Commentary

The Local Feed on World Vegan Month

Submitted 11-04-2013 under OPINION

Vegan Grand Rapids takes over the Local Feed

Make a real difference in politics: Vote in your local elections this Tuesday

Submitted 11-03-2013 under OPINION

Local government is not some nameless bureaucracy. It is filled with people that live in your community and want to hear your feedback.

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Masterful American landscapes showcased at Grand Rapids Art Museum

Submitted 11-01-2013 under OPINION

These American masterpiece landscape paintings that are at once heartbreakingly beautiful and at the same time a haunting reminder of how much of our country's natural beauty has been forever lost.

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Local journalism instructor reflects on The Rapidian's role in his development

Submitted 10-31-2013 under VOICES

Calvin College English professor reflects on how The Rapidian has benefited him and his students in their journalistic development

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For the least of us

Submitted 10-23-2013 under VOICES

In August of 2012, my wife and I found ourselves unable to pay for basic necessities. As a result, we discovered how local food pantries play a role in the lives of the needy.

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Why parks matter: The current condition of parks and how the millage will help

Submitted 10-10-2013 under OPINION

Since 2002 the Parks and Recreation Department has experienced severe cuts. I talk about how far behind we've gotten and what we can do about it.

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Why parks matter: How our parks affect city life

Submitted 10-09-2013 under OPINION

Studies show city parks increase health, social connection, aid the environment and have positive impacts on the local economy. How does that play out in our local parks?

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Why parks matter: The history of parks in Grand Rapids

Submitted 10-08-2013 under OPINION

We cannot understand the importance of our parks if we don't understand their history. This article walks us through our city's first park and its humble beginnings to a growth of urban development leading to large city parks and ending with the affects on our green spaces caused by White Flight.

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