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Gabrielle Nelson started taking classes at Michigan State University in 2020. She is majoring in journalism with a focus in writing and reporting and minoring in global studies in the arts and humanities. Her hobbies include reading, writing and traveling.
Two-hundred seventy-eight Afghan refugees have arrived in Lansing since August 2021. St. Vincent Catholic Charities has received all of them.
Judi Harris, director of refugee services at St. Vincent Catholic Charities, said the organization sets up housing for refugees, provides job assistance, offers English classes and gets people signed up for benefits, such as Medicaid. She said that of the 278 Afghan refugees, many are young children.
Spring has sprung. The snowstorms have turned into rain showers. Birds are chirping. Flowers will soon be blooming.
And Easter celebrations are right around the corner.
Gabby NelsonClara Tait, Michigan State junior, expresses excitement for spring because she is spending April 15 to 17, Easter weekend, with her family in Caseville, MI. She said she can’t wait to go dress shopping with her sister, who is getting married in August.
“They put medals and trophies and winning above the welfare of these children and of these athletes,” said French, 26. “What it should be is the child first and then the athlete second. You have to focus on the complete identity of this person to make sure they are getting the well-rounded support that they need in order to be a human.”
Feb. 14, The Lansing Arts and Culture Commission appointed seven new members to its board. Appointee CeCi Bordayo said the commission’s aim is to promote development in the arts and culture to connect with residents and visitors of the city of Lansing.
Winter’s first big snowstorm meant slow commutes and, sadly, empty shelves as shoppers at different Lansing stores snapped up snow boots, scrapers, chicken, bottled water and TP.