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4 rising talents in West Michigan design
Four designers, a mix of students and graduates of KCAD, were recently honored for their work in the field. Hayden Prillwitz, Imane Hocini, Kyle Sutton, and Ian Wardowski talk about their passion for design and their plans for the future.
Kalamazoo’s Sarkozy Bakery: Old world baking in an ever-changing world
"We had a liter bottle of Hungarian wine. As we were finishing the bread, and finishing the wine, we said, 'Man, this (bread) is good! You know, we could sell this!' And that's why you shouldn't drink too much."
Voices of Youth: Calhoun County students gather at Youth Summit to envision a future without racism
“I’ve always been the kid who if something gets said by an adult, I’m always the one to question it. It’s more so with extended family that racism is more of an issue and a controversial subject. It’s important to communicate. A lot of it is thought about but never said. It’s like the elephant in the room.”
Stolen silence: Tinnitus Awareness Week in Kalamazoo
“It makes me sad that I probably will never experience silence again because I really like silence. I like quiet, and now if I’m out walking in the woods by myself I would like to just be in the quiet."
Kalamazoo’s Starlite Collective welcomes a constellation of diverse artists and artisans
“The stars are all connected — one big body of untouchable balls of light millions of years old. I wanted people to be able to be stars and know they hold their own potential to shine bright just like our sky when we look up. Hence our motto: 'You Hold the Light.'"
Day Tripper: Children’s play museum draws families to Albion
“Kids ‘N’ Stuff is special because it’s something families can do in the winter inside. . .We want people to come to Kids ‘N’ Stuff and get cookies at the local bakery or a burger at Albion Malleable Brewing. There’s enough to do here that you could make it a day trip or an overnight staycation."
KCAD’s Gayle DeBruyn on the intersection of design and sustainability
A Q&A with KCAD Professor Gayle DeBruyn, who received the inaugural Legacy Award from the U.S. Green Building Council of West Michigan for her efforts to advance sustainability in the region.
Behind closed screens: Unveiling the hidden dangers of sexting and sextortion in Southwest Michigan
Many are not aware that victims of sextortion are typically males between the ages of 14 to 17, according to the FBI. And due to shame and fear, a vast number of incidents are underreported. Local experts raise awareness about what to look for and who not to trust.
Kalamazoo Lyceum offers communion and hope in first of four hope-centered panels
"What you have told us basically is that hope comes from having some action you can take to make things better, either for people close to you or for the world or whatever... You've shown us that hope comes through feeling like you can do something."
4 rising talents in West Michigan design
Four designers, a mix of students and graduates of KCAD, were recently honored for their work in the field. Hayden Prillwitz, Imane Hocini, Kyle Sutton, and Ian Wardowski talk about their passion for design and their plans for the future.
Kalamazoo’s Sarkozy Bakery: Old world baking in an ever-changing world
"We had a liter bottle of Hungarian wine. As we were finishing the bread, and finishing the wine, we said, 'Man, this (bread) is good! You know, we could sell this!' And that's why you shouldn't drink too much."
Voices of Youth: Calhoun County students gather at Youth Summit to envision a future without racism
“I’ve always been the kid who if something gets said by an adult, I’m always the one to question it. It’s more so with extended family that racism is more of an issue and a controversial subject. It’s important to communicate. A lot of it is thought about but never said. It’s like the elephant in the room.”
Stolen silence: Tinnitus Awareness Week in Kalamazoo
“It makes me sad that I probably will never experience silence again because I really like silence. I like quiet, and now if I’m out walking in the woods by myself I would like to just be in the quiet."
Kalamazoo’s Starlite Collective welcomes a constellation of diverse artists and artisans
“The stars are all connected — one big body of untouchable balls of light millions of years old. I wanted people to be able to be stars and know they hold their own potential to shine bright just like our sky when we look up. Hence our motto: 'You Hold the Light.'"
Day Tripper: Children’s play museum draws families to Albion
“Kids ‘N’ Stuff is special because it’s something families can do in the winter inside. . .We want people to come to Kids ‘N’ Stuff and get cookies at the local bakery or a burger at Albion Malleable Brewing. There’s enough to do here that you could make it a day trip or an overnight staycation."
KCAD’s Gayle DeBruyn on the intersection of design and sustainability
A Q&A with KCAD Professor Gayle DeBruyn, who received the inaugural Legacy Award from the U.S. Green Building Council of West Michigan for her efforts to advance sustainability in the region.
Behind closed screens: Unveiling the hidden dangers of sexting and sextortion in Southwest Michigan
Many are not aware that victims of sextortion are typically males between the ages of 14 to 17, according to the FBI. And due to shame and fear, a vast number of incidents are underreported. Local experts raise awareness about what to look for and who not to trust.
Kalamazoo Lyceum offers communion and hope in first of four hope-centered panels
"What you have told us basically is that hope comes from having some action you can take to make things better, either for people close to you or for the world or whatever... You've shown us that hope comes through feeling like you can do something."
