
Masha Smahliuk
Newsroom InternMasha Smahliuk is a newsroom intern for WCMU. Smahliuk is going into her senior year at Central Michigan University, majoring in journalism with minors in creative writing, political science and advertising. After she graduates, her goal is to work as an international reporter. Her long-term goals are to work as a news editor and open her own publishing business. Smahliuk's favorite Michigan destination is Petoskey due to her love of coffeeshops, bookstores and the lake.
Send her your story ideas to: smahl1m@cmich.edu
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Traditional psychology focuses on what negative aspects cause mental health problems. But the Midland Area Wellbeing Coalitions looks at wellbeing in a different way and teaches people positive psychology, which focuses on what is working well and what stengths people already have to overcome struggles.
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This summer Midland trails are filled with people enjoying their runs. The running community says the sport is their way to stay connected and healthy.
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Central Michigan University is moving its College of Medicine to Saginaw. It will cost $200 million, and they hope to move about 200 students and faculty by 2028.
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'We’re here to take care of each other': Call to the Creek campers help homeowners in Midland CountyTeens visist Midland area to repair 29 houses of those in need as a part of their work camp trip this week. Bullock Creek High School hosts over 200 campers.
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A former NFL player offers football camps for kids and coaches different sports at his business in Midland.
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Mike Thomas is a woodcarver and owns his business in the Midland area. He shares how woodcarving became his passion and what those who start the art should know.
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TOPSoccer offers soccer lessons for kids who have disabilities. It is a 30-year-old national youth sports organization. In Midland, TOPSoccer head coach Tamara Hageage shares her experience coaching the kids.
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Youth Triathlon in Midland continues the annual tradition and attracts more than 200 racers this year.
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Children's Grief Center says one out of 11 kids in Michigan experience a loss of a parent of a sibling by the age of 18. Children's Grief Center offers peer support groups to help on the children's healing journeys.
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Northwood University announced a program for police, firefighters and military personnel to be able to get their bachelor's or master's degree with a low tuition rate and short period of time.