A lifetime of struggles are proving not to be definitive for a Kentwood native living in Los Angeles. The struggles started early for Jordan Joseph, when his parents were told he would never walk or talk again after a life-threatening accident when he was 3 months old. After brain surgery and plenty of hard work, he defeated the prognosis. Now, the 29-year-old genre-less musician is finding himself on his way to possible stardom.

Motown music group DeBarge quickly became a household name in the 1980s with hit singles like "Rhythm of the Night," "All This Love," and "I Like It," but, life wasn't always glamorous. The family's career led them from Grand Rapids to Detroit, where they accomplished what some could only dream of.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Each year, Black History Month is an opportunity to celebrate those who are advocating for equality in communities and to honor their contributions to society. After noticing some racial division among Grand Rapids residents, city native Adeshola Makinde is using art to inspire a new narrative. "I kind of wanted to highlight black figures that I felt aren't highlighted in school, and during Black History Month in general. I feel like it's usually a more safe black figure,

Over the past few decades, the historic town of Idlewild, Michigan has found itself struggling to sustain. But, the community remains hopeful for revitalization.

Brandi Scarber is a junior from Detroit majoring in journalism in the College of Communication Arts and Sciences. When I heard that there would be an opportunity to study abroad in Paris and Rome and learn about sports journalism, I knew that I had to figure out a way to make myself part of the program. This was a chance to study and learn about what I love in two of the most beautiful cities in the world, and it was the first ever program of its kind at MSU. There was no way I was going to le