America should always be a place where a person who is willing to work hard has a fair shot to get ahead and have success in life, no matter his or her background.People like Tina Reyes, from Flint, Michigan, who earned the grades that got her accepted...

On Valentine’s Day, a close friend of mine got engaged, and this past weekend, I went wedding dress shopping with her and a few other ladies.Instead of heading to a pricey bridal salon, my friend decided to schedule an appointment at a small volunteer-run...

It's no secret that Grand Valley State University isn't very diverse — racially, economically or religiously. We're doing better now than we ever have before, but there's still a lot of work to be done.There's no better reminder of who and what...

The other day, my best friend from home told me our favorite building had been torn down. Now, the marvelous school has become an abandoned, open field. The gym. The auditorium. The dance studio. The classrooms. The office. It’s all gone. It’s as...

From the surface, Grand Rapids and Allendale seem very distant. After living in both cities for some time now, I can confirm that they are two entirely different places.It doesn’t take much time to notice the disparities. Allendale, and I say this affectionately,...

St. Patrick’s Day - a day dedicated to pinching friends and strangers if they don’t wear the color green, as well as a day dedicated to bringing together people of all shapes and sizes under one shared love: consumption.It’s a day of green beer,...

For students lucky enough to have the opportunity to study abroad during their college career, time spent in another country provides an opportunity to branch out, experience new things and most importantly, make a difference.A group of Grand Valley State...

Madness — it’s upon us. This time of year is unlike any other. The story lines, each one fresh and authentic. The drama, the full range of emotion is on display. Lastly, the action. Oh, the action. The NCAA basketball tournament has it all, and...

Outside the Detroit Public Library, sunlight streams off of every building. It’s a beautiful day... then I pass a trash and I’m a little heartbroken. Well, it’s made to be a trash can, but some time before it was a newspaper stand, and this is the...

This time of year, I always find myself daydreaming out the window, wondering how I’m supposed to be able to go to class and do homework when the sun is shining and birds are chirping.When I’m inside during the winter, it is easy to wrap myself in...

When I was a little kid, I used to get up early in the morning with my mom and watch her do workout videos. I was fascinated by the 90s aerobics, the leg warmers and the neon leotards.These are probably the images that come most readily to mind when someone...