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West Catholic opens its new gymnasium

West Catholic opens its new gymnasium

Students at West Catholic High School are enjoying a brand new gymnasium as they head back to school this week.

Aquinas College professor dies

Aquinas College professor dies

Campus officials say Burton Ozarow, Ph.D. passed away at his home Tuesday morning.  The cause of death is not known at this time. 

Kids fear bullying as they head back to school

Kids fear bullying as they head back to school

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WZZM) - As Grand Rapids students prepare to head back to school many are filled with anxiety, but not over homework assignments and pop quizzes, but of facing the school yard bully.

First day of Med School for MSU in Grand Rapids

First day of Med School for MSU in Grand Rapids

After nearly 10 years of planning, the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine welcomed it's first 50 students into their new Grand Rapids classrooms on Monday.

Lowell Red Arrows turn pink

Lowell Red Arrows turn pink

The Lowell Red Arrows football team will be known as the Lowell Pink Arrows football team for an upcoming game.

MSU sees leap in Chinese enrollment

MSU sees leap in Chinese enrollment

Before arriving at Michigan State University earlier this month, Chen Hongchu had only spent 26 days in the U.S.

Silent Observer reminds students of $50 rewards

With the school year about to start for most students in West Michigan, Silent Observer wants to remind students about its "Fast 50 Program."

GRCC search for new president extended

GRCC search for new president extended

The GRCC Board of Trustees voted to extend the search at their monthly meeting Monday night.  In a statement to the media, the trustees say the three candidates who have been interviewed are still being considered for the position.

Trimester schedule catching on

Trimester schedule catching on

Back to school will bring a whole different schedule for many high school students this year. Many districts around the state are making the transition to trimesters.

New Burton school nears completion

New Burton school nears completion

When completed, work on Burton Elementary and Middle School on Buchanan will cost $ 27 million dollars, which is under its original budget of $28 million.

Michigan graduation rate hits about 75 percent

Michigan graduation rate hits about 75 percent

The state says three of every four Michigan students who should have been in the high school class of 2007 graduated on time.

Back to school: New graduation requirements

Back to school: New graduation requirements

Back to school means back to work for students all across the state of Michigan. This year's freshmen and sophomores face a particularly rigorous set of classes.

New Whodunit in Grand Rapids

New Whodunit in Grand Rapids

If you've ever wondered what it would be like to solve a crime, you'll soon have the chance.

Creston mural unveiled

Creston mural unveiled

Grand Rapids' Creston neighborhood is more colorful now that this mural is complete.

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