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Bullard explains his environmental views during his book signing during the Diversity Lecture
Series. Bullard is the last speaker of the series of the 2007-2008 school year. (Photo: Michelle Smith/Collegiate)
"Dr. Robert Bullard is a busy man. Not only is he the director of the Environmental Justice Resource Center, he is also an accomplished author, instructor, and public speaker. He spoke to GRCC students and the general public at the Diversity Lecture Series recently. Bullard spoke on environmental justice, a topic near and dear to his heart. He has been working in the field since 1978 and is considered a pioneer on the topic...."
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Smokers could be butted out
In this section: The college takes a look at becoming smoke-free, Earth Day celebrated, the Collegiate recieves awards, your news briefs and the ever-popular Campus Police reports.
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Reverend Matthew Cockrum, middle, discusses the topic of same-sex
marriage and the obstacles couples face here in Michigan and throughout America. (Photo: Michelle Smith/Collegiate)
Gay Straight Alliance "comes out" by changing name to StandOut
In this section: A familiar student group re-brands themselves, a professor moonlights by selling all-natural eggs, a discussion on immigration in West Michigan, a dance team teaching real world lessons, campus events calendar and images from the International Student Organization's annual festival.
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Kyle Thompson, GRCC classical guitar student, in tune with his piece. (Photo: Laura Boonstra/Collegiate)
Penny on a railroad track
"A final recital for GRCC classical guitar
students Kyle Thompson and Matt Berrios
was performed last Friday. The night started with Thompson, 22,
playing John W. Duarte’s three-piece melody,“ English Suite.” The introduction to the piece
started slow and gentle, but by the end the
vibrating chords danced with his fingers. His last solo, “Jubilation, an introduction
to Sunburst, Sunburst,” was Thompson’s favorite
to perform. During the piece, his body
movement suggested enthusiasm and excitement...."(Continue reading)
Fiesta Time
Also in the A&E section: A look at the Hispanic Cultural Fiesta, digital television explained, a guitar purchase to lead to a future band, Smooth-E, , the Ask the Princess column and your A&E briefs.
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Pitcher Krystal Ryskamp throws a fast pitch during the home game on April 5 at the Belknapp park. While playing agianst Kalmazoo Valley Community
College. (Photo: Michael Thayer/Collegiate)
Start of the softball season is plagued with errors and poor hits
"This past Saturday, the
weather was nearly perfect
for the women’s softball
home opener at Belknap
Park against Kalamazoo
Valley CC. It would have been
perfect, despite the wind,
which favored both teams. The wind made it difficult
for outfielders to judge
the ball, but also helped a
few balls clear the fence..." (Continue reading)
Tennis team going to Arizona
Also in this edition: An update on the men and women's tennis teams, an upcoming beer pong tournament, the baseball team warms up, the golfing Raiders lose their first match and your sports briefs.
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