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Urban Adventure Race Adds Twist to to ArtPrize 2011

Submitted 08-30-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Adding breathless excitement to ArtPrize 2011, an urban adventure race is set for October 8.

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Glance at the Past - Prohibition

Submitted 08-29-2011 under NONPROFITS

[AUDIO] Grand Rapids tried to keep alcohol out of the city, but with 58 saloons and five breweries, it was impossible.

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Going places - Thanh Vo's journey to graduation

Submitted 08-29-2011 under NONPROFITS

Thanh Vo wants to travel the world. He also plans on attending Grand Rapids Community College in the fall.

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Shining bright - Kaniquia Williams' journey to graduation

Submitted 08-29-2011 under NONPROFITS

Kaniquia Williams overcame hurdles in school with the help of three educators.

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Singing strong - Breanna Toliver-Reed's journey to graduation

Submitted 08-29-2011 under NONPROFITS

Breanna Toliver-Reed seeks to further her Spanish education and fluency at Ferris State Unveristy. However, her first loves are musical theater and choir.

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Rising star - Lamarr Sherills's journey to graduation

Submitted 08-29-2011 under NONPROFITS

Lamarr wants to continue being a role model and make his family proud as he graduates high school and goes to Ferris State University.

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Engineering a career - Fernando Pichardo's journey to graduation

Submitted 08-26-2011 under NONPROFITS

As a skilled athlete and student, Fernando Pichardo wants to pursue engineering at the University of Michigan.

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Growing into Grand Rapids

Submitted 08-25-2011 under VOICES

A personal essay about growing up in Grand Rapids and learning to love it.

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Striving for success - Yarisbel Segura's journey to graduation

Submitted 08-24-2011 under NONPROFITS

Although Yarisbel Segura was not born in Michigan, it did not stop her from graduating nor making friends.

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Glance at the Past - Cigars

Submitted 08-23-2011 under NONPROFITS

Glance at the Past - Cigars

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