Sisters in Social Media
Submitted 04-16-2010 under NONPROFITS
We've finally taken the plunge into the social media arena. The Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids now have a facebook fan page at www.facebook.com/dominicansistersgrandrapids . If you are not a facebook member, you can still click on ...
Citizen reporting: Many voices/many styles
Submitted 04-13-2010 under OPINION
From Rapidian staff:* When The Rapidian was designed (with a good dose of community volunteer input), it was recognized from the start that while we could build it, it would only survive and thrive if residents stepped up to provide the content. We...In studio: Grand Rapids Children's Museum
Submitted 04-09-2010 under NONPROFITS
This week, Catalyst Radio speaks with Robert Dean, Executive Director of the Grand Rapids Children's Museum. Music featured in the show comes from local musician Ken Bierschbach, with "Hey Brother" from his recent release, Brand New...
New Feature: Story Bank - Help Us Out!
Submitted 04-08-2010 under OPINION
From Rapidian staff*: After more than a year of solid development, Ron – our main developer – is off on a much-need vacation with his family. That leaves the rest of us Rapidian staffers with a tiny bit of downtime to do some of the planning...
On the Record: Dustin Dwyer
Submitted 04-06-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
A Q&A with Michigan Radio’s West Michigan reporter Dustin Dwyer thinks only three people listen to his podcasts on Michigan Radio. He’s fascinated by Bigfoot. And, he says he’s not cool enough to fit into the local music scene. These are just a...In studio: Rapidian reporters Michael Tuffelmire & Nick Manes
Submitted 04-02-2010 under NONPROFITS
This week, Catalyst Radio speaks with Rapidian reporters Michael Tuffelmire and Nick Manes about their story on the Heartside Neighborhood. This week's music comes from Claudia Schmidt, a Michigan musician.
TMI: Leave it on the cutting room floor
Submitted 03-30-2010 under OPINION
From Rapidian staff: When presenting information to your audience, don't pile it up. Deconstruct it. It happens all the time in classes, at conferences, at public events. With so many questions fizzing from the audience, participants feel...
Localizing a larger story for The Rapidian audience
Submitted 03-24-2010 under OPINION
From Rapidian staff*: As a hyperlocal news source, a main thrust behind The Rapidian is to cover the news and events that affect lives within the City of Grand Rapids, but there’s no denying that news happens outside these boundaries. Health care...
"Queeries" Monthly Film Series - Premieres March 19 at Wealthy
Submitted 03-16-2010 under NONPROFITS
The following preview of "Queeries" film series is written by Colette Seguin Beighley, Assistant Director, LGBT Resource Center, Grand Valley State University. "Queeries" premieres Friday, March 19, at Wealthy Theatre. Richard Florida counts...
@verylocal: Another way of connecting with Rapidian content
Submitted 03-15-2010 under OPINION
From Rapidian staff*: Many of you responded to the recent Rapidian poll, “How do you primarily get your Rapidian Updates?” I would be lying were I to suggest that this question was posed without somewhat of an ulterior motive. We have been...