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by (Holly)
Submitted 04-16-2012 under OPINION
Over three years ago, our publisher Laurie Cirivello hatched a brilliant plan. What if we had a news platform in Grand Rapids that all of its citizens had access to? What if all citizens could be trained, provided the necessary tools and be...
Signs of Spring gallery goes live, includes contest
by (Holly)
Submitted 03-26-2012 under OPINION
Spring has definitely hit early this year... or was last week summer? We know you've all been out enjoying the amazing weather and capturing moments and all those new signs of life. To celebrate everything coming to life, we're...
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...
Creating content on The Rapidian: Embedding a video
by (Holly)
Submitted 01-23-2012 under OPINION
In past "Tricks of the Trade" episodes, you've learned about adding an article, adding a calendar event, pitching a story and including hyperlinks in your Rapidian articles. Sometimes, though, you...
GRCMC and Rapidian sites go dark Wednesday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
by (Holly)
Submitted 01-17-2012 under OPINION
The Grand Rapids Community Media Center website will be going dark from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, January 18th. As a part of GRCMC, The Rapidian will also be going dark during this time. Purportedly aimed at curbing Internet piracy,...
Creating content on The Rapidian: Hyperlinks
by (Holly)
Submitted 01-16-2012 under OPINION
When creating an article on The Rapidian, it's important to share the source of your information and the claims found in your article. You may also want to help your readers find more information about an issue, subject or event. If you were...
News bureau dedicated to environmental issues set to launch this month
by (The Environment...)
Submitted 01-13-2012 under NONPROFITS
The West Michigan Environmental Action Council has teamed up with The Rapidian to establish a news bureau dedicated exclusively to environmental issues that impact West Michigan. Beginning later this month, Rapidian readers can go to the “...
Creating content on The Rapidian: Adding an article
by (Holly)
Submitted 12-26-2011 under OPINION
So you took the plunge: you signed up to be a reporter for The Rapidian! Once you're a New Reporter, you'll have a mentor to help you along the way-all the way from coming up with that first story idea to hitting publish on your...
The Rapidian gets very local, weekly
by (Holly)
Submitted 12-19-2011 under OPINION
Since the beginning of The Rapidian's life over two years ago, we've been sending out a weekly digest that provided you with a complete list of the last week's stories. However, we realize this could be pretty hard to weed through. With...
Your input really matters!
by (LCirivello)
Submitted 08-18-2011 under OPINION
Oh my, how time flies. It is hard to believe that in less than a month, The Rapidian will be turning two years old! It has been terrific getting to know our community through the eyes of so many engaged Rapidians and we are excited for the continued...