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Feature Photo Coach Selmon retires
On Wednesday Feb. 18, GRCC Raider fans came out to say good-bye to head basketball coach of 18 years, David Selmon. (Photo by Ryan Tyrell/ Collegiate.)


 



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Top StoriesDavenport
Davenport University's downtown campus is a possible solution for GRCC's growing pains. (Photo by Ryan Tyrell/Collegiate)

Thefts reported weekly at GRCC
The day was finally over. All Alex Kuieck had to do was board the bus for the long trip home. In his hand he carried his brand new laptop. Across his back, his backpack was full of books and assignments that he knew would take him all night to complete.

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Davenport Campus is eyed by GRCC
GRCC is considering purchasing the downtown Davenport University campus to help with the growth of its student population and existing programs.
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Teaching on the anniversary of Darwin's birth
Gregory Forbes relates with Charles Darwin on many levels: his evolutionary theories, his education, and his receding hairline.
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Scholar speaks at symposium
University of Kansas professor Dr. Randall Jelks visited GRCC as the third speaker of the 3rd annual Black History Month Symposium.
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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 Feb.11, 2009 issue
GRCC Board unanimously decides on Ender       Remembering a mentor and icon Students face suspension


Have a seat in the waiting room
Mieshel Fortino (left) 32, waited four and a half years to enroll in GRCC's ADN program. While she was waiting, Fortino worked, took some required courses, and had a family. "I choose GRCC because it is cost-effective and reputable." (Photo by Rebekah Young /Collegiate)

News
Two will seek re-election for board
Trustee Richard Verberg and The Board of Trustees’ Treasurer Ellen James are hoping to continue their service to the Board and the rest of GRCC this May.
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Have a seat in the waiting room
This year’s 2008-2 With Michigan’s rising need for nurses, GRCC’s Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) and Practical Nursing (PN) programs are facing increasing demand.
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Sports
Dave Selmon coaches the team in his final game at GRCC. Playing against Kellogg Community College, the Raiders battled for the win, with a final score of 91-86. (Photo by Ryan Tyrell/Collegiate)


Selmon ready to move on
A collage of photographs hangs on the wall, these photographs display the lives touched by this man who is the Assistant Director of Student life and GRCC’s head Basketball coach.
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More than just a coach
Aaron Valdere is a lawyer in Japan. He is happily married with kids. He used to be a student at GRCC, and he used to play basketball, although not necessarily well. His coach was Dave Selmon.
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Family MattersChildren enjoyed the face painting offered by the event put on by GRCC and many other sponsors. See Collegiate print edition for more photos from this event. (Photo by Alissa Deal/Collegiate)

Arts & Entertainment
7th annual Family Matters

GRCC hosted its 7th annual “Family Matters” event Sat. Feb. 21 in the Ford Field House.
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Hughes: Twelve Moods for Jazz
In honor of such an established and succeccful person, the Langston Hughes Project was started.
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Jason strikes again in 2009
I’d consider myself to be pretty immune to “horror” films. Occasionally a pop-out will scare me, perhaps the gore will get just a little nauseating... but I must admit, the new Friday the 13th movie had my heart beating for a good 20 minutes after.
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BlogsCollegite Blog Network

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

Raising tuition burdens students
With the economic climate in a slump, and Michigan burdened with the highest unemployment rate in the country, it is not a good backdrop for any college in the state to raise tuition.
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Letters to the editor
A CCW holder might save your life
People need to be afraid of the person carrying a weapon that has not been trained in laws, safety, and proper shooting technique (Dec. 10, 2008, page 9, “Fight for weapons on campus endangers us”).
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Student Shoutout Poll: Do you think it is a good idea to raise tuition given the current state of the economy?
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Diversions
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