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Taste of RAW: Panelists discuss indie horror film at UICA

Submitted 06-06-2017 under OPINION

After watching the trailer for RAW, it is immediately apparent that this indie horror movie is not for those with a weak stomach. The 2016 French-Belgian film from director Julia Ducournau shows blood, lust, and violence on the surface, but...

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We must continue to fight for rights of all immigrants

Submitted 05-25-2017 under OPINION

Cosecha is a movement that is working towards dignity, respect and permanent protection for all documented and undocumented immigrants through nonviolent actions to bring awareness that immigrants are vital assets to the United States as well as...

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I saw a sign: My journey from food bank client to food bank advocate

Submitted 05-25-2017 under OPINION

In my son’s first year of life, I didn’t have enough food to feed us. It was just me and I was doing the best that I could. At 20 years old, without a degree and very little experience it was hard to survive on my own. I had really only...

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From an organizer's perspective: Why the Asian Festival is important

Submitted 05-23-2017 under OPINION

I live for art, culture, and education. To me all three are inextricably tied. My educational and artistic goals have always been fueled by my love of variety, and personal experiences as an immigrant, person of color and Asian American woman. For a...

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City Commission 101: Five ways to be more effective when you go

Submitted 05-10-2017 under OPINION

In August of 2016, I was inspired by two very different events on the national scene. The first was the candidacy of Bernie Sanders, who encouraged people to get involved in local politics. The second was the horrific police shooting of Philando...

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Our neighbors, our friends, our future: Why I keep marching

Submitted 05-04-2017 under OPINION

On Monday, May 1st, I had the honor of marching in solidarity for family unity and dignity for our undocumented community. I was humbled to see such a strong presence of love and support in our city. We marched for three hours, and while my legs and...

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Apoye 'Un Día Sin Inmigrantes' el 1º de Mayo, 2017

Submitted 04-26-2017 under OPINION

Leer este artículo en inglés | Read this article in English El jueves, 20 de abril, a las 12 p.m. me uní a un grupo de inmigrantes y aliados en la Plaza Calder en una demonstración pacifica organizada por Movimiento Cosecha GR....

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Support 'A Day Without Immigrants' on May 1, 2017

Submitted 04-25-2017 under OPINION

On Thursday, April 20, at 12 p.m. I joined a group of immigrants and allies in the Calder Plaza for a peaceful demonstration organized by Movimiento Cosecha GR. Together we marched north to face the Office of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE...

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Review: Flaming Lips bring the weirdness to 20 Monroe Live

Submitted 04-20-2017 under OPINION

No glow sticks, no animal costumes, not even a tie-dye shirt: the crowd waiting to get into 20 Monroe Live looked so resolutely normal that I briefly wondered if I was in the wrong place. A young woman with a streak of green in her hair walked...

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Teachers want to be heard

Submitted 04-13-2017 under OPINION

Michigan’s final state plan for implementing the country’s new federal education law will be on its way to Washington next month. That makes the next few days a critical time for Michigan to engage with and hear from teachers about the...

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