The annual Polar Plunge at Reeds Lake raises money and awareness for Special Olympics Michigan. Richett Media takes a look at the brave souls who participated in the plunge this past weekend as more than a hundred adventurous people, most in costume, took the Polar Plunge into Reeds Lake in East Grand Rapids.

The annual event raises money and awareness for Special Olympics Michigan. Taking the plunge also earns you a spot in a thrilling and generous club of volunteers who often return each winter to take part in one of the 27 plunges across the state.

Watch the video of the East Grand Rapids Polar Plunge

If you're a fan of the Broadway production "Phantom of the Opera," you might have some use for a few set pieces. In 2011, the East Grand Rapids High School presented a sell out run of the of Andrew Lloyd Weber's Broadway smash hit. Theatre companies interested in rental of all or portions of the set  are encourage to contact EGR's technical director, Mr. Trent Wadsworth, for details.

By Joe Elsen ’12 STAFF WRITER

Whether you are a teacher or a student, while at the high school, there’s a good chance you’ve heard certain words that seem to come from another planet, or make no sense at all. Now while you might never call your friend a dope face, it’s never a bad time to learn some new vocabulary.

Sweet - adj.

A measurement of how un-cool you really are, has nothing to do with candy or desserts, not as severe as being dope.
Ex: “You’re ordering that new album?! You’re so sweet!”
Trans: “So I heard you’re getting the new Nickleback album? You’re not cool in my book.”

Crispy – adj.

Finest quality, highest excellence of class
Ex: “Dude, check out that Mercedes. So crispy.”
Translation: “Woah, that’s a really expensive Mercedes!

Dope Face - noun