Lauren Rice
Northwest Lower Michigan General Assignment ReporterLauren Rice is a newsroom intern for WCMU based at the Traverse City Record-Eagle.
Rice is a rising senior at Central Michigan University, majoring in journalism with minors in political science and public law.
She will return to Central Michigan Life in the fall as the editor-in-chief, looking forward to covering the presidential election while riding it out on a college campus.
Rice specializes in local government coverage but has a soft spot for columns.
She sees journalism as well-rounded learning: for the community, and for the journalist.
Send your story ideas to: rice2le@cmich.edu
-
A new chapter of the Nurse Honor Guard recently started in the Traverse City area, bringing attention to the lifelong dedication of nurses. -
The Secretary of State office recently announced a new online service that makes transferring vehicle titles doable from the comfort of your own home. -
With unofficial results from all townships reported, the AP called the GOP race for the 104th district Michigan House seat for incumbent John Roth. -
Five millages were on the Kalkaksa primary ballot Aug. 6. Only four passed. -
A week ago there were four statues standing along the Boardman Lake Trail in Traverse City. Now, there are only two. -
Getting equitable healthcare to rural areas is a challenge because of the distance between patients and clinics. But a new drone pilot program is testing a potential solution. -
As pinball rises in popularity, meet the "pinball wizard" who started a tournament in Traverse City. -
Grocery stores in northwest Lower Michigan are getting extra brown bags this month— the 35th annual fundraising campaign for Child and Family Services. -
Now that President Joe Biden has dropped out of the race, what are Michigan voters thinking? -
Team USA recently selected its team for the upcoming equestrian Paralympic Games. One horse is owned by Karin Flint, founder of the Traverse City Horse Shows.
