voice
by (Tommy Allen)
Submitted 05-15-2013 under OPINION
I learned a lot from platform shoes. Long before handheld devices and technology enabled all of us to be mini broadcasters- and probably because I was young- the platform this boy was seeking was shoes with a heel boasting at least 3 inches to my...
Join me: Becoming a Rapidian reporter as a new resident and new writer
by (laurelgreen)
Submitted 05-15-2013 under VOICES
I’ve been trying to find the words to describe what The Rapidian has meant to me for a few days now. There’s a lot that comes to mind, but my fear is that it will sound trite. However, as long as it’s the truth I don’t...
Join me: How I got into journalism
by (nickmanes)
Submitted 05-15-2013 under VOICES
When people ask me how I became a journalist, I usually say, "I stumbled into it." At the age of 24 I got laid off after working at Coca-Cola for five years. At that time I thought my career would be as a soda salesmen. I shudder to think...
Join me: From photographer to photojournalist to storyteller
by (jtstoner)
Submitted 05-15-2013 under VOICES
The Rapidian opened doors for me after I graduated from college and was still trying to figure out what in the world to do with my life. I saw myself as an image-maker because I am handy with a camera and people trust me to shoot their weddings in...
Join us: The Rapidian says thank you with hyperlocal donor incentives
by (Renato)
Submitted 05-14-2013 under OPINION
Our fund drive officially starts today! You may have noticed invitations already in your Facebook community or elsewhere that Rapidians are asking you to “Join Us.” Well, today, you finally can. Why should you join us? Maybe you value...
Join us: Readers Council to guide Rapidian efforts
by (Holly)
Submitted 05-13-2013 under OPINION
We at The Rapidian are surrounded by a very generous community. We are blessed to have an incredible number of very invested community members. It's not just reporters, photographers, mentors and interns, either. Our readers are invested as well...
Catalyst Radio: CMC storytelling event on May 2, Rapidian fundraiser soon to follow
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 04-26-2013 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW In this episode of Catalyst Radio we turn the microphone internally, to learn about to upcoming community event hosted by Community Media Center. First...
First Rapidian fund drive a success with over $10,000 in donations
by (Holly)
Submitted 04-30-2012 under OPINION
"Not only is The Rapidian a valuable resource for our community, but it provides a place for new writers (like me) to get professional experience too." -Heidi Stukkie Words like these came flooding in with donations over the past week-and...
Catalyst Radio: Rapidian staff go live on WYCE to raise funds
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 04-27-2012 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW This week on Catalyst Radio we depart from our regular format in order to go live on WYCE for The Rapidian's first-ever fund drive. We are...