Student Association elects Silvestri as Speaker
Student Association elected Ryan Silvestri as the new Speaker on Monday night, with 13 yes votes and three votes of no confidence. The move came after former Speaker Nora Lipetzky resigned effective […]
Men’s team moves into fifth in GLIAC
SVSU men’s basketball fell Feb. 8 to Lake Superior State 66-82. SVSU led the game for most of the first half. Sophomore guard Myles Belyeu started off the game with a layup. […]
Women’s basketball wins weekend games
SVSU’s women’s basketball team won both of their games over the weekend. They pushed their winning streak to three games after defeating GLIAC North leading Ferris State 82-68 and Lake Superior State […]
Hockey beats Davenport twice over the weekend
A rowdy crowd filled the seats at the Saginaw-Bay Ice Arena for SVSU’s Feb. 8 7-3 win against Davenport. Following the wins SVSU is now on a three-game winning streak. SVSU scored […]
Leadoff Luncheon kicks off baseball season
Head coach Steve Jaksa and the baseball team celebrated the new season with roughly 150 community during their Feb. 8 Leadoff Luncheon. The luncheon helped the team excite fans for the upcoming […]
Soloist reflects on singing with national orchestra
SVSU concert choir singers performed a “once in a lifetime” concert with the National Arab Orchestra’s Takht Ensemble. The Feb. 7 concert was part of the ensemble’s educational performance series. Sterling Heights […]
Profs discuss social justice in online gaming
SVSU faculty members want games to explore social justice, not encourage crime. Melissa Hobart, Sheruni Ratnabalasuriar and Tim Rowlands contributed to the book “Woke Gaming” with a chapter about changing gameplay to […]
Hateful Things lecture showcases racist artifacts
David Pilgrim, the founder and director of the Jim Crow Museum at Ferris State University, brought racist artifacts to the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum. Pilgrim spoke about the pieces during the […]
Kanola band brings the music of New Orleans to SVSU
The Kanola Band had attendees clapping and singing along to New Orleans–style jazz in the Rhea Miller on Feb. 5. The Kanola Band is made up of five members based out of […]
Students should be able to leave their housing contracts
Think back to your freshman year. Whatever your feelings were about it, if you lived on campus, I am certain you have some sort of roommate story. For most of us, these […]
Students shouldn’t risk failing because of a family death
Those of us who have grieved the death of a family member know the distressing effects it has on our health triangle. Our health triangle consists of mental, physical and social well-being. […]
Person-first language causes more discrimination
At The Valley Vanguard, we’ve been doing some workshops on AP style and common mistakes we make. One of these was the use of “person-first language.” This means instead of saying that […]
Study abroad fair clears up student misconceptions
SVSU’s Feb. 4 Study Abroad Fair attracted students from all majors and backgrounds. Aileen Ash, the study abroad coordinator, helped put on the event to let students explore the studying abroad options. […]
Faculty members receive grants for research
Two SVSU professors received the Ruth and Ted Braun Fellowship last December. Each was awarded a grant of $37,500 to be used for their respective research projects. Ross Singer, an associate professor […]
Student Association speaker resigns midterm
Student Association Speaker Nora Lipetzky resigned effective immediately Wednesday, Feb. 5, citing a lack of time to commit to the role. Lipetzky joined SA three years ago and quickly worked her way […]
Police Briefs
Announcement University Police would like to remind students that social media sites, the government and other entities do not send emails or texts requesting personal information, nor do they accept payment by […]
Families flock to campus for Kids and Sibs weekend
Students participated in fun activities with their siblings or children during Kids and Sibs weekend Feb. 7 and 8. Holly Isler, the event coordinator for Residence Housing Association, said a fair amount […]
PHE registers donors
SVSU’s Peer Health Educators are spending February educating fellow students about the importance of organ donation. PHE said it hopes to increase the number of donors this month because Feb. 14 is […]
I Heart SV Week kicks off
Forever Red is gearing up for its sixth annual I Heart SV Week, beginning Feb. 10, with the goal to raise money for student scholarships and celebrate Red Pride. Sabrina Mirabile, the […]
Bachand addresses student success
President Don Bachand highlighted the importance of student success and community outreach during SVSU’s Feb. 6 State of the University Address. To a nearly full crowd, Bachand reviewed SVSU’s accomplishments so far […]
Two SVSU coaches retire after long careers
After a combined 84 years of coaching, golf coach Joe Vogl and swimming and diving coach Bruce Zimmerman have decided to retire. Vogl transferred to SVSU as a student in 1972 so […]
SVSU hosts children’s volleyball camp
Students in kindergarten to ninth grade flocked to the Ryder Center Feb. 1 for the chance to play with SVSU’s volleyball team. The Athletic Department holds a series of Youth Days each […]
Women’s basketball splits weekend home games
The women’s basketball team dropped its first weekend game to Northern Michigan before redeeming themselves against Michigan Tech on Saturday. The games bring the Cardinals to an overall record of 9-12, with […]
Belyeu leads men’s basketball to two weekend wins
The men’s basketball team won twice over the weekend, defeating both Northern Michigan and Michigan Tech at home. The wins raise the Cardinals’ home record to 10-2 on the season, positioning them […]
Students put on Black @ SVSU
The Organization of Black Unity’s Black @ SVSU aims to celebrate black culture and pride. OBU President Indigo Dudley said the Feb. 20 event features members and non-members of OBU and is […]
Student Life plans to rename #1 Fan
Upon approval from university ombudsman Sidney Childs, the Office of Student Life plans to move forward with a renaming process for SVSU’s third mascot, #1 Fan. Student Life met about the renaming […]
Professor explores diverse hobbies
Beth Jorgensen, a professional and technical writing professor, spends her free time pursuing interesting and diverse hobbies. Born and raised in Storm Lake, Iowa, Jorgensen was keen on creating and experimenting with […]
Theatre students win awards for design elements
SVSU students brought home theatre awards from The Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. Students traveled to Madison, Wisconsin for the festival. It gave people with a passion for theatre a chance […]
Campus briefs
Student Association: Jan. 27 Student Association announced that Cardinal Ball tickets will cost $15 this year. The dance takes place at the Dow Event Center on Feb. 21, 8 p.m. to midnight. […]
There’s more to jazz than people realize
Jazz is a lost genre of music. I’ve found that when I talk to people about jazz, they always seem disinterested in this style of music. Many people have written it off […]
Don’t be quick to call others lazy, that’s not always the case
Brace yourself for this bit of shocking information: Not getting stuff done doesn’t necessarily equal laziness. That’s right – you can be a wet sock and lie on your bed for hours, […]
Mr. Peanut’s death is capitalist propaganda
Sometimes, when I check Twitter, all I can think is that Shakespeare quote that goes, “Hell is empty, and all the devils are here.” That’s the most coherent way I can describe […]
Marketplace runs pilot program for late-night dining
The Marketplace at Doan is testing extended late night hours. Director of Auxiliary Operations Dawn Iseler announced the trial after an October opinion piece by The Vanguard, as well as input from […]
Job fair connects students with local businesses
SVSU’s 12th annual Summer Job and Internship Fair featured a variety of employers for students to visit. The Jan. 28 fair featured employers looking for summer workers and SVSU students looking to […]
Gardner receives second grant
SVSU English Professor Eric Gardner recently received his second National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grant to work on a year-long study in 2021. Gardner earned his first NEH Fellowship in 2012. […]
Police Brief
Destruction of PropertyOn Jan. 23, a female student reported that between 10 and 11 a.m. while parked in K-Lot, someone put a note on her vehicle stating that they backed into her […]
Lecture encourages development of local businesses
Bernice Radle of HGTV’s “American Rehab: Buffalo” visited SVSU to discuss small-scale businesses and local citizens of the Great Lakes Bay area. The Jan. 28 lecture was sponsored by Infuse GLB, a […]
Free Press reporter redefines Detroit
Veteran Detroit Free Press reporter John Gallagher’s SVSU talk shed light on the “often unnoticed” factors that revitalized Detroit. The Great Lakes Bay Economic Club invited Gallagher to speak during its Jan. […]
Nursing trip canceled amid coronavirus outbreak
Following the spread of the coronaviruses, SVSU’s annual nursing trip to China was reevaluated and canceled. Karen Brown-Fackler, chairwoman for the nursing department, explained that coronaviruses attack the respiratory system. Symptoms can […]
Women’s basketball falls at No. 2 Ashland
After a slow start, SVSU’s women’s basketball fell 101-47 to No. 2 ranked Ashland on Jan. 25. This was the Cardinals’ third straight loss. SVSU started with a 5-4 lead, but Ashland […]
Men’s basketball falls in GLIAC match
SVSU’s men’s basketball team lost to Ashland Jan. 25, 72-56. The team is now 12-7 for the season with nine games left before the GLIAC Tournaments and NCAA II Regionals. Point leaders […]
Cardinal hockey beats Lawrence Tech
SVSU hockey won 3-2 against Lawrence Tech Saturday at home Jan. 25. SVSU led the first period with two goals. No. 59 Ben Clemence made the first goal for SVSU with 5 […]
SVSU places second, diver sets new school record
SVSU’s swim and dive teams faced Davenport and Hope College at the KPS Aquatic Center in a three team meet Jan. 25. Davenport did not compete in the men’s events as SVSU […]
Track and field wins multiple events at the Jets Pizza Invitational
The Cardinal track and field teams continued their national dominance over the weekend as SVSU hosted its biggest meet of the year – the Jets Pizza Invitational. In a meet that consisted […]
Speaker talks about the refugee crisis during Traveling Tap
Saginaw native Meredith Bieber shared what she learned about the European refugee crisis while volunteering in Bosnia and Serbia during a Traveling Tap talk Jan. 22 at Oracle Brewing in Saginaw. The […]
Chinese New Year celebrated with dinner
Students, faculty and community members celebrated Chinese New Year on Jan. 25 at a dinner hosted by the Chinese Student Scholar Association and the Ming Chuan University. The event featured different activities […]
New exhibit shows the beauty of woodworking
“Explorations in Wood: Selections from The Center for Art in Wood” opened Jan. 24 in Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum. The reception offered light refreshments and an early chance to see the […]
Students get hypnotized by Zach Pincince
TikTok sensation Zach Pincince shared the power of hypnosis with students and staff Jan. 24. Pincince is a professional hypnotist who lives in Los Angeles and performs for audiences across the country. […]
We need more parents who put their children first
We need more parents who are willing to sacrifice their time to help their kids, even if it’s something minuscule. It is no secret that SVSU’s housing is among the very best […]
Schools should add cyber security to their curricula
In a society where children and adults alike are discovering the ways of the web, it is imperative that education catches up with our fast-paced world and begins to enforce mandatory cyber […]
Disability accommodations are basic human rights
I find it incredibly disheartening how socially acceptable it is to discriminate against people with disabilities. Even in leftist social circles, where many people are actively fighting for equality for people of […]
RSO fair encourages student involvement
Student Life helped students engage with clubs and activities on campus during its annual Winter RSO Fair. The Jan. 22 fair saw over 50 RSOs in attendance, including Cardinal Radio, Active Minds, […]
Art department’s quest for printers continues
SVSU’s art department received approval to pick out new printers for its students but now must wait for contracts to be finalized and the machines to be purchased. Connie Schweitzer, the director […]
Campus Rec announces semester’s adventures
Campus Recreation’s list of Outdoor Adventures for the Winter 2020 semester kicked off Jan. 24 with a ski trip to Bellaire, Michigan. Coordinator of Outdoor Adventures Joe Jaczkowski said students should consider […]
‘Mr. Midland’ leaves behind humble legacy
Alan Ott, also known as “Mr. Midland,” cared about community just as much as he cared about his family. Ott died Sunday, Jan. 12. When asked about what Ott was like in […]
Conference addresses regional healthcare
SVSU students and faculty learned about the future of health care during SVSU’s 11th annual Regional Healthcare Conference. During the Jan. 24 conference, social work professor Chris Fike attended the conference because […]
Teens take the floor in MLK Classic
SVSU’s James O’Neill Arena played host to the Louis O’Neal Martin Luther King Jr. Classic on Jan. 20. The event featured 12 local schools while giving them a chance to play on […]
NASA’s Ruth Jones speaks at MLK event
The 2020 MLK Regional Celebration featured keynote speaker Ruth Jones, NASA’s branch chief at the Industrial Safety Branch of the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center. Jones was the first woman to graduate […]
Mooters’ win makes SVSU history
After spending eight hours a day for a week preparing, SVSU’s moot court team traveled to Wiggins, Mississippi, ready to take on the national competition. “We spent hours, sometimes until 5 a.m., […]
Women’s basketball falls despite fast start
SVSU started strong in its Jan. 18 match vs. No. 4 Grand Valley but eventually fell 57-42. Senior guard Mariah Cook scored six points in the first three minutes of the game, […]
Cardinal track and field continues GLIAC dominance
The Cardinal track and field teams followed up last week’s stellar performances with five first place finishes and four provisional qualifying marks at the Doug Hansen Open over the weekend. SVSU hosted […]
Belyeu’s double-double not enough against GVSU
Sophomore guard Myles Belyeu led the team with 20 points, but the Cardinals still fell to No. 15 Grand Valley 75-61 on Jan. 18. After trailing 14-2 early, a late run helped […]
Tennis coach resigns after nine seasons
After nine seasons as the head coach of the SVSU women’s tennis team, Jennifer Boehm has decided to resign. “Deciding to step away from coaching was a very difficult decision,” she said. […]
Art Gallery showcases work from Shenyang Aerospace University professors
The University Art Gallery is hosting work by two art professors from the Shenyang Aerospace University. Artists Li ShaoHong and Liu Wei were on campus and in the community Friday, Jan. 10 […]
The theatre department prepares for winter semester shows
The theatre department’s winter semester lineup features a range of shows, including a student directed and written performance. Before the semester, the department was hard at work at a trip to Wisconsin […]
Local rock bands perform at Pierce Road
Three bands – two of which feature an SVSU student – teamed up to put on a show at Pierce Rd. Bar and Grill on Saturday, Jan. 18. The bands drew a […]
Mica mining should be ethically sourced
Recent makeup trends can be categorized by the catch phrase “creating the most golden you.” The ability to be golden requires three things: sparkle, shimmer and shine. Whether or not you choose […]
Spoiler alert : Viewers misinterpret the message of ‘You’
One of the ways I kept myself entertained over Christmas break was by watching the show “You.” Before I dive into it, I want to give a heads up for spoilers of […]
SVSU should let students rename the mascot #1 Fan
If you ask any student at SVSU the name of our mascot, they will likely have no problem telling you the name of Coop, SVSU’s first and best-known mascot. A good handful […]
Food pantry ‘beefs up’ services
SVSU’s food pantry celebrated its reopening in November 2019 after being relocated from its space in Gilbertson Hall. “There was a need for that space for another initiative,” Dean of Students Sidney […]
SA approves Nightline payments, highlights events
STARS payment resolution Student Association unanimously accepted a reapproval to pay STARS $7,500 for the Nightline program that ran 2016-2018. Nightline provided free transportation to SVSU students from SVSU to various locations […]
Snowstorm forces Cardinal College Day reschedule
Cardinal College Day, scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 18, will be rescheduled due to the weekend’s threat of a snowstorm. Nic Taylor, the associate director of the Office of Admissions, said the event […]
POLICE BRIEFS
Suspicious Situation At 3:30 p.m. Jan. 8, a 22-yearold female student reported that she was approached in Meijer by two older men asking if she was an SVSU student. After she said […]
Gov. Whitmer addresses state concerns, answers questions
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer previewed her take on roads, education and the skills gap during her Great Lakes Bay Economic Club visit at SVSU on Friday, Jan. 17. The event was hosted by […]
Flat Earth believer addresses students
A former radio host wants millennial college students to reconsider whether or not the Earth is round. The popularity of YouTube conspiracy channels and podcasts among millennials can be seen by YouTuber […]
College of business set to open in February
SVSU’s new home for the Scott L. Carmona College of Business is projected to be completed on schedule and under budget. The building will be open for use Monday, Feb. 24. Despite […]
New coaches have successful first season
Fall 2019 saw new faces coaching in multiple sports for SVSU. Ryan Brady took over football, Jennifer Pruett women’s basketball and Louis Barrow men’s soccer team. Behind Pruett, women’s basketball team is […]
Track and field runners rank nationally
The Cardinal track and field teams were back in action Friday after nearly a month since their last meet. The SVSU Classic saw two provisional qualifying marks in the weight throw, one […]
SVSU falls to Wayne State despite strong performances
SVSU’s swim and dive teams came up short during their Jan. 10 home meet against Wayne State University. The men’s team lost 189-79 against eighth-ranked Wayne State. The women’s team, ranked 25th, […]
Music department changes the tune for winter concerts
The music department is kicking off the upcoming semester with a plethora of concerts and other events. Brandon Haskett, the music department chairman, said he was “particularly excited” for a new collaboration […]
Trump’s actions have always been concerning
The impeachment of Donald Trump due to abuse of power and obstruction of Congress is surely a historic event; however, I don’t think it’s a solution to all of the country’s problems. […]
Trump and his administration don’t represent the people’s interests
The 25th amendment guarantees Congress’s right to impeach the president if deemed necessary. While this process has only been used two other times in our nation’s history, it was recently invoked by […]
The impeachment process keeps the government transparent
At the close of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, when asked what sort of government we had, Benjamin Franklin replied, “A republic, you can keep it.” Indeed, a republic is a form […]
Vanguard staff shares its favorite local charities
Maria Ranger Type One International (T1International) is one of the best nonprofits I can think of donating to. While many groups focus on diabetes advocacy, T1International is one of the only ones […]
MLK Day celebration features NASA’s Ruth Jones
Aerospace engineer Ruth Jones will serve as the keynote for this year’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration. SVSU, in collaboration with Delta College and the Saginaw, Bay Area and Midland Area […]
Students win awards at Model UN conference
Kone’ Bowman and Joseph Shepherd, two political science juniors, won an Exceptional Representation award at the American Model United Nations Conference in Chicago last semester. Model UN is an annual conference where […]
Police Briefs
Larceny At 12 a.m. Dec. 6, an 18-yearold female reported that her roommate had taken a pair of shoes that belonged to her. The roommate denied taking them. When officers arrived at […]
Students do volunteer work over winter break
Several SVSU students chose to spend part of their winter break on alternative breaks, dedicating their time to service in communities across the U.S. Over the break, students participated in volunteer work […]
Political science, history faculty weigh in on impeachment trial
The House of Representatives impeached President Donald Trump last month, but do you know what it means? SVSU’s own experts weigh in on what happened and what comes next. 1. What is […]
Downtown SVSU location to open mid-semester
SVSU is still “in the process” of opening its new downtown Saginaw location. In October 2019, the SVSU Board of Control agreed to allocate up to $275,000 for the leasing and renovating […]
Men’s soccer finishes strong season under new head coach
After falling to Parkside University in the GLIAC Championship 2-1 on Nov. 17, the men’s soccer season ended 13-6-1. With a new head coach, Louis Barrow, the Cardinals’ season record was better […]
Student-athletes break records for track
The Cardinal track and field teams opened their seasons over the weekend by hosting the SVSU Holiday Classic. The weekend’s meets were highlighted by seven athletes hitting provisional qualifying marks for the […]
Volleyball ends season with loss in NCAA quaterfinals
The Cardinal volleyball team concluded its season Thursday, Dec. 5, after a loss to Lewis University in the NCAA Division II Midwest Regional Quarterfinal. The Cardinals entered the tournament as the eighth […]
Women’s basketball falls to Northern in close match
SVSU women’s basketball took a close 56-53 loss against Northern Michigan Wildcats on Saturday, Dec. 7th. Sophomore point guard Maddie Maloney made the first points of the game with a three-point jump […]
Cross country teams end season at NCAA championship
The Cardinal cross country teams concluded their seasons at the NCAA Division II Cross Country Championships in Sacramento, California, on Nov. 23, taking home two All-American honors on the men’s side. Sophomores […]
Men’s basketball defeats Northern Michigan 64-58
Men’s basketball took a 64-58 win against Northern Michigan Wildcats on Saturday, Dec. 7 at Northern Michigan University. Sophomore guard Myles Belyeu started off the game with a layup within the first […]
Hockey ends year with losses to Central Michigan
SVSU fell 3-2 to Central Michigan on Saturday, Dec. 7. After a strong start, the team faltered in the third period. Coach Brendan Ryan was optimistic heading into its conference games with […]
Jazz ensemble features singer and soloists in end of season concert
The SVSU jazz ensemble mixed up a concert full of standards with “Soul Bossa Nova,” made famous by Austin Powers. A full audience filled the Rhea Miller Recital Hall as the ensemble […]
Wind ensemble challenges students with chamber music
SVSU’s wind ensemble students tackled chamber and full ensemble music during their second concert of the semester. The audition-only ensemble rehearsed a mix of chamber and full ensemble pieces twice a week […]
Theatre takes new approach with ‘Home for the Holidays’
The theatre department shook up its annual holiday play with edgier performances and a new director. Karla Kash, a director and choreographer with 14 years’ experience, joined SVSU two weeks before the […]
Drake’s relationships with underage stars are concerning
We need to talk about Drake and his “friendships” with underage girls. According to The Independent, last year, then-14-year-old actress Millie Bobby Brown revealed in an interview with Access Hollywood that she […]
Multi-level marketing companies take advantage of people
Multi-level marketing companies are full of empty promises, manipulative behaviors and toxic attitudes. You’ve probably heard of or even bought from companies that are MLM’s, such as Pure Romance, Younique, It Works!, […]
Yes, Connor Rousseau, there is a Santa Claus
Every December, children from all over the world become giddy with excitement and anticipation as they impatiently wait for the day their favorite Christmas gift-giver comes to town. Santa Claus is the […]
Queer Monologues share LGBT+ experiences
The Sexuality and Gender Spectrum Alliance (SAGSA) hosted its third annual Queer Monologues on Tuesday, Dec. 3, in the Black Box Theatre. Queer Monologues was started to open dialogue through the sharing […]
Res Life prepares for finals with relaxation activities
Residential Life hosted a Relaxation Night in the Alumni Lounge on Thursday, Dec. 5. Students painted canvases, created Zen gardens and watched WALL-E on a projector screen. Communication freshman Aaliyah Bard attended […]
Mooters move on to national competition
Three teams of SVSU students advanced to the Moot Court National Competition, where they will compete with 80 other teams. SVSU’s moot court program tasks students with arguing legal cases in front […]
Students present at forensics tournament
SVSU hosted the Michigan Intercollegiate Speech League’s fall forensics competition on Saturday, Dec. 7. The forensics competition is an opportunity for college students to compete for qualification into the national competition, which […]
Police Briefs
FraudAt 10:30 a.m. Nov. 13, a 21-yearold woman from a student organization reported that SVSU had sent her check to an old address and someone had cashed the check. Officers contacted the […]
Michigan women invited to Elect Her workshop
Running Start, a nonpartisan nonprofit which trains woman to run for elected office, held an event called Elect Her at SVSU on Friday, Dec. 6. Women from all across the state of […]
Students, faculty sound off on MFA roll-out
IT implemented multi-factor authentication for all students, staff and faculty back in October. Larry Emmons, the director of technology and support services, said roll-out went smoothly. “We had some hurdles during the […]
Commemorative tree to be replanted in spring
A tree symbolizing growth and a relationship between SVSU and the University of Delhi’s Shri Ram College of Commerce was removed for the building of the Scott Carmona College of Business. “The […]
Art department receives approval for new printers
SVSU students sounded off on the Facebook group “SVSU We’re Boss” about how much money was funneled into the business college, while art students didn’t have access to working printers. Shortly after […]
Hockey falls to MSU in Saturday game
SVSU fell 6-3 to Michigan State University at home Nov. 23. There were no seats to spare in the bleachers for the Saturday night game against the Michigan State Spartans, and the […]
Men’s basketball defeats Aquinas 77-73 at home game
SVSU men’s basketball defeated Aquinas 77-73 during a home game Wednesday, Nov. 26. Aquinas made the first basket and took the lead in the first half, ending with a 44-34 lead. SVSU […]
Swim teams finish in top ten at weekend invitational
Saginaw Valley’s swim and dive competed in the Gail Moll Pebworth Invitational at Wabash College between Nov 22. and Nov 24. The men’s team finished fourth with 1669 points ,and the women’s […]
Women’s basketball loses weekend games
The women’s basketball team suffered two road losses last week, bringing its season record to 4-4. The Cardinals first traveled to Cedarville University on Tuesday, falling to the Yellow Jackets, 57-59. This […]
Williams named defensive lineman of year
SVSU student-athlete Heath Williams has been named the GLIAC Defensive Lineman of 2019. Williams is a senior defensive who has racked up 38 tackles in his career, five of which came in […]
Women’s soccer finishes season with 12-7 record
Women’s soccer closes its season with a loss against Grand Valley State University 4-1 in the GLIAC Championship on Nov. 17. SVSU struggled to begin the season, playing a 1-0 loss against […]
Music education students return home with NATS awards
Two SVSU music education students won first place at the Michigan chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing competition hosted Saturday, Nov. 2, at Hope College. Seth Bearden, a music […]
Voice students show off in Founders Hall variety show
The music department held the Voice Studio Recital in Founders Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 26. Students participating in the performance sang solos and group pieces, including songs from musicals “Oklahoma” and “Hairspray,” […]
Marching band ends the season with Fall Out Boy
The SVSU Marching Band ended the season Monday, Nov. 25, by performing songs from \their halftime show in the Malcolm Field Theater. Songs included a selection of music from Fallout Boy, Panic! […]
Theatre students perform drama-comedy ‘Emilie’
The theatre department presented the play “Emilie: La Marquise Du Chatelet Defends Her Life Tonight” in the Black Box Theatre on Nov. 22 and 23. The drama-comedy followed the life of French […]
Sports journalism shows hometown bias
Those of you who keep up with high school football most likely have heard about the drama between Detroit Denby and Almont. Denby and Almont faced off in semifinals Saturday, Nov. 23. […]
Fights makes it harder to enjoy athletic events
In today’s culture, sports and sports rivalries consume much of our small talk with friends and coworkers. Athletic events transcend cultural differences and make us feel connected to people we otherwise wouldn’t […]
Take Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas one at a time
The holidays are synonymous with stirring up controversy amongst family members. Endless spats concerning politics, education and employment are a cause of dread for any college student traveling home for festivities. However, […]
Walmart insulin is not an alternative to proper treatment
Now that people are finally speaking up about the unethical price gouging of insulin, people are becoming more aware of this crime against humanity. This is a good thing, of course, but […]
Gerstacker Fellows to learn about global leadership
SVSU has named its latest batch of Gerstacker Fellows. The fellowship was established in 2005 with the purpose of creating educational leaders with a global viewpoint. Each year, 10 to 12 educators […]
Ming Chuan to host Chinese New Year
The Chinese Student and Scholar Association (CSSA) will host a dinner to celebrate Chinese New Year on Jan. 25, 2020. Next year will be the year of the rat, according to the […]
Students rank high at geography contest
Two SVSU students took first and second place during a geography poster presentation competition. SVSU hosted the East Lakes Division of the American Association of Geographers in October. In total, 117 students […]
Police Briefs
Fire At 3:40 p.m. Nov. 6, a student was cooking in Living Center Southwest when the food caught on fire and scorched the inside and outside of the oven. The student was […]
Two BFA seniors show off works in self-curated exhibit
SVSU Bachelor of Fine Arts seniors will display their work in the Art Gallery until Dec. 13. The free exhibit recognizes students for their work in completing their Bachelor of Fine Arts […]
Veteran attends SVSU to finish his degree
Chaz Fowler, a political science senior from Bay City, is determined to finish his degree after serving five years in the Marines. “I always wanted to be a federal agent,” Fowler said. […]
SVSU wins ‘Great School for Veterans’ for sixth time
Military Times named SVSU a “Great School for Veterans” for the sixth year in a row. Bethany Alford, the director of Military Affairs and veteran herself, said SVSU’s policies for student veterans […]
Men’s basketball goes 0-2 in the season
SVSU’s men’s basketball team kicked off regular season gameplay on Friday, Nov. 8. After a long offseason that featured few notable exits from the team’s roster, a sixth-place finish in the GLIAC […]
Volleyball wins against Lake Superior
Saginaw Valley’s volleyball team defeated Lake Superior State 25-16/25-16/25-17 in a set sweep on Nov. 9. With the sweep the Cardinals completed the season sweep, taking all six sets from the Lakers […]
Men’s soccer continues win streak
SVSU’s men’s soccer recorded its fourth win in a row and 12th overall after a 3-1 victory while visiting Northwood on Friday, Nov. 8. With the win the Cardinals secured the second […]
Cross country competes at regionals
Over the weekend, both the men’s and women’s cross country teams competed in Evansville, Indiana for the 2019 DII Midwest Regional Championships. The men’s team finished fifth out of 32, and the […]
Hockey splits against University of Indiana
Saginaw Valley club hockey played Indiana twice this weekend, winning 4-3 on Friday, Nov. 8, in overtime and losing 3-1 on Saturday, Nov. 9, in regulation. Near the end of the Nov. […]
Women’s basketball wins first game
Women’s basketball won its first game 53-50 against Hillsdale on Friday, Nov. 8. Freshman guard Kaitlyn Zarycki made the first basket of the game with a layup. Zarycki made 11 points. She […]
Football defeats NMU Wildcats
The Cardinals traveled to Marquette on Saturday, Nov. 9 to face the Northern Michigan Wildcats, defeating them 56-10. During the beginning of the first quarter, Northern Michigan punted 38 yards to the […]
Women’s soccer splits weekend matches
The women’s soccer team played against two nationally-ranked teams this week, losing the first to No. 2 Grand Valley, while beating No. 12 Ashland at home. The game against Grand Valley was […]
Theatre student makes top 10 in ‘Search for Roxie’
Megan Meyer, a theatre major, is one of 10 women up for the role of Roxie on Broadway. Roxie is a character in “Chicago,” a Broadway show is set in the 1920s. […]
Traveling opera singer visits campus for concert
Soprano opera singer LaToya Laine performed at the Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Saturday, Nov. 9, following her return from Kenya. Laine was accompanied by pianist Casey Robards. The pair performed “Love, […]
Band director performs trombone faculty recital
Solo performances require a lot of endurance training, says band director Norman Wika. “It takes work to build up the strength and endurance to get through the program,” he said. “This was […]
Jazz artist-in-residence performs Wayne Shorter repertoire
SVSU’s jazz artist-in-residence Seth Ebersole performed his faculty recital Thursday, Nov. 7. Ebersole played the tenor and soprano saxophones for the recital. He has been playing the saxophone for 18 years. The […]
Media narratives are misleading of veteran experiences
I have been serving in the world’s greatest Navy for the past 19 years. I’ve served aboard ship on the USS O’Bannon (DD 987) and have completed two “boots on ground” tours, […]
Stop complaining about our on-campus parking, passes
“In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes” is an idiom made famous by Benjamin Franklin in 1789. If Franklin were alive today, however, he may […]
Diabetes-related risks warrant greater awareness
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, and since I am a Type 1 diabetic, I want to take some time to share some of the warning signs of Type 1 diabetes. Because […]
Universities should be subjected to Open Meetings Act
Michigan legislators have introduced a resolution that would subject Michigan public universities to the Open Meetings Act. To summarize, OMA requires meetings of public bodies to be open to the public. Meeting […]
Resiliency expert talks neuropsychology and education
Horacio Sanchez, CEO of Resiliency Inc., lectured Nov. 4 about child resiliency and applying brain science to improve student outcomes and school environments. Sanchez is considered a leading authority on emotional disorders […]
Students give persuasive speeches for competition
Students competed against each other during the annual Sims Public Speaking competition. During the Nov. 8 event, students gave persuasive speeches on a variety of topics. There were three rounds, with the […]
Schroeder reflects on beginning NBA career
Three games into her NBA referee career, SVSU alumna Jenna Schroeder is still adapting to working in arenas with thousands of fans every night. In her latest game at the Barclays Center […]
Marshall Fredericks Museum gets grant
SVSU’s Marshall Fredericks Sculpture Museum received a grant from the Michigan Council of Cultural Affairs to fund and support its traveling art exhibits. “We have a rotating exhibition program where we bring […]
HHS fair brings 41 employers to campus
Health and Human Services hosted 41 companies for its sixth Health and Human Services employment fair. At the Nov. 7 fair, students were asked to bring at least 15 copies of their […]
High schoolers celebrate languages through competition
SVSU helped more than 400 local high schools share their cultures at the annual Foreign Languages Day competition. Monika Dix, a modern foreign languages professor, helped organize the event, inviting local high […]
Police Briefs
MarijuanaAt 8:46 p.m. Nov. 1, an officer observed a vehicle in J-Lot with no lights on. The officer performed a traffic stop and could smell the odor of marijuana. The officer searched […]
SVSU alumni receive awards and honor
The Office of Alumni Relations honored SVSU alumni at its annual Alumni Celebration. The Nov. 8 event gave alumni awards from three areas: Young Alumni, U.S. Veteran Alumni and Distinguished Alumni. Director […]
‘Inappropriate relationship’ led to 2016 leave
A Title IX investigation of psychology professor Andy Swihart in July 2016 led the university to put him unpaid leave for an academic year. The Title IX report obtained by The Vanguard […]
Theatre Prof Resigned Amid Title IX Inquiry
Sixteen-year theatre professor Richard “Ric” Roberts retired eight days after university officials informed him that student complaints against him had brought on a Title IX investigation. “The complaints centered around a negative […]
Volleyball falls to Ferris and defeats Northwood during weekend matches
The Cardinal volleyball team was on the road this weekend, losing to Ferris State on Friday Nov. 1 and winning against Northwood, on Saturday Nov. 2. The two games were the Cardinals’ […]
Swim teams lose to Northern Michigan at home meet
Both of SVSU’s swim teams lost at the meet against Northern Michigan,183-99 for the men and 189-88 for the women. It took until the 14th event of the Saturday, Nov. 2, swim […]
Football falls to Ashland at home game
The SVSU football lost 24-21 against Ashland during its Nov. 2 home game. The Cardinals began the game defending the north endzone when Ryan Conklin completed a pass to Chad Gailliard for […]
Men’s soccer beats Purdue
The SVSU men’s soccer team earned its second straight victory as the team shut out Purdue Northwest this weekend, 3-0. Junior mid elder Robbie Bruce, who scored the game’s first goal in […]
Women’s soccer defeats Davenport, 1-0
SVSU women’s soccer defeated Davenport 1-0 for its Nov. 1 game, improving the team’s overall score to 9-5. The Cardinals’ overall score is 6-1 in GLIAC matches. The Cardinals are 7-2, outscoring […]
Lunch and learn talks costumes, cultural appropriation
Social Justice Rapid Response hosted a lunch and learn discussing Halloween costumes and cultural appropriation on Tuesday, Oct. 29. Students discussed what they saw in costume trends and what’s appropriate when dressing […]
Music senior goes out with a bang in percussion solo
Samson Lawrence played percussion solos and an original arrangement for his Wednesday, Oct. 30, senior recital. He described his performance as “a hodgepodge of contrasting musical styles” he discovered during his time […]
Theatre department delivers first show of the semester
The theatre department addressed mental health, fear and loss of a parent in its newest production, “Proof,” which opened Wednesday, Oct. 30. “Proof,” written by David Auburn, follows a young girl named […]
Online dating distracts from forming real connections
We live in a time where everything is made to be as convenient as possible. We shop online, order groceries online and now even date online, but is it a good thing? […]
There is no ethical consumption in a capitalist economy
Recently, I’ve seen a lot of people sharing lists of companies not to support because of various unethical practices: testing on animals, using sweatshop labor, paying disabled workers less and contributing to […]
The Founding Fathers’ values aren’t relevant anymore
As the years progress, it is critical that society must progress, too. What our country was built on is hardly relevant anymore. The Constitution doesn’t talk about half the things we face […]
Modern America lacks the patriotism it was built on
It is 2019: a time of great civil unrest as people clash on topics such as abortion, the Black Lives Matter movement, affirmative action, gender equality and the LGBT+ movement. We as […]
Basketball teams rank high in preseason polls
With the start of the basketball season looming, pre-season GLIAC rankings have been released for a look at how the season could shake out. The SVSU women’s basketball team is ranked sixth […]
Students dance at Halloween Bash
Program Board hosted its annual Halloween Block Party, which featured free Halloween-themed activities. The Thursday, Oct. 31 event featured a photo booth, DJ, pumpkin painting and a mobile escape room. Hannah Hale, […]
Police Briefs
Fraud At 2 p.m. Oct. 24, the Payroll Department discovered some discrepancies in an employee’s payroll deposit change request. When they contacted the employee, the person indicated that they did not make […]
SVSU holds first MI Career Quest in Ryder
SVSU recently hosted its first MI Career Quest at the Ryder Center for high school students from 11 counties in and around the Saginaw-Bay area. The Oct. 30 fair included students from […]
Board approves new downtown Saginaw location
The SVSU Board of Control met Monday, Oct. 28, and approved a new downtown location and updates to various dorms. Building updates The Board of Control agreed to leasing 208 S. Washington […]
Cardinal families flock to campus for Family Weekend
Over the weekend, SVSU hosted a Family Weekend with a series of activities for students and faculty to participate in with family. The Associate Dean of Students Jason Schoenmeyer said Family Weekend […]
SVSU alum Schroeder becomes sixth female NBA referee
SVSU alumna Jenna Schroeder refereed her first game as the sixth woman to officiate in the NBA on Wednesday, Oct. 23. She is one of four female referees this season. A Clio […]
Cross country teams finish in top three at GLIAC championships
The women’s and men’s cross country teams performed well this weekend at the GLIAC championships in Hammond, Indiana: The teams finished second and third, respectively. On the women’s side, four athletes gained […]
Football loses 34-10 to Ferris State Bulldogs
On Saturday, Oct. 26, the Cardinal football team traveled to Big Rapids, where they would fall to No. 2 Ferris State University. The Bulldogs, who are on an eight-game win streak, continued […]
Tennis falls to MI Tech
It was an up-and-down weekend for the SVSU Women’s tennis team. On the first day of the GLIAC Postseason Tournament, the Cardinals fell to Michigan Tech 4-0. SVSU entered the tournament as […]
Women’s soccer defeats Northern Michigan
After 90 minutes and four goals for the Cardinals, it was another conference win in the books for women’s soccer. Goalkeeper Alyssa Watts played her way to her fifth shut-out of the […]
Basketball wins first game of the season, 95-60
SVSU’s Men’s basketball team opened their season with a 95-60 win against Delta College at O’Neill Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 24. The Cardinals closed the first half with a 52-31 lead. Malik […]
Volleyball splits during weekend matches
The Cardinal volleyball team played twice at home over the weekend, winning the match Friday against Davenport before falling to Grand Valley on Saturday. Both weekend matches went a full five sets […]
‘Mad Feast’ author talks about his writing process
Writing is about taking a risk, says author Matthew Gavin Frank. “There is risk in the act of art making, but not the sort of risk that prevents us from taking chances […]
Visiting artist brings texture to university gallery
The University Art Gallery is currently hosting an exhibition of Susan Moran’s mixed media work, which runs until Monday, Nov. 4. On Thursday, Oct. 24, Moran talked about her work, then stayed […]
Theatre students prepare for performance of ‘Proof’
The theatre department will be running its production of “Proof” Wednesday, Oct. 30, through Sunday, Nov. 3. Director David Rzeszutek said the play follows the relationships and life struggles faced by the […]
The U.S. falls short in coverage of working mothers
The United States is what many have often considered the leader of the free world. Despite this title, the U.S. has had countless indiscretions to tack onto its reputation. Perhaps one of […]
Online student forums provide a sense of community
Whether it be voicing concerns, seeking solutions, advertising an event on campus or even looking for a recommendation on what professor to take, students at SVSU long to feel as if they […]
We need to stop comparing our timelines to others’
There’s a lot of stress for everyone to follow a certain timeline in life, but it’s OK for everyone to get things done at their own pace. There shouldn’t be a certain […]
Miami University writing center discusses engaging learners
Elizabeth Wardle, the director of the Howe Center for Writing Excellence at Miami University, spoke at SVSU about engaging learners in the classroom. Her Thursday, Oct. 24, lecture discussed moving students through […]
SVSU and Dow host women’s entrepreneurship panel
Local female leaders spoke about their successes and tribulations in business during the Women’s Entrepreneurship Week Panel. The Monday, Oct. 21 panel celebrated women in entrepreneurship week and consisted of four women, […]
Police Briefs
LarcenyAt 2:46 p.m. Oct. 16, a 40-yearold father advised that his 15-year-old son was visiting the Ryder Center for a school trip. He left his iPhone in a locker, and when he […]
Female students learn self-defense
Residential Life held a women’s self-defense program with University Police after receiving positive feedback from the program last year. Event coordinator Brenden Kiel said he believes SVSU has a safe campus. Nonetheless, […]
Alumni authors discuss writing during annual panel
Five alumni visited campus on Wednesday, Oct. 23, to discuss their books at SVSU’s annual Alumni Authors Showcase. About 50 attendees came to the event. Forever Red, The Office of Alumni Relations […]
New greenhouse manager transitions focus to research
Holly Little, a biology lecturer, is taking over as the SVSU’s Boutell Memorial Greenhouse manager and steering it in a research-oriented direction. Fellow biology lecturer Edward Meisel previously held the position. Little […]
Finance professor to retire after 43 years
Wayne Mackie, a finance professor, is set to retire at the end of the fall semester, concluding nearly 43 years of service to the university. Starting at Saginaw Valley State College in […]
Women’s soccer falls to Ashland
SVSU’s Women’s Soccer team suffered a hard 2-1 loss against Ashland on Saturday, Oct.19, in a GLIAC match. The team’s overall score is now 6-5. Junior goalkeeper Alyssa Watts managed to save […]
Men’s and women’s swimming split at meet
The men’s and women’s Cardinal swim teams traveled to the University of Findlay on Saturday, Oct. 19, to face off against the Oilers. The men’s team was victorious. The women’s team suffered […]
Men’s soccer defeats Ashland University
The men’s soccer team beat the Ashland Eagles, 3-2. The team played on Friday, Oct. 18, at Ashland. Ashland made the first goal of the game around the 30-minute mark. SVSU was […]
Volleyball ranked third in GLIAC standings
Over the weekend, the Cardinal volleyball team traveled to Indianapolis for the 2019 Midwest Region Volleyball Crossover. The annual tournament brings together 41 teams from the GLIAC, Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC), […]
Sophomore kicker named D2’s Player of The Week
Connor Luksic, a sophomore kicker on SVSU’s football team, was awarded D2’s Special Teams Player of the Week. To determine who gets D2’s Special Teams Player of the Week Award, the organization […]
Football loses to Lindenwood Lions in away game
The Cardinal football team traveled to Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri over the weekend, where they fell to the Lions, 31-35. The weekend’s loss is the second straight for the Cardinals, […]
‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ returns with shadow cast
Students Encouraging Freshmen hosted “The Rocky Horror Show” on Saturday, Oct. 19, at 10 p.m. in the TSAR. Theatre junior Rhiannon Hall played the role of Eddie during the production and shared […]
Lunch and learn series continues to talk public sculpture
The Marshall M. Fredericks Museum continued its Lunch and Learn series on Wednesday, Oct. 16, with a lecture focusing on public sculpture. The museum welcomed Kathyrose Pizzo as she spoke about the […]
‘Africa As WE Know It’ lecture shows cultural differences
Americans know very little about African culture, while Africans know a lot about America, an anthropology professor told attendees at a lecture this week. On Wednesday, Oct. 16, African Student Union hosted […]
Multicultural RSOs collaborate for Mexican bingo night
Latino Awareness Association, Female Empowerment and Multicultural Education, the Office of Multicultural Affairs and Student Association collaborated to host Loteria Night, an evening honoring Hispanic heritage. The event took place Wednesday, Oct. […]
America has many things to learn from African culture
Last week, I had the opportunity to go to an event hosted by the African Student Union. I was there to cover it for the newspaper, but it got me thinking about […]
Female reproductive health isn’t discussed in-depth
The words “female reproductive health” are insufficiently discussed. In light of Oct. 15 being Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day and Oct. 19 being National Period Day, I thought it would be […]
Students should receive notice of controversial events
SVSU has a responsibility to create a welcoming and safe environment for students, and the Created Equal event on Friday, Oct. 11, was a massive violation. For starters, students were not notified […]
Professor speaks on indigenous peoples
The Social Justice Rapid Response Team acknowledged Indigenous Peoples in its Lunch and Learn event on Tuesday, Oct. 16. The topic of discussion was colonialism, and social work Professor Chris Fike moderated […]
Biswas Student Tutor of the Year
Aranya “Ron” Biswas, an economics major from Dhaka, Bangladesh, was recently awarded the Michigan Tutorial Association’s Student Tutor of the Year award. Elaine Hunyadi, director of the Center for Academic Achievement, said […]
Student collects K-Cups to save the environment
Jarod Morse, a biology junior, has collected 350 to 400 K-Cups since last winter semester. He said he started the endeavor after working with the SVSU greenhouse. The different systems it uses, […]
Police Briefs
Suspicious situationAt 10:30 p.m. Oct. 8, a 19-yearold female student reported that she got a Facebook message from a male three weeks ago asking to be friends. She accepted the request. On […]
Kids explore STEM at KIDposium
The fourth KIDposium brought together elementary and middle school students to engage in STEM activities. The KIDposium took place 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, in Groening Commons. KIDposium has […]
Career fair brings 130 potential employers to campus
Career Services hosted its annual Fall Employment and Networking Fair, which brought students from all majors and interests together to explore career opportunities. The fair took place Oct. 18 in the banquet […]
Choir to address mental health, battle stigma
SVSU’s first mental health themed concert choir is stirring conversation around campus. Director Kevin Simons said he hoped the concert would do just that – get students and faculty talking about mental […]
Former MIT president speaks on technology, need for change
Susan Hockfield, a neuroscientist and the first female president of MIT, spoke about her new novel, “The Age of Living Machines,” during the annual James E. O’Neill Jr. Memorial Lecture. The lecture, […]
Retired baseball manager discusses leadership roles
Retired Major League Baseball manager Terry Collins visited SVSU on Monday, Oct. 7, to discuss leadership roles throughout his baseball career. The lecture took place at the Malcolm Field Theater with former […]
Cross country teams finish in top ten despite poor racing conditions
The men’s and women’s cross country teams were back in action this weekend at the Lewis Crossover in Romeoville, Illinois, after not racing last weekend. The women’s team finished fourth and were […]
Women’s volleyball continues win streak with weekend matches
The Cardinal Volleyball team played two games this weekend against Purdue Northwest and Parkside, winning them both. The wins lengthen the team’s winning streak to six games. On Friday, The Cardinals faced […]
Football suffers tough loss against GVSU Lakers
The Cards took on GVSU for the Battle of the Valleys game. The team played on Saturday, Oct. 12, at Lubbers stadium. SVSU lost to GVSU 35-28. GVSU had the first touchdown […]
Women’s soccer splits against Purdue Northwest and Ferris State
The women’s soccer team played two games last week, winning the first against Purdue Northwest on Sunday before falling to GLIAC ranked No. 11 Ferris State on Friday. On Sunday, The Cardinals […]
Men’s soccer moves ahead rival Northwood in GLIAC rankings
The men’s soccer team defeated rival Northwood University at home this weekend, 1-0. The competition against Northwood is considered one of the most important matchups of the year for the team, as […]
First Latina Air Force pilot shares her experiences
Lieutenant Olga Custodio spoke at Founders Hall on Thursday, Oct. 10, as a part of SVSU’s Visiting Scholars & Artists Series. Custodio was the Hispanic Heritage Month speaker because she was the […]
Students participate in glow-in-the-dark photo shoot
Cardinal Photography Student Association held its first meeting of the year Wednesday, Oct. 9, at 9:30 p.m. in Arbury 115. Students who attended the event had the opportunity to participate in the […]
More communities should consider creating greenspaces
In recent years, cities nationwide have begun to implement and expand urban greenspace. Urban greenspaces are defined as green or open spaces that are undeveloped and reserved for public use, such as […]
On-campus, late-night dining options are insufficient
If you’ve ever lived on campus or had a late-night class, you’ve likely been subjected to one of the biggest flaws of SVSU: a lack of late-night dining options. This is a […]
Rise in technology leads to dependence on devices
Last week, I thought I lost my phone at the movie theater after a 10 p.m. showing and wouldn’t be able to get it until the next day after class. As you […]
Community comes together for BOV
Battle of the Valley week kicked off for the first year without a competitor. Events began on Oct. 6 and continued throughout the week. Student Association Speaker of the House Nora Lipetzky […]
Police Briefs
Stalking At 5:08 p.m. on Oct. 4, a 19-yearold female student called and reported that her roommate’s ex-boyfriend had been trying to contact her on Facebook. She blocked him, and then he […]
SVSU international student enrollment numbers fare better than national average
After decades of upward-trending international enrollment, SVSU and other universities across the U.S. are seeing steep declines in enrollment and international student visa acceptance rates. International enrollment at SVSU is down 18.38 […]
Cardinals for Special Olympics hosts Spooky 5K
Cardinals for Special Olympics (CSO) hosted its third annual 5K walk and run to fundraise for the Spring Special Olympics held at SVSU. CSO President Taylor Boyd said the event, which took […]
Anti-abortion group wraps up tour at SVSU
Created Equal, an anti-abortion group, closed out its Midwest college campus tour at SVSU from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11. Earlier in the week, the organization visited Eastern Michigan […]
Volleyball wins all three matches of the week
The volleyball team went undefeated last week with a schedule that had them on the road for all three games. The impressive week started at Lake Superior State on Tuesday, Oct. 1, […]
Women’s soccer defeats Parkside 7-0
The women’s soccer team beat Parkside, 7-0. The Cards scored their first goal within the first five minutes of the game. They followed up with another two goals before the end of […]
Men’s soccer loses 2-0 against Parkside
The men’s soccer team was defeated by Parkside 2-0 on Friday, Oct. 4. The Parkside Rangers were able to score their first goal of the game within the first 20 minutes. The […]
Students awarded Ryder Athlete of the Year
Last week, the 2018-2019 Ryder Athlete of the Year awards went to two track and field athletes. The award is given yearly to the top student athletes at SVSU and is considered […]
Football makes a comeback at homecoming game
On Saturday afternoon, the football team recovered from last week’s loss against Wayne State to take down Northwood 55-29 in SVSU’s homecoming game. The Axe Bowl is the annual matchup between Saginaw […]
Café provides space to relax
If you’re anything like me, you love a good cup of coffee, connecting to your community and going on an adventure. Recently, I stumbled upon a local gem: Live Oak Coffeehouse, located […]
Wind ensemble pulls meaning from concert selections
The wind ensemble hosted its first concert of the school year Friday, Oct. 3, in the Rhea E. Miller Recital Hall. The songs in the performance included “Clapping Music” by Steve Reich, […]
Housing information should not be as easily accessed
SVSU students shouldn’t be able to access the housing information of other on-campus students. Obviously, a student needs access to their own housing information, but making it available to any SVSU student […]
Equality is a double-edged sword in many situations
Equality is a heavily debated topic even in the 21st century. Equal pay for men and women, equal opportunities and equal treatment overall are some of the more well-known beliefs. It sounds […]
The best movies require viewers to interpret the meaning
A few years ago, I saw “Donnie Darko,” one of my now-favorite movies, for the first time at a limited time re-release. Once the movie ended, I was awestruck. I adored everything […]
Cardinals for Special Olympics hosting 5k
Cardinals for Special Olympics will host a 5k run to raise money for future Special Olympics events. The Spooky Sprint 5k Run will take place 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12. The exact […]
MFA coming to all students
SVSU is implementing multi-factor authentication for students when they are not connected to SVSU’s Wi-Fi. Students will need to set it up between Oct. 5 and 18. They will not be prompted […]
Schachman speaks on opioid crisis and treatment
SVSU is stepping up to fill the need for nurses specialized in working with addicts. Kathleen Schachman, Harvey Randall Wickes Endowed Chair of Nursing, gave a talk on technology’s impact on the […]
Police Briefs
Larceny At 10:31 p.m. Sept. 24, a 26-yearold male student reported that someone had stolen his bike from in front of the library. At 1:30 p.m. Sept. 28, a 21-yearold female called […]
Voter engagement high for students
Since 2014, the percentage of SVSU student voters has doubled. Riley Hupfer, the director of the Center for Community Engagement, supplied statistics for this increase in registered voters. “The percentage of SVSU […]
BOV continues without a competitor
After losing its competitor of 16 years, SVSU will host its own fundraising this year, dubbed Battle of the Valley. BOV kicks off Sunday, Oct. 6, at 6 p.m. in the President’s […]
Homecoming week ends with football win against Northwood
Homecoming week was in full effect last week, as events kicked off Monday with a picnic in the President’s courtyard. Throughout the week, Student Life held its annual homecoming week competition. On […]
Familiar faces seen in local Mamma Mia! production
Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance, including Midland Center for the Arts, Pit & Balcony and Bay City Players, recently put on a production of “Mamma Mia!” The show is based off ABBA […]
Volleyball splits at weekend match
The Cardinal volleyball team traveled north this weekend for matches against Michigan Tech and Northern Michigan University. The Cardinals returned home with a win and a loss this weekend. They fell to […]
Women’s tennis wins for the first time this season
SVSU’s women’s tennis defeated Davenport University 7-1 at the Midland Tennis Center Saturday, Sept. 28. The Lady Cards claimed all its doubles matches using aggressive offense at the net and staying focused […]
Alto saxophonist plays concert with local musicians
The music department hosted alto saxophonist Clark Gibson in “Birds with Strings” on Saturday, Sept. 28, in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall. Gibson has studied jazz music for many years and teaches […]
Music students perform improv in Thursday’s jazz recital
SVSU jazz students performed at their first recital of the semester to a nearly full audience in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall. The Thursday, Sept. 27, recital consisted of two jazz combos […]
Bollywood actress lectures about media experiences
SVSU alumna and Bollywood actress Meera Chopra visited theater students and lectured on using media to discuss societal issues. Chopra graduated with a master of arts in communication and multimedia in 2004 […]
Campus Village security upgrades don’t deter partiers
For as long as most of us can remember, students searching for unrestricted weekend fun had to look no farther than Campus Village, the mecca of Saginaw Valley nightlife. But as the […]
Modern technology raises concerns for personal privacy
As citizens of a world full of technological innovations, we are facing a major issue. Technology, whether it be cameras, computers, phones, televisions or cars, has seen shocking exponential growth when it […]
China infringes on the rights of Hong Kong citizens
In 1997, Hong Kong returned to sovereignty after decades of British occupation. Since its agreed upon freedom, Hong Kong has faced countless social, political and economic issues. Hong Kong is technically in […]
Cardinals ranked in AFCA top 25 for the first time since 2013
SVSU was ranked 25th in the American Football Coaches Association Division II Coaches’ Poll. This is the first time the Cardinals have been ranked in the top 25 since December of 2013. […]
Football has its first loss of the season against Wayne State
The Cardinals traveled to Detroit over the weekend to face off against the Wayne State Warriors in their second GLIAC game of the season. Despite a late comeback, they were ultimately unable […]
Men’s soccer defeats Upper Iowa University
Men’s soccer beat Upper Iowa University 8-2 on Friday, Sept. 27. The men’s soccer team started strong, keeping the ball live between both sides of the field. In the first period, they […]
SVSU named Great College to Work For
SVSU was one of 84 higher education institutions named a “Great College to Work For” for the fourth consecutive year by The Chronicle of Higher Education. SVSU was recognized in five categories: […]
Police Briefs
Property Damage At 7:10 p.m. on Sep. 20, an 18-year-old male student was traveling on Collings Drive and turning onto University Drive when he hit the road name sign, knocking it over. […]
Julie Keil speaks on the importance of Constitution Day
Assistant professor of political science and moot court head coach Julie Keil recently gave a speech on Constitution Day at Central Michigan University. Keil graduated from law school in 1979 and worked […]
Homecoming week kicks off Monday
Homecoming week events continue through Saturday, Oct. 5, culminating in Saturday night’s football game against Northwood. The first activity, window decorating outside the Marketplace, opened at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27. Window […]
Board of Control discusses enrollment, future projects
SVSU leaders examined falling enrollment and upcoming projects. On Monday, Sept. 23, SVSU’s Board of Control met for the second time this semester. The Board of Control is the governing body of […]
Hit the Streets for Haiti raises money for health care, training
Project Piti Pami (3P) hosted its third annual Hit The Streets for Haiti run. The Saturday, Sept. 28, run provided financial support to help 3P provide sustainable health care in Haiti through […]
Cross Country teams finish second at invitational
Despite temperatures being less than ideal for a late September race SVSU’s cross country teams were back in action. They competed at the Warrior Invitational in New Boston, Michigan on Saturday, Sept. […]
Men’s soccer loses first conference game
SVSU men’s soccer team lost to Davenport 4–0 in first conference game of the season. Davenport scored the first goal 1:13 in, taking the lead. SVSU attempted its first shot 12 minutes […]
Tennis suffers losses at regional championships
SVSU women’s tennis participated in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Regional Tennis Championships from Sept. 20 to 22. More than 20 teams participated in the highly competitive tournament. “It’s a great opportunity for […]
Volleyball splits at first home game of the season
The Cardinal volleyball team was back in action this weekend for its first home games of the season against Northwood University and No. 10 ranked Ferris State University. In the home opener […]
Football remains undefeated after win against Michigan Tech
Saturday’s 23-7 win over Michigan Tech brings the Cardinals to 3-0 this season. The first quarter began when the Michigan Tech Huskies got its only touchdown in the first quarter. Soon after […]
Artist lecture discusses large-scale sculpting projects
The Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum hosted New Zealand’s Robert Onnes, who gave a lecture about the technical aspects of creating and transporting sculptures. The lecture, “Artist Talks on Public Sculpture,” was […]
Meet and greet connects Latino alumni with students
The Hispanic Alumni Association held a meet and greet on Thursday, Sept. 19, at 6:30 p.m., in Curtiss Hall. Roberto Garcia, the director of Multicultural Student Affairs, said the event is a […]
Set aside time to enjoy life
It’s important to set aside time for self-care. I don’t mean just face masks and bubble baths like you see on Instagram or VSCO, but genuinely taking time to do things you […]
Comedic actors are better suited to drama than you’d expect
Today’s entertainment world seems to be overflowing with comedic performers. Despite this, drama remains one of the highest-grossing film and TV genres to date. As a result, recent movies and shows have […]