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Is underage drinking worth it?

Kelly Smith • Mar 12, 2015

It’s no secret that there are countless people on campus who drink. It’s also no secret that there are people who are drinking while they are still underage. There have even been public announcements and regulations about underage drinking. Yet...

Alternatives in Motion 5K raises money for wheelchairs

Mar 12, 2015

By Jaleesa O’Neal Wheel Run director April 11th, 2015 marks the 19th annual Wheel Run Together 5K run/walk in support of Alternatives in Motion (AIM) (www.alternativesinmotion.org). AIM's mission is to provide quality used and refurbished wheelchairs,...

CREATING OPPORTUNITY

Mar 12, 2015

According to a survey of local business leaders about their prices, production, inventories, purchasing activities and other factors, the economy in West Michigan is showing slow economic growth. The indexes measured showed minimal to no changes – the...

Question of the Issue

Mar 11, 2015

Caylie Peet"Grand Rapids is a great place to be. There are many opportunities right downtown. It's a great place for graduates to start." SeniorHospitality and Tourism ManagementGrand Rapids, Mich.Katelyn Dewall"I think it is great. There are opportunities...

How study abroad impacted my career

Elaine Kilgore • Mar 9, 2015

“On behalf of Captain Baker and the entire crew, welcome aboard American Airlines flight 392, non-stop service from Chicago to Madrid.” Holy crap, I’m going, I’m finally going to Spain! The months of research and planning are finally paying off....

Student Senate enhances campus through Student Life Fund

Student Senate and Constance Turnbull • Mar 9, 2015

Hello; I’m Constance Turnbull, a senior on the Student Senate finance committee. The finance committee is run differently compared to the other committees on Senate. Instead of working on different projects throughout the year, members of the finance...

Do you eat to live or do you live to eat?

Anush Yepremyan • Mar 9, 2015

I am sure everybody knows about Socrates, a famous Greek philosopher. When he was asked about the reason behind his good health at his age when his peers or even younger generation had health issues, he simply replied, “The reason is that I eat to live,...

STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES

Mar 9, 2015

Giving back to the community surrounding Grand Valley State University is something that all students should take into consideration for a variety of reasons ranging from supporting your neighbors to benefiting your resume. Whatever the reason, GVSU offers...

Question of the Issue

Mar 8, 2015

Austin Doolittle"I think there are a lot involved, but I think it's more of a minority involved." SophomoreComputer ScienceEaton Rapids, Mich.Thomas Capers"Yes because in athletics alone they have their athletes involved in volunteering." FreshmanPhysical...

Making the most of the winter

Jessica Hodge • Feb 26, 2015

Most can agree that this winter has been extremely cold – making it feel as if the winter months have been dragging on forever – especially since Grand Valley State University’s first snow day was in November, even before Thanksgiving. Winter,...

Shoot for a career, not a job

Kelly Smith • Feb 26, 2015

This is something I know you’ve probably heard at least once before: Don’t settle for a job, shoot for a career. I even recall touching on this topic in one of my previous articles about whether or not to attend college. I may not be a rocket scientist,...

Addressing war in the Ukraine

Anush Yepremyan • Feb 26, 2015

A year from now, the world will not know much about a country in the Eastern Europe bordering the Black Sea – between Poland, Romania and Moldova in the west and “Great” Russia in the east – the Ukraine. The darkest page of Ukraine`s history...