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Zipporah Abarca

Zipporah Abarca is dedicated to her passion of writing for the public; offering people a platform to share their stories and promote small businesses. She is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s degree in project management at Central Michigan University where she is also a reporter for CM Life. See more of her work at cm-life.com/staff/zipporah_abarca.

Zipporah Abarca's Latest Articles

CMU is fired up for Fall 2022

Central Michigan University welcomes back students as they return to campus for a “back to normal” school year.  

Broadway Central 2021 in downtown Mt. Pleasant.
Downtown Mt. Pleasant’s Broadway Central set to reopen with new hybrid approach

Downtown Mt. Pleasant reopens Broadway Central for the summer of 2022 with new amenities and accommodations to adhere to previous requests of citizens and local businesses.

Eileen Jennings has been named the 2021 Citizen of the Year by the Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce.
Eileen Jennings honored as 2021 Citizen of the Year

Eileen Jennings has been named the 2021 Citizen of the Year by the Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce at its 65th annual banquet.

‘Singing is a way to connect with the past’: Central Michigan University’s 33rd annual Pow Wow

Central Michigan University recently held its 33rd annual Pow Wow this past weekend celebrating life and Native American culture. Six groups of indigenous singers performed at the event.

Central Michigan University’s 33rd annual Pow Wow artisans

At the 33rd annual Pow Wow in Central Michigan University's McGuirk Arena, vendors aligned the inside corridors before entering the arena offering intricate handmade pieces such as jewelry, candles, soaps, lotions, blankets, clothes, medicine bags, and more.  

Dancers perform at Central Michigan University’s 33rd annual Pow Wow

Central Michigan University recently held its 33rd annual Pow Wow on March 19 and March 20th at John G. Kulhavi Events Center in the McGuirk Arena to celebrate life and Native American culture.

Silver Spoon Coffee House to open in Shepherd

Shepherd’s first-ever coffee shop, Silver Spoon Coffee House, is expected to open during the next few weeks.

The Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe first all-female executive council (left to right) Council Secretary Martha Wemigwans, Sub-Chief Jennifer Wassegijig, Chief Theresa Peters Jackson, Treasurer Gayle Ruhl.
Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribal Council elects first-ever all-female executive council

The Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe has elected an all-female executive council, which is working toward a number of future endeavors that will create an even more vibrant community for tribal members.

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