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Dr. Steven Ender is chosen to lead GRCC. (Photo Illustration by Ryan Tyrell/ Collegiate.)


 


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Top StoriesAnne Mulder at her desk
GRCC Interim President Mulder stays busy, keeping the daily operations of the presidents office running smoothly. (Photo by Lonnie Allen/Collegiate)

Ender chosen to lead
GRCC’s Board of Trustees (BOT) voted unanimously for Dr. Steven Ender to be the new President of GRCC.

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Interim President reflects on time at GRCC
The sun was shining through the window in the Presidential trustee office that overlooks parts of downtown Grand Rapids on the fourth floor of College Park Plaza.
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Fairwell to Chairperson Gary Schenk
After serving GRCC for 12 years, Chairperson Gary Schenk has chosen to step down from his position on the Board.
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Lifelong learner brings Asian cuisine to students
In Taiwan, she was a teacher who loved to see young children learn. Today she wears the name tag Stella and is found cooking homemade dishes at the Raider Grill, where she brings customers a taste of Asia.
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Campus Police Report
What's been going on around campus? Find out in every issue by
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Top Stories From Jan.28, 2009 issue
GRCC Board unanimously decides on Ender       Remembering a mentor and icon Students face suspension

   

Computer Theft
Laptops have been disappearing all over campus. (Graphic by Jacob Gibbs/Collegiate)

News
Scholarships given during banquet
The Milo Brown scholarship was awarded to four students at the 27th annual Giants Awards Banquet. The now deceased Milo Brown, owner of Brown Funeral services, started the scholarship 23 years ago.
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Panel disscusses solutions to violence
A panel of community members and an audience of GRCC students and staff gathered to discuss the violence that plagues our communities, and how to stop it.
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Campus Events
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GRCC softball and baseball teams prepare for the season). (Photo by Jeremiah Schrader/Collegiate)


Spring Training in full swing
Last season, softball head coach Paula Maloley focused on learning offensive strategy in the off-season, this year it’s different, she is focusing on defense.
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Baseball gets ready
The 2009 GRCC baseball team has been practicing in the Ford Fieldhouse over recent weeks to prepare for their spring training trip to Florida at the end of the month.
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Arts & Entertainment
Valentines Day: Hallmark or Pagen?

People typically celebrate Valentines Day by giving loved ones cards and candy, but few know where the holiday and traditions come from.
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Implementing an age limit
My mother has a Facebook; she is friends with her old high school buddies, co-workers, and my friends .... However... Things have gotten a bit out of control.
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Collegiate on TV
New "Heroes" review after the season three conclusion, what happens next? Find out more here.

Collegiate on Movies
Sit down relax, and find something to watch on the Collegiate on Movies Blog. Recent reviews include:
Bolt
Valkyrie
The Secret Life of Bees

Collegiate on Books
What have we been doing since our last issue? All these reviews. Find something to dive into here!

 

OpinionOpinion

New GRCC Prez has fresh outlook on core issues
The announcement came quickly after the last Presidential finalist came to GRCC for the forums and open interview process.
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Cell phones replace our face-to-face time
Waiting for class to start in the awkward silence that ensues among strangers sitting too close to each other, cell phones are whipped out and wireless communication begins so as not to seem friendless and uncool.
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Student Shoutout Poll: Should GRCC ticket or fine those who violate the Tobacco Free Policy?
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Diversions
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Last edition sent to archive: Dec. 10, 2008

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