Tabernacle

Biblical Learning Center Director Ron Reynolds of Grand Rapids stands in the Holy Place inside the tabernacle replica at Cornerstone University on Monday. The structure is meant to illustrate the tabernacle built by Moses and the Israelites as instructed by God in the book of Exodus. The structure contains two rooms, The Holy Place and an inside Holy of Holies room where only the highest priest would enter. The tabernacle will be open for tours June 2 through October 19. Admission for adults is $9.00 with proceeds going to an AIDS orphans group.

Start of Something New

Kimberly Johnson, 18, of Grand Rapids cries while hugging Central High School Dean of Students Sonya Hernandez before commencement Saturday at Sunshine Community Church. All four Grand Rapids Public High Schools held their graduation ceremonies at Sunshine on Saturday.

Head Bump

Unity Christian's Paige Capel (front) uses her head to pass the ball as South Christian's Kelly Gordon watches in the division three district final game Saturday at South Christian athletic fields. The final score was 3-0, Unity.

Hanging Free

From left, Michael Davis, 7, of Grand Rapids and his sister Janaesha Glasco, 10, climb on the monkey bars Tuesday at Riverside Park. Warm weather drew many to the park for playing, lounging, and chasing geese.

The Lion Hat

John Ball Zoo vet Dr. Ric Berlinsk pauses outside a lion cage before moving in to sedate the animal for a leg xray. Berlinsk, who is OCD, says that he never does anything dangerous with lions before putting on his lucky hat, which he has worn for many procedures.

Golden Gloves

201+ pound weight class boxer Tor Hamer (L) of New York Metro, slugs Lenroy Thompson of Florida during the 2008 National Golden Gloves Tournament Thursday at DeVos Place.

Jeanine and Obama

Grand Valley student Jeanine Anderson, 20, of Chicago, Illinois is friends with Barack Obama on facebook. Similar to My Space, the social networking internet site allows people to chat and share photos and videos. Obama has 767, 696 "friends," or supporters connected to his profile. "He has all the qualities of all the great leaders of the past with a new sense of hope," said Anderson, who has been linked to Obama on facebook since December of 2007.