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Feature PhotoStudent Nate VanHaren during his solo at the GRCC Annual Jazz Night. (Photograph By Zach Burger/Collegiate)



Grand Rapids hosts the most zombies
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Three zombies participate in Thursday night's zombie walk. From left: Lenny Rockwell, Maggie Skinner, Michael Skinner (Photo by Mieke Stoub/Collegiate)


Grand Rapids hosts the most zombies
Zombies crowded the streets of downtown Grand Rapids on Thursday night, walking in hopes of breaking a world record. After meeting at Rosa Parks Circle and being told to sign in, the zombies were led around by Rob Bliss, the event’s creator, and Michael Jackson's song 'Thriller.'
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Study abroad program Approved
A new study abroad opportunity to Mexico has been approved by GRCC. From Feb. 27 to March 8, GRCC students will have the chance to travel to Mexico for four Geography or Social Sciences credits. Read more from this story

GRCC makes a difference
Students and staff came together on a rainy Saturday morning, Oct. 25 to make a difference. Make A Difference Day is a day when students come together and go out into the community to volunteer. Read more from this section

Academic Advising Day is more than a day off
On Academic Advising Day, GRCC students gathered in the Applied Technology Center to meet with faculty and representatives from local colleges. Academic Advising Day is more than just a time off for students. Read more from this story

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Students take advantage of Academic Advising Day. (Photo by Danielle Ettinger/Collegiate)

NewsGaming Paradise
From the outside everything seems normal. The building looks old on the outside. However, that tends to be the case with buildings on this side of town. Read more from News

10 Hit & Runs occur in GRCC ramps in six weeks
Ten hit and run accidents took place in the GRCC parking ramps from Sept. 1 to Oct. 15, 2008 as indicated by GRCC Campus Police records. Read more from this story




Elise Thompson sets up to defend during GRCC's home game against Kalamazoo Valley Community College. (Photo by Christina Kim/Collegiate)

 

SportsTeam Captain is a true leader
5'10 native of Flushing, volleyball team captain and libero Elise Thompson is an exemplary leader, not just because of her playing, but her interactions with her teammates.
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Coach teaches team to overcome adversity
GRCC women’s tennis head coach and Grand Rapids native, Sue Katerberg, is an inspiration to her players Keterberg’s story is filled with many challenges. Read more from this story

Don't forget to check out the editor's picks for top five sports movies of all-time!


Ice sculpture for the dedication of the ATC building. (Photo by Danielle Ettinger/ Collegiate)

Arts & EntertainmentATC building renamed Winser-Bottrall
GRCC honored the Wisner-Bottrall families for their generous support over the years of the Applied Technology Center, by renaming the building Wisner-Bottrall Applied Technology Center.
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"The Big Bang" met expectations
The Big Bang talent competition met the goals of judges, sponsors, contestants, and the audience on its debut night. Thursday, Oct. 16, host Internio from WSNX took the stage to introduce 12 GRCC student contestants to nine judges and a semi-packed Spectrum Theatre. Read more from this story


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Collegiate on TV
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Collegiate on Books
Managing Editor Yirssi Bergman doesn't just write stories all day. She also likes to kick back with a good book. Her picks, pans and recommendations are all found here.

Also available this semester: Art, Movies, Music, Student Life.

OpinionOpinion

Seeing through the Constitutional fog
Collegiate staff drags the truth out of the new non-smoking policy. Read more from this story

How one vote can make a difference
During an election in which neither candidate sounds appealing, I find myself in a tug of war with my inner civil rights conscience. Neither candidate can encompass the foundation of my beliefs.
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DiversionsNeed to check your horoscope for the week? Have a hankering to play Sudoku? We've got your diversions here for you to play.
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