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Just get over it, Part II: "I would've just gone to the police"

Submitted 09-14-2015 under OPINION

The second part of Sara Chittenden's story. GVSU is still under investigation and nothing has happened.

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How We Grow: The inertia of the lone call to action

Submitted 09-10-2015 under VOICES

These are important times. Lines are being drawn, and history will not allow any of us to escape its penchant for creating heroes and goats in times of crisis – even those of us in fast growing Grand Rapids.

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Burton Middle School principal, staff welcome students with Red Carpet Event

Submitted 09-08-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS

The principal at Burton Middle School, Lametria Johnson-Eaddy, is rolling out the red carpet for her incoming middle schoolers to encourage the community to support its students.

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Call for contributors: Upcoming training to write, report during Artprize

Submitted 09-08-2015 under NEWS

The Rapidian will be holding a special Artprize-focused New Reporter training in mid-September and would like to see friendly faces, both old and new

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Food Swap builds connections over food

Submitted 09-08-2015 under VOICES

The GRap Food Swappers have reunited to resurrect their food exchange event, and seeks to build community among local food fans in Grand Rapids.

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Why we need a Feminist Film Festival

Submitted 09-08-2015 under OPINION

The Grand Rapids Feminist Film Fest sets out to change on-screen representation.

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Vox Vidorra - "The Basics" (Acoustic)

Submitted 09-05-2015 under NONPROFITS

Molly, Scott, and Ryan from local indie-rock/soul group Vox Vidorra share a stripped down version of their song "The Basics" live in WYCE's Studio X on 88.1fm.

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Vox Vidorra - "Go Your Way" (Acoustic)

Submitted 09-05-2015 under NONPROFITS

Songs from the Second Floor is a collection of the ephemeral performances that occur live on the air, in one take, on 88.1 WYCE. This video series is produced by GRTV in collaboration with WYCE and The Rapidian in order to capture and archive these rare moments.

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In Season: September 5, 2015

Submitted 09-04-2015 under NONPROFITS

A list of locally grown fruits and vegetables along with locally produce products available at your local farmers markets.

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New program for older zoo-goers combines activity with education

Submitted 09-04-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

John Ball Zoo, along with Priority Health, kicked off the new Silver Explorer program last month. The eight-week program aims to bring more seniors to the zoo by giving them different method to learn and stay active.

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