Updated COVID-19 Policies
SVSU has updated its visitor and mask policies. Visitors are allowed back on campus and do not need to fill out the health screening on the CampusClear app. Students and employees on […]
Week of Apr. 11: Photo Gallery
Police Briefs
Police briefs are written based on reports from University Police. They indicate preliminary descriptions of events and not necessarily actual incidents. Fraud On Mar. 31 at 7:20 p.m., a 19-year-old resident student […]
Volleyball ends season in GLIAC consolation bracket
SVSU’s volleyball season came to an end on Apr. 10 with a 3-0 loss to Davenport in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) playoff consolation bracket. In the regular season, Saginaw […]
Women’s soccer sees a slow start to the season
SVSU women’s soccer team is off to a 1-3 start to the season following its 2-1 win over Parkside on Apr. 9. In their first game of the year, the Cardinals lost […]
Art seniors showcase work in UAG exhibit
Students in the Art 480 class will be displaying a collection of their created artworks at the University Art Gallery (UAG). The exhibit, titled “Extravagant Media: In Search of Imagination,” will be […]
There is more to life than just work and school
It is understood we, as people, live very busy lives in the U.S. We go to work, attend school, spend time at home, or whatever it is you do to make life […]
Delete your social media apps to reconnect with life
Addiction to social media is like an addiction to smoking. Science has proven that almost immediately after quitting smoking, your body undergoes numerous physical changes. After just a couple days of not […]
Campus mourns loss of library staff, student
Thomas Zantow The SVSU President’s Office emailed faculty and staff Friday, Apr. 9, regarding the death of Thom Zantow. Zantow worked at the university for 28 years, most recently as the head […]
Metiva wins SA election
The Student Association recently held its elections for the position of President and Representative. The uncontested election was affected somewhat by the current COVID-19 situation. Hunter Koch, the current Parliamentarian, is finishing […]
SVSU holds on-campus vaccine clinic for students
SVSU hosted its first student COVID-19 vaccination clinic on campus for over 2,000 cardinals. Over 20 percent of SVSU’s stu- dent population received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine through the […]
Police Briefs
Police briefs are written based on reports from University Police. They indicate preliminary descriptions of events and not necessarily actual incidents. Stolen PropertyOn Mar. 19 at 6:45 p.m., a 19-year-old and an18-year-old […]
Professor’s disabilities accommodation research moves forward
Beth Jorgensen, a rhetoric and professional writing (RPW) professor, recently moved forward with her independent research in disabilities accommodation, emailing out a survey to the entire student body. She said her interest […]
Students to receive COVID vaccines on campus
SVSU is set to offer its first round of COVID-19 vaccination clinics for students starting Wednesday, April 7. Susan Brasseur, the director of Continuing Education and External Project Management, said SVSU has […]
Cardinals sit at ninth in volleyball GLIAC
After not being able to have a season during the fall semester, volleyball finally tipped off Feb. 19. Here is a recap of the season heading into the final week. Feb. 19: […]
Men’s soccer continues winning streak
SVSU men’s soccer has started its season off 3-0. On March 7, the Cardinals defeated Northern Michigan 4-0 in an away game. SVSU scored one in the first half to take the […]
New program to provide free tuition to low-income students
SVSU has recently implemented a free-tuition program for qualifying students called the Cardinal Commitment. J.J. Boehm, the director of SVSU Media and Community Relations, said the program would build on the university’scommitment […]
Student to be recognized for posthumous degree
Over Thanksgiving break, 22-year-old SVSU student Tyra Chapman, passed away in a car accident. Chapman was set to graduate with a public health degree in the fall. Elementary education major Chelsea Booker […]
Relay for Life hosts virtual fundraiser
Relay for Life hosted its annual SVSU and Saginaw County event March 22-26. The virtual fundraiser lasted the entire week and included multiple events for the community to get involved in. Funds […]
Baseball starts season strong with double wins
Baseball season has officially started for the SVSU Cardinals. Saginaw Valley started the season 2-2 after Opening Day on March 2. In their first game of the year, the Cardinals started slow […]
Softball continues to outrun opponents in scoring
Saginaw Valley’s softball team is one of the hottest teams in the country, currently ranked number 22 in the top 25 and off to an 11-2 start. So far this season, the […]
Men’s basketball places 12th overall in GLIAC
Saginaw Valley’s men’s basketball team ended its season in 12th place in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Conference, finishing with a record of 5-12. SVSU finished the regular season losing six of its […]
Women’s basketball falls to Huskies in GLIAC playoffs
Saginaw Valley finished the season with a 10-10 record, securing a first round bye in the GLIAC tournament, based on the Points Rating System used by GLIAC. Following the bye, SVSU played […]
College students’ mental health is on the decline
This semester seems to be a big hurdle for most. After adjusting in the fall, wearing masks, social-distancing, cleaning workspaces and getting tested are all things we added to ensure the safety […]
The U.S. is going through a mental health crisis
It’s difficult to comprehend COVID-19 struck at the heart of life as we knew it in March 2020. Over a year later, people around the world are still finding ways to effectively […]
Police Briefs
Police briefs are written based on reports from University Police. They indicate preliminary descriptions of events and not necessarily actual incidents. Threat On Mar. 14 at 2:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to […]
Mental health center to open in the fall
SVSU plans to open a new Mental Health & Wellness center. “[The Center] will focus on developing strategies to provide integrated mental health and wellness services for the entire campus community – […]
Student-led bra drive helps local women’s shelter
Throughout the entire month of March, F.E.M.E. hosted a bra drive. All donations will benefit Mustard Seed Shelter, a women’s homeless shelter in Saginaw. Jessica Davis, an elementary education sophomore and F.E.M.E.’s […]
Winter 2021 grads to walk in-person
SVSU will be hosting in-person commencement this semester on Friday, May 7th. Justin Engel, the communications manager for SVSU’s Alumni Relations, said the commencement organizers determined SVSU could host in-person ceremonies despite […]
Military Affairs receives ‘military friendly’ award
The Military Student Affairs Office (MSAO) recently received an award for being Military-Friendly. Designed to work with SVSU students with military-affiliated backgrounds, the MSAO was recognized for its dedication to its cause. […]
Police Briefs
Police briefs are written based on reports from University Police. They indicate preliminary descriptions of events and not necessarily actual incidents. Suspicious Situation On Feb. 26 at 1:02 a.m., a female student […]
Police Briefs
Police briefs are written based on reports from University Police. They indicate preliminary descriptions of events and not necessarily actual incidents. LarcenyAt 3:10 p.m. on Feb. 17, a 19-year-old male student reported […]
Theatre department has virtual performance of Joan the Girl of Arc
The SVSU Theatre Department performed a five-night show of “Joan: The Girl of Arc” Feb. 24-28. Due to COVID restrictions, the cast performed to an empty auditorium for virtual showings. Tickets were […]
Angela Davis speaks about black history month
SVSU hosted Angela Davis as a speaker for Black History Month, per students’ requests. The series was arranged by the Organization of Black Unity, Diversity Programs, the Office of Multicultural Services and […]
Stop using religion to spread hate
Our society has been turned into a battle arena, constantly pitting people against each other. Politics tends to be a central point of heated discussion. More and more each day, America seems […]
Police Briefs
Suspicious Door Knocking On Jan. 30 at 9:45 p.m., a male student was knocking on female resident’s door in University Village. The knocking made her uncomfortable. She also reported that she heard […]
Cardinal leadership conference goes online
The Cardinal Leadership Conference (CLC), an annual program sponsored by Residence Housing Association, took place via Zoom on Feb. 19. Cameron Burton, a marketing fifth year, was this year’s CLC chairperson. He […]
Families receive take-home boxes for Kids and Sibs
SVSU’s Residence Housing Association (RHA) hosted its annual Kids and Sibs Weekend in a take-home box on Feb. 7 and 8. The weekend brought in 950 participants even while virtual and COVID […]
I Heart SV week holds virtual fundraisers
On Feb. 8, Forever Red and the Alumni Association kicked off SVSU’s annual I Heart SV Week is dedicated to fundraising for scholarships and promoting professional networking within the Cardinal community. “This […]
Medical director talks race and COVID-19 vaccines
SVSU’s Courageous Conversations series hosted Dr. Delecia Pruitt on Feb. 9. Pruitt is an American Academy of Family Physicians fellow with a BS in biology from U of M Ann Arbor, a […]
Student works to eliminate tampon tax
Rachael Johnson initiated the Menstrual Hygiene Product Program about two and a half years ago to eliminate the tampon tax on campus. Johnson, a public health senior and current Student Association (SA) […]
Birth control should be available over the counter
Currently, women in the United States need a prescription from a healthcare provider to access hormonal birth control. It may sound simple, but getting a prescription is one of the biggest barriers […]
Hobbies don’t need to be monetized to have value
It seems as though people can no longer take part in something simply because they enjoy doing it. There’s this underlying pressure to either market whatever your hobby is or to be […]
MMFM celebrates Black History Month with hip-hop
The Marshall M. Fredericks Museum is celebrating Black History Month with the exhibition “Hip Hop Icons.” The exhibit will be on display until Feb. 27. The exhibit contains over 150 historical hip- […]
Black @ SVSU event highlights Black culture
Each year during Black History Month, SVSU’s Organization of Black Unity (OBU) hosts an event called Black @ SVSU. “(Black @ SVSU) is a staple piece of Saginaw Valley’s Black History Month […]
Detroit artists discuss ‘8-Mile’ at hip-hop speaker series
SVSU’s Marshall M Fredericks Sculpture Museum is hosting a Hip-Hop films speaker series to celebrate Black History Month. Megan McAdow, the director of the museum, said the speaker series and exhibit were […]
Football signs new Cards
SVSU football season kicked off on Feb. 3 with a virtual press conference for National Signing Day. Coach Ryan Brady participated in the conference to welcome the football players coming to SVSU […]
Men’s basketball team loses four straight games
SVSU’s men’s basketball team currently sits at 2-9 this season after losing its last four games. Jan. 29 at Parkside: 71-65 loss. SVSU was able to score 35 points in a first […]
Zarycki leads Cardinal wins over Parkside and Ferris
SVSU women’s basketball team sits at 2-4 over the last three weeks with its two wins coming against Parkside on Jan. 30 and against Ferris State on Feb. 13. Jan. 29 vs […]
Housing implements new re-contracting system
Beginning this fall, SVSU Housing Operations will require returning students to contract for on-campus housing electronically instead of through the traditional paper contracts. “We are currently meeting with our CashNet vendor to […]
National board recognizes Anne Tapp
Anne Tapp, professor of Teacher Education at SVSU, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE). She has also been elected as […]
Alumna Madalyn McHugh and sister form music duo
SVSU Alum Madalyn McHugh and her younger sister Mackenzie McHugh recently formed a pop duo called McHugh Girl. Madalyn McHugh graduated in 2017 with a bachelor of art in music and Mackenzie […]
Not everyone needs to suffer just because you did
The “just because I struggled, you should too” mindset needs to stop. With a new president in office, changes are bound to happen. One of the most prevalent I have seen all […]
Double standards are at a high in hip hop music
Double standards are everywhere you look; however, in the hip-hop industry, the standards between men and women are at an all-time high. When “WAP” by Cardi and Megan Thee Stallion came out, […]
Curriculum expectations need to change for now
Over the past year, learning has been one of our greatest uncertainties. With a combination of online classes, in-person sessions, and even a newtype of hybrid learning, students have essentially been left […]
Braun Fellowship given to two engineering profs
Two SVSU faculty members received the Braun Fellowship in December 2020. Both are planning to improve research and teaching methods within their fields. The Braun Fellowship fosters scholarly research among accomplished faculty. […]
Career Services hosts virtual job fair
On Jan. 26, Career Services held its Virtual Summer Job and Internship Fair. The fair offered opportunities from all fields and majors and was held on the online employment platform, Handshake. Students […]
Courageous Conversations holds LGBTQ+ session
On Jan. 29, Courageous Conversations focused on LGBTQ+ history and developing an understanding of the community. The session allowed students to safely come together and have a personal and educational discussion. Marc […]
Men’s basketball drops two close games to Ashland
SVSU’s men’s basketball team fell to 1-5 on the season after being swept by Ashland at home over the weekend. On Jan. 22, SVSU trailed Ashland by sev- en points at the […]
Women’s basketball splits weekend series at Ashland
Over the weekend, the SVSU women’s basketball team split their two road games against Ashland. In their first matchup of the weekend, which took place Jan. 22, the Cardinals were able to […]
Swim and dive has strong first meet at Grand Valley
The SVSU Swim and Dive team had their first meet of the 2020-2021 season on Jan. 23. The team went up against Hope College and Grand Valley State University at Hol- land […]
SVSU hosts Doug Hanson Open track meet
SVSU had its second meet of the season on Jan. 22 as they hosted Sienna Heights for the Doug Hanson Open. On the women’s side, SVSU was able to win 11 of […]
Why can’t I talk about my political beliefs?
Political views: everybody has them, but not everybody likes to talk about them, especially with family, friends and even just acquaintances. If your extended family is anything like mine, then almost everyone […]
Every American needs to wear their mask
The U.S. should enforce a national mask mandate. Yes, you read that correctly. If we had all worn our masks to begin with, we could’ve stopped the pandemic in its tracks, or […]
Theatre department previews winter shows
The theatre department’s winter semester lineup features a range of shows, including one directed by a Dow visiting artist. “Our department is really excited about the opportunity to safely share theatre in […]
MLK Day event celebrates diversity and progress
On Jan. 18, SVSU held its 12th annual Great Lakes Bay Regional Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was hosted online instead of at SVSU’s Malcolm […]
MLK Drum Awards given to outstanding citizens
On Jan. 18, the 2021 Great Lakes Bay Regional MLK Celebration Drum Major Awards were announced, honoring individuals for their community service. This year, the award was given to three individuals: Charles […]
Police Briefs
Police briefs are written based on reports from University Police. They indicate preliminary descriptions of events and not necessarily actual incidents. Fraud At 8:17 a.m., Nov. 21, 2020, an 18-year-old male student […]
Men’s basketball splits series with Northern
Men’s basketball split its two home games against Northern Michigan over the weekend. SVSU was able to win the first game, held Jan. 15, by a score of 83-73. Junior guard Myles […]
Women’s basketball optimistic about season
During the opening weekend of the 2020-2021 basketball season, SVSU suffered losses in back-to-back games against Grand Valley on Jan. 8 and Jan. 9. In the Jan. 8 season opener, SVSU had […]
Assistant theatre prof receives award for innovative teaching
Peggy Mead-Finizio, an assistant professor in the theatre department, received the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) Innovative Teacher award. Only one teacher and one graduate student per region are given […]
New MFA changes coming for faculty
For several years, SVSU has been implementing a cybersecurity measure known as Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). MFA requires students, faculty and adjunct faculty to go through one of several extra security measures in […]
Music department prepares for winter semester
SVSU’s music department recently announced a wide array of plans for the Winter 2021 semester. Currently, all the ensembles in the department, band, jazz and choir are back from break and are […]
FAFSA should not rely on parents’ finances
It’s the time of year where college students go online and enter tax information in hopes of receiving some sort of financial aid from the government. FAFSA usually requires you to have […]
Forensics teams receive awards for debate topics
On Dec. 5, 2020, SVSU’s forensics teams gave performances that qualified them to compete at the national competition April 16-20. SVSU students Evangeline Cruz, Jessica Davis, Claire Harris and Austin Teeple earned […]
Moot Court heads to national tournament
Two SVSU Moot Court teams will compete at the national tournament beginning Friday, Jan. 22. The teams, made up of two students each, include Erick Byron, Collin Willette, Justin Weller and Caroline […]
Women of achievement awards given to staff and student
Fall semester commencement briefing
SVSU is taking every measure to ensure its fall graduates receive recognition and congratulations for their achievements. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, SVSU had to cancel its traditional in-person commencement ceremony. However, […]
Grand Valley rejoins Battle of the Valleys
In March 2019, Grand Valley State University withdrew from the annual Battle of the Valleys (BOV) competition. SVSU continued to raise money for charities, regardless of not having a competitor. On Dec. […]
Theatre department closes semester with ‘Home for the Holidays’
On Dec. 1, the theatre department opened their 10th annual holiday show. Director David Rzeszutek said that “Home for the Holidays: At Home Edition” is the first SVSU holiday production to ever […]
SVSU profs care about their students’ success and health
Nearly 250 days ago, the world began to shut down and seemed to collapse all around us. Things certainly didn’t improve as 2020 progressed. Now we find ourselves in the month of […]
Critical thinking needs to be taught more in schools
In a world where we live much of our lives on the internet, a realm with misinformation and outright lies, it is more important than ever that individuals have the required critical […]
Students and staff share opinions about on-campus mental health resources
Following the death of a campus employee, students and staff shared their opinions on how SVSU handles mental health. Adjunct professor Greg Wright described his overall SVSU experience as being positive. “I […]
Theater program holds virtual performance
On Friday, Nov. 20, and Saturday, Nov. 21, the theater department put on a virtual performance of “Unraveled Magicians: A New Musical.” The play was written by Ryan Sequin and originally debuted […]
BFA seniors hold art show for personal work
Since Nov. 16, the University Art Gallery has been showcasing the work of BFA students from the university. Three students, Katherine Huber, a photography senior, Ben Quinno, a ceramics senior, and Nicole […]
The Earth needs us all to be environmentalists
The Earth is dying, and we should all care. Science tells us that our planet’s temperature is climbing faster than scientists had previously predicted. The discarded remains of our products – disposable […]
Cast and crew of ‘No. 6’ host a talkback discussing the play’s themes
SVSU theatre students hosted a virtual performance of “No. 6” by TJ Young last week. The play touches on various issues surrounding society, such as racial tensions, police brutality and the more […]
Marching band has final performance of show ‘iPod Shuffle’
The marching band closes out its season with final performance. Vanguard Photo | Brooke Elward The Cardinal Marching Band livestreamed their last fall performance on Nov. 9 from the Harvey Randall Wickes […]
OBU held a virtual lecture with speaker Feminista Jones
The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs hosted a virtual lecture with Feminista Jones on Nov. 13. The lecture focused on non-profit organizational leadership, diversity and inclusion, as well as gender and racial […]
Campus mourns employee
At about 10 a.m. Nov. 13, SVSU sent an email out to inform the campus community of a suicide that had taken place in Science West earlier that morning. The suicide came […]
Students write thank you cards to local veterans
On Nov. 9th, Pine Grove RAs, NRHH and Military Student Affairs hosted a program called Plants for a Purpose. Students were invited to come write letters to veterans to show gratitude and […]
Police respond to individual ‘in distress’
SVSU University Police responded to an individual “in distress” who was isolated in Science West on Thursday night. Authorities told the campus community to avoid the area. Officers arrived at about 8:13 […]
In-person fall commencements canceled
SVSU confirmed the cancelation of in-person fall commencements in an email sent to students on Nov. 11. The commencement ceremonies, planned for Nov. 19-21, will be replaced by a virtual ceremony on […]
Astrology is just the way to go and can be better to believe in
The past few years, there’s been a huge increase in the practice of astrology by young people. Casual astrologers may just check their horoscope on apps like Co-Star, Sanctuary or the Pattern, […]
People should be encouraged to stay home when feeling unwell always
It’s 2020, and all over the world, people are expected to stay home to prevent additional COVID cases. We take many steps and precautions to keep just ourselves healthy and safe from […]
People need to focus on having empathy
So many things have been lost over the past four years. One thing that many Americans seem to have forgotten amid all of this is the power of empathy. The current state […]
Theatre department has virtual performance of No. 6
The theater department had its first fall performance of the play “No.6,” held virtually. “No.6,” a play written by T.J. Young, tells the story of a Black family faced with an unexpected […]
Students donate art to museum
The Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum is hosting a fundraiser to make, mail and support art, Dec. 1-15. “We are asking anyone and everyone, from established artists to someone who likes to […]
Police Briefs
Police briefs are written based on reports from University Police. They indicate preliminary descriptions of events and not necessarily actual incidents. MIP On Oct. 17 at 12:53 a.m., underage students were drinking […]
COVID-19 shutdowns are harmful to mental and social health
It started in March. Its incessant rampage grips the nation as we enter November. Governors have shut down their states and closed businesses. COVID-19 is deadly, vicious and unforgiving, its violence taking […]
Trump fosters hate by not condemning white supremacy
Donald Trump is a white supremacist. He refuses to condemn white supremacy. Most recently, he has issued a call to arms to the extremist hate group Proud Boys. This was done during […]
SVSU welcomes new assistant swim coach
SVSU officially hired a new assistant swim coach, Austin Pillardo. Pillardo, a South Florida native, previously spent three years as the volunteer assistant coach for the women’s swim team at Texas A&M. […]
RSOs face tight guidelines for branded merch
The SVSU logo is not always easy for Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) to use on the merchandise they create for their groups. Students are encouraged to use the SVSU logo with their […]
Students to receive partial refund for early move out
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, classes will go virtual following Thanksgiving Break. Students are allowed to check out for the rest of the semester and receive a housing refund. “All residents can […]
Program Board holds weeklong Spook-a-Thon
Beginning Monday, Oct. 26, the Program Board kicked off their first Halloween Spook-a-Thon event. The event is new to campus this year and replaced the annual Halloween Parties hosted by the Program […]
Social media should be separate from work
Social media is not the place for work. Everyone you know has at least one social media account, whether it be Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, TikTok, YouTube, Tumblr or Reddit. Many of […]
Students discuss living on campus with COVID-19
Hailey Sirut and Grace Sloan, nursing juniors rooming together in Campus Village, contracted the coronavirus. Their friend also tested positive, so they and their group of friends got tested, as well. At […]
Enrollment rates drop
Like other universities nationwide, SVSU has faced changes in enrollment due to the pandemic. Overall, SVSU has seen a decline in enrollment rates, which was anticipated in early summer. “In terms of […]
Battle of the Valley week is a smashing success
On Oct. 18, SVSU kicked off its famous Battle of the Valley week. This year, Student Association (SA) chose Bay Area Women’s Center as the benefactor of the weeklong fundraiser. “The mission […]
Photo Story: MJB fire
Career Services holds virtual employment fair
Career Services held its virtual Fall Employment Fair for students on Oct. 16. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Career Services has had to move employment fairs online this semester. “This will be […]
Professors explain free speech at Zoom event
Robert Sedler, an accredited expert on the First Amendment rights, held a Zoom discussion on Oct. 13. Julie Keil, an associate professor of political science, moderated the discussion, which included a Q&A […]
COVID-19 testing offered on-campus
SVSU hosted a COVID-19 testing event in the fieldhouse on Oct. 13. Although some participants were chosen as part of SVSU’s random testing program, students and faculty were welcome to volunteer. Those […]
Valley Nights hosts virtual escape room
SVSU’s Valley Nights hosted a virtual escape room event for students on Oct. 15. Jason Schoenmeyer, the associate dean of Student Life, said Valley Nights has hosted various virtual events this semester […]
Music department hosts virtual open house
The music department held a music open house on Oct. 17. Due to COVID-19, the open house was held over Zoom. Norman Wika, the director of the bands, explained that Zoom was […]
Museum exhibit displays work of Detroit artist
The newest exhibit to be featured in the Marshall Fredericks Sculpture Museum is “SOS.” Joannah Lodico, the community engagement catalyst for the museum, joined in July 2019 and assists with communications, community […]
SVSU needs to take the mental health of its students seriously
In today’s world, along with the fact that we are college students who experience a lot of stress, mental health is a very prevalent thing. Our school and administration do a lot […]
Diet culture leads to unhealthy eating
Diet culture has become an incredibly toxic problem for our generation, yet nobody seems to talk about it. This trend teaches us to hate our bodies and to follow eating patterns that […]
Cancel culture doesn’t fix anything
“Cancel culture” has become a huge buzzword in the past few years, with most people strongly for or against it. However, I think “cancel culture,” in its most popular usage, is commonly […]
We need to normalize treating mental illness
Mental health care needs to be normalized. We are living in a world that is constantly changing and has become completely out of our control. This is not the world that we […]
Midland Center for the Arts faculty display work in UAG
The University Art Gallery (UAG) is housing an exhibit displaying the work of the Midland Center for the Arts art faculty. Sara Clark, the interim gallery coordinator at the UAG, said she […]
Wind Ensemble livestreams its first concert of the semester
The music department livestreamed a wind ensemble performance on Thursday, Oct. 8, on the SVSU Music YouTube channel. Director of Bands Norman Wika chose the repertoire from Giovanni Gabrieli, a composer of […]
We should be able to partake in civil discourse online
We live in an age where politics are shoved in our faces from the minute we get out of bed to the second we shut our eyes and drift to sleep. It’s […]
The ‘not like other girls’ complex harms us all
Most women have, at some point, had a “not like other girls” complex, usually as a teenager. I know I did. When we grow out of it, we often make fun of […]
Flu shot event hosted in Ryder
To help keep the community safe, SVSU teamed up with Meijer to host a week-long flu shot opportunity for students, faculty and staff. J.J. Boehm, the director of University Communications, said the […]
Alumni hold food drive
Due to COVID-19, homecoming festivities did not occur this year, but during the week of Oct. 26-30, different events will be available for alumni and students. Teresa George, the manager of Alumni […]
Cardinal Fitness begins virtual workout classes
Cardinal Fitness began offering online fitness classes Sept. 14 in place of the usual in-person classes. Classes are offered to all SVSU students, faculty and staff through a private Facebook group page. […]
People need to vote in order for things to change
There is no excuse for the dumpster fire that is this election season. Voting has been jeopardized in just about every way imaginable, the two main candidates are giant man babies and, […]
Planned Parenthood is more than just abortions
In recent media there has been a lot of controversy as to why we continue to supply funding to Planned Parenthood. Some political candidates are even calling for the total defunding of […]
We need to use mutual aid to help our communities
With all the side effects of the coronavirus pandemic, a lot of people have needed more help from other people. It’s clear that while there has been some help from the government […]
Student Affairs holds virtual Latinx Conversation Week
Due to the pandemic, Facebook Live was used for Latinx speakers to share their experiences and thoughts on multiculturalism in today’s world. Roberto Garcia, the director of the Office of Multicultural Student […]
Study Abroad department holds virtual fair
On Sept. 30, SVSU held a study abroad fair to share opportunities with students. The fair was moved online this semester due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Study Abroad Coordinator Aileen Ash said […]
Students should be allowed to drive on sidewalks
Students should be allowed to drive on sidewalks to unload during times like move-in. We see campus facility and state vehicles drive on the sidewalks all the time. I don’t think there […]
University admin needs to act for social justice
During my first month back on campus, I have been very torn on my feelings as to how the SVSU community has responded to recent social justice issues. After spending a lot […]
People need to read articles before sharing them
People need to stop sharing articles online that they haven’t actually read. I’m not sure why everyone does this, if it’s laziness or something else, but it’s harmful. I first noticed this […]
Women entrepreneurs share life lessons with students
On Sept. 23, SVSU hosted “Life Lessons for Successful Women Entrepreneurs.” Izabela I. Szymanska, a professor of management, said the event would hope- fully inform students how they could successfully start their […]
Outdoor Adventures continue despite COVID pandemic
Outdoor Adventures will continue despite the pandemic, offering students the chance to explore the state of Michigan. Aaron Mowen, the director of Campus Recreation, said three trips have been planned for the […]
Virtual Culture Workshop
Diversity Programs held a virtual culture workshop on Sept. 23. The event, part of a series titled “How to Improve Your Campus Culture: An Overview of Micro-aggressions in the Academic Workplace,” was […]
Pride Center moves
The Pride Center has been relocated from Gilbertson to Curtiss Hall. Roberto Garcia, the director of the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, said the relocation will not result in any major changes […]
Marching band performs new show, ‘iPod Shuffle’
On Sept. 21, the Cardinal Marching Band had its first performance of the fall semester at the Harvey Randall Wickes Stadium. The band shared its new show, iPod Shuffle, inspired by their […]
Off-campus party reports 20 new COVID cases
University administrators sent out an email to students on Sept. 25 regarding an off-campus party. The party, which took place Sept. 19 in Bay County, was linked to 20 new student cases […]
Intramural sports set to start again Monday, Sept. 21
Intramural (IM) sports are running differently this year due to COVID-19 restrictions. Sports involving close contact are not being offered, but Campus Recreation is adapting to make sure students are still able […]
Basketball and volleyball nets removed from residential areas
Just days after students began arriving back at SVSU, the volleyball and basket- ball nets were removed from outside the residence halls and living centers. University President Donald Bachand said this decision […]
Music programs need to be kept in schools
I am not going around saying music is the best class, but it matters in schools and students. Right from week one in my choral methods class, we were challenged with the […]
Pet owners need to supervise their pets outside
Pet owners should not leave their animals unsupervised outside in a non- enclosed area. It took a handful of seconds to process what had happened. I was driving north down Center Road […]
University Art Gallery showcases professor Matthew Zivich
On Saturday, Sept. 19, the University Art Gallery (UAG) wrapped up an exhibition of various works by Matthew Zivich, an art professor. The exhibit, titled “Matthew Zivich: New Art Works,” featured a […]
SA holds Red Picnic online
Due to restrictions for gatherings, Student Association (SA) hosted the Red Pride Picnic over the course of a week. Although some events were held virtually, some were able to take place in […]
Random testing to track cases
Randomized testing for COVID-19 among students, faculty and staff will begin at SVSU in the coming weeks to help prevent the spread of coronavirus on campus, particularly by those who are asymptomatic. […]
SVSU students organize accountability march
In response to the visit from an on-campus evangelist last weekend, students held a march Thursday, Sept. 16 to demand accountability from SVSU. Some students said they believe the university did not […]
Cancer is still a problem, even during a pandemic
Guest Column:American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Cancer hasn’t stopped in the midst of a pandemic, so neither have we. Every year, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network brings cancer survivors […]
Taco Bell needs to return potatoes to its menu
I’m boycotting Taco Bell and so should you. I never thought something I held so near and dear to my heart would turn around and stab it and continue to twist the […]
Disparagement humor is harmful, it’s not ‘just a joke’
Recently on my Facebook feed I came across a transphobic joke someone had shared. The comment section of the post was filled with some pretty ignorant remarks. A lot of people were […]
Elon Musk shouldn’t be admired the way he is
I can’t stand Elon Musk, and I’m getting really tired of his fanboys worshiping him and making excuses for everything he does. He actively causes more harm than good, and people need […]
Police Briefs
Police briefs are written based on reports from University Police. They indicate preliminary descriptions of events and not necessarily actual incidents Marijuana At 11:06 p.m. Sept. 1, officers responded to a call […]
Greek life goes virtual
Greek Letter Organizations (GLOs) across campus have altered their fall recruitment plans due to the pandemic. Virtual recruitment was held on Sept. 11-13 over Zoom. “Our plans for recruitment this year are […]
Ann Roznowski retires
Earlier this month, Dining Services Office Manager Ann Roznowski retired after 23 years at SVSU. “I started part-time the first year, working concessions, counting cash and doing paperwork in the office,” Roznowski […]
Military Student Affairs hosts first virtual 9/11 race
The Travis Manion 9/11 Heroes Run was hosted virtually on Sept. 11 to pay respect to those who died during the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Director of Military Student Affairs Bethany Alford said […]
Religious evangelist visits campus
Sept. 10, Ken Fleck was seen by students walking around Merry Jo Brandimore and the First Year Suites. Fleck claimed to be an evangelist who is traveling college campuses to spread his […]
eSports thrive in quarantine
Although most sports have been cut due to the pandemic and government regulations, eSports is still a viable option for students who want to compete. “SVSU has eSports scheduled live for Fall […]
Employment fair goes virtual with new platform
Career Services held their first part-time employment fair Wednesday, Sept. 2. The fair took place virtually on the platform Handshake, which Career Services switched to in July. “(Handshake) is more interactive for […]
Music department plans live-stream concerts
The music department faces numerous changes as it navigates the return to campus. Associate Professor of Music Kevin Simons said he is preparing for the fall semester by finding new ways to […]
Covenant partnership expands with hotline
SVSU and Covenant Health-Care have had a long-standing partnership focusing on the health and safety of students. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, SVSU and Covenant HealthCare have made many expansions to […]
Cardinal Comics
“Falling on Dead Ears” submitted by graphic design senior Easton Moore Send submissions of comics, crosswords, puzzles, jokes, brainteasers and all things fun to vanguard@svsu.edu.
Students’ thoughts about campus reopening
Museum will remain open with new precautions
The Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum will remain open throughout the 2020-2021 school year with new safety precautions in place. All staff and visitors will be expected to wear a face covering […]
Theatre department adds to plan for fall semester
With school starting in the middle of a worldwide pandemic, a lot of programs have had to make alterations to their normal plans, the theatre department included. As much as 25 percent […]
Scrunchies are the best hair ties you can own
Scrunchies are by far the most superior hair tie. Sure, you have your classic hair ties, the little rubber band ones and the ones that look like phone cords, but scrunchies beat […]
Politicians need to actually represent the people
The sad state of American politics is that, more often than not, we walk into our polling location with the mindset of voting for the lesser of two evils. That isn’t how […]
Schools should be taking the pandemic more seriously
We currently live in a time where it seems like we can’t catch a break. With a global pandemic, social justice riots and an unnerving presidential election, the last thing students should […]
Quarantine wasn’t a blessing for everyone
One of the most irritating, condescending and insensitive sentiments I keep seeing people repeatedly voice and share online is that this whole pandemic is a blessing in disguise for them to stay […]
U.S. Department of Ed. pushes new Title IX regulations
New Title IX regulations came into effect on Aug. 14 after being in process since late 2017. Title IX deals with discrimination in educational settings. Changes include a new definition of sexual […]
Student Life prepares for a virtual fun-filled semester
Due to the pandemic, many changes have been made across campus. However, Student Life is still planning on putting on many events to keep students engaged. The first big event being put […]
Enrollment rates declining
Universities nationwide have spent the summer making accommodations put the minds of both students and staff at ease. However, many universities, including SVSU, are facing a decrease in enrollment. While returning student […]
COVID-19 updates
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, SVSU is determined to continue to give its students a safe and memorable college experience. President Don Bachand said the faculty and sta have spent the weeks leading […]
SVSU student organizes BLM protest in Saginaw
On May 25, George Floyd died in police custody. He was arrested when a cashier at his local corner store called the police on him for allegedly using a counterfeit 20 dollar […]
Adjunct’s open letter questions campus reopening
Prior to the start of the upcoming fall semester, adjunct professor Vince Locke sent an open letter regarding his concerns about resuming face-to-face schooling to SVSU’s administrators. “I am disturbed by the […]
GLIAC cancels fall sports amid safety concerns
On Tuesday, Aug. 11, the GLIAC Council of Presidents and Chancellors voted unanimously to suspend all sport competitions until Jan. 1, 2021. The decision came hours after many Division I conferences also […]
Obituary: Merle Davis
Adjunct professor Merle Davis passed away Aug. 8 at the age of 69. Davis was born in 1950 in Mt. Pleasant, MI, to Grant and Margaret Fitzpatrick Davis. He served in the […]
SVSU pushes changes to housing, dining services
Housing All shared bedrooms in the Living Centers and Pine Grove have been converted to singles. The furniture for shared bedrooms will have to remain in the rooms because there is nowhere […]
Students to receive SVSU masks
SVSU posted a prerecorded webinar on its Facebook page on July 28 to update the community on changes to the campus. Required practices As one of five required practices (which can be […]
Obituary: George Heron
George Heron, an SVSU adjunct professor, passed away July 18. Born August 30, 1938, Heron began his life in Neward, New Jersey. At the young age of 14, he joined the Venard […]
SVSU plans for face-to-face winter classes
SVSU addressed student concerns in a town hall meeting on June 25. Provost Deb Huntley said as much as 75 percent of fall classes will be face-to-face or hybrid. Online class offerings […]
Fall classes to go online after Thanksgiving
In-person classes will be moved online following Thanksgiving break, according to an email sent to students from University Communications on June 18. Moving instruction online will help minimize transmission during a potential […]
SVSU virtual town hall addresses return to campus
University administrators addressed SVSU’s fall plans in a virtual town hall meeting June 11. President Don Bachand recapped the university’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Part of the response was to create […]
Photo story: BLM protest
SVSU plans for face-to-face fall classes
SVSU plans to have students return to campus for the fall semester, according to an email sent to students from President Don Bachand on May 13. The email stated that faculty and […]
Graduates to weigh in on commencement plans
May 2020 graduates received an email regarding commencement on April 21. Although the May ceremonies were canceled, graduating seniors were invited to attend the December ceremonies if they so choose. Jim Dwyer, […]
Theatre department performs ‘Macbeth’ over Zoom
Despite being quarantined, the SVSU theatre department still gave a performance of “Macbeth” as a live reading over Zoom on April 16. Director Tommy Wedge said students reached out to him asking […]
SVSU student discusses her experience working for a multi-level marketing group
With many students losing their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic, some are turning to Multi-level marketing companies, or MLMs, to make ends meet. MLMs are a type of business that operates through […]
May 2020 graduates invited to walk at December Commencement
May 2020 graduates have been invited to participate in the December Commencement ceremonies, according to an email sent to graduating seniors by University Communications on April 21. The email stated that graduates […]
Games the staff is playing during quarantine
Bored during quarantine? Here are four games our staff recommends. Maria Ranger: Animal Crossing – Pocket Camp Since I unfortunately don’t own a Nintendo Switch to play Animal Crossing: New Horizon on, […]
SVSU professor to assess on-campus accommodations for students with disabilities
Beth Jorgensen, a PTW professor, has been working with the Office of Accessibility Resources and Accommodations (ARA) to evaluate SVSU’s accommodation of disabilities. “When I came to SVSU, I occasionally would have […]
Student Association approves $20,000 to COVID-19 relief fund
Student Association approved a $20,000 allocation to the SVSU Student Emergency Fund at its April 13 meeting. The fund was originally for students with temporary financial setbacks but has been expanded to […]
BFA seniors move to online exhibit for final projects
After the coronavirus canceled all public gatherings of 10 or more people, the SVSU Bachelor of Fine Arts exhibition has been rescheduled to an online forum. These exhibitions begin in the BFA […]
Treats we’re making this week
Ready to build that post-coronavirus body? We’re here to help you “bulk” up with some recipes. Peanut Butter Cookies – Maria Ranger My go-to thing to bake while stuck at home has […]
Newest class of Roberts Fellows named
SVSU has named its next batch of Roberts Fellows, a program of distinction in which 10 students learn to lead and engage with the world. To be eligible, students must have 48 […]
Abby Smith elected SA speaker
Former Student Association parliamentarian Abby Smith won SA speaker for the upcoming year, 12-14 on April 6. SA President-Elect Thomas Metiva said previous Speaker Ryan Silvestri stepped down from the position due […]
SVSU student tests positive for COVID-19
An SVSU student has tested positive for COVID-19, according to an email sent by University Communications on April 8. The student is currently residing on campus in a single unit and has […]
What should you binge watch during the quarantine?
The Vanguard staff discuss what they’ve been watching while they ignore their responsibilities and pretend the world isn’t falling apart. Maria Ranger: “Please Like Me” Before the quarantine started, I started watching […]
Relay for Life moves online
Following the COVID-19 outbreak and state-wide lockdown, the American Cancer Society decided to make all of its spring 2020 Relay for Life events virtual. SVSU’s Relay chapter followed the decision with its […]
Newest class of Roberts Fellows announced
SVSU has named its next batch of Roberts Fellows, a program of distinction in which 10 students learn to lead and engage with the world. To be eligible, students must have 48 […]
Metiva elected SA president
Student Association elected Thomas Metiva as its new president Thursday, April 2. Metiva, a biology sophomore, previously served as a representative and the campus events director. He said he had been thinking […]
SVSU lab produces sanitizer, 3D prototypes for local public services
Matthew Kline, manager of the SVSU independent testing lab, is using his skills to produce around 310 gallons of hand sanitizer for local public service employees. Kline started working with the Michigan […]
Library fees waived for winter semester
Head of Access Services Thomas Zantow says students can keep library books until the end of the semester without incurring fees. The question arose after SVSU switched to online learning for the […]
SVSU stores medical supplies for local health care providers
SVSU is holding medical supplies for local health care providers amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The effort is part of a partnership with the Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance and the Michigan Health […]
Biology lecturer keeps students moving despite pandemic
SVSU biology lecturer Mandy Ross continues to share her love of fitness with students despite the COVID-19 outbreak. Ross teaches Turbo Kick, PiYo and Insanity Live, among other courses, at the Ryder […]
SVSU RA wins regional award
An SVSU student was recently awarded for his work as a residential assistant. Jarod Morse, a biology junior, won Student Staff Member of the Year from the Great Lakes Affiliate of College […]
Vanguard staff on how to stay active during the shelter-in-place
Learn about all the different ways you can walk and do yoga. We’ll coordinate better next time – promise. Abby Lawson: Yoga I am absolutely not flexible. I do not love traditional […]
Photo Essay: What does college look like during a pandemic?
Click on photos to enlarge. Grocery store photos taken by Nicole Vogelpohl. SVSU photos taken by Kaitlyn Farley.
Latest COVID-19 campus updates
Below are the latest updates on how COVID-19 affects SVSU students. Over 1,100 residential students have opted to move out of their dorms as of March 24. SVSU will not quote estimated […]
Pride Center to become part of Student Affairs
The Pride Center, SVSU’s LGBT+ resource center, is looking for a graduate student to provide leadership for the fall semester. Lucy Mercier, former Pride Center director and master of social work program […]
Vanguard staff discuss what they’re doing during ‘quarantine’
Nicole Vogelpohl: Photographer COVID-19 has kicked off 2020 in a way nobody ever expected, causing universities nationwide to shut down and finish the rest of the semester through online courses. If you […]
SVSU to allow students to go pass/no-credit for winter semester
Provost Deborah Huntley sent out an email March 19 stating that students can decide to go pass/no-credit or graded for the winter semester. Undergraduate students will be able to chose which courses […]
Updated: SVSU moves online for the rest of the semester
Vanguard readers sent us questions after SVSU decided to move online-only for the rest of the semester. We met with J.J. Boehm, the interim executive director of University Communications, to answer reader […]
SVSU to offer pro-rated refunds
A March 18 email from SVSU Housing indicated that SVSU will begin offering pro-rated refunds to students who move out before April 19. The email stated that Housing and Dining Services will […]
SVSU Chatbot answers your COVID-19 questions
On March 18, SVSU released to all undergraduate students a Chatbot called Coop to answer questions about the coronavirus. Cara Deschermeier, assistant director of the Academic Advisement Center, said the Chatbot was […]
SVSU students sign petition to make classes pass/fail
SVSU students are signing a petition asking administrators to allow students to elect whether they want their courses for the semester to be pass/fail or graded. Pass/fail grading, opposed to receiving a […]
BREAKING: Classes go online through finals week
In an email sent to students March 16, Provost Deborah Huntley announced that classes will be online-only through finals week. “Earlier today, the federal government recommended avoiding social gatherings of more than […]
Obituary: Christoper Renna
Christopher Renna passed away unexpectedly March 9 in St. Joseph, Michigan. Chris graduated from SVSU in 2002 as a political science and a criminal justice major. He was active in the Student […]
Valley Vanguard staff wins awards
In lieu of the award gala canceled by the coronavirus outbreak, Michigan Press Association posted the results of its newspaper contest online Thursday, March 12. “SVSU students possess a tireless commitment to […]
eSports league coming to SVSU
SVSU will be introducing an eSports club starting in the fall semester. The project was introduced by Brian Thomas, the associate vice president of Academic Affairs. eSports are competitions through video game […]
SVSU recognized for conservation efforts
Ted Lind and the Saginaw Basin Land Conservancy recently recognized the SVSU Center for Community Engagement with one of their 2020 Osprey Awards. The award has been around for eight years and […]
Coronavirus causes club sports to cancel seasons
Due to the coronavirus outbreak, several club sports tournaments have been canceled. Club teams including dodgeball, volleyball, cheer and dance were all preparing to take their long trips down to various destinations […]
Students spend spring break volunteering out of state
The Alternative Breaks program sent 60 SVSU students to different states starting Feb. 29. The student-ran organization divided the students into six groups of 10 people, each group traveling to a different […]
Special Olympics canceled amid coronavirus concern
The Special Olympics Area 22 Games, set for March 27, were called off on March 10 due to health concerns. “The eboard of Cardinals for Special Olympics … along with our general […]
Police Briefs
Suspicious situation At 8:18 PM March 2, a 20-year-old female student reported that she was followed by a vehicle from Arbury to Pine Grove. The vehicle was gone when officers arrived to […]
‘On Thin Ice’ exhibit expresses student’s experience with mental illness
Danielle Cecil didn’t think she would make it through her bachelor of fine arts program. Now, she is set to walk in May and has a photo exhibit detailing her struggles with […]
SVSU faculty pursues passion for guitar with local band
By day, Riley Hupfer is known to the SVSU community as the director of Cardinals for Community Engagement and the adviser for the Alpha Kappa Lambda fraternity. What many do not know […]
Professor speaks about intersectional feminism
Sociology professor Dawn Hinton stresses the importance of intersectionality and black feminism. According to Hinton, intersectionality affects every person. Intersectionality is the point at which all a person’s identities interact and influence […]
Society is too focused on race and gender
Society’s current obsession with race and gender is only causing more division and discrimination between Americans. The United States has taken great strides in the fight for civil rights and liberties over […]
How you treat your daughter will affect them as a bride
Some of you reading this might already be married, others might be recently engaged and prepping for their wedding and some of you still may be looking for the right “one” (do […]
Companies are tricking consumers by greenwashing
Greenwashing, when companies present products as more eco-friendly than they are, is a problem that has surfaced recently. With the general public becoming more aware of issues related to climate change and […]
Cardinals react to COVID-19: Students and faculty sound off
John Baesler, History Chairman “This is absolutely the right decision. The inconvenience of having to move classes online pales in sight of the possibility that the United States could see a severe […]
SVSU offices address how COVID-19 affects their services
The Vanguard staff reached out to on-campus offices and departments to discuss how the switch to online classes and the ban on all meetings and events over 50 people will affect their […]
SA discusses upcoming changes
Student Association President Hunter Koch is working with SVSU administrators to address student concerns while also looking internally to restructure SA. In light of SVSU canceling in-person instruction and all meetings and […]
Nursing professor discusses COVID-19
Kathleen Schachman, Harvey Randall Wickes Endowed Chair in Nursing, said she hopes students exercise precautions but refrain from panicking about COVID-19. Schachman, who also works at a clinic, said students and patients […]
SVSU facing ‘unprecedented challenges’ amid COVID-19
SVSU announced Wednesday, March 11 that in-person classes will morph into online courses from Monday, March 16 to at least Friday, April 17. The decision came after Gov. Whitmer declared a state […]
University Communications fields your questions about the switch to online classes
On March 11, The Valley Vanguard asked readers on Facebook their questions about SVSU’s decision to move to online only classes in light of the coronavirus outbreak. J.J. Boehm, interim executive director […]
BREAKING: SVSU moves classes online amid coranovirus outbreak
SVSU announced Wednesday, March 11 that in-face classes will morph into online courses from Monday, March 16 to at least Friday, April 17. The decision came after Gov. Whitmer declared a […]
SVSU expected to give coronavirus update later today
After a meeting with Gov. Whitmer later today, SVSU will decide if they will move to online classes, as other Michigan universites have in light of the coronavirus outbreak. The meeting is […]
SVSU to offer eSports club next semester
SVSU will begin offering eSports as a club sport in Fall 2020, according to an SVSU press release. eSports are competitive gaming leagues. The idea to start the club came out of […]
Interim SA diversity chairperson elected to position full time
Student Association elected interim Student Association James M. Letherer Diversity Chair Olivia Nelson to the position full time, 16-0. The move came after Cecelia Hopkins resigned Feb. 11, citing concerns over a […]
Community flocks to business college dedication
Community members and SVSU faculty filled the Malcolm Field Performing Arts Theatre for the dedication of the Scott L. Carmona College of Business on Feb. 24. The project began in 2017 when […]
Baseball starts season with winning streak at away games
SVSU’s baseball team is undefeated with a record of 3-0 following their first week of play in Anderson, South Carolina. In the Feb. 14 opening game of the season against Augusta, SVSU […]
Swim and dive teams win silver at GLIAC championships
SVSU’s Gerstacker Regional Aquatic Center played host to six men’s and six women’s swim and dive teams for the GLIAC championships last weekend, where SVSU’s men’s team came in fifth and women […]
Women’s rugby preps for Nash Bash tournament
The women’s rugby football team found new successes and leadership this year. After their former coach moved out of Saginaw, President Makayla Cerny said the team now has two coaches, just in […]
History professors co-write book about antebellum slave experiences
“Slavery is a topic that makes some people uncomfortable because it detracts from the very positive narrative we are so often told about American history,” said Paul Teed, a history professor. Spouses […]
University Art Gallery showcases students’ works
Art students recently showcased their works in the University Art Gallery, hoping to earn a Juror’s Choice award from the art faculty. Art Department Chairman Hideki Kihata said 62 students have a […]
‘Roustabout’ brings humor to tragic train wreck
The unpublished play “Roustabout” premiered Feb. 19 at SVSU. The play shared the story of a 1918 train crash that carried the famous Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus. Director and theatre department Chair man Dave […]
Female lead movies shouldn’t get excessive backlash
While more big budget movies are being casted with female leads, these films are still facing more criticism than those featuring male leads. Earlier this week, as I sat in the movie […]
You Decide: Yes, minimum wage should be $15
Minimum wage was in fact meant to be a living wage. It isn’t a wage high enough where people would be living exorbitantly off their paychecks, but it was meant to be […]
You Decide: No, minimum wage should not be $15
An increase in the minimum wage would make a lot of people happy initially, but the long-term effects of this kind of change would be detrimental to most Americans making near or […]
Eugenics doesn’t have a place in American society
There is a surprising amount of people in 2020 who are supportive of eugenics, and I find it very alarming. Eugenics is deeply rooted in American society, and as much as people […]
Students raise concerns over exam policy for family deaths
After receiving student concerns over SVSU’s policy on missing class for a family death, The Valley Vanguard reached out to Dean of Students Sidney Childs. The concerns came after a Feb. 10 […]
Board of Control happenings
On Feb. 17, the Board of Control unanimously passed a proposal to buy Curtiss Hall for $1. The building is owned by the State Building Authority since it was paid for in […]
Voice instructor earns NATS internship
With inspiration from her musical icons, adjunct voice instructor Elizabeth Gray applied to and attained an internship with the National Association of Teachers of Singing. She credited Judy Garland, Julie Andrews and […]
Cardinal Ball returns with new venue
SVSU students danced the night away at the enchanted garden-themed Cardinal Ball on Feb. 21. Thomas Metiva, a biology sophomore, spearheaded Cardinal Ball preparation this year as the campus events director for […]
POLICE BRIEFS
Larceny At 11:36 a.m. Feb. 9, a 21-year-old female student reported that when she returned to her vehicle in University Village after a week, she discovered someone had accessed her glove box […]
Black @ SVSU raises ‘war cries’ against prejudice
Students let out war cries against racism and prejudice at Organization of Black Unity’s Black @ SVSU. “There are some many things going on in this world, and there’s a point where […]
SVSU places third in donor challenge
Communication professor Robert Koch’s desire for more SVSU students to give the “Gift of Life” resulted in SVSU coming in third place in a national donor registry campaign. “In the past 15 […]
SA diversity chair resigns
Cecelia Hopkins stepped down from her position as Student Association James M. Letherer Diversity Chair on Feb. 11. Hopkins cited ill-defined expectations and a lack of internal support as factors in her […]
Prichard resigns as resident director
Southeast Resident Director Derek Prichard submitted his resignation after his first semester on the job Dec. 10, 2019, two weeks after his supervisor talked with him about accusations that he showed favoritism […]
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. […]