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	Michigan state senator Bill Hardiman (R) visited GRCC as part of the Black Student Union's celebrations of Black History Month Senator Hardiman spoke about diversity and racism and took questions from students. (Photo: Michelle Smith/Collegiate)
	Students denied access "It is time to address the issue of speaking with journalists of the Collegiate; GRCC has not given students of the Collegiate the same respect given to the local media institutions.This pure disregard to the students who are in the JR251 and JR252 classes is ultimately hurting the students’ grades, the quality of the Collegiate, and the reputation of staff members. This does not sound or look good...." (Continue reading) Suffering from pride, man's downfall How racial pride is dividing society, technology suffocating the classroom experience, a crime forgiven but never forgotten and longing for a bygone era, all in this edition's Opinion page. Read the Opinion page Public Poll: Winchester Alley Changes? A new proposal recommends that the student lounge area undergo some costly changes. You've read what others think in the paper. Now voice off what you think and be heard!
	Featured blog: Collegiate on TV What happened on American Idol this week? What Lost mysteries were solved - and what new ones appeared in their place? Can Charles ever learn to love Lipstick Jungle? We've got the television scene covered. From the staff: The Collegiate now has a blog section! From movies to television, books to art, we have something for everyone. And it is all for free, too! To see this new, exciting extension of The Collegiate's writing staff, click here to find out more and to see the blogs. Note: The viewpoints expressed in these blogs are not the official viewpoint of The Collegiate or of Grand Rapids Community College. They are solely that of the individual authors themselves. Away from campus? Read the full newspaper in .PDF! (WARNING: Large download) (Pages 1-11) (Pages 12-24) Current edition available in .PDF: Feb. 27, 2008
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Cover Story: Winchester makeover is undecided
"Student Life and Student Congress are flirting with the possible renovation of Winchester Alley. Eric Mullen, Director of Student Life, and Eric Williams, President of Studenst Congress, have been in talks with the Facilities department and an outside consulting firm about a new look for Winchester Alley..."
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Public Poll: Are changes to Winchester Alley necessary?

Book store issues
In this section: Faculty and staff are having concerns with the bookstore on campus, an award show to honor students who shine, an event on campus to raise awareness about violence, a new web site designed to help you success, your news briefs and the ever-popular Campus Police reports.
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GRCC President Juan Olivarez accepts a check from AT&T at a recent ceremony. AT&T has donated a large sum of money to help technology initiatives on campus. (Photo: Laura Boonstra/Collegiate)

Outreach programs integrate technology
In this section: GRCC & AT&T team up to help with technology on campus, GRCC Christians speak out about diversity and faith, State Senator Bill Hardiman speaks to students, cheaper dental rates for students, student workers shocked by a sudden resignation and GRCC's new YouTube channel.
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Maranda interviews Monteraye Pearson who is with her cousin at the sixth annual Family Matters@GRCC. (Photo: Laura Boonstra/Collegiate)

Family fun for everyone
"The sixth Annual Family Matters at GRCC event located in the Ford Fieldhouse experienced its largest turnout over the weekend. The event opened its doors Feb. 23 at 11:00 a.m. to parents and their children for a fun filled day of face painting, airbrush tattoos, petting zoo, and riding a bucking bull...." Continue reading>

Ask the Princess: Dancing in the Streets
Also in the A&E section: A preview of the GRCC play "The Sleeper," the new clay exhibit at the GRCC Collins Art Gallery, the Ask the Princes column and your A&E briefs.
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Raider Santonion Martin takes a shot during a game against Jackson Community College on Feb. 22.(Photo: Michael Thayer/Collegiate)

Looking Ahead
"The GRCC men’s basketball team is 19-7 heading into the playoffs, wrapping up an impressive regular season. Even with the 75-61 loss on Feb. 25 to Lake Michigan College team stays positive. The team has surpassed what coach David Selmon expected from them..." (Continue reading)

Softball prepares for opening
Also in this edition: A preview of women's softball, a look back on basketball and using sports to support Darfur.
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The Collegiate is the student newspaper of Grand Rapids Community College. The opinions and views expressed in this newspaper are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Grand Rapids Community College (Michigan). The Collegiate is a free press and a public forum.