August 28, 2026

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The Keyzer Chronicles!: Why Black Lives Matter

Rina Risper06 mins

 By Aleshia Keyzer

 
I’m surprised my tongue is still attached after how hard I have been biting it this past week. When events occur that rock the nation, such as the events that have taken place this past week, I plead with myself to stay off of social media. 

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The 10th Anniversary “Poetry in the City” is Set For July 14th

Rina Risper05 mins

 Featured poets:

Top: East Lansing High School student, Aaliyah Buell
 
Bottom:  Poet, singer and 
performer, Rosemarie Wilson “One Single Rose”,  from Detroit. 
 
Courtesy photos
 
Day: Thursday, July 14
Time: 7-9 pm
Where: Capitol steps (Lansing, MI)
 
You can listen or read. Sign up at the event.  No offensive 
language.  Bring a blanket or a lawn chair. For more information, call 517-372-8466.

 

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Nobody’s Perfect, But That Doesn’t Mean Your Credit Can’t Be!

Rina Risper07 mins

 

By Porsche Miles Grant
 
You may be wondering if it’s possible to get a perfect credit score, and how many people actually have perfect credit. However, it is not impossible to obtain a perfect credit score.

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For Walk-in Absentee Voting in August Primary, Lansing City Clerk Opens South Washington Office to the Public and Announces Weekend Hours

Rina Risper04 mins

 LANSING, MI – With free parking, a 24-hour secure drop box and located on CATA route #2, the South Washington Elections Unit is now open to the public in preparation for the August 2 Election.  Open to the public until Election Day, the South Washington Elections Unit is open Monday thru Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Virtual Tourist: 5 Must-See Musical Cities

Rina Risper05 mins

 

By Virtual Tourist
 
If you love music and you love to travel, then you’ll want to check out this list of the five Must-See Musical Cities, as comprised by members of travel website VirtualTourist.

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Excuse me, are you listening?

Rina Risper05 mins

 Dear Readers,

 
I love the Fourth of July.  It is Independence Day.  It is the day that you can serve hot dogs and hamburgers for dinner and no one can get upset.

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Personal Power For Single Fathers

Rina Risper013 mins

  By Sherry Brantley

 
WANTED—MUCHO NOT MACHO MAN!
 
Having written information for Personal Power for single mothers, I would be remiss if I didn’t address Personal Power for single fathers.  Since I’ve stated earlier that women can’t teach males to be men, I certainly won’t attempt to do so here. 

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Teen Talk: School is Out, Let the Learning Begin

Rina Risper07 mins

 Alana Brunson is glad school is out but she is still looking forward to the learning opportunities that summer programming offers.

 

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