Highlights of 15 years of photography
Photography has always been important to Second Wave. Here are just a few examples of photographers' work that has complemented our stories.
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15 Years of Second Wave: A celebration of community, journalism, and solutions
At a time when local journalism is as important as it has ever been, Southwest Michigan's Second Wave turns 15. Founding Managing Editor Kathy Jennings shares reflections on the journey.
On the Ground, Voices of Youth, Faith in Action and more: The projects of Second Wave
Our look back continues with stories we love. Many of these stories reflect what is happening in the community at large. Others are covered as part of a specific reporting project. We're proud to have worked with community partners to raise up people and issues that are important to our communities.
A look back at the top read stories from the past 15 years of Second Wave
Can you recall your favorite Second Wave story over the past 15 years? Here's a list of our most-read stories to jog your memory. Let us know if your favorite is here.
Kalamazoo Promise Returned: In pictures and words
In 2014, artist Simon Borst created a thank you for the Kalamazoo Promise by featuring in words and pictures those like him who also benefited from the scholarship program. We reprise his work here during the 20th year for the Promise.
‘Rock star’ classical pianists to perform at Battle Creek Symphony Orchestra’s season finale
“It’s quite a coup that we were able to bring (Anderson & Roe) here,” says BCSO Director Anne Harrigan of the well-known piano duo. "The way they play and interact with each other is something you don’t see every day.”
Hands Off! demonstration in Kalamazoo drew nearly 4,000
Close to 4,000 people lined South Westnedge Avenue in Portage to participate in the Hands Off! Kalamazoo rally, one of over 1,400 protests that took place Saturday throughout all 50 states.
Hands Off! protest in Battle Creek was an all-hands-on-deck moment
On the Ground Project Editor Jane Parikh and OTG Photographer John Grap headed out this past Saturday to find out why people were participating in the Hands Off! Rally in Battle Creek. See also the video interviews that demonstrate the wide variety of reasons people chose to protest.
Vintage vendors “crash” campus for market event
The local organization Vintage in the Zoo is holding a vintage "crash market" at WMU’s student center Monday, April 7.
Village Network leads work to create a Black Wall Street in Battle Creek
Plans for launching a Black Wall Street movement in Battle Creek will include a Black-owned business directory and two new websites with a mission to create "collective independence."
15 Years of Second Wave: A celebration of community, journalism, and solutions
At a time when local journalism is as important as it has ever been, Southwest Michigan's Second Wave turns 15. Founding Managing Editor Kathy Jennings shares reflections on the journey.
On the Ground, Voices of Youth, Faith in Action and more: The projects of Second Wave
Our look back continues with stories we love. Many of these stories reflect what is happening in the community at large. Others are covered as part of a specific reporting project. We're proud to have worked with community partners to raise up people and issues that are important to our communities.
A look back at the top read stories from the past 15 years of Second Wave
Can you recall your favorite Second Wave story over the past 15 years? Here's a list of our most-read stories to jog your memory. Let us know if your favorite is here.
Kalamazoo Promise Returned: In pictures and words
In 2014, artist Simon Borst created a thank you for the Kalamazoo Promise by featuring in words and pictures those like him who also benefited from the scholarship program. We reprise his work here during the 20th year for the Promise.
‘Rock star’ classical pianists to perform at Battle Creek Symphony Orchestra’s season finale
“It’s quite a coup that we were able to bring (Anderson & Roe) here,” says BCSO Director Anne Harrigan of the well-known piano duo. "The way they play and interact with each other is something you don’t see every day.”
Hands Off! demonstration in Kalamazoo drew nearly 4,000
Close to 4,000 people lined South Westnedge Avenue in Portage to participate in the Hands Off! Kalamazoo rally, one of over 1,400 protests that took place Saturday throughout all 50 states.
Hands Off! protest in Battle Creek was an all-hands-on-deck moment
On the Ground Project Editor Jane Parikh and OTG Photographer John Grap headed out this past Saturday to find out why people were participating in the Hands Off! Rally in Battle Creek. See also the video interviews that demonstrate the wide variety of reasons people chose to protest.
Vintage vendors “crash” campus for market event
The local organization Vintage in the Zoo is holding a vintage "crash market" at WMU’s student center Monday, April 7.
Village Network leads work to create a Black Wall Street in Battle Creek
Plans for launching a Black Wall Street movement in Battle Creek will include a Black-owned business directory and two new websites with a mission to create "collective independence."
