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Laudys Vasques, a student at East Kentwood High School modeled an elegant mini-dress by local designer Heejoo Park. “Wardrobe 2010” was put on by the HSO in the Raider Grille on April 15.(Photo byRyan Tyrell,Collegiate)

Bill Foltz, Executive Pastry Chef at L’Auberge du Lac Casino Resort in New Orleans, puts the finishing touches on a sculpture made entirely of sugar during Le Coupe du Monde de la Patisserie (World Pastry Cup) U.S. Team Tryouts hosted at GRCC on Saturday, April 17. Foltz was selected to join the team and will compete in Lyon, France.(Photo by Ryan Tyrell,Collegiate)

GRCC Student files fake report
A GRCC Student confessed the Kent County Sheriff’s Department that the unarmed robbery and assault she had reported last semester was fake.
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GRCC to have first wind-farm safety program
GRCC will become the first U.S. training center for a globally recognized wind-farm safety program.
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Creston senior Christian Dorma works on homework while her teacher David Lyons answers questions. Dorma will be taking classes this summer at GRCC.(Photo by Stephanie Sicard,Collegiate)

High school students plan for next year
With the school year drawing to a close, high school seniors face the decision of where to go next.
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CC Student Congress looks at green options
Student Congress is proposing a resolution to help control the dependency upon water bottles at GRCC.
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GRCC freshman Lindsey Paas slides into home plate, beating Glen Oaks Community College catcher Kylan Hagelgans
during the April 17 double-header. GRCC won both games, 9-1 and 11-3, and is on a 5-game winning streak. (Photo by Victoria Fanning,Collegiate)

Softball team turns around losing streak
The GRCC softball team beat Glen Oaks CC on April 17 during a double-header conference game at Belknap Park in Grand Rapids.
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Mens golf team fails to live up to last year
The GRCC golf team isn’t playing to their full potential, according to sophomore Jackson Davison.
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In February 2009 GRCC English Professor, Maryann Lesert published her first novel, “Base Ten.” When she began writing the novel, she was finishing her masters degree from Spaulding University in Louisville, KY. (Photo by Jacqueline Prins,Collegiate)

GRCC Professor looks ahead after publishing first novel
After publishing her first novel over a year ago, GRCC professor Maryann Lesert’s next idea is even greener.
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HSO students rock the runway
Cardigans, capri leggings, lace, and bright colors were the theme of last weeks fashion show “Wardrobe 2010,” put on by the Hispanic Student Organization (HSO.)
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Entertainment Anonymous
For those of you who have an addiction or "healthty obsession" for music, movies, books, tv, and video games.

Safety on campus remains important despite false claims
On the front page of this issue, the “Student reports fake assault” article reports that the GRCC student who claimed in Oct. that she was punched and then robbed in the Lyon St. parking ramp was lying to police.
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