In studio: The LGBT Network of Western Michigan
Submitted 08-08-2010 under NONPROFITS
In studio this week, Drew Stoppels and Jamie Brown will be sharing some of the new initiatives of the LGBT Network of Western Michigan. On the horizon is a day of service, where LGBT and ally volunteers will be helping do home improvements for those...Chase You Down Until You Love Me
Submitted 08-05-2010 under OPINION
Ten years ago I had a daily walk from a Hell's Kitchen apartment, to an Upper West Side bartending job. By the time I hit 80th Street, I swear to God, I always ended up behind a quarreling Basinger and Alec Baldwin. Their walking...Media literacy: Distinguishing political coverage
Submitted 08-03-2010 under OPINION
From The Rapidian staff: Right around fall time every year, the city is caught in a maelstrom of election coverage. There is so much news coverage pouring out of papers, screens and in 1s and 0s that it can be difficult to wade through the type...The Rapidian celebrates volunteers with SUPER-latives!
Submitted 08-02-2010 under OPINION
From The Rapidian staff: On July 22, we threw our first volunteer bash. Named SUPER-latives!, we wanted to celebrate everyone who had contributed to The Rapidian, from readers to Flickr groupies to contributors to staff. The event took...Southtown PhotoVoice screening sets direction for community action
Submitted 08-02-2010 under NEWS
Viewers were jumping out of their seats at Dirk Koning Microcinema last Friday evening as they debated the best way to improve Southtown neighborhoods. Nearly 30 attendees gathered at Wealthy Theatre on July 30 to view Southtown PhotoVoice, a...In studio: Ian Storey
Submitted 07-30-2010 under NONPROFITS
Joining us on Catalyst Radio today is Ian Storey. Ian is currently a Ph. D. candidate at Colorado State University examining citizen journalism and political economy. He has taught college journalism and reported for many Michigan papers, including...NEW FEATURE TUESDAY – New article pages: Better images, sharing, sidebars and author information
Submitted 07-27-2010 under OPINION
From The Rapidian Staff: Bake a cupcake and light a candle, because it’s New Feature Tuesday here at The Rapidian. NFT is a semi-regular holiday I have just made up to mark the release of new features that make The Rapidian look and work better...In studio: Rhododendron Crafts
Submitted 07-23-2010 under NONPROFITS
In studio this week is Jessica Ennis of Bethany Christian Services who is a steward for Rhododendron Crafts. Rhododendron Crafts is an artist collective of refugees who make art in the tradition of their countries and cultures. Sierra Leone's...Communicating with police to get the details
Submitted 07-20-2010 under OPINION
From The Rapidian staff: You probably wouldn’t imagine being a contributor to the Rapidian would put you on the police department’s radar but sometimes that’s exactly where you want to be. Reporters often find situations where the information...In studio: United Way's Volunteer Center
Submitted 07-16-2010 under NONPROFITS
Joining us in studio are Jane Royer and Jessica Gonyou from United Way's Volunteer Center. Stay tuned to hear how the wave of retiring babyboomers have influenced the assembly of volunteer opportunities. This week's featured song is "Nerves of the...