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Jackie's Gaming Addiction Take 2!

Jackie — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 23:28:29 +0000

I am already addicted to Lord of the Rings Online, so I really don’t need another game to occupy my time. Well a fellow coworker is all about League of Legends and so I was like, oh what the hell, and down loaded it. I am an ADDICT! No joke I play all the time, [...]

WGRD AlternaChicks Get Ready for Motley Crue!

Jackie — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 20:31:09 +0000

I love 80′s rock, which means I am super pumped that Motley Crue is going to be taking the stage at Van Andel Arena next Wednesday, August 3rd! I decided in honor of the rock gods I would do a bit of rocking myself… So I got with one of my AlternaChick, gal pals and [...]

GRD Presents the Rock Star Treatment

Dave Kim — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 17:59:31 +0000

97.9 GRD and Rock The Rapids present the Ultimate Rock Star Treatment! One lucky fan will score the V.I.P. jackpot during Rock the Rapids, August 8-13 in downtown Grand Rapids! Prizes include the following: One (1) custom painted guitar Four (4) 6 – Day Passes to Rock the Rapids One (1) VIP Parking Pass for [...]

WGRD's Jackie Has Some Car Trouble

Jackie — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 23:32:01 +0000

I can easily say that I am one of the worst drivers I know. Not because I am actually bad on the road but because of all the other little stuff you have to do, you know like fill up your gas tank, change your oil, NOT lock your keys in your car... those are just a few. Well today was one of the days that made me realize I really should just be taking the bus everywhere...

Grand Rapids Gets Ready for Wake Wars 2011!

Jackie — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 21:21:41 +0000

I never pass up the opportunity to chat with cute boys, and with Wake Wars getting set up down stairs in the BOB parking lot, I had to go see what was going on! If you haven't heard, we are bringing you Wake Wars 2011, July 16-17, on the parking lot of The B.O.B. in downtown Grand Rapids! We've got professional, advanced and amateur wakeboarders and wakeskaters, the riders will be thrust through a 20’ wide x 40’ long take-off pool via a motorized winch system, just as if they were being pulled by a boat, where they will launch into the air showcasing their best tricks before landing in a 40’ wide x 90’ long splash pool.

WGRD's Jackie Models in Charity Runway Show

Jackie — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:52:04 +0000

This past Thursday I got the pleasure of modeling make up in the “Red Alert” runway show. Red Alert is a charity that is raising money to help promote awareness for AIDS and HIV sufferers as well as families of HIV and AIDS victims. For more information on the event, and how you can donate [...]

New York Passes Gay Marriage Bill

Jackie — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 17:27:07 +0000

While gay marriage is still illegal all over the U.S. there are six states that recently legalized the ceremony and one is New York! As of today New York is the largest state in the U.S. to legalize gay marriage, for more on this bill check out, New York Gay Marria

WGRD's Wingstock 2011 Photos!

Jackie — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 21:08:53 +0000

Lucky for us one person at Wingstock 2011 stayed sober enough to get some kick ass photos, once again lets thank Sharon of Earthtones Photography! She did an amazing job, check em out, maybe you'll even catch yourself out there in the background!

In Honor of Wingstock…

Jackie — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 17:35:33 +0000

Last year I got to go over to 5/3 ball park, home of Wingstock 2011, and shoot with Flesh N Bone photography! We had so much fun and the staff at 5/3 is simply amazing! So, here are a few shots from that day, gets you a good idea of that beautiful field… just imagine [...]

Alternachick Chelsie Visits Hawaii!

Jackie — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 00:01:51 +0000

Chelsie Lee got an amazing opportunity to travel out to Hawaii!!! Don't worry though, she's going to be back and ready for Wingstock 2011 this Saturday at 5/3 Ball Park!!! While Chelsie was having a blast surfing and catching rays she found time to get some photos done and send em my way! Im sure she will Fill us in on all her fun, with some more beachy photos as soon as she gets back!

WGRD's Jackie Paints GR Red!

Jackie — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 18:20:16 +0000

This past Sunday I found myself with nothing to do... this is very rare for me! So I met up with two photographer buddies, Bill Strome and Zach Sutton, and decided to create some photo magic. Since it was art festival this past weekend I decided to get down with my artistic side, I bought an apron at a thrift store and with some simple stitching made it into a bomb ass shirt, then with a can of red paint, voila! We had something pretty unique

Two Things That Make 'GRD's Jackie Very Angry!

Jackie — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 23:12:22 +0000

I don't get angry very often, I don't have insane road rage or anything like that, but there are two things that both coincidently happened today that make me SOOOOO annoyed/angry that I just had to share!

First off you need to know that I drive a stick shift, with that said, here is the quote that drives me INSANE

WGRD's Jackie Has Outdoor Photoshoot

Jackie — Tue, 31 May 2011 23:54:42 +0000

I hope everyone had a fantastic memorial day! I definitely did I began my memorial monday with a 6AM photo shoot with one of my favorite photographers Sharon Miller of Earthtones Photography! We went out to Ada and took some really cool pictures at a park while the sun was coming up! The dress I am wearing in a few of them is super cool because I bought it at a local thrift store here in Grand Rapids called, Flashback On Leonard

WGRD's Jackie Gets Ready For Summer With Swimsuit Photo Shoot

Jackie — Tue, 24 May 2011 15:31:31 +0000

Im a summer girl, let me tell you! Most of you would say, "well get out of michigan then dummy!" Well that doesn't work for me though, because summer is summer only because its so cold all year long! So to kick of summer this year, I am posting some pictures from a photo shoot I did with Brent Taylor of KSA Photography

'GRD Staff Photo Shoot

Jackie — Tue, 24 May 2011 00:13:51 +0000

So check it out, after much convincing on my half I finally got the boys to join me in a photo shoot! It was a struggle and they whined and acted like babies the entire time, but I'd say it was worth it we got some stellar pictures brought to you by the AMAZING Earthtones Photography, check out her website HERE

Meet GRD AlternaChick Laurenda!

Jackie — Wed, 18 May 2011 20:11:26 +0000

Hello! I’m Laurenda, a part time Management student at Davenport University, a full time Accounting Assistant for a staffing company, and an agency represented model. I’m busy, but I love everything I do, including my work as an Alterna-Chick for WGRD! I was born in Lansing, but grew up in Grand Rapids. I have grown [...]

WGRD's Jackie and The Alternachicks Get Hippie

Jackie — Wed, 18 May 2011 19:52:08 +0000

Jackie and the girls are preparing for Wingstock 2011 by playing around with a woodstock theme photo shoot Wingstock is set to rock 5/3rd Ballpark on June 11th for the Free Beer and Hot Wings Show “Wingstock 2011″ Seether, Hinder, and local rockers Wayland will also be taking the stage, giving G-Rap it’s first BIG outdoor [...]

WGRD's Jackie Graduates College!

Jackie — Tue, 17 May 2011 23:23:56 +0000

It has been a long, extremely fun, road to graduation for me. I was an applied speech communication major at Ferris State University (Go Bulldogs!!) and have more crazy drunk stories then anyone I know… That said, I am so happy to finally have my bachelors degree (it only took me 6 years…) that I [...]

WGRD's Jackie Interviews Band, Go Radio [AUDIO]

Jackie — Tue, 17 May 2011 21:02:17 +0000

One of the perks of working in radio is getting to meet so many amazing musicians. My favorite band is Go Radio, the band is from Tallahassee Florida, and one of the headlining bands for Warped Tour 2011! This past Saturday the guys of Go Radio were in Grand Rapids playing at the Mix Tape as headlining band for The District Lines Tour. Lucky for me the guys had a

Meet 'GRD Alterna-Chick Chelsie!

Jackie — Mon, 16 May 2011 21:54:55 +0000

Hey Everyone, I’m Chelsie a full-time Optometry student originally from Auburn, MI. I recently graduated from Ferris State University with a Bachelors degree in Biology but decided to continue my education for another four years. I can’t wait until my hard work pays off! Other than being nerdy at school, I enjoy a little part [...]