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Got dirt?

Submitted 02-27-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

When was the last time you took a moment to think about dirt?  As one of Earth’s most under-appreciated resources, dirt does a lot: it cleans our water, helps feed us, and regulates the climate.  The West Michigan Environmental...

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Students use art and journalism to share thoughts on immigration

Submitted 02-23-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Leer este artículo en español | Read this article in Spanish “Will this project help my brother come back to us after being deported?” This question was asked by an 8th grade student [whose identity has been removed to protect her family...

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Los estudiantes utilizan el arte y el periodismo para compartir ideas sobre la inmigración

Submitted 02-23-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Read this article in English | Leer este artículo en inglés "¿Este proyecto ayudará mi hermano volver a nosotros después de ser deportado?" Esta pregunta fue hecha por un estudiante de octavo grado  en el suroeste del Campus de...

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Grand Rapids' first LadyFest hits town

Submitted 02-22-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

The ladies are taking over The Pyramid Scheme on Saturday, March 3 with Grand Rapids' inaugural LadyFestGR. The event will feature all female line-ups of musicians, artists, comedians, workshops and other fun stuff. Organizer and musician...

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Program supervisor hopes to spread the word: KCAS is pet adoption option

Submitted 02-20-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Carly Luttmann is making great strides to change the perception of the Kent County Animal Shelter (KCAS). Indeed, thanks to Luttmann and her staff, it's clear the animal shelter is not your father's “dog pound.” Aside from...

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Williams honored for nearly 50 years of community & political action

Submitted 02-17-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

When Mary Alice Williams first began participating in community organizing in the 1960s going door-to-door meant literally that. She said that engaging people was a one-by-one, house-by-house effort. Today, Williams remains involved in community...

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Ukrainian Catholic community struggles to stay afloat

Submitted 02-14-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Upon entering the parish nave of St. Michael The Archangel, one’s senses are immediately inebriated with the colorful iconography and flowery incense. Hymns are chanted by the cantor and the censure bells rattle as the priest blesses the...

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An Dro nominated for Best Traditional Album in Jammie Awards

Submitted 02-13-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

An Dro, a West Michigan Celtic/World Beat band, is described in the WYCE Fresh Picks Blog as “a feast of Celtic sounds from an esteemed collection of the area’s finest traditional musicians." It isn't easy to classify this band...

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Valentine's Day: A day for love, or not

Submitted 02-10-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

By: Allen M. Some teenagers may loathe Valentine's Day, just as many adults do, but this year there are plenty of ways teens can get the most out of Valentine's Day no matter how they feel on the subject. The Kopper Top, for example, is a...

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Local venues provide alternatives to romantic Valentine plans

Submitted 02-09-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

There are many reasons why Valentine’s Day might not be on your agenda this year, or possibly never has been. Perhaps you want to avoid this annual smooch fest because you believe it to be superfluous- insisting every day of the year should be...

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