Grand Valley State University
Bus riders have their say on Laker Line design
by (TheRapid)
Submitted 05-02-2016 under NONPROFITS
On April 20, 2016, at the Fulton Street bus stop under US-131, Route 50 bus riders were met with art, hammocks, chalk designs, food trucks and most importantly, an opportunity to provide input for the future design of the Laker Line. The Laker Line...
Exercise plays an important role in chronic disease prevention
by (GRTV)
Submitted 03-23-2016 under NONPROFITS
With fitness trends like CrossFit and wearable technology like the Fitbit, it’s easier than ever for people to get on (and stay on!) the exercise train. Even so, our dedication to exercise is often tied to losing weight, or getting our "...
Overwhelmed by medical bills, family finds help at food pantry
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 12-30-2015 under NONPROFITS
Nate and Roxann McNinch have been together for eight years. They have three beautiful children, a nice house and a steady income. But when unexpected medical bills came their way, they struggled to cope. It got to the point where they worried about...
The Rapid reports increased services, success for Silver Line
by (GRTV)
Submitted 12-09-2015 under NONPROFITS
It’s been just over a year since The Rapid launched the Silver Line, Michigan’s first bus rapid transit (BRT) system. The Silver Line connects area suburbs to Grand Rapids to help commuters get downtown quickly. “The whole idea of...
Just get over it, Part II: "I would've just gone to the police"
by (drewdamron)
Submitted 09-14-2015 under OPINION
It's coming up on a year since the Department of Education began investigating Grand Valley State University for their failure to uphold Title IX. It's also been about four months since part one of this story ran. This second part will focus...
Just get over it: GVSU graduate shares Title IX experience with no closure
by (drewdamron)
Submitted 05-06-2015 under OPINION
[Trigger warning: This article contains a story of rape.] Investigations into Grand Valley State University (GVSU)’s alleged mishandling of Title IX procedures have lead to the Department of Education just recently informing Sara Chittenden...
GVSU’s Change U to focus on collective climate justice
by (Yeldellc)
Submitted 04-06-2015 under NEWS
According to the West Michigan Environmental Action Council’s (WMEAC) Climate Resiliency Report, underserved, low-income and minority population areas will be disproportionately affected by climate change in Grand Rapids. Change...
4th annual Women and Environment Symposium explores environmental justice issues, solutions
by (Yeldellc)
Submitted 03-23-2015 under NEWS
The Women and Environment Symposium hosted by the West Michigan Environmental Action Council (WMEAC) and Grand Valley State University aspires to educate, to inspire and to motivate participants to act. This year’s theme centered...
Two Detroit poets to bring new stories to Grand Rapids
by (mackenziebush13)
Submitted 02-13-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
Michigan poets Jamaal May and Tarfia Faizullah are visiting Grand Rapids to share their work and talk about their craft in a two-for-one writers event at Grand Valley State University (GVSU) on the evening of Monday, February 16. "This is part...
Grand Valley Ford team "goes further"
by (lisadebone)
Submitted 11-24-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
The ancient giants are almost completely wiped out. For decades, humans have been destroying them, attacking them with axes and taking them down by the thousands. This may sound like a fairytale. Unless you know that the ancient giants are in fact...