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OGR 2012: George Bartnick - Peace and Purpose

Submitted 03-19-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

For George Bartnick, an active member of Occupy Grand Rapids since the third day of its existence, being a part of the Occupy movement has led him to a greater sense of peace and purpose, which he hopes to pass along to others. To look at Bartnick...

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OGR 2012 : Diane Baum, forging a new way of communication

Submitted 03-19-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

The diversity within the Occupy movement is often highlighted as one of its greatest strengths by those involved, even by those outside of the movement who are familiar with its anatomy and intentions. From October 2011 and on into 2012, more than...

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OGR 2012: Occupy GR in a year of change

Submitted 03-19-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

For quite some time the year 2012 has loomed as a year of change. The Mayan calendar, depending on interpretations, is said to predict some great but as yet undefined change in the way we live. After the fall of 2008, when gas prices skyrocketed...

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Gripping air with Aerial 4 Me

Submitted 03-15-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

This article was written by Shelby Stowe, Sydney Murphy, Stephanie Lara, and Austin Jeltes for EN 102H: Digital Literacy at GRCC.  Upside down, the blood rushes to your head. The muscles in your legs tighten as they intertwine with the strands...

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Kendall student raises money to study in Italy

Submitted 03-12-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Salvador Jiménez, Masters of Fine Arts candidate at Kendall College of Art and Design (KCAD), will soon be traveling to Florence, Italy to study the history of the Renaissance. The program is through the Studio Art Center International Florence and...

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Digital divide narrows with Comcast's "Internet Essentials"

Submitted 03-09-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

All Grand Rapids families with children who receive free school lunches may qualify for Comcast's "Internet Essentials" program, which offers broadband internet for $9.95 per month and an optional netbook for $149.99. The program...

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Montessori students take a stand against bullying

Submitted 03-07-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

20% of all children say they have been bullied. At Grand Rapids Montessori school, some students have decided to make an organized stand against bullying. “It’s not nice to see people being bullied, called names or feeling bad,”...

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Kendall students' exhibit at Monroe Community Church to end this weekend

Submitted 03-01-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

The Art Show "Artists are gifted by God with the ability to help others see things in a new way,” explained Harry Lew, campus minister for Kendall Christian Fellowship, “Their drawings, paintings, collages or photographs should give...

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Awesome Foundation awards grant to support Kentwoodpalooza

Submitted 02-28-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Teenagers often struggle to find a place where they feel welcome, said Greg Lewis, librarian at the Kentwood branch of the Kent District Library. That’s why Lewis was ecstatic to win a $1000 grant in February from the Grand Rapids Awesome...

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Art.Downtown. plans for bigger event

Submitted 02-28-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Art.Downtown., slated for April 13, plans to be bigger than previous years. This year's event boasts three trolleys taking Grand Rapidians to over 30 locations with over 350 artists being showcased. It is one night when downtown Grand...

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