LaughFest comic and ‘Drop Dead Diva’ star Margaret Cho tackles divisive topics
Published: Thursday, March 10, 2011, 6:00 AM | John Serba | The Grand Rapids Press
GRAND RAPIDS — Margaret Cho has no problem calling herself a politically progressive activist. […] Comedian Margaret Cho will perform Saturday at Grand Rapids Community College’s Ford Fieldhouse as part of LaughFest, which kicks off tonight. (More)
GRCC students to help low-income residents with taxes
By Staff reports | The Holland Sentinel | Posted Mar 09, 2011 @ 11:35 AM
Grand Rapids Community College accounting instructor Ann Palenske saw an opportunity for her students in her BA 268 Income Tax Accounting class to get out in the field and put what they are learning to work by having her students prepare taxes for low-income Kent County citizens for free. (More)
Grand Rapids student fashions creative footwear, builds business
by Jessalyn Richter (GRCC Compositio…) on Wednesday Mar 9th, 2011 in LOCAL LIFE
This article was written and edited by Amie Guin, Doug Johnson, Aly Lemire, and Catherine Lynema for EN 102-4433 at GRCC. Who needs a pair of those high-priced, designer-labeled shoes that you can only pick up at a fancy retail shop? (More)
A Second Chance: GRCC’s Life-changing Learning Corner
by Jessalyn Richter (GRCC Compositio…) on Wednesday Mar 9th, 2011 in LOCAL LIFE
This article was written and edited by Anthony Alarcon-Santiago, Emily Barr, Damion Hernandez, Merlyn Nailon, and Rachelle VanDyke for EN 102-1593 at GRCC. Michigan’s Constitution [Art. 8, Section 2], requires that a system of free schools be maintained and supported “in a nondiscriminatory manner.” However, disparities within Michigan’s public school systems continue to thrive. For example, 31 percent of Grand Rapids public school students drop out. And the stakes for our community and for these students are high. 68 percent of Michigan’s prisoners are identified as high school dropouts. (More)
A matter of life and death: GRCC students share perspectives on “Bodies Revealed”
by Jessalyn Richter (GRCC Compositio…) on Wednesday Mar 9th, 2011 in OPINION
This article was written and edited by David Fortuna, Tanisha Hill, Joe Sagorski, Craig Scougale, and Jose Torres for EN 102-1593 at GRCC. Grand Rapids is considered by some to be a dying city, but these days the city is gaining attention from those interested in preserving life. With the influx of organizations such as the Van Andel Institute, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, and the recently opened Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital on the Medical Mile, day by day, disease and death are conquered through investigation and use of technology. (More)
Bridging the Gap: New Grand Rapids startup brings parents and teachers together to help students
by Jessalyn Richter (GRCC Compositio…) on Thursday Mar 10th, 2011 in LOCAL LIFE
This article was written and edited by Annie Batts, Megan Carrington, Trevor Cooper, and Jessica Covert for EN 102-4433 at GRCC. Education provides an opportunity for everyone to reach their full potential. Unfortunately, some students who put the time and effort into learning still end up failing. (More)
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