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Attention Graduating Seniors Of Genesee County And Surrounding Areas – 'This Is Water' Is A Must Watch [Video]

Clay — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:28:31 +0000

Every year around this time, a new generation of graduating Seniors realize that the world of school is ending as they know it. The real world, higher education or some other calling is waiting for them, and the fact is that none of them are sure what to expect.

Flint Congressman Dan Kildee Will Live On a Bridge Card For a Week

LV — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:51:34 +0000

It seems like the Bridgecard life has reached the pockets of one of our public servants. Flint’s own Congressman Dan Kildee will live off public food assistance for one week to learn just how difficult it is to eat properly. Dan Kildee is a Congressman representing Flint Township and decided to follow after the New [...]

British Anti-Drunk Campaign 'Pub Loo Shocker' is Extremely Scary, Possibly Effective

LV — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:43:39 +0000

No one will ever say drinking and driving is acceptable. Many nights people get behind the wheel of a car after drinking and never think of the reality of possibly killing someone or themselves. A British Anti Drunk campaign, ‘Pub Loo Shocker,’ is extremely scary and possibly effective. The 52 second long viral video captures [...]

Balaal Hollings Surprises Classmates At Graduation After Being Shot In The Head [Video]

Clay — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 12:52:34 +0000

Balaal Hollings had a great Senior year going at Northwestern High in Detroit before he was shot in the head trying to break up a fight. He showed his classmates the true meaning of courage at their graduation ceremony. Hollings was the Senior Class President, a football standout and overall great guy. Unfortunately he was [...]

Ohio Police are Giving Out Tickets to Kids to Meet Quota, Residents Approve

LV — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:17:29 +0000

The battle between Michigan and Ohio just got testy and it didn't take place on the football field. Ohio and Michigan police officers are notorious for handing out traffic tickets and residents are not happy about it, usually. Now, residents in Ohio are praising the police department for targeting their children with tickets to make quota.

14-year-old Has a Higher I.Q. than Einstein [Video]

B-Ray — Thu, 30 May 2013 14:56:47 +0000

Jacob Barnett is a 14 year-old kid with a Masters Degree and is on his way to obtaining a PhD in Quantum Physics. At 14 years old I was still watching cartoons and struggling with the idea of what I wanted to be in life. This kid is on another level. Jacob also suffers from [...]

A Missouri Teen Arrested and Charged with a Felony Over High School Prank

LV — Wed, 29 May 2013 15:07:34 +0000

The saying goes kids will be kids and high school pranks are normal. A Missouri teen was arrested and charged with a felony for her end of the year prank. I don’t think charging her with a felony was the right punishment but you the school has make an example out of someone. Kaitlyn Booth [...]

Miguel Should Be In Jail – Get it off Your Chest

Ricky Burns — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:46:25 +0000

Everyone is having there laugh after Miguel’s faithful leap in to internet fame at the Billboard Awards. But I feel like this is a much bigger issue than just some silly viral video this man should be in jail. I know you have seen the video of singer Miguel leaping over a crowd of people [...]

Lapeer East And West Let Residents Decide On Colors And Mascots After Merger [Video]

Clay — Tue, 14 May 2013 11:47:09 +0000

Longtime rivals Lapeer East and Lapeer West are in the odd position of merging the two schools together, which leads to decisions concerning what colors and mascot will represent the new school. The district has decided to give the community the chance to decide what the new school will look like. Will the blue and [...]

Jeff Bliss Gives His Teacher a Lesson in Teaching, Becomes Instant Youtube Sensation! [Video]

B-Ray — Fri, 10 May 2013 16:03:24 +0000

Jeff Bliss a high school student at Duncanville High school gives his teacher a lesson in teaching and becomes a instant Youtube hit!

Without a doubt our school system needs a complete overhaul especially in the more poverty stricken areas. This kid narrows it down to the fundamentals of actually getting through to kids.

NYC Elementary School is the Nation's First All-Vegetarian Public School

LV — Thu, 02 May 2013 14:51:40 +0000

For those who know me, I have eliminated meat from my food consumption. I enjoy sushi so only small amounts of fish is consumed by me. I don't view fish as meat by the way. A NYC elementary school has gone all vegetarian to become our nation's first public school to do so. Cheers!

Plan B. Pill Can Now be Purchased by 15 Year Old Girls at Local Pharmacies

LV — Thu, 02 May 2013 14:20:18 +0000

Life is getting out of hand in my personal opinion. With so many things going on and reported in the media, you can not over look this story. The 'morning after' pill also known as Plan B. can now be purchased by any 15 year old girl at local pharmacies. Crazy right?

Earvin 'Magic' Johnson Invests In 'The Saginaw Promise' [Video]

Clay — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:34:06 +0000

Magic Johnson came home to Michigan this week to show his support for the future of High School students in Saginaw. Magic has been a huge supporter of the Saginaw Promise scholarship program, and continued that support by donating $123,000 of his own money! Another $200,000 was raised at the event Tuesday night. Johnson told the crowd, [...]

Flint's Christ Enrichment Center in the Running for $3 Million from Walmart

LV — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 11:01:56 +0000

Residents in Flint can come together to fight child hunger in Genesee County by supporting Flint's Christ Enrichment Center to win a portion of Wal-mart's three million dollar initiative. We need to use our resources to make sure children get three square meals a day. It would extremely disappointing if we overlook this opportunity.

Download Eric Thomas 'Heart of Detroit' Mixtape

LV — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 20:11:44 +0000

During a time in our countries toughest moments since the Great Depression, we all need some motivation and inspiration. One of greatest motivators, Eric Thomas, also known as ET The Hip Hop Preacher, delivers another mixtape, 'Heart of Detroit.' If you haven't downloaded it yet, do so now.

Flint Students Showed Heart At The Anti-Bullying Creative Arts Showcase

Clay — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 13:38:20 +0000

Students from the Flint Community Schools participated in the Anti-Bullying Creative Arts Showcase Thursday night, as our community works to end bullying. There were pieces of art, sketches and poems being featured from the students. The winning pieces were rewarded with Meijer gift cards, an iPod Touch and even and iPad! I learned pretty quickly [...]

Cogratulations Sesame Street On Reaching One Billion YouTube Views [Video]

Clay — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 12:09:39 +0000

Sesame Street was a staple of my life growing up, and their latest accomplishment shows that they are going to be a staple in kids lives for many years to come. Sesame Street became the first nonprofit organization and U.S. children’s company to reach one billion YouTube views. Think about that for a second. The [...]

J. Cole Speaks at Harvard University, Three Part Series [VIDEO]

TaQuon Damerseo — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 17:11:26 +0000

Roc Nation artist and producer J.Cole recently took center stage at Harvard University students, spreading his knowledge and road to success experiences en route to 'The Next Move' on Tuesday as part of a speaker's series.

While Sharing thoughts on early influences such as Tupac, Michael Jackson, and even Bobby Brown or aspirations to be a NBA Superstar, J. Cole paints a picture vivid enough for any one chasing a dream.

Professor Caught Watching Porn Because He Accidentally Left Projector On

Clay — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:55:49 +0000

The security cameras at Wageningen University in the Netherlands, caught a visiting professor logging into a porn site and watching porn while his projector broadcast the entire scene.

Beecher Scholarship Incentive Program Fundraiser 'A Night In Harlem'

LV — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 15:28:08 +0000

Beecher Scholarship Incentive Program (BSIP) Fundraiser ‘A Night In Harlem’ will take place this Friday, February 22nd, 2013. BSIP is a program to help assist area students with academic success and furthering their hopes of higher education. BSIP is asking you for your help by attending this fundraising event. BSIP’s ‘A Night In Harlem’ will [...]