August 26, 2012 It's that time again! Time to get the "official" new words that will soon be accepted as legitimate words. New words like “micropig”. Micropig is just one of the new words/terms that became official as part of ODO’s most recent quarterly update of new words and definitions, which includes “soul patch,” “hosepipe ban” and “vajazzle.”
August 23, 2012 Are these going to be on your shopping list or are you switching to toaster strudel? Kellogg will soon begin producing strawberry flavored "go blue" University of Michigan pop-tarts.
What about Michigan State?
August 21, 2012 For me, there is a smell that goes along with a visit to the dentist. It makes my hair stand on end and my heart pound. I break into a cold, clammy sweat and wonder "what is that smell?".
August 21, 2012 Is this whole internet thing going to work? Wow, 1995 doesn't seen like that long ago but this video sure looks dated. The fifth grade class of 1995 at Ray Bjork Elementary School in Helena, Montana, predicted the awesomeness of the Internet way before their time.
That's right this is pre-Facebook.
August 16, 2012 The economy is still tough in mid-Michigan, and school districts in our area have had to make some very tough decisions when faced with huge budget deficits. Beginning with this year, Saginaw has been forced to impose a pay to play policy with their school sports program. Unfortunately, many families can't scrape together the $75 fee either. This story has an incredible ending though!
August 14, 2012 New drug testing rules will be going in to effect this year at a Michigan High School. According to the principal they're taking a five-prong approach to battling drugs.
August 9, 2012 The Flint School of Performing Arts invites one and all to their open house on Tuesday, August 14th from 6-8 pm at the Flint Institute of Music on East Kearsley Street in Flint's Cultural Center.
August 9, 2012 Getting a formal education on the road to success is the American way, but many people have made good livings by relying on others skills that were not learned in the classroom.
So does this mean “street smarts” are as important as “book smarts?”
August 7, 2012 If students have to adhere to school dress codes, why shouldn't teachers? Do teachers really need to have guidelines to instruct them on what is and isn't appropriate to wear in the classroom? You might be shocked.
August 6, 2012 Mac Breedlove was a Texas teen who was traveling with his team recently to a Lacrosse tournament. When several of his teammates were called to board the Southwest flight early, Mac jumped the line, even though he was not called. He was very quickly taught some manners in a very big way! See the video of this badly needed lesson after the jump.
August 3, 2012 First Place Bank and the Genesee Intermediate School District have partnered together this year for 'Backpack Boost' to benefit deserving Genesee County school children, You can find details after the jump!
July 31, 2012
For-Mar Nature Preserve and Arboretum presents an Invasive Plant Walk on the grounds of For-Mar on Saturday, August 11th from 10-11 am. During this hour long walk, you will learn to identify the invasive plants that have taken over for native varieties in our area.
