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New Book Brings Lambert Zuidervaart Back to Grand Rapids

Submitted 03-10-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

More than 20 years ago, Lambert Zuidervaart began developing an idea for a book. His idea had the working title, Cultural Politics and Artistic Truth. But even for the accomplished arts philosopher, professor and author, the subject was much more...

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Bridging the Gap: New Grand Rapids startup brings parents and teachers together to help students

Submitted 03-10-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

This article was written and edited by Annie Batts, Megan Carrington, Trevor Cooper, and Jessica Covert for EN 102-4433 at GRCC. Education provides an opportunity for everyone to reach their full potential. Unfortunately, some students who put the...

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A Winter Market Wonderland: Fulton Street Farmer's Market plans new addition

Submitted 03-10-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

This article was written and edited by Brian Coleman, Meagan DeCarlo, Jordan Keuning, and Trisha Thompson for EN 102-4433 at GRCC Finding fresh fruits and vegetables during the winter is next to impossible. Visiting the produce section in your...

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Grand Rapids student fashions creative footwear, builds business

Submitted 03-09-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

This article was written and edited by Amie Guin, Doug Johnson, Aly Lemire, and Catherine Lynema for EN 102-4433 at GRCC. Who needs a pair of those high-priced, designer-labeled shoes that you can only pick up at a fancy retail shop? There is no...

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A Second Chance: GRCC's Life-changing Learning Corner

Submitted 03-09-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

This article was written and edited by Anthony Alarcon-Santiago, Emily Barr, Damion Hernandez, Merlyn Nailon, and Rachelle VanDyke for EN 102-1593 at GRCC.   Michigan’s Constitution [Art. 8, Section 2], requires that a system of free schools...

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LaughFest's Bra Auction: A Creative, Supportive Event for Gilda's Club

Submitted 03-09-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Whether you are a woman who prefers your bra to be adorned with sparkles or prefer it just plain taupe or prefer no bra at all -- it won’t matter on Monday, March 14 when both women and men pack the Crush cocktail lounge at The B.O.B. for the...

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Fulton Street Farmer's Market Takes on the Winter

Submitted 03-07-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

During the spring, summer, and fall months, the  Fulton Street Farmer's Market is crawling with natural food junkies, organic vegan enthusiasts, and Grand Rapidians who just love good quality food. And if you’ve ever been there, you may have...

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Refugees connect and contribute to the community through Rhododendron Crafts

Submitted 03-04-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Jessica Ennis met Bhutanese-Nepali refugees Dik Bir and Dil Maya Powdyel about a year ago through the New Neighbor Program at Bethany Christian Services, where she volunteers as an AmeriCorps Vista member. The first time she visited the Powdyels’...

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The Local Beet: Local maple syrup *Sugarbush* events cooking up sweet deliciousness

Submitted 03-04-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

It's that time of year. While the land around us continues to be covered with a deep blanket of snow, there's a shift in the trees. With warmer days and cold, clear nights, the trees stretch their hibernating limbs and the sap starts to flow. ...

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Bartertown Almost Ready for Business

Submitted 03-01-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Have you seen Michael Moore's film, Capitalism: A Love Story? If you have, then you may already know the idea of a worker cooperative. Simply put, it's each employee owning a stake in the business.    Numbers from the US Federation of...

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