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Volume 1 Number 05
May 01 -May 15, 2022
“An Evening of Royalty” Presented by the S.M.A.C.K. Show
H
ow does the term ‘Alpha Male’ speak to you? Historically, my thoughts have conjured images of Bros pounding protein powder shakes and pumping iron, businessmen yelling over one another in attempts to assert dominance in the
boardroom, and unlimited access to media and real-life illustrations showcasing toxic masculinity in a lead role. Enter WalkWorthy’s ‘An Evening of Royalty’ event on 4.16.22 at the Lansing Mall… to showcase the strength, confidence and success behind the ‘Alpha male’ persona, as well as illuminate a
powerful lesson about my own assumptions. Protein shakes and popularity contests were not present backstage, but rather thoughtful conversation about topics of fatherhood, past life experiences, plant-based diets and life’s reflections dominating the attention of my Read more ............ page 3
Courtesy Photo-The S.M.A.C.K Show Hosts chat during event
Introducing Laur’e Pen the Jingle Queen Courtesy Photo-Capital Area Housing Partnership at Groundbreaking Ceremony 4-28-2022
CAHP Breaks Ground on Three Affordable SingleFamily Homes LANSING, Mich. - Capital Area Housing Partnership held a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday, celebrating the start of construction on three affordable single-family houses in Lansing. Once completed, the properties will become available for purchase to income-qualified first-time homebuyers. Capital Area Housing Partnership, a local nonprofit,
is spearheading the developments. Its mission is to revitalize neighborhoods by building quality affordable housing opportunities and helping mid-Michigan residents achieve financial selfsufficiency. The 1,200-square-foot homes come with three bedrooms and 1 1/2 bathrooms. They are constructed to high energyefficiency standards and Read more ............ page 3
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“I just want to be great at what I do, forever humble. I always wanted to make innovative music, changing the course of music today.”
L
auren Watson is an infectious young personality, with a knack for walking to the beat of her very own drum. She is a sound designer, songwriter, and singer. She grew up being inspired by many of the twentieth century’s recording artists like Lauryn Hill, Black Eye Peas, Beyonce, Frankie Beverly, Curtis Jackson, Michael Jackson, and James Brown to name a few. But Lauren is definitely a product of the twenty-first century. She was born and raised in the
Courtesy Photo-Laur’e Pen mid-west region of Columbus, Ohio. She found out she had a talent for singing at the age of 13 but didn’t really start getting serious about her craft until a few years later. It was throughout her exploration of
singing; she found a passion for sound design and creative writing (Jingles). The idea of Foley and ADR effects came naturally as she was always interested in creating and Read more ............ page 5