Cook Arts Center
Arrr, Matey! The GAAH Press Club reviews "Treasure Island"
by (Andy Angelo Pre...)
Submitted 07-06-2012 under NONPROFITS
For these reviews, the students were instructed to create a title for their review, do a brief summary of the play, and give their opinion. The Press Club also welcomes new reporter, Brian! Antonio (Age 12) Jim Hawkins and his mother lived in...Hope Anita Smith visits GAAH Press Club
by (Andy Angelo Pre...)
Submitted 06-21-2012 under NONPROFITS
The GAAH Press Club spent a morning talking to award winning poet, Hope Anita Smith and wrote about their experience meeting her. The GAAH Press Club thanks the Grand Rapids Public Library for this wonderful opportunity! The GAAH Press Club also...Cook Arts Center hosts student exhibit of artwork centered on immigration, injustice
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Submitted 05-30-2012 under NONPROFITS
Almost three months ago, teacher Alex Escamilla's 8th grade journalism students sat in the art studio at the Cook Arts Center, waiting to be introduced to local artist Reyna Garcia. Some of them chatted while others goofed off, and a few waited...Dreams of graduating in America crushed
by (GAAH News Bureau)
Submitted 05-02-2012 under OPINION
Ravon M. The dream of an 18-year-old boy, Juan Rodriguez, of graduating high school in America, is crushed. Juan lived in Wyoming, MI. He wanted more than ever to finish high school and go to college. He wanted to be a construction worker. He was an...Public not happy with government
by (GAAH News Bureau)
Submitted 05-01-2012 under OPINION
By: Omar V. It was around 4:30 p.m. when immigration broke into our neighbor's house. They detained the dad of the family, then they removed the mother from the home. Both parents were sent back to Guatemala. A couple of weeks later, the mother...Children born in the U.S. have a brighter future
by (GAAH News Bureau)
Submitted 05-01-2012 under OPINION
By: Lluvia P. Statistics show the average teenage American citizen has a brighter future than the average teenage immigrant. The United States is a country full of opportunities. Immigrants often don't have the same opportunities as citizens....A day at the Museum with the GAAH Press Club
by (Andy Angelo Pre...)
Submitted 04-30-2012 under NONPROFITS
For this article, the GAAH Press Club reporters had three objectives: to write the article in the third person, to begin the article with action, and to interview someone at the museum. Below are the descriptions of their experiences at the museum....Join GAAH in Supporting The Rapidian
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Submitted 04-28-2012 under NONPROFITS
As a neighborhood news bureau, Grandville Avenue Arts & Humanities has had the opportunity to build a very special relationship with The Rapidian. Not only do our neighborhood residents have full access to this powerful platform, but as an...Students use art and journalism to share thoughts on immigration
by (Steff)
Submitted 02-23-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
Leer este artículo en español | Read this article in Spanish “Will this project help my brother come back to us after being deported?” This question was asked by an 8th grade student [whose identity has been removed to protect her family...Skating and creating at the GRAM
by (Andy Angelo Pre...)
Submitted 02-01-2012 under NONPROFITS
[Music in the video is Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies by Tchaikovsky] The GAAH Press Club visited "Skate and Create," where we ice skated in Rosa Parks Circle, made kites, drew shadows, and interviewed Katie Williams, the GRAM's...