Ever wonder what it's like to work at LCC? Who's that Star? is an inside look at our community. Listen in on discussions with faculty and staff about what brought them to LCC, what keeps them here and the passion projects in their lives at work and at home.
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Welcome to Headroom, where LCC Mental Health Counselor Jim Owens talks with members of the campus community about how to improve mental, emotional, and behavioral health. This is a mental health podcast about raising the ceiling on our own personal capabilities. Learn ways to improve or maintain your mental health by hearing the experiences of others and learning from mental health experts on a variety of topics.
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Take yourself out to the ballgame by checking out Coach Cut’s Corner – an inside look at what it takes to build a successful baseball program. You’ll learn more about the training regimens, nutrition plans, and motivation student-athletes must have to get to the next level in addition to how to use available resources and support to balance time and academics. Hosted by LCC Baseball Coach Steve Cutter, hear him hit it out of the park as he talks with coaches, athletes and administrators from ...
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Washington Square On-Air serves as the audio town square for the Washington Square Review, the literary journal of Lansing Community College. Melissa Ford Lucken, the host, brings her expertise as a professor, creative writer, and author to engage with writers, readers, scholars, students, publishing professionals, and individuals worldwide, discussing various aspects of the writing craft.
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President Steve Robinson goes one-on-one with LCC Alumni to find out what they've been up to since leaving LCC, learn what inspires them and how they are paying it forward.
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Time Signatures, hosted by Jim Ervin, features conversations with musicians, industry professionals, and others connected to the blues genre. Primarily focused on the blues, the program occasionally delves into other linked genres (ie. jazz, rock, soul, funk). Many of the episodes are recorded before a live audience at various venues in and around Mid-Michigan. The program is presented by the Lansing's Capital Area Blues Society, a non-profit blues organization dedicated to the promotion of, ...
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This fascinating show takes you on a journey across Lansing Community College to explore the inspired collection of art & sculptures located on our campuses and surrounding areas. Our host will provide, in great detail, background and history on all of the sculptures on campus, from the 30 foot tall Red Ribbon in the Sky and our towering Elementary display to the many pieces of one-of-kind indoor art on display.
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Galaxy Forum takes a look at the creative work in LCC’s classrooms and on campus, and how it connects to the community in terms of citizenship, economics, community building, and helping students achieve their dreams and participate in community life.
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Written in the Stars: Books and Beyond highlights and celebrates the people in our community involved with books, writing, and publishing. From poets and romance writers to literary journals and entrepreneurs, we explore a multitude of stories and storytellers. Join us as we follow them on their journeys with the written word.
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At Home with Economics explores business, workforce, and community development initiatives to better understand how they affect our daily lives.
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Put simply, Community Convos (a.k.a. "The Convo") is a conversation about our community. Mid-Michigan is truly an awesome place to live, and Community Convos connects you with the people who put the “festive” in our festivals and those that give “traction” to our attractions. This program also explores the impactful changes and the developing resources that contribute to community growth. Join the conversation, as this podcast-radio program gives you the who, what, when, where, and why on al ...
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Winners Never Say I Can't: High Performance
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Get to know STAR pitcher Drew Nurenberg as the crew discusses the winner's mentality and how to maintain high performance. Website: LCC Stars Baseball Website: RD Kate Related Podcast: Stars on SportsBy LCC Connect
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Echoes of Time: Poetry Through History With Jeffery MacLachian
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Award-winning author, scholar, and professor Jeffrey MacLachlan explores his writerly world with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. MacLachlan reads an excerpt of his poem inspired by Soviet advertisements, describes the series of politically charged posters that motivated him to create the poem, and laughs about bad art, bad book…
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John Primer, A Lifetime Primed to Play the Blues
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On this week’s edition of Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, iconic Chicago Bluesman, John Primer and fellow Chicagoan, Bob Corritore drop by to discuss their latest release, ‘Crawlin’ Kingsnake’. Following their brief chat, John hangs around to talk about his early life on Mississippi sharecropper land, his early years in music, his migration north t…
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Who doesn't love a comeback story? Long road back.
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Enjoy this incredible story of overcoming challenges in sports and life with LCC Star's Ryan Radek. Website: LCC Stars Baseball Website: RD Kate Related Podcast: Stars on SportsBy LCC Connect
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Hey, Girls Are Tough Too With Sarah F Boland
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Fighter and feminist Sarah Boland talks with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. A University of Melbourne student with a passion for the power of the written word, Boland breaks down the female experience, why women’s literature resides on secret bookshelves in bookstores, and how to be brave without a sword. Sarah Boland’s poem, …
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Walter Trout, Born and Reborn to Play the Blues
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Season three kicks off with the Legendary Bluesman, Walter Trout. Join host, Jim Ervin as he and Walter discuss his early years in music, life as a sideman for John Lee Hooker, Percy Mayfield and others, AND the life-altering journey leading up to and after his liver transplant. Share it with your friends….Time Signatures is coming on strong with m…
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Is It Worth The Wait? Delayed Gratification
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On Coach Cut's Corner, the team discusses the advantages of delayed gratification and the benefits that come with it. Website: LCC Stars Baseball Website: RD Kate Related Podcast: Stars on SportsBy LCC Connect
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My Amazing Gym Experience With Brandon Yu
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Engineering student Brandon Yu chats with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. A cybersecurity major at the University of South Florida, Yu fills us in on his wild day at the gym, his thoughts about AI, and how he uses creative writing to fill a niche in his life. Brandon Yu’s essay, A Day at the Gym, appears in the Summer 2024 issu…
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LCC Police Chief Daryl Gaines sits down with Jim Owens to discuss the positive impact that physical health has on mental health. Chief Gaines talks about how physical fitness is required to be able to perform competent policing, and it helps manage the high amount of stress that comes with the job. There are inherent physical risks in doing the wor…
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Annescia Dillard: Center for teaching excellence
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Get to know Annescia Dillard, who is a spreadsheet expert and advocate for public bus transportation.By LCC Connect
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The crew discusses the team's early-season progress and how their preparation will result in greater success. Website: LCC Stars Baseball Website: RD Kate Related Podcast: Stars on SportsBy LCC Connect
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Jamilla Johnson: Experiential Learning Coordinator
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Take a trip into the life of LCC's Experiential Learning Coordinator, Jamilla Johnson. In this conversation, you will get to know a little bit more about this new and up-and-coming LCC star.By LCC Connect
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In this episode, the crew discusses the importance of preparation and its impact on both winning and life. Website: LCC Stars Baseball Website: RD Kate Related Podcast: Stars on SportsBy LCC Connect
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How Did We Get Here With Zoe Jones & Lauren Lamb
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Enjoy this conversation from the student's perspective. One comes from an island in Australia, while the other is dealing with the pressure of simultaneously managing school and band expansion. _________________________ Website: Washington Square ReviewBy LCC Connect
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She is a farmer and a singer with 46 years of LCC experience. Get to know the amazing Lu Anne Cuthbert on this episode of Who's That Star. Science DepartmentBy LCC Connect
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Bobby Rush Serves up Southern Fried Chicago Blues
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As we wind down Season Two of Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, you are invited to join Erv for a candid discussion with another legendary Blues musicians, Mr. Bobby Rush. Bobby shares stories about his early life, his migration north to Chicago, and his return to the south after nearly 50 years. There are stories a-plenty, so pull up a chair and enj…
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Detroit's Queen of the Blues, Thornetta Davis
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2023 Blues Female Blues Artist, Detroit’s Queen of the Blues, Thornetta Davis joins host Jim Ervin in this fun-filled episode. Fresh off her ‘Bark of Millions’ stint on stages all over the world, Thornetta and James stop by for a chat about her BMA, her long career in the Blues and what’s next. Season two is quickly coming to a close, so don’t miss…
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Nicole Reinhar : Program Improvement Manager
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From students to long-time staff, everyone enjoys engaging in conversations with the Program Improvement Manager, Nicole Reinhar.By LCC Connect
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In this episode, enjoy a great conversation with Coach Zach, the Atlanta Braves' Mental Performance Coach, as they discuss how the right mentality can affect a player and more. Website: LCC Stars Baseball Website: RD Kate Related Podcast: Stars on SportsBy LCC Connect
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Student and teacher engage in a personal conversation about their experiences in high school and navigating through college. _________________________ Website: Washington Square ReviewBy LCC Connect
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On this episode, the crew will explore the significance of time management and efficiency, personal development, and the rinse-and-repeat concept. Website: LCC Stars Baseball Website: RD Kate Related Podcast: Stars on SportsBy LCC Connect
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Jennifer's Noble Images of Blues Women - Pt. 2
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Jennifer Noble Pt2: Join host Jim Ervin for part two of his chat with famed Chicago Blues photographer, Jennifer Noble. On this edition, the two wrap up their discussion about Jennifer’s book, “50 Women in the Blues”, where to get it, and her pending return to her Chicago Roots. Website: Women of the Blues Website: Amazon/50 Women in the Blues Webs…
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Marisela Garza, Capital Area District Library
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Learn about the Capital Area District Library and its Summer Reading Challenge on this episode of "Written in the Stars." ___________________ Lansing Community College LibraryBy LCC Connect
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On this episode, Lias A. invites Student Success Coach Las Lane to join the show. They discuss the challenges of working during the pandemic and raising children simultaneously. Tune in for an exciting episode of Who's That Star? as they share their experiences and insights.By LCC Connect
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Veteran, author and student Rick Bilodeau talks about the journey of going back to school using the Reconnect Program and how he rediscovered his love of writing. _________________________ Website: Washington Square ReviewBy LCC Connect
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Jennifer's Noble Images of Blues Women - Pt. 1
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In part one of their discussion, host Jim Ervin welcomes Chicago-based photographer Jennifer Noble in for a chat about growing up in Muddy Waters’ hometown, her early life in the Blues, getting started in photography, and her new book, “50 Women in the Blues”. Recorded live from Jennifer’s home in London. Website: Women of the Blues Website: Amazon…
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Coach Cut and Coach Boyer talk with Sean Bartlett and his inspiring story as a pitcher who did not let health issues stop him from achieving his dreams. Website: LCC Stars Baseball Website: RD Kate Related Podcast: Stars on SportsBy LCC Connect
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Keeping the Blues Alive by Honoring the Dead With Steven Salter
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For some people, ‘Keeping the Blues Alive’ is about the music. Whether it’s preserving various aspects of the Blues, musical instruments, or just the stories that get passed from generation to generation, each are uniquely important. For Steven Salter, Keeping the Blues Alive means making sure that no Blues musician rests in an unmarked grave. Join…
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Local poet, Cruz Villarreal, sits down with co-hosts John Szilagyi and Robin Moore to share his poetry and process. Cruz is a writer with a wealth of life experience. He invites his audience to delve into the depth of poignancy and emotion through personal stories. Cruz returned to school at LCC at the age of 56, and his educational journey empower…
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Music in the Park! And in That Park! And in This Park! -- The Fun Czar Strikes Again!
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General Manger of Music Instrument Swap, Shawn "The Fun Czar" VanSteeland is well known as a community activist and supporter of the live music scene. If you've been to any of Mid-Michigan's Music in the Park events, you've likely seen or met The Fun Czar. On this episode of The Convo, he stops by to tell us about who will be playing where in 2024.…
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Transitions With Layla, Yaretzi, and Caylee
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Three Lansing Community College students, Layla Mengelson, Yaretzi Sanchez, and Caylee Kerber-Anderson offer a candid conversation with Melissa Ford-Lucken about their experiences in high school, learning hurdles through the pandemic, and their transition to higher education. _________________________ Website: Washington Square Review…
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Diving Into a New Bag of Tracks With Nic Cocco and Sunny Bleau
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On this mediation of Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, Erv welcomes Nic Cocco and Sunny Bleau for a great discussion about their early years in music, their process for creating new music, their latest album ‘Bag of Tracks’ and Sunny’s upcoming tour, beginning in May of this year. Website: Sunny Bleau & the Moons Facebook: Sunny Bleau & the Moons Spo…
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Impression 5 Science Center... It’s Like Lansing Disneyland!
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If you're from Mid-Michigan, chances are that you have a memory of visiting the Impression 5 Science Center. Usually those memories are from childhood, but let's face it, Impression 5 is a fun and exciting place to be no matter your age! Impression 5 Communications Manager, Taylor Hodge and Director of Innovation and Learning, Micaela Balzer drop i…
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Coach Cut and Co-host Elijah Boyer take a journey down the question rabbit hole; taking a swing at some listener questions and knock some answers out of the park. Website: LCC Stars Baseball Website: RD Kate Related Podcast: Stars on SportsBy LCC Connect
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Taking Flight With King Falcon and Mike Rubin - Pt. 2
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In part two of their discussion, host Jim Ervin and Mike Rubin discuss King Falcon’s tour, their continued growth, and future plans for he and the band. Website: King Falcon Facebook: King Falcon Spotify: King Falcon YouTube: King Falcon _________________________ Facebook: Time Signatures YouTube: Time Signatures Facebook: Capital Area Blues Societ…
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Dr. Steve Robinson, President of Lansing Community College, returns for part two of a discussion on mental health. In this episode, Dr. Robinson speaks less about his own journey in mental health, and more about what he has learned as a leader serving in higher education as a professor, provost, and president. He spent 15 years as a writing profess…
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KCS Angels Fundraiser & Silent Auction... Let's Call It a Soirée!
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Julia Rodriguez and Tracy Smith from the KCS Angels join Daedalian and Coach Cut in the studio to talk about their first ever Spring Soirée. The KCS Angels is a social enrichment program for adults with disabilities and the Spring Soirée will be a semi-formal event, fundraiser and silent auction. KCS Angels Spring Soirée, April 27, 2024 Website: Ev…
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Redefining "I" With Stephen and Annabelle
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Lansing Community College students Stephen Luea and Annabelle Ludwig talk with Melissa Ford-Lucken about relearning the concept of creative writing and utilizing the "I perspective". They also chat about their overall experiences at LCC and their expectations moving forward. _________________________ Website: Washington Square Review…
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Taking Flight With King Falcon and Mike Rubin - Pt. 1
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Join host Jim Ervin as he welcomes King Falcon frontman, Mike Rubin for part one of a discussion about his exposure and inspiration in the Blues, and his work with the band. Rubin talks about his early years in the School of Rock, and his growth as a serious musician, exploring all genres of music along the way. He also talks about his incredible c…
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Mindy Babarskis & Adam Oster, Michigan Notable Books
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Mindy Babarskis and Adam Oster of the Library of Michigan join Abby and John to discuss this year's Michigan Notable Books list, an annual list of the top 20 books about Michigan, or written by a Michigan resident. Website: Michigan Notable Books Website: Night for Notables Website: 2024 Notables list ___________________ Lansing Community College L…
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Commonizing, Hobbies, and Making Connections
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Dr. Steve Robinson, President of Lansing Community College, grew up in metro-Detroit, in a split-household, where his family was supportive of mental health, inspiring him to become an outspoken advocate of mental health care. He shares his journey through being an introverted theatre major who barely got accepted to MSU to discovering a love of En…
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Recorded shortly after a four day trip to North Carolina, Coach Cut, Mo, and Elijah talk about their experience; the up/downs and lessons learned from the road. Website: LCC Stars Baseball Website: RD Kate Related Podcast: Stars on SportsBy LCC Connect
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The Legendary 'Steady Rollin' Bob Margolin!
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The legendary ‘Steady Rollin’ Bob Margolin drops by on this episode of Time Signatures for a fantastic discussion about life with Muddy Waters (1973-1980), his 7 a.m. jam with Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Muddy and others, and the guitar he purchased and used on the 1975 Muddy Waters Woodstock Album… a guitar he still uses and plays today. Truly one of…
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Owoloa 'Lola' Olusile: Africa, Language & Fashion
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Lisa A. welcomes Owoloa 'Lola' Olusile to Who's That Star. They chat about what Lola does at Lansing Community College, his experience in moving to the states, and (turn to the left) fashion (turn to the right). Instagram: Belucci By L.B.F Twitter: Belucci by L.B.F Website: LCC Center for Student Support…
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Blues Is the Sauce and Danielle Nicole Makes Her Own
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It’s another fantastic episode of Time Signatures, as host, Jim Ervin welcomes Grammy nominated, 7 time Blues Music Award winner…and 2008 IBC Winner (member of Trampled Under Foot), Danielle Nicole. Danielle is with us to promote her new album, ‘The Love You Bleed’, but we cover her baptism into the Blues early in life, her time with TUF and brothe…
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Coach Steven Cutter and Hitting Coach, Elijah Boyer are joined by Wyatt Rush, a former pitcher with a well-known baseball educational career that spanned from the Grand Ledge Comets to the LCC Stars and finally hanging up his cleats after playing as a Spartan. Website: LCC Stars Baseball Website: RD Kate Related Podcast: Stars on Sports…
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Digging up Some Rare Earth With Brotha Earth
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The band Rare Earth continues to bring its own Bluesy, R&B, Funky style to fans around the world after more than 50 years on the big stage. Join host, Jim Ervin as he welcomes two of the bands’ former longtime touring members as well as couple other well known Lansing area musicians for a discussion about the formation of ‘Brotha Earth’, their soon…
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Melissa Ford-Lucken, Writing a Meet Cute and More
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Melissa Ford-Lucken is a professor of creative writing and composition at Lansing Community College, where she serves as an editor of LCC's own literary journal, The Washington Square Review. She publishes fiction Isabelle Drake. Blog: Adventures in MFALand, My Melissa Ford-Lucken Blog Blog: Isabelle Drake, My Isabelle Drake Blog Website: Isabelle …
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Ronda Miller, Dean of Student Affairs at Lansing Community College, shares her story of life as a kid through high school, college, adulthood, and finally into a career as a leader for student services. She shares what life was like as a kid of the 70s, and that she was expected to go to college after high school graduation. Her first attempt at co…
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Mark Kelland: Birds, Brains & Parliamentary Procedure
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Lisa A. is joined by Mark Kelland on this episode of Who's That Star. Mark is does double duty at Lansing Community College as a Psychology Professor and as the college's Accreditation Liaison Officer. His interests are versatile and eclectic including a love for rules and regulations, research and he really loves birds! Website: Lansing Community …
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