Alexis Stark
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Alexis Stark is a reporter, covering Caledonia and Kenowa Hills and is a roving reporter for Byron Center, Kentwood, Wyoming and Grand Rapids Community College. She grew up in metro Detroit and her journalism journey brought her west to Grand Rapids via Michigan State University where she covered features and campus news for The State News. She also co-authored three 100-question guides to increase understanding and awareness of various human identities, through the MSU School of Journalism. Following graduation, she worked as a beat reporter for The Ann Arbor News - covering stories on education, community, prison arts and poetry. Following a stint as a copywriter for a Grand Rapids area PR firm, she transitioned from communications to freelance writing and reporting for SNN.
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Sports-music balance a challenge and a motivator
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World traveler, caregiver, entrepreneur, seventh-grader
She donates part of the proceeds from her apparel business to help those with cancer and to spread awareness...
Wanted: teens who can inspire change, spark passions
Local middle- and high-school students are invited to apply by June 4...
Writing through the grief
Approaching the end of her senior year, she is learning to grieve with grace and share her emotions through writing, after the death of her older sister in 2016...
Like ballroom dancing without a partner
With COVID-19 safety restrictions in place, Kenowa Hills High School allowed the show to go on by filming a live performance of “Shakespeare’s Depictions of Love”...
‘Raising kids who care’
Zinser Elementary students created and sold artwork to friends and family and raised $2,100 to put toward a water tank in the community of Mityana, Uganda...
What the bond buys: better food, arts, technology and a year-round school
Families, students and staff can look forward to new fine arts facilities, equitable nutrition and broader education opportunities, following the passage of a $192.15 million bond...
Voters give a strong ‘yes’ to $192 million bond request
District voters on Tuesday overwhelmingly passed a proposed $192.15 million bond that will pay for substantial school upgrades and a new year-round K-8 school, all without a tax increase...
Students reflect on personal experiences as Asian Americans
Students respond to the spike in hate crimes, reflect on experiences as Asian American students...
Aspiring high-school ag teacher hopes to return to her home district someday
She was recognized in March for teaching in elementary programs and promoting agricultural literacy...
GRCC leaders, public safety officers discuss social issues
In support of this year’s National Criminal Justice Month, the Grand Rapids Community College Criminal Justice Department/Police Academy hosted a two-day virtual panel discussion focused on Criminal Justice Reform...
Like Wonder Woman, ‘I gotta save the world!’
After five years serving students and staff as a social worker at Zinser Elementary, Brooke Davis, is new director of diversity, equity and mental health services...
Students, professionals discuss impact of pandemic on well-being
This year’s Wedgwood’s State of the Child online event brought together local ninth-12th grade students and community leaders and experts to discuss the ongoing impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic...
Making mental health awareness part of school culture
Paint Kenowa Green is about creating safe spaces and ending stigma...
Students celebrate the beauty of multiple languages
Students celebrated their Spanish-speaking heritage with International Mother Language Day at Alpine Elementary...
Poet uses words to empower others, inspire change
Senior Thang Lian’s award-winning poetry tells his story. His activism shows his passion for his home country and making a difference...
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