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LUNAFEST brings films by, for, about women to Grand Rapids

Submitted 04-17-2015 under OPINION

As the fundraising film festival LUNAFEST celebrates its 14th year, it will be making its debut in Grand Rapids for the first time next week.  Dedicated to promoting awareness about women's issues, highlighting women filmmakers, and...

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Accessibility Theater: "Art of the Lived Experiment" at UICA

Submitted 04-17-2015 under OPINION

When I heard about "Art of the Lived Experiment", the feature exhibit of the DisArt festival, I was curious as to how the Urban Institute for Contemporary Art (UICA) would adapt the exhibit- originally shown at Liverpool's DaDa...

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Running for the health of it

Submitted 03-18-2015 under OPINION

Last spring, I did something I never thought I would do: I trained and ran my first half marathon. As someone who used to hate even the word "running," this was one of the most challenging things I've done. This year, I will run the...

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No, that restaurant didn't give you food poisoning

Submitted 03-02-2015 under OPINION

"I won't eat at that restaurant again because I got food poisoning the last time I went there." I find myself extremely irritated every time I hear somebody say something like that. A series of questions always runs through my head:...

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The Right Place's economic outlook for West Michigan

Submitted 02-12-2015 under OPINION

On December 16, The Right Place held its Economic Outlook for West Michigan conference at the JW Marriott downtown. The first one was held 18 years ago, and had an attendance of 25. This year, there were 450 people in attendance, from all over the...

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Discover six locally owned alternatives to Trader Joe's

Submitted 02-12-2015 under OPINION

There is something really wrong with the idea of a national chain store opening being a sign of progress. Maybe we will really “hit it big” if a Cheesecake Factory opens downtown!) But that’s another story. In the meantime, I would...

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Remembering Dirk Koning

Submitted 02-10-2015 under OPINION

Memory is a tricky thing; just ask Brian Williams.  It can be important to get things in writing early, as truth has a way of changing over time.  The 10th anniversary of the death of Dirk Koning arrives on February 10 and I thought it...

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Black Lives Matter starts local conversation about race

Submitted 01-19-2015 under OPINION

With Martin Luther King Day this week, nothing seemed quite as apropos as spending an evening with those in the present day front line battle for equalitarianism. This is exactly where I found myself Thursday January 15th with the Grand Rapids...

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Snowy Doings Within Grand Rapids Bounds

Submitted 01-09-2015 under OPINION

To those who find contentment in deeply breathing Michigan’s fresh, icy air, happy to frolic outside over these winterous months — trust that you’re not alone in your bliss! Grab a friend and slide on over to one of these...

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Mightier than the sword

Submitted 01-08-2015 under OPINION

We the staff of The Rapidian don't often write editorials, or express our own opinions here. That's because, as a part of the Community Media Center, we are a platform for all. We're here to support our community's voices, and doing...

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