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Alexis Stark is a reporter, covering Caledonia, Kenowa Hills, Godfrey-Lee, Grand Rapids and is a roving reporter for GRCC, Wyoming, Kentwood and Byron Center. 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. Read Alexis' full bio

Leader in school ready for new challenge

Thornapple Kellogg Alexis Stark

Thornapple Kellogg grad, scholar and athlete Matthew Middleton will attend the U.S. Naval Academy this summer...

‘Freedom’ message by student artist coming to 50 restaurants

Grand Rapids Alexis Stark

Sophomore Kahari King’s mural art is going up in 50 McDonald’s locations as part of a larger project with other students across the state...

Well versed

Byron Center Alexis Stark

Seventh-grade poets ditched laptops and pencils to write poems on West Middle sidewalk using chalk, while learning about different poetic forms, tone and imagery...

Getting the band back together

Grand Rapids Community College Alexis Stark

After a hiatus during the pandemic, GRCC this fall will bring back its campus band for non-music students and community members...

There’s still time to get in on free summer activities

Grand Rapids Alexis Stark

Here’s a list of some fun and educational summer activities and resources in Grand Rapids...

Beating cancer, with kindness and grace

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark

Kenowa Hills senior beats bone cancer and graduates on time with the class of 2022...

Embraced by community, twins persevere

Caledonia Alexis Stark

‘Go-getter’ Caledonia High twins have stayed involved, learned to ‘grow through what you go through’ after losing their dad during their senior year...

Grant to give library a much needed boost

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark

Godfrey Elementary was awarded a $5,000 grant from the Laura Bush Foundation to stock the library with new non-fiction books...

Marking a milestone

Thornapple Kellogg Alexis Stark

The Thornapple Kellogg senior class walked the halls of their former middle and elementary schools in celebration of their graduation...

Free meals available this summer

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark

The district will provide breakfasts and lunches at Kenowa Hills High School from June 6-16 and at Central Elementary from July 18 to Aug. 11...

Original mastodons take next step

Grand Rapids Alexis Stark

The Grand Rapids Public Museum High School graduated its first class of innovators, leaders and community stewards...

Read a book, earn a badge – or all 46

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark

Godfrey Elementary teacher Scott Kelly developed a reading challenge that is proving very popular. Other teachers can get in on it, too...

‘Every child has their story’

Caledonia Alexis Stark

Named West Michigan Counselor of the Year by the West Michigan Counseling Association, Bari Kane strives to build relationships with her students, be a good listener and resource for mental health support...

Educators, state leaders speak in support of increased education dollars

Grand Rapids Alexis Stark

Teacher appreciation needs to include adequate pay and resources, say state leaders during a visit to Grand Rapids...

Writing & winning across state lines

Caledonia Alexis Stark

A trailblazing team of writers are going where no eighth-grader in Caledonia has gone before: JustWrite Ohio’s high school state final writing tournament...

First-year program links peers

Byron Center Alexis Stark

Nickels Intermediate gen ed, special ed students pair up to learn from one another...

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