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GRCC $98.6 million millage loss, campaigners could have done more

Submitted 05-21-2012 under OPINION

Neither luck nor charm responded to GRCC’s third attempt to attract favorable voters to the polls. The college experienced its third consecutive campaign loss since 2007, a $98.6 million-bond proposal, in a defeat on May 8th. Potential funding...

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American Civil Liberties Union discusses civil rights, poverty

Submitted 05-21-2012 under OPINION

On Wednesday May 16th, Miriam Aukerman of the American Civil Liberties Union spoke to a full audience for the Progressive Women’s Alliance. This meeting was open to the public and addressed the protection of civil liberties in a time of...

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A ferocious "County" at Actors' Theatre

Submitted 05-20-2012 under OPINION

I’ve never been big on soap opera — the comas, faked scuba accidents, and love children aside, I just never believed that much damage could happen to one family. There has to be an upper boundary to what people can endure before...

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A Tale of Two Cities: Keys to economic sustainability in Grand Rapids

Submitted 05-17-2012 under OPINION

By: Nate Bell, Ben Hazekamp, Michael Phua, Ryan VanderPloeg Grand Rapids is a gem in Western Michigan, but it currently runs the risk of losing its luster. As the city has struggled to regain its footing after being rocked by the national recession...

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Annual block captain's dinner focuses on safety

Submitted 05-14-2012 under OPINION

By: Akilah F. What community activities can you do for your block? An extravagant dinner was held at Berean Baptist Church on April 17th in recognition of those members of the community that contribute to its safety. Invites were sent out...

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Teenagers are protesting, since when have they cared?

Submitted 05-10-2012 under OPINION

As I am walking down the street I see young people standing up for something they believe in. These teenagers are from Tall Turf Ministries' Leaders In Training (L.I.T.) program and Grand Rapids Initiative for Leaders (G.R.I.L.) through Madison...

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Local photographer inspires during Rauschenberg discussion

Submitted 05-07-2012 under OPINION

Upon arriving at the Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM) for the Rauschenberg installment of their weekly series, Friday Night Conversations, I really had no idea what to expect. On the second floor I found Terry Johnston, the local photographer whose...

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Eat the Real Food

Submitted 05-07-2012 under OPINION

Eggs fried to succulence, fluffy Belgian waffles topped with strawberries and cream, and crispy apple-wood smoked bacon are some of the few tasty bits that the Real Food Café makes better than most. A mouth-watering breakfast can be hard to come by...

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Distant soil

Submitted 05-04-2012 under OPINION

By: Rudy R. There are many trees that reach their adulthood on soil that lacks the minerals needed in order to reach their fullest potential. Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, on a distant land, trees flourish on soil that is very rich,...

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Immigrant trapped

Submitted 05-04-2012 under OPINION

By: Monika S. An undocumented high schooler's dream to go to college won't come true. Crystal's story started around 1999. One-year-old Crystal was dying of depression because her grandmother had moved to the United States. Premature...

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