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	Bylynn Hatcher shoots in a game earlier in the season. The Raiders finished the basketball season 20-9. (Photo: Michael Thayer/Collegiate)
	Juan Olivarez Exits GRCC Juan Olivarez is stepping down as President of Grand Rapids Community College after nine years. The announcement was made on Thursday, March 20. The Collegiate has put together a special on-line section to cover his life, his career and his plans for the future. Click here for our special coverage
	The next one to fill those shoes "If you haven’t heard by now, Juan Olivarez is stepping down from his post as President of Grand Rapids Community College after nine years of service. During his time here, Olivarez was extremely influential. Under his leadership the college grew to new heights and a record number of enrolled students. New programs were formed, new alliances created. Olivarez helped to work to foster relationships with neighboring universities, including Kettering University and Ferris State University. He also helped to create deeper relationships within the community..." (Continue reading) Lack of knowledge costly to students What students need to know to get more money out of college, the challenges facing women, an inspiring spring break alternative, and those potholes! All in this edition's Opinion page. Read the Opinion page Student Shoutout Poll: Olivarez's impact on GRCC 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!
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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)

Adios Sr. Olivarez
"GRCC’s president Juan Olivarez announced his resignation after nine years of service to the college. Olivarez, 58, is leaving on July 1 to lead the Kalamazoo Community Foundation as their new president and CEO. Olivarez said he “feels ready to try on a new challenge.” He said he feels like the college is in a good place even though the mileages didn’t pass, and nothing pressing is going on at the college at this time. The opportunity came forward, I’ve had other opportunities but it wasn’t the right time,” Olivarez said....."
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Special Section: Juan Olivarez Exits GRCC
Student Shoutout Poll: How does Olivarez leaving affect GRCC?

Science department wins honor
In this section: The science department wins a rare award that is very unique for a community college, author Terri Jentz speaks out about violence against women, your news briefs and the ever-popular Campus Police reports.
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Job seekers browse booths of different businesses. (Photo: Nicholas MacDonald/Collegiate)

GRCC job placement holds annual fair
In this section: A job fair recently held on campus gave career opportunity to students, stress a common factor amongst students, the GRCC science department wins a rare honor, GRCC student worker pushes for success, and your campus events calendar.
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A sword dancer takes the stake during the "Just Showing Off" showcase. The showcase benefit local performers hoping to make it big. (Photo: Michelle Smith/Collegiate)

Local students showcase talent
"A movement of local dancers, poets, singers, and musicians united at the Wealthy Theater to show off their talent. The “Just Showing Off” showcase was benefit to aid in funding for the Milwaukee, WI “So You Think You Can Dance” auditions. Dancer and GRCC student, Yessenia Gomez constructed and directed benefit March 16. Besides raising money, the display hoped to capture the audience with a range of talent...."(Continue reading)

Ask the Princess: Cattiness really doesn't make you look any prettier
Also in the A&E section: Andy Warhol comes to Grand Rapids, GRCC offers more film classes, Smooth-e visits campus, a look at a local hip-hop dancer who has some "good news" to share, the Ask the Princes column and your A&E briefs.
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The men's baseball team returns from Florida where the team attended a training camp over Spring Break. The team looks forward to a good season. (Photo courtesy of GRCC Web site)

Raider baseball warms up
"Spring Break for most GRCC students was a break from homework and testing, but the GRCC baseball team was testing their ability against D1 colleges in Florida. Despite posting a 1-12 record, the team does not take the wins and loses from a mental aspect, but as a learning experience and time to get ready for the season. “We could have won about six or seven of our games if a few plays had gone our way,” second baseman Derek Jones said...." (Continue reading)

Softball ready to play
Also in this edition: The women's softball team gets ready to take on this upcoming season, a look back at the men's basketball season, tennis, golf, beer pong and more inside the Sports page.
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