Cutting the Cord - Why I'm Cancelling My TV Subscription
Submitted 06-18-2010 under NONPROFITS
Will Hartwell is a local attorney and a Partner in the Grand Rapids Technology Partnership (GRTP). To promote the GRTP's goals of providing technology education and promoting technology use in the region, Will is writing the "Cutting...
In studio: Habitat for Humanity Kent County
Submitted 06-18-2010 under NONPROFITS
Joining us in the studio is Christopher Hall, director of construction for Habitat for Humanity of Kent County. Christopher shares Habitat for Humanity's plans to build 13 net-zero houses on Wealthy Street. "Net zero" means the houses will produce...
In studio - Matthew Altena, amateur boxing reporter
Submitted 06-11-2010 under NONPROFITS
This week on Catalyst Radio, Matthew Altena is joining us in the studio. Matt covers the amateur boxing beat in Grand Rapids with regular blow-by-blow descriptions and profiles from the boxing community. To read Matt's stories, check out his...
In studio: GVSU Ghana Nsu - Clean Water Initiative
Submitted 06-04-2010 under NONPROFITS
This week, we interview Uma Mishra of the GVSU Ghana Nsu Project - Clean Water Initiative. In two weeks, Uma will be traveling to Ghana with 30 water filters manufactured by local company Cascade Engineering to install in a village that's...Tobacco Free Partners joins the world of Social Media
Submitted 06-02-2010 under NONPROFITS
Tobacco Free Partners is moving information to the electronic world. See us now not only on our website site at tobaccofreepartners.org but also join us on Facebook. We are called Tobacco Free Partners of West Michigan. Information...In studio: D. A. Blodgett - St. John's
Submitted 05-28-2010 under NONPROFITS
This week, Catalyst Radio speaks with Sharon Loughridge, executive director of D.A. Blodgett - St. John's. Music featured is Raffi's Bananaphone. MEDIA ANALYSIS TBD asks prospective audience for feedbackTBD, a news site set to...
What to look out for before publishing
Submitted 05-25-2010 under OPINION
From The Rapidian staff*: You've done your research, meticulously assembled your words, edited and redited, and are finally ready to hit the publish button. But wait! Are you sure your piece is ready to go live? Before presenting your work...
In studio: Lisa Rose Starner
Submitted 05-21-2010 under NONPROFITS
This week, Catalyst Radio speaks with Lisa Rose Starner, author of The Local Beet on The Rapidian. The featured song is "Harvest The Bounty" by Phil WIntermute from the compilation "Something Fresh." MEDIA ANALYSIS Twitter more...
Find story ideas by getting involved
Submitted 05-18-2010 under OPINION
From The Rapidian staff*: Of the reasons we often get at The Rapidian for contributors experiencing writer's block, a common one is difficulty finding story leads. Luckily, this problem can be tackled not only with resources found on therapidian....In studio: Literacy Center of West Michigan
Submitted 05-14-2010 under NONPROFITS
This week on Catalyst Radio, Chris Belding of the Literacy Center of West Michigan joins us in studio. The featured song is "Who Cares?" from local musician Nicholas James Thomasma's newest release, Barefoot. MEDIA ANALYSIS Wired, BitsNick...