Commentary

Catalyst Radio: Breaking down barriers and creating unique learning opportunities at WMCAT

Submitted 02-29-2016 under NEWS

Host Jessica Young talks to Mike Saunders about how he uses his passion for art and equity to break down barriers to education and create unique learning opportunities.

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How I learned to stop worrying and love citizen journalism: A farewell to Managing Editor Holly Bechiri

Submitted 02-26-2016 under OPINION

The departure of Holly Bechiri from The Rapidian doesn't alter my loyalties in the slightest. She has helped me understand what an incredible tool citizen journalism is, and how powerful each of our voices can be, when projected the right way.

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Federal grant effort builds unique collaboration

Submitted 02-26-2016 under NONPROFITS

The Grand River community did not receive the applied-for federal grant to restore the Grand River, but did develop a collaborative team in the process of applying, which will continue to develop plans for the riverside communities moving forward.

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Education workshop seeks to build community for better schools at Neighborhood Summit

Submitted 02-23-2016 under OPINION

Join East Hills Loves Congress board member Elizabeth Hoffman Ransford and former Congress Principal Bridget Cheney at the Strong Neighborhoods, Strong City Summit, on Friday, March 11 at GRPS University to discuss reclaiming neighborhood schools.

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Heritage Hill Neighborhood to lose protection of historic property if bills pass in Lansing

Submitted 02-23-2016 under PLACE-MATTERS

Companion bills proposed in the Michigan State Senate and House of Representatives will jeopardize historic properties and districts like Heritage Hill if it is not stopped.

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Strength in our community: Final words from our Managing Editor at The Rapidian

Submitted 02-22-2016 under OPINION

As I spend my final week as the caretaker of The Rapidian, I look over what we have been able to accomplish together, and why I think The Rapidian will be just as strong as ever after I leave- because its strength is in your voices.

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Adult learners from the Literacy Center of West Michigan share their writing

Submitted 02-22-2016 under NONPROFITS

Learners enrolled in the Family Literacy Program at Sibley Elementary share their favorite West Side spots.

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Catalyst Radio: music & activism, ft. Fable the Poet & Lady Ace Boogie

Submitted 02-19-2016 under LOCAL LIFE

It's WYCE Jammie Awards Day and host Katie Gordon speaks with two of the Big Night's performers - Lady Ace Boogie and Fable the Poet - on the inspiration for their music and community activism.

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