Students charged for parking in free lots offered refund
Students charged a fee for parking in certain lots during the Saturday, Sept. 14 home football game will be eligible for a refund. Last year, SVSU began charging non-students to park in […]
Women’s soccer suffers tough loss from Walsh
After bouncing back against Missouri – St. Louis, the SVSU women’s soccer team took on Walsh at home Thursday, Sept. 12. The team could not keep its momentum going from the prior […]
Men’s soccer ties against Tiffin Dragons at home
The SVSU men’s soccer team drew 0-0 with the Tiffin Dragons in a rough defensive match Friday, Sept. 13. Though the game ended up scoreless from both sides, this was not indicative […]
NFL shows interest in SVSU defensive tackle
SVSU senior defensive tackle Heath Williams boasts an impressive collegiate career. He ended the 2018 season ranked first in his position in the GLIAC with 13 sacks and 19 tackles-for-loss and a […]
Volleyball suffers first losses of the season
The Cardinal volleyball team headed to Indianapolis for the UIndy Invite at the University of Indianapolis last week. The team played four games during the tournament, winning the first two before suffering […]
Cross country sees top 10 finishes at MSU
On Friday, Sept. 14, both Cardinal cross country teams competed at the Spartan Invitational in East Lansing. The men’s and women’s teams finished 4th and 7th, respectively. The men were led with […]
Football wins first home game of season
On Saturday, Sept. 14, the Cardinals faced off at Wickes Stadium against the Tiffin Dragons in their first home game of the season and defeated them, 35-20. The win moves them to […]
Students explore travel options at study abroad fair
On Thursday, Sept. 12, the Study Abroad and International Offices hosted the fall study abroad fair. Faculty members and study abroad companies invited students to come and explore international travel possibilities. Ash, […]
Sports clinics connect young athletes with students
SVSU hosted a softball and baseball Community Youth Day clinic Saturday, Sept. 14, at the softball and baseball fields. The clinics were sponsored by Jolt Credit Union. They partnered with the SVSU […]
College is a good time to learn how to do things alone
I believe that something everyone should start to get comfortable with in early adulthood is doing things alone. It’s really stigmatized, but it shouldn’t be. It is especially important to learn how […]
Education field doesn’t deserve its negative connotation
Both of my parents earned their degrees in education over twenty years ago, when the field of education was one of the most popular focuses for students. Landing a job as a […]
“IT: Chapter Two” falls short of viewers’ expectations
If you’re a horror fanatic like me, you would have been super pumped for the premiere of “IT: Chapter Two,” the sequel to the “IT” remake. I am here to tell you […]
SA discusses upcoming year during first house meeting
Student Association (SA) held a house meeting on Monday, Sept. 9, to discuss current initiatives and upcoming events. With the new school year, they welcomed new representatives and initiatives. President Hunter Koch, […]
Students voice concerns at first fall President’s Forum
Students sat down with President Don Bachand and asked questions at the President’s Forum held in the Unity Room at 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12. Several students asked about the new parking […]
Career Services hosts accounting and finance fair
On Tuesday, Sept. 10, Career Services hosted its annual accounting and finance employment fair in Curtiss Hall from 4 to 6 p.m. “What we try to do here is provide students and […]
Police Briefs
Suspicious Situation On Sept. 5, a 28-year-old female student reported that a 27-yearold male student has been acting weirdly around her. She felt uneasy being around him because of some past events. […]
Professors to serve on national environmental justice task force
The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) has appointed two SVSU social work professors to a national task force focusing on environmental justice. Catherine Macomber, the social work department chair, nominated herself […]
Students explore RSOs at annual Cards Party
On Wednesday, Sept. 11, Student Life hosted Cards Party, the largest annual recruitment event for RSOs and organizations on campus. This year, over 150 RSOs and organizations held table sits inside O’Neil […]
Participants race and remember at sixth annual 9/11 Heroes Run
After a severe weather delay, SVSU hosted its sixth annual 9/11 Heroes Run on Saturday, Sept. 14, at 10 a.m. Jenna Briggs, the senior director of Advanced Studies and International Student Services, […]
Eric Phillips named new cross country head coach
Eric Phillips was named head coach of both the men and women’s cross country teams in August. The previous coach, Jason Hartmann, accepted a position at Central Michigan University. A Saginaw native, […]
Men’s soccer has a strong start with win against McKendree
The SVSU men’s soccer team kicked off its 2019 season with a 2-0 victory at McKendree on Friday, Sept. 6. The team entered the season with high expectations. Even after losing some […]
Cross country teams finish in the top at season opener
The men’s cross country team finished atop the standings this weekend in its season opener at the Northwood Invitational as the women’s team finished second. Sophomore CarLee Stimpfel won the men’s 6,000 […]
Football wins first game with new head coach
On Friday, the SVSU football team traveled down to Kingsville, Texas, for its season opener and walked away Saturday night with a 35-14 victory against the Kingsville-Javelinas. The win is also head […]
Women’s soccer opens season with tough loss
The Lady Cardinals suffered a tough loss against Maryville on Friday, Sept. 6 during a home game. The first half of the game ended without a single score from either side. SVSU […]
Cheerleading prepares for national competitions
The club cheerleading team will represent SVSU at the National Cheerleader’s Association (NCA) and the National Dance Alliance (NDA) College Nationals in Daytona, Florida from April 8 to 12, 2020. The team […]
Baesler featured online by the Smithsonian Institution
John Baesler was recently featured by the Smithsonian Museum of History Online for writing an article on lie detector tests titled “Why Lie Detector Tests Can’t Be Trusted.” Baesler, a history professor, […]
Gallery showcases public figures and national struggles
The University Art Gallery (UAG) hosted an exhibit featuring illustrations by Lance Jackson and sculptures by Rob Neilson. Nielson and Jackson both spoke about their work on Thursday, Sept. 5, with a […]
Networking with alumni is critical to student success
Forty-eight thousand. That’s how many alumni SVSU has living in all parts of the world, making the Cardinal difference. SVSU alumni are highly successful and eager to help both the current student […]
Creators should stay true to themselves and their fans
During my freshman year of college, I was wandering around campus sulking because I didn’t know how to meet people. I ran into someone I knew, and she invited me to her […]
Walmart is making progress with new gun regulations
If you are not one to keep up with the news, you might have missed the recent shooting at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, that left over 20 people dead. On […]
SVSU hosts series of events for Hispanic Heritage Month
The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will host a lowrider display Sunday, Sept. 15 as part of its annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations. Lowriders are cars that are modified so the chassis […]
Study abroad fair to educate students
The Study Abroad Office is hosting its fall study abroad fair Thursday, Sept. 12, at noon. The fair has previously been held in Groening Commons but has been moved to Gilbertson Hall […]
College of business to be completed January 2020
Over the summer, progress to the construction of the Scott L. Carmona College of Business included structural steelwork being completed, renovations to Curtiss Hall’s floor and room renovations to accommodate the college’s […]
HHS gets grant for addiction program
SVSU recently received a $2.8-million grant for the school of Health and Human Services to create a program aimed at turning current nurse practitioners into psychiatric nurse practitioners specializing in addiction. The […]
Police Briefs
Disorderly Conduct At 8:10 p.m. on Aug. 22, officers were called to Merry Jo Brandimore House to talk with a parent that was upset with her son’s room. He was missing a […]
Nursing program aims to attract more students
After conducting student surveys, SVSU’s Nursing Department will be making several changes to its program to attract more students. Changes include: • Making classes solely online rather than in person. • Allowing […]
SVSU to host sixth annual 9/11 Heroes Run
On Wednesday, Sept. 11, SVSU will host its sixth annual 9/11 Heroes Run, which features a run, walk and ruck division. The event is sponsored by the Travis Manion Foundation and will […]
Bridge the Gap brings together law enforcement and community
Bridge the Gap hosted its annual Family Day at SVSU on Saturday, Sept. 7. Bridge the Gap is an organization that aims to build stronger, positive relationships with law enforcement and the […]
Eric Phillips named cross country head coach
Eric Phillips was named head coach of both the men and women’s cross country teams in August. The previous coach, Jason Hartmann, accepted a position at Central Michigan University. A Saginaw native, […]
Track and field teams receive recognition for academic achievements
Members of the men’s and women’s track and field teams were recognized by the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association for their academic achievements during the winter semester. […]
Women’s soccer and volleyball ranked third in Coaches Polls
Women’s soccer and volleyball were both picked third in the 2019 GLIAC Coaches Polls. The soccer team received 64 points from the coaches while volleyball received 44 points. Coaches were asked to […]
Football prepares for season with new coach Brady
The Cardinals are slated to open their season Saturday, Sept. 7, at Texas A&M, Kingsville. Last year, the overall record was 8-3. They will start the season ranked 4th in the GLIAC […]
Museum exhibit showcases wartime art
The Marshall M. Fredericks Museum is gearing up for a semester full of art and educational opportunities. It will host two exhibitions, “From Swords to Plowshares: World War II Metal Trench Art” […]
Theatre department previews semester
The SVSU theatre department has a variety of plays selected for the upcoming year. According to David Rzeszutek, the theatre department chair, this year’s plays were chosen to challenge both the actors […]
Program Board hosts stand-up comedian
SVSU celebrated the beginning of the semester with its annual Welcome Weekend. Jeremy Flood, the coordinator of Programming and Service for the Office of Student Life, said Welcome Weekend begins Welcome Week, […]
Staff’s top 5 tips for new semester
Taylor Stockton: If you’re like me, you are a student who is going from working full-time in the summer to going to school full-time in the fall. The transition is never easy, […]
Mentor program offers advice to incoming freshmen
Students Encouraging Freshmen (SEF) aims to provide a welcoming and supportive unit for incoming students, as well as be an organized source of fun and stress relief for students during the sometimes […]
Computer animation can hurt movies more than it helps
In December 2013, composer Andrew Lloyd Webber announced that a film adaption of his musical “Cats” was in development. Almost six years later, the first trailer for the soon-to-be-released film premiered to […]
Companies present nontraditional recycling solutions
Everyone has heard the phrase “reduce, reuse, recycle.” Now more than ever, it’s critical to be thoughtful of how we consume and dispose of things. The only materials widely recycled in the […]
Vratulis named COE interim dean
Vetta Vratulis, a former acting assistant dean for the College of Education, has been appointed the interim dean of the College of Education for the 2019-2020 academic year. Vratulis took the position […]
Niche ranks SVSU No.1 for housing
SVSU has been rated No. 1 in Michigan for housing and No. 4 in national housing, including both public and private universities, by Niche’s 2020 Best College Dorms in America rankings. SVSU […]
SA seeks changes to term limits
As Student Association (SA) President Hunter Koch’s administration prepares for its first full semester in place, several changes to the association have been announced. Over the summer, SA performed its regular charter […]
International students participate in day of service
New international students participated in a day of service Thursday, Aug. 22, at the Saginaw Art Museum. The event served to introduce students to the “core Cardinal value” of community service, said […]
Stec wins adviser of the year award
Interim Director of Career Services Bill Stec received the 2018-2019 Michigan Career Services Professional of the Year award. This award was given by the Michigan Career Educator and Employer Alliance at the […]
Schneider named Higher Educator of the Year
David Schneider, the communications department chair, brought home the 2019 Higher Educator of the Year at the National Education Association’s Representative Assembly this month in Houston, Texas. Schneider said he has been […]
Police Briefs
Fraud On July 2, a 20-year-old male student reported that he purchased something off Amazon and never received it. He called customer service, and they told him to verify his information. They […]
Tuition increasing for 2019-2020 year
The SVSU Board of Control this summer increased tuition nearly 5 percent for the 2019-2020 academic year. Board members at their June 17 meeting set a tuition increase of $505 for in-state […]
Students party hard at Glo Hard
AKL hosted its third annual Glo Hard Party in the Art Studio parking lot on Saturday, Aug. 24, at 8:30 p.m. Student Association, Student Life, Valley Nights and Program Board sponsored the […]
Cliff Block hired as new SVSU police chief
SVSU alumnus Cliff Block has been hired as the chief of University Police. His official start date is Thursday, Sept 12. He will be replacing Leo Mioduszewski, who retired in July after […]
Police Chief Mioduszewski retires
After 36 years in law enforcement, Chief of University Police Leo Mioduszewski is retiring. His last day of work at SVSU will be Friday, June 28. Mioduszewski began working in law enforcement […]
Huebner comes in first at NCAA heptathlon
On Friday, May 25, Lauren Huebner, an upcoming occupational therapy senior, finished first in the heptathlon at the 2019 NCAA Division II National Championship in Kingsville, Texas. The event occurred over the […]
Louis Barrow named as men’s soccer head coach
The SVSU Athletic Department has hired Louis Barrow as the head coach of the Cardinal men’s soccer program, according to a press release from Wednesday, April 24. Barrow has served as an […]
Student Life introduces new positions for the fall
Student Life will return in the fall with two new staff positions. The change came after Student Life spent this academic year down two staff members: Bryan Crainer, the former associate dean […]
Professors given award for classroom improvements
Four SVSU professors were awarded the Dow Teaching Award for their accomplishments in their field of study. They received grants to use toward improving their classrooms and to buy class materials. Aneesha […]
Occupational Therapy to create summer camp for stroke victims
SVSU’s occupational therapy program will host a two-week long camp over the summer to assist stroke survivors. The camp is called Skills for the Job of Living. Donald Earley, an occupational therapy […]
RSOs and students honored at Student Life Awards
The annual Student Life Awards were hosted in the Malcolm Field Theatre on Thursday, April 19, at 6 p.m. Pedro Marin, a Student Affairs student worker, emceed the event. “It was a […]
Softball drops weekend series
The SVSU softball team continued GLIAC play this week at Ferris State on Friday, April 19, and at Grand Valley on Saturday, April 20, dropping three out of the four contests played. […]
Baseball loses hard-fought series to PNW
The SVSU baseball team dropped its set at Purdue Northwest three games to one this past weekend after losing a close 14-13 make-up contest against Northwood on Tuesday, April 16. On Friday, […]
Huebner sets school record in Bryan Clay heptathlon
The SVSU track and field teams competed at the Bryan Clay invitational and the Cal State LA Twilight Open in California beginning on Wednesday, April 17, and concluding on Friday, April 19. […]
Football gears up for fall season with Red/White game
On Saturday, April 20, the SVSU football team played in their annual Red/White SVSU Football Spring Game. The game featured SVSU’s football team’s offense and defense players playing against one another. The […]
Essayist discusses nonfiction writing and research
On Wednesday, April 17, author Aisha Sabatini Sloan read selected works in Founders Hall. Sloan was brought in as part of this year’s Voices in the Valley. She has authored of two […]
Cardinal Night Live hosts comedic ‘extravaganza’
Cardinal Night Live (CNL) performed their “End of the Year Extravaganza” on Monday, April 15, at 9:30 in the Black Box Theatre. CNL is a campus comedy club made up of 14 […]
Cardinal Singers and Concert Choir perform in Rhea Miller
The SVSU choirs performed on Monday, April 15, at 7:30 p.m. in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall. The show, titled “The Food of Love,” featured music inspired by the works of William […]
Music student writes concert band piece
The SVSU concert band featured an original composition by student Nathan Grocholski in its spring performance on Wednesday, April 17, at 7:30 p.m. in the Malcolm Field Theatre. Grocholski, a fifth-year music […]
‘Shazam!’ takes a refreshing spin on superhero movies
Warner Bros.’ attempt to hop on the superhero train could only be described as a dumpster fire. It took them several failed films, a half-dozen key personnel changes (Zack Snyder, Ben Afleck […]
Not everyone has bootstraps to pull themselves up with
The U.S. has a problem with a false notion of a meritocracy. We like to tell people, “Pull yourself up by your bootstraps!” but how can you do that if you don’t […]
CBM expansion might not be a good investment decision
If you were to look at the cover of the most recent edition of “Reflections,” the SVSU campus magazine, you would see a picture of Scott Carmona holding the hand of a […]
SVSU hosts conference for occupational therapy
On Friday, April 19, SVSU’s Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA) hosted its annual SOTA Conference in Curtiss Hall. This year’s event was organized and planned with Shelby Ward, an Occupational Therapy (OT) […]
Festival of Colors celebrates Asian culture
On Saturday, April 20, SVSU hosted its sixth annual Holi festival in the O’Neill Gym from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The South Asian Student Association (SASA), led by economics professor Kaustav […]
Pine Grove upgrades postponed
Pine Grove housing renovations will be delayed until next summer. Pine Grove was set to be renovated this summer. Dawn Isler, the director of auxiliary services, previously said interior renovations would have […]
Police Briefs
Fire Alarm At 4:12 p.m. on April 11, officers were called to University Village for a fire alarm. After investigation, they found that a female student left her straightener on, and it […]
Amid safety concerns, Campus Village to add fence, cameras
Campus Village management and local police are working together to address safety concerns at Campus Village. The Saginaw County Sheriff’s Department, University Police and Michigan State Police began meeting with Campus Village […]
Police Briefs: April 15
Property Damage At 4:45 p.m. on April 4, a 19-year-old male student reported that he parked in J-2 Lot on April 2, and when he returned on April 4, he found that […]
Baseball drops four-game series to NU
The SVSU baseball team lost four consecutive games at rival Northwood over the weekend. After back-to-back midweek losses to Hillsdale and Lawrence Tech, the team has now dropped six games in a […]
Huebner honored with GLIAC award
SVSU junior track and field athlete Lauren Huebner was named a GLIAC Commissioner’s Award recipient for the winter season. The highly competitive honor recognizes six female and six male GLIAC athletes each […]
Softball puts up impressive performance against Hillsdale College
The Lady Cards softball team finished this past week strong with a doubleheader win on the road against Hillsdale College on Friday, April 12. These wins came after splitting the previous series […]
Athletic department vacates 395 wins after compliance violations
Eight SVSU sports will be vacating a combined 395 wins. The vacations came after SVSU self-reported record-keeping violations involving multiple sports spanning several years in a press release on Feb. 7. The […]
Theatre department performs ‘9 to 5: The Musical’
SVSU’s theatre department performed “9 to 5: The Musical” at the Malcolm Field Performing Arts Theatre from April 10 to April 13 at 7:30 p.m. and on April 14 at 3 p.m. […]
Organ donation isn’t easy
This past October, I decided to register with Gift of Life Michigan. For those of you who may not have heard of it – I certainly hadn’t – Gift of Life is […]
Birth control stigma discourages use for other disorders
I was diagnosed my sophomore year of high school with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. This is a hormonal malfunction that can ultimately affect every organ in my body and lead to a plethora […]
Body hair shaming causes struggle for young women
I remember, when I was about seven or eight years old, being teased for having armpit and leg hair. None of my peers had any at that point, because no one had […]
Vitito students help seniors
Members of the Vitito Global Leadership Institute’s 2019 class worked to complete their capstone service project titled “Smiles for Seniors,” which benefited Edgewood Assisted Living Center. The group had about seven weeks […]
Student to participate in festival, compete for scholarship
Jared Kaufman was invited to The Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival’s Region III conference, to take place in January 2020 in Madison, Wisconsin. Kaufman will compete against the top college actors […]
Roberts Fellows bowl for a cause
From 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, a group of SVSU students hosted a bowling tournament at Stardust Lanes to raise money for Community Village, a local assisted living […]
One suspect charged, three at large in sexual assault case
Police were continuing to search for three men they say are involved in an alleged sexual assault in the Campus Village apartments early Saturday, April 6. One suspect is still in police […]
Heidi Lang wins outstanding advisor award
Pre-health professions advisor Heidi Lang won the Fr. Joseph L. Walter Award, given by the Central Association of Advisors for the Health Professions for her outstanding work in advising. Lang has worked […]
8,000 attend FIRST Robotics
For the third year in a row, SVSU hosted the FIRST Robotics state championship from Wednesday, April 10, until Saturday, April 13. In total, 160 teams competed in the competitions on three […]
SVSU sports teams to vacate combined 395 wins after NCAA violations
Eight SVSU sports teams will be vacating a combined 395 wins due to NCAA athlete eligibility violations. The vacations come after SVSU sent a self-report to the NCAA regarding record-keeping violations involving […]
Charges filed in alleged Campus Village assault
A 22-year-old man faces three felonies in connection with an alleged sexual assault in the Campus Village apartments early Saturday, April 6. Mikkal Steffon Essex is charged with two counts of first-degree […]
Pruett named new women’s head coach
Jennifer Pruett was named SVSU’s new head women’s basketball coach today, according to an SVSU press release. Previously, she worked at Division I St. Bonaventure University for three seasons, the press release […]
Track and field sees strong finishes at Spartan Invitational
The SVSU men’s and women’s track and field teams had their largest meet thus far in the outdoor season over the weekend at the Auto Owners Insurance Spartan Invitational. The teams turned […]
Tennis concludes season with loss
The women’s tennis team lost 7-0 Saturday, April 7, to Hillsdale College to finalize a rough 2018-2019 season. SVSU started behind, missing players to fill the number five and six slots in […]
Softball splits against Davenport, GVSU
The SVSU softball team split their doubleheader at Davenport on Saturday, April 6. The team stood at 11-11 after finding a couple of blowout victories at Parkside and another split doubleheader at […]
Baseball drops weekend games to No. 15 Ashland
The SVSU baseball team lost three games against No. 15 Ashland over the weekend, with the fourth game of the series concluding after The Valley Vanguard went to press. SVSU’s offense mustered […]
Museum exhibition features local artist, educator
SVSU held an art exhibition for Brian Elder on Thursday, April 4, at 4 p.m. in the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum. Elder is an artist and educator from the Mount Pleasant […]
Faculty performance series highlights concert guitar
Adjunct professor Brad DeRoche performed in the faculty recital on Thursday, April 4, at 7:30 p.m. in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall. DeRoche teaches guitar, guitar ensemble, music history and music theory […]
Students display art at Counter Culture show
Fine arts students put on a showcase of their artwork at Saginaw’s Counter Culture on Thursday, April 4, from 3 p.m. to 5 pm. The event was planned fully by the students. […]
Genetics do not define who your family members are
If someone were to ask me who my family is, I would probably start by listing those with the “most life experience” and work my way down. I currently have two great-grandmothers […]
Movies don’t intend to offend with disability portrayals
Ever since Jordan Peele’s movie “Us” has hit theaters, it’s been buzzing. Viewers have gone to see it twice just to pick up on things they did not catch the first time […]
Some things are basic human rights, not debate topics
I find it alarming how easily people will debate things that, at their core, are human rights violations. While there’s nothing wrong with a debate, it’s disgusting to see people play “devil’s […]
Four OT students create person-first language project
Four SVSU occupational therapy (OT) students created a person-first language project to advocate for patients. Occupational therapy is a health profession that helps individuals complete tasks they need in their everyday life. […]
LGBTQ&A panel, forum asks challenging questions
On Thursday, April 4, the SVSU’s Sexuality and Gender Spectrum Alliance (SAGSA) hosted its first “LGBTQ&A” panel in the Alumni Lounge in Curtiss Hall. The panel, which took place at 8 p.m., […]
Charity drag show fundraises for Sacred Heart Rehab Center
The Pride Center and Rainbow Advocacy hosted its 12th annual charity drag show on Saturday, April 6, at 7 p.m. in the TSAR. The event, titled “Scream Queens,” raised money for Sacred […]
Police Briefs
Fire Alarm At 3:05 p.m. on March 28, an unknown suspect pulled a fire alarm in Curtiss Hall. This incident was still under investigation. Suspicious Situation At 3 p.m. on March 29, […]
APTW conference showcases student projects
On Friday, April 5, in various rooms in Curtiss Hall, the Association of Professional and Technical Writers (APTW) hosted their 11th annual mini-conference. This year’s theme was Technical Writers as Problem Solvers. […]
Hunter Koch elected SA president
SVSU students voted Hunter Koch as their 2019-2020 Student Association (SA) president. Polls closed on Thursday, April 4, at 4:30 p.m., and the winner was announced in the SA office in Doan […]
Event raises sexual assault awareness
On Monday, April 1, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Alumni Lounge, the “What Were You Wearing” exhibit debuted. Four organizations from the Saginaw area provided information at the event: […]
SA Presidential candidates debate before polls open
Nic Taylor, the SA election commissioner, hosted a presidential debate in Curtiss 100 on Monday, April 1, at 6 p.m., an hour before polls opened online. SA presidential candidates Hunter Koch, Denver […]
Goforth sets program record
The track and field teams had a variety of distance runners compete at the Raleigh Relays in North Carolina on Friday, March 29. The teams turned in some impressive performances, including a […]
Softball turns it around with pair of convincing wins
The Lady Cardinals earned two victories over Siena Heights on Monday, March 25. The team topped the Saints 7-6 in the first game and 12-8 in the second. The wins came after […]
Baseball increases win streak to five
The SVSU baseball team continued their momentum this past week, claiming two victories over visiting GVSU on Friday, March 29, after claiming a massive 14-8 victory at Hillsdale on Tuesday, March 26. […]
Brady introduced as football coach
SVSU introduced its seventh head football coach, Ryan Brady, during a press conference on Monday, March 25, at 4 p.m. in the Ryder Fieldhouse. Brady, a Chesaning native, was happy to return […]
New movie ‘Us’ raises and meets viewer expectations
Director Jordan Peele did not disappoint with his breakout movie “Get Out,” so when the trailer for his newest movie “Us” came out, the expectations were raised. After seeing the movie, I […]
Theatre department partners up for ‘Mamma Mia!’
Tommy Wedge, an SVSU director and an assistant professor of theatre, is moving his directing skills to a bigger stage in the upcoming production of “Mamma Mia!” The production is a collaboration […]
OBU and ASU host movie and discussion at girls’ night
The second annual “Girls’ Night In” was held in the Student Programming Rooms on Friday, March 29, from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. The Organization of Black Unity and African Student Union […]
Museum hosts lecture on JFK and the Beatles
SVSU partnered with Michigan Rock N’ Roll Legends to host a Lunch and Learn on Wednesday, March 27, at noon in the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum. The lunch discussed how John […]
Social media offers superficial support for mental health
We live in a generation where “self-love” is thrown around almost carelessly. You can’t open social media without being flooded with self-love tips to improve your mental health, whether it be meditating, […]
TV representations increase tolerance, understanding
It wasn’t until very recently that I realized how far our society has come in terms of tolerance and understanding of marginalized and underrepresented groups of people. I think a lot of […]
African Student Union hosts Women in Power panel
The African Student Union (ASU) at SVSU held a Women in Power panel on Friday, March 29, from noon to 2 p.m. The panel was originally supposed to have six different women, […]
Four women honored by the YWCA Great Lakes Bay Region
Four SVSU women were honored by the YWCA Great Lakes Bay Region on March 20 at 5 p.m. Joni Boye-Beaman, Helen Raica-Klotz, Linda Sims and Emma Kirsch were recognized for their leadership […]
140 employers attend spring employment fair
On Friday, March 29th, Career Services hosted its annual University-wide Spring Employment Fair in Curtiss Hall. The event, which took place from noon to 3 p.m., brought in 140 employers from various […]
Pierce shaves her head for childhood cancer research
Betsy Pierce, the acting assistant dean of the Scott L Carmona College of Business and Management, shaved her head to show her support for children suffering from cancer. “The organization we raise […]
Cindy Ivanac-Lillig speaks about the Fed, economy
On Thursday, March 28, Cindy Ivanac-Lillig, an economic outreach specialist from the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, came to SVSU to give a presentation about how the central banking system influences the […]
Police Briefs
Larceny At 10 a.m. on March 21, a 22-yearold male student reported that his vehicle was stolen from R-Lot. He said that he was at the Ryder Center at 6 a.m. and […]
Three candidates running for SA President
SVSU students will have three candidates to choose from for the upcoming SA presidential elections. Last year, current president Caitlin Coulter ran unopposed. Polls open Monday, April 1 and close Thursday, April […]
GVSU withdraws from BOV fundraiser
Grand Valley State University’s student senate voted on March 21 to leave the charity component of Battle of the Valleys. Morgan Mattler, GVSU’s student senate executive vice president, said GVSU has been […]
Fire reported in Brown 215
At 6:48 a.m. Sunday, March 31, University Police and local fire departments were alerted to a fire in Brown 215. The fire departments from Kochville and Carrolton townships and Zilwaukee, as well […]
The Vanguard editorial staff weighs in on BOV
Grand Valley’s on-campus student newspaper, The Lanthorn, published an article Monday, March 25, stating Grand Valley would be pulling out of the fundraising component of Battle of the Valleys. After we read […]
Swim and dive ends season with more All-American honors
The Cardinal swim and dive teams finished their 2019 season with the conclusion of the GLIAC Championships and the NCAA Division II Swim and Dive Championships. The 2019 season was quite successful […]
Outdoor track and field opens with personal bests
The SVSU men’s and women’s track and field teams opened their outdoor seasons by sending a group of throwers to the Polar Bear Invitational at Indiana Wesleyan University on Saturday, March 23, […]
Tennis loses to Tiffin after playing close singles matches
SVSU tennis lost 5-2 to Tiffin University Sunday, March 17. The team fought hard, and three out of the four singles matches ended in a 10-point tie breaker. In doubles, the team […]
Baseball opens GLIAC play at Davenport ahead of homestand
The SVSU baseball team opened GLIAC play by winning two of its first three games over host Davenport. The fourth and final game of the series was played on Sunday and was […]
Lady Cards lose home doubleheader to Northwood
The Lady Cards lost to Northwood University twice at home Saturday, March 23. They played a doubleheader that started at 1 p.m. The Lady Cards were looking to earn their sixth and […]
Ryan Brady hired as head football coach
Ryan Brady became SVSU’s seventh head football coach on Thursday, March 21. After head coach Jim Collins parted ways with the Cardinals after 11 years, the search committee got to work quickly […]
Music department hosts voice teacher in faculty recital
Elizabeth Belluni performed in a faculty recital on Tuesday, March 19, at 7:30 p.m. Belluni is a voice teacher in the SVSU music department. For the recital, she selected meaningful songs that […]
Museum hosts curator at American Visionary exhibit
The Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum hosted the “American Visionary: John F. Kennedy’s Life and Times” reception on Thursday, March 21, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The exhibit was curated by […]
Yale professor discusses Quran, American Muslims
SVSU hosted Zareena Grewal on Thursday, March 21, as the Dr. Raana Akbar Memorial Lecture Series of Islam lecturer at 6:30 p.m. in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall. The series was started […]
High schools can do a better job preparing students for adult life
We’ve all heard time and time again about how great school is for us. I’m not saying they’re wrong, but they’re certainly missing a big piece of the puzzle, and that’s how […]
Changing the ‘b-word’ from an insult to empowerment
One of the most commonly ignored red flags I’ve noticed is men thinking it’s OK to call women the “b-word.” This language is never justified. The word has been used to put […]
Attending university is a privilege, even for celebrities
You may remember her as Aunt Becky from “Full House.” Today she’s known as Lori Loughlin and she is under investigation for bribing colleges to accept her daughters as students. Loughlin allegedly […]
What were You Wearing event to raise awareness
On April 1 at 6 p.m., the interns of the Student Counseling Center will be putting on an art exhibition called, “What were you wearing?” in the Alumni Lounge. The event will […]
SVSU earns voter friendly designation with program
SVSU was one of 123 campuses in 31 states to earn the Voter Friendly designation through a 2018 program intended to get students registered to vote. The campus got involved with Student […]
Attendees hear diverse stories at Human Library
On Tuesday, March 19, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., students were given the opportunity to talk to different human books at SVSU’s third Human Library event. One of the most popular […]
Vitito Fellows raise money for local animal shelter
This week, a group of SVSU business students will be finishing off a series of table sits outside of the Marketplace where they have been fundraising for the Pet Angel Adoption and […]
Police Briefs
Larceny At 8:14 p.m. on March 12, an 18-year-old female student reported that upon getting to the Ryder Center, she placed her things in a locker room on the second floor. When […]
Passport to the World teaches elementary kids about diversity
On Thursday, March 22, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., SVSU hosted the annual Passport to the World event. Five elementary schools from the Bay City and Midland area came to the […]
Military Student Affairs awarded MCE grant to help veterans transfer credits
A Military Credit Equivalency (MCE) grant of $12,897 was recently awarded to SVSU by the Michigan Veteran Affairs Agency (MVAA). The grant will be used by SVSU’s Office of Military Student Affairs […]
Schiller speaks on photographing JFK, other celebrities
Lawrence Schiller, the curator of and featured photographer in the exhibit “American Visionary: John F. Kennedy’s (JFK) Life and Times” spoke on Thursday, March 21, in the Malcolm Field Theatre. He recalled […]
Mental health RSO seeking adequate office space
Active Minds is attempting to secure a new office space outside of the Counseling Center. Active Minds is an organization that seeks to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health and help students […]
Lauren Huebner places third at track and field championship
Junior Lauren Huebner brought home third place and All-American honors from the NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships on Friday, March 8, and Saturday, March 9. Huebner had a sensational […]
Cards compete in swim championship
Cardinal swimmers Amanda Thielen and Elizabeth Caird qualified for and competed in the 2019 NCAA Division II Swim and Dive Championships in the IU Natatorium at IUPUI in Indianapolis. The championships were […]
Head football coach steps down for Army position
After 11 seasons with the Cardinal football program, head coach Jim Collins resigned on Feb. 25. He will be joining a Division I program with the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. […]
Music department hosts adjunct professor in piano series
MiJung Trepanier preformed in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Friday, March 15 at 7:30 p.m. Trepanier is an independent performer, teacher and adjunct professor of music at SVSU. She has previously […]
Students celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with silent disco
Program Board hosted a St. Patrick’s Day Party in the Student Activities Center on Thursday, March 14. Program Board collaborated with PHE, Valley Nights, Kappa Tau Epsilon and Student Life on many […]
Student takes first place at regional singing competition
Student Alivia Combs won first place in the category for female junior and senior college students at the regional competition for National Association of Teachers of Singing on March 2. The competition […]
LeBron James is failing his teammates and his followers
LeBron James has given up on his team and any chance of a playoff run this season. This was very apparent after their 111– 98 loss against the Toronto Raptors last Thursday. […]
Stop relying on social media for affirmation and research
There is no denying that social media has permeated our society, and there are many debates as to the benefits and dangers of this. While I do believe that social media can […]
Multicultural organizations showcased at RSO fair
Twelve RSOs participated in the Multicultural RSO fair on Wednesday, March 13, from noon to 2 p.m. in the Rotunda. The fair was hosted by the Organization of Black Unity (OBU) and […]
Human Library set to tell engaging stories
SVSU is holding its third Human Library event on Tuesday, March 19, from 5 p.m. to 8pm. The event will give students the opportunity to talk to 12 or more people, all […]
Six Alternative Break teams volunteer over Spring Break
Over Spring Break, six teams left SVSU to volunteer for various service projects through the Alternative Breaks program, which allows students to travel to a site in the U.S. and assist an […]
Students and faculty voice concerns at forum
Students had the opportunity to ask President Don Bachand questions at the President’s Forum held in the Unity Room at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13. After brief introductions, Bachand mentioned the […]
Huntley speaks at Women’s Leadership Luncheon
SVSU hosted its fifth annual Women’s Leadership Luncheon on Thursday, March 14, at noon in the Curtiss Banquet Rooms. The event was sponsored by Student Life, the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, […]
POLICE BRIEFS
Threats At 2:31 p.m. on Feb. 27, officers were notified by a police department in North Carolina that they discovered a threat on Twitter directed at one of the financial aid office […]
Women’s History Month Lecturer talks prejudice, sexism
Captain Gail Harris, the highest-ranking African American female in the U.S. Navy, visited SVSU on Thursday, March 14, for a Women’s History Month lecture, “Take Command and Win.” Harris was the first […]
Administrative secretary to CBM dean passes away
On Tuesday, March 12, Cindy Clifford, an administrative secretary to the dean of the College of Business and Management (CBM), passed away. During the previous weekend, Clifford suffered from a stroke, which […]
Andrew Chubb named dean of SET
Andrew Chubb began serving as interim dean of the College of Science, Engineering and Technology when Frank Hall retired in October 2018. He has since accepted a position as the new dean […]
Students celebrate their culture through performance, dress
The International Student Club hosted its 18th annual Intercultural Night on Friday, March 15, at 7 p.m. in the Malcolm Field Theatre. riday, March 15, at 7 p.m. in the Malcolm Field […]
Suspect arrested for breaking and entering
A suspect was arrested after breaking and entering into two University Village dorms in the past two nights, according to a RAVE text sent at 9:42 a.m. on Sunday. At 12:25 a.m. […]
Football head coach Collins resigns after 11 seasons
Head football coach Jim Collins resigned after 11 seasons today, Monday, Feb. 25, according to an SVSU press release. He will be accepting a position on the football staff of the U.S. […]
Track and field teams place fourth at GLIACs
The men’s and women’s track and field teams hosted and competed in the GLIAC Indoor Track and Field Championships over the weekend, with both teams finishing in fourth place overall. The first […]
Swim and dive compete in GLIAC championships
The Cardinal swim and dive teams competed at Cleveland State University in the GLIAC championships beginning on Wednesday, Feb. 20, and going through the weekend, with the last day of competition being […]
SVSU club hockey team wraps up season
SVSU’s club hockey team went 13-13-3 this season, qualifying them for the national tournament. The team ended the season ranked fourth in the east division of the Michigan Collegiate Hockey Conference. They […]
Baseball earns first win of the season against McKendree
The SVSU baseball team earned its first win of the season over the weekend, as it split the first two games of a three-game set with McKendree University. Sunday’s rubber match was […]
Women’s basketball falls to No. 10 Ashland
This week in GLIAC play, the SVSU Lady Cardinals took on the No. 10-ranked Ashland Eagles at home on Saturday, Feb. 23, after getting a win against Wayne State on Thursday, Feb. […]
Last-second shot seals victory for Cardinals
The Cardinals continued GLIAC play on Saturday, Feb. 23, as they took on the Ashland Eagles at home. They looked to complete a weekend sweep after defeating the Wayne State Warriors two […]
Women’s tennis continues to find its early footing
The women’s tennis team fell 6-1 to Walsh University on Sunday, Feb. 17. The team started strong in each of their matches but still lost in the end. In doubles, both SV […]
Date night raises awareness
In celebration of Black History Month, Latino Awareness Association held a dance night on Wednesday, Feb. 20, at 8 p.m. in the TSAR. Students were invited to join and learn some Hispanic […]
Music majors perform together
Music majors preformed in a department recital on Tuesday, Feb. 19, at 7:30 p.m. in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall. Eight students showcased their talents on several different instruments. There were several […]
Theatre’s first winter show explores life with a disability
The theatre department premiered the play “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time” on Wednesday, Feb. 20, at 7:30 p.m. in the Malcolm Field Theatre. The show ran up until […]
Celebrities should be held accountable like the rest of us
Rapper 6ix9ine is all over the news, trending on Twitter, being turned into memes and getting a lot of attention shone on his plea deal for nine felonies. He was supposed to […]
Criticize their policies, not their appearance or personal life
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a 29-year-old Congresswoman from New York, has faced all sorts of backlash since her congressional campaign. Much of it hasn’t even been related to her ideology. Instead, they have been […]
Survey gauges engagement
SVSU will complete its third National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). NSSE is a nation wide standardized survey of student engagement and experience. It takes about 15 minutes to complete online. All […]
BOC honors police officer
The SVSU Board of Control met on Monday, Feb. 18, at 1:30 p.m. A number of items were on the agenda, including honoring the February staff member of the month, Ryan Persails. […]
Students dance the night away at ball
Student Association hosted the fourth annual Cardinal Ball on Friday, Feb 22, at 8 p.m. at the Golden Glow Ballroom. Caitlin Coulter, the president of Student Association, noted there were several changes […]
Major renovations set for Pine Grove central apartments
Pine Grove central apartments will be undergoing major renovations totaling approximately $1.8 million once the winter semester ends. The project is expected to be completed by early August in time for the […]
Taste of Soul brings new flavor to Marketplace
SVSU hosted its annual Taste of Soul event on Wednesday, Feb. 20, in the Marketplace. The event was part of SVSU’s Black History Month events. Students and members of the community were […]
Move-a-Thon raises money for car crash survivor
SVSU’s Health and Wellness hosted a Move-a-Thon fundraiser for Amber Gillespie on Friday, Feb. 22, in the Ryder Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gillespie is a 23-year-old who was injured […]
Police Briefs
Suspicious situation At 7:15 p.m. on Feb. 17, a 20-year-old female student reported she found a parking citation envelope and a Meijer receipt on the windshield of her vehicle parked in K-Lot. […]
OBU hosts Hustle Party for Black History Month
The Organization of Black Unity (OBU) hosted their first Hustle Party on Tuesday, Feb. 19, from 10 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. in the Student Life Center. Indigo Dudley, a music and communication […]
Students, Bachand talk snow days, longer semester
Students got the opportunity to ask President Don Bachand questions at the President’s Forum held in the Unity Room at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 20. Bachand began the forum by asking […]
Coach Pewinski resigned after being cleared of alleged Title IX violation
Now-former women’s basketball coach Jamie Pewinski was the subject of a Title IX investigation into whether or not she had a “romantic relationship” with a student, according to university documents. Pewinski resigned […]
Summer job fair a success despite rescheduling
On Wednesday, Feb. 20, the Career Services Summer Job and Internship Fair took place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the second-floor banquet rooms in Curtiss Hall. The fair was rescheduled […]
Cardinals unable to turn it around
SVSU continued conference play last week with a pair of home losses to the Grand Valley Lakers on Thursday, Feb. 14, and the GLIAC-leading Davenport Panthers on Saturday, Feb. 16. The Cardinals […]
Baseball struggles to start season
The SVSU baseball team began its 2019 season with three losses to No. 15 University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) in a neutral-site series played in Georgia. The new season also welcomes new […]
Tennis team kicks off spring season with slow start
SVSU’s women’s tennis team fell to Oakland by a final score of 7-0 on Sunday, Feb. 10, in its first match of the spring at the Greater Midland Tennis Center. According to […]
Lady Cards split home competition
The Lady Cards lost to No. 12-ranked Grand Valley State University at home on Thursday, Feb. 14, and won against the Davenport University Panthers on Saturday, Feb. 16, also at home. The […]
Track and field earn high marks at SVSU Tune-up
The SVSU men’s and women’s track and field teams competed in the SVSU Tune-up meet Friday, Feb. 15, the teams’ final step before championship season begins next weekend. At the meet, SVSU […]
New Ariana album has fresh sound
Ariana Grande has outdone herself by releasing another album six months after releasing “Sweetener.” Her newest album “thank u, next” is a complete 180 from her previous album; new sound, new style, […]
‘Brown bag’ series continues
The Brown Bag Lunch Series continued on Wednesday, Feb. 13, with presentations by faculty who have art in the Creative Cardinals exhibition. Artists included Michele Gunkelman, the director of Residential Life; Betsy […]
‘Apex’ is the new ‘Fortnite’
It was only a matter of time before the juggernaut of gaming, “Fortnite,” became challenged by a new, fresh game offering something similar, but better. “Apex Legends” was released virtually out of […]
Don’t shame others for things they’re passionate about
For as long as I can remember, I have been what is referred to in pop culture as a “fangirl.” The term “fangirl” can mean a lot of different things, but in […]
Interracial relationships throw racism in the spotlight
Since 1967, America has seen a steady rise in interracial relationships. With each passing day, it is becoming more and more common to see people of all races, creeds and colors engaging […]
Let’s make an agreement about religious decisions
When I first started dating a Catholic boy, I wasn’t 100 percent sure what I was getting myself into. But when it became clear that the relationship was going to be more […]
AAUW hosts first Vagina Monologues
SVSU’s American Association of University Women (AAUW) put on its production of Eve Ensler’s 1996 “The Vagina Monologues” on Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. in the TSAR. The show cost $5 to […]
MIT Fair successful despite weather
Career Services hosted its annual Manufacturing, Information and Technology (MIT) Career Fair on Wednesday, Feb. 13, from noon to 2 p.m. in Pioneer Hall. Thomas Barnikow, the interim associate director of Career […]
Breast cancer survivors honored at game
SVSU hosted its 11th annual Breast Cancer Survivor event on Saturday, Feb. 16, at 11 a.m. Angela Pohl, the deputy athletic director, first created the event as a way for SVSU to […]
Police Briefs
Stalking At 5 p.m. on Feb. 4, an 18-year old female student reported that her ex-boyfriend had been sending her messages and photos of the apartment that she lives in on campus. […]
Teaching symposium showcases professors’ work
The Center for Academic Innovation hosted its fifth annual Teaching and Learning Symposium on Feb. 15 in the Curtiss banquet rooms between 8:30 a.m. and 3:20 p.m. The event consisted of a […]
SVSU continues to look into NCAA violations
After releasing a press release on Feb. 7 about 137 NCAA violations, SVSU is now working to discover which sports, players and seasons were affected by the violations. The NCAA’s infractions decision […]
Alums give advice at Forever Red’s ‘5 Under 5’
Forever Red hosted “5 Under 5” on Wednesday, Feb. 13, at 7 p.m. as part of I Heart SV Week. “5 Under 5” brings back five SVSU alumni, one from each of […]
Possible road rage leads to shots fired at Bay and Pierce
At 5:40 a.m., shots were fired near Bay and Pierce, according to a Rave Alert sent out by SVSU at 7:18 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 17. There was no information indicating that […]
Compliance issues lead to 137 NCAA violations
The NCAA has handed down several punishments to SVSU Athletics for 137 violations committed from 2013 to 2018. The punishments include four years of probation and the inability to host any championship […]
Cardinal family members flock to campus for Kids and Sibs
RHA hosted its annual Kids and Sibs weekend Feb. 8 and 9. Individual student organizations hosted activities around campus for the children and siblings of SVSU students. Nearly 100 students registered family […]
2019 football recruiting class boasts strong LBs
The Cardinal football team welcomed 26 incoming freshmen to their squad on National Signing Day on Wednesday, Feb. 6. The span of the team’s recruiting for next season reached further than the […]
Women’s basketball falls against top squads
The Lady Cardinals traveled to take on Northern Michigan on Thursday, Feb. 7 and Michigan Tech on Saturday, Feb. 9, where they fell in both contests, seeing their record fall to 4-18 […]
Dorr’s school record leads strong finishes at GVSU Big Meet
The SVSU men’s and women’s track and field teams turned in strong performances over the weekend. That included provisional results, a school record and a sixth and 11th place finish respectively in […]
Men’s basketball team splits away games
The Cardinals went on the road this week, taking on Northern Michigan on Thursday, Feb. 7, and Michigan Tech on Saturday, Feb. 9. They finished 1-1 in their two-game series, putting their […]
Cancer survivors to be honored at basketball event
SVSU Athletics is set to host its 11th annual Breast Cancer Survivor reception and recognition event on Saturday, Feb. 16. The event will take place at a home basketball doubleheader against Davenport. […]
Biology professor discusses Alzheimer’s in lunch talk series
Panchanan Maiti delivered a talk in the Brown Bag Lunch series at the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum on Wednesday, Feb. 6. Maiti, an adjunct faculty member for the biology department and […]
