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By Justin Dawes

Opinion Editor

The “Bullied” article on Page 1 of this issue shows that  GRCC Cares created a version of the “It Gets Better Project” for students.

The fact that students put on an event to help wipe out discrimination and ugly thoughts, … Read-more

A recent vote was held in Student Congress in which the general body passed a resolution calling for the college to create gender-neutral bathrooms.

The resolution was proposed by StandOut and has received positive reactions from groups like College Democrats and other campus organizations.

The … Read-more

By Lizz Vensas

News Editor

Reality TV has become a fact of life.  Like drinking during happy hour or paying rent, it has become unavoidable.

Sure, it can be a great guilty pleasure.

Some weeknights I will close the blinds to my apartment, turn off … Read-more

At 7:00 a.m. the alarm clock goes off. At 7:45 the tardy bell sounds to signify the start of the school day. And finally, at 2:45, the bell rings to let students out of school for the day.

From there, it’s off to soccer practice, … Read-more

By Lizz Vensas

News Editor

Trayvon Martin was killed.  Shot at point blank range with a semi automatic hand gun.  George Zimmerman was found at the scene and taken into custody.  He admitted to firing the fatal shot into the boy, claiming it as self-defense. … Read-more

By Justin Dawes

Opinion Editor

You’re sitting in math class trying to keep your eyes open, and then you hear the teacher call your name. “What’s the square root of six—

“Just one second,” you say. “I have to take this.” And as you pull … Read-more

By Dana Finkler

Staff Writer

The Mega Millions jackpot of $656 million on March 30, 2012 created a buzz and excitement like I’ve never seen before.

People flooded to gas stations and liquor stores, spending their hard-earned money on the hopes that six numbers could … Read-more

It should be noted that in addition to the two major (general) job fairs, GRCC holds a variety of other job and career fairs in other specialized fields.

For example, on April 3, there was a Gerontology Career Fair:

http://cms.grcc.edu/prgerontologyfair2012

The college also recently held … Read-more

Bicycles? Sure. Scooters? Why not. Roller blades? Yup. Skateboards? Not a chance.

This is the mind-set GRCC and Grand Rapids has taken up when it comes to alternative modes of transportation around town.

In the article “Ticket to ride” on page 1, Police Chief Rebecca … Read-more

By Justin Dawes

Opinion Editor

College is generally an institution intended for the higher education of adults. To be an adult in our society, it is necessary to hold a sense of responsibility for oneself. This includes the responsibility of being present and on time … Read-more