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surrounding the water crisis in Flint Michigan. She speaks of her own history regarding the unsafe water and how she paid her bills until she was afraid to drink it or even let it touch her skin. The water crisis is due to high levels of lead and corroded pipes which combine together to make unsafe water for all purposes. Some experienced hair loss and scalp issues when washing their hair. Olaniran brings up major events that have occured in Flint, such as the state of michigan announcing it was…

about hunting wolves in Michigan? Wolf hunting would make a big difference in the hunting and the habitat of other animals. The large mammals are making it extremely hard to hunt or even trap other animals in the same habitat. The wolves are growing in population very rapidly and should be contained A couple of ways the animal may be contained is hunting, trapping, and relocation by the Department of Natural Resources. The migration of the canines south and across the state and country needs…

My academic goals here at Michigan State University are to graduate with honors from the Eli Broad College of Business with my Bachelors in Management. After college my career goal is to work in the front office of a professional sports team, but more specifically in the front office of a Women’s professional sports team. Growing up I was always involved in sports even from young age, I played just about every sport imaginable; from soccer to ice hockey, and everything in between. Growing up…

Having a like group of people was an important factor in my choice of Michigan State, some whom I have never met before, supporting me and respecting my experiences and choices as a young adult. This also has played a role into why I chose MSU’s nursing program. Studying nursing at MSU holds a high regard and level of responsibility…

“Swim 2.4 miles! Bike 112 miles! Run 26.2 miles! Brag for the rest of your life!” These words exclaimed on the back page of three sheets of paper with a few rules and course description that was given to 15 people who came to take on the very first Ironman challenge in 1978 (Mackinnon). The Ironman began as a way to challenge athletes who had seen success with endurance swimming, running, and biking events. Judy and John Collins came up with the idea to combine the three toughest endurance races…

Flint Michigan Water Crisis In 2013, Flint, Michigan city officials debated switching from current provider Detroit Water and Sewage Department to Karegnondi Water Authority to save money.They turned to the Flint River which had been their primary water source until the 1960’s. Officials did not immediately treat the Flint River water to ensure it didn't cause corrosion in the pipes, leading to illness amongst residents. As the crisis progressed lead was found in the water and more than 100,000…

Rebekah Joan Boley, age seventeen, lives in Adrian, Michigan. She is one of nine children in her family and an eleven-year veteran of home schooling. She is a member of Fairfield Baptist Church where she sings in the choir and been a puppeteer. She has volunteered for both Habitat for Humanity and for the Lenawee Therapeutic Riding Program. She has also participated for three years in the Southeast division of CEF (Child Evangelism Fellowship). She is currently attending the EMT program at LISD…

“Kostova was born in Connecticut but lived in various college towns and spent time in Europe during her formative years, thanks to her father’s academic career.” (Notable Biographies, Sidelights) She traveled with her sisters and parents from state-to-state depending on where her dad was needed. Her education was also difficult to pinpoint, as she went to multiple colleges. “She graduated from Yale University in 1988, and…

Even though she only competed in 3 pageants in her whole life, Haglund ended up being crowned Miss America in 2008. She was crowned Miss Oakland County in 2006, Miss Michigan in 2007, and Miss America in 2008. Through the Miss America spotlight, she has educated people on eating disorders, eventually starting her own foundation, the Kirsten Haglund Foundation. After her win, she went around the country telling her story…

A Summer to Die Molly and Meg Chalmers are very different. Molly is the type of person who is the popular girl at school, has multiple boyfriends, and is known for her beauty and laughter. She takes pride in the little things in life, just like her mother. On the other side, Meg is a very awkward kind of girl, instead of living in a fantasy world like her sister, she pays attention to the logic of everything, like her father. They believe that if they get excited about the little things, then…