Throw Back Thursday: Guest Columns Through the Years
(Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 21, 2014)
Since the oc115 first launched in June 2009 as the Ferndale 115 News, we’ve had the pleasure of presenting many insightful guest columns that people could learn from. As we begin a new push to find work worthy of sharing, here are some of the Guest Columns we’ve had that are worth another read.
Below you’ll find personal stories of inspiration and activism, analysis by experts on important topics, casual coverage of events, and even reviews like the one about Google Glass (remember that?), The Best Wines of 2010, and Fay-mous Chicken.
If you want to share your knowledge on a specific topic, tell a story, share your travel pictures, or write about an event, please message Crystal Proxmire at editor@oc115.com.
PERSONAL VIEWS:
https://oaklandcounty115.com/2013/03/30/ferndale-view-what-gay-marriage-means-to-me/
https://oaklandcounty115.com/2014/04/27/8-mile-luncheon-inspires-vision-of-collaboration/
https://oaklandcounty115.com/2014/06/17/guest-view-real-men-real-allies/
https://oaklandcounty115.com/2014/06/06/a-survivor-story-why-michelle-ruth-is-ready-to-relay-on-june-14/
https://oaklandcounty115.com/2011/02/03/farewell-ferndale-a-view-by-bob-bruner/
TRAVEL:
https://oaklandcounty115.com/2014/08/09/capturing-michigan-exploring-50-hikes-in-michigan/
https://oaklandcounty115.com/2014/03/17/giuseppe-ciccones-exchange-student-experience/
CELEBRATION OF GOOD WORK DONE:
https://oaklandcounty115.com/2013/12/28/a-year-of-i3-detroit-awesomeness/
https://oaklandcounty115.com/2014/08/20/how-it-feels-to-help-a-neighbor/
https://oaklandcounty115.com/2014/05/14/community-gardens-bloom-in-oak-park-and-huntington-woods/
STUFF TO LEARN FROM:
https://oaklandcounty115.com/2013/11/29/holiday-shopping-legal-tips/
https://oaklandcounty115.com/2014/07/07/guest-column-transparency-in-diversity-inclusion-work/
https://oaklandcounty115.com/2014/07/10/new-visualization-tool-shows-that-we-are-all-in-this-together/
https://oaklandcounty115.com/2013/07/03/oc-view-on-crimes-and-punishments/
https://oaklandcounty115.com/2014/07/24/animals-at-increased-risk-of-parvo-vaccinating-dogs-recomended/
https://oaklandcounty115.com/2014/01/27/how-we-make-the-call-about-school-closings/
ISSUES:
https://oaklandcounty115.com/2014/02/23/mml-president-placemaking-is-key-for-cities/
https://oaklandcounty115.com/2014/03/23/revenue-sharing-reviewed-how-cities-have-been-impacted/
https://oaklandcounty115.com/2013/11/12/view-crash-course-in-metro-detroit-transit/
https://oaklandcounty115.com/2013/12/04/reckless-driving-mdots-lead-foot-on-freeway-projects/
https://oaklandcounty115.com/2011/05/15/view-be-an-elephant-for-your-kids-speak-up/
https://oaklandcounty115.com/2014/01/26/the-return-on-investment-from-michigan-passenger-rail/
https://oaklandcounty115.com/2013/11/07/analysis-irv-and-the-ferndale-mayors-race/
https://oaklandcounty115.com/2013/12/19/more-than-just-a-pretty-trunk-how-trees-enhance-complete-streets/
EVENTS:
https://oaklandcounty115.com/2014/08/18/transpride-in-the-park-breaks-attendance-record/
https://oaklandcounty115.com/2014/06/25/ferndalians-contemplate-signing-on-to-compassionate-cities/
https://oaklandcounty115.com/2014/01/01/the-rose-bowl-and-rose-parade-through-the-eyes-of-a-spartan/
https://oaklandcounty115.com/2014/01/15/a-quick-trip-through-the-progressive-motorcycle-show/
REVIEWS:
https://oaklandcounty115.com/2014/01/05/faym-us-chicken-in-clawson-re-opens-deliciously/
https://oaklandcounty115.com/2013/08/01/guest-column-musings-on-google-glass/
https://oaklandcounty115.com/2014/05/06/local-author-spotlight-josh-malerman/
https://oaklandcounty115.com/2010/12/28/bestwines/
MISC:
https://oaklandcounty115.com/2014/05/04/view-awakening-the-magic-maker-reflection-on-the-love-ritual/