SVSU STEM Center hosts Girl Scouts badge fest
On Nov. 12, Saginaw Valley State University hosted the Girl Scouts to partake in an Automotive Engineering badge fest. SVSU’s Science, Engineering, Technology and Math (STEM) Center hosted the Scouts in an […]
SVSU theatre premiers show about toxic family units
Saginaw Valley State University’s theater department debuted their production of Paul Zindle’s “The Effects of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds” this past week. The play opened on its Nov 16. performance and […]
How to go thrifting without angering employees
I worked at a thrift store over the past summer, and while it was a super fun job, it made me realize something. I’ve been thrift shopping wrong, and just about everyone […]
Photo story: Men’s basketball wins both games this week
Career Services holds Dine & Connect event
Career Services hosted a Dine & Connect on Nov. 16. Associate Director of Career Services LaToya Peoples spoke about the event: “The event went very well,” she said. “Employers and YPN shared […]
Marshall Fredricks Museum hosts “Black Elk” author
On Nov. 17, SVSU and the Marshall M Fredericks Museum hosted Father Michael Steltenkamp. He is known for writing books on Black Elk. Those books include: “Black Elk: Holy Man of the […]
Disney’s ‘queerbaiting’ isn’t as bad as it seems
Disney has a brutal history of queerbaiting, but it’s not as bad as everyone says it is. Disney is one of the most influential businesses in the world between its movies, theme […]
Review: ‘Disenchanted’ is a worthwhile sequel
Disney was a big part of my life growing up, as I assume it was for most people. For most little girls, princess movies are everything- everyone has a different favorite princess […]
Political science students encourage college-aged voting through task force
Over the course of the 2022 election season, two Saginaw Valley State University students have been working to encourage increased college-aged voting at the state capitol. Diva Patel, political science and biology […]
Football wins in regular season finale
The Saginaw Valley State University football team welcomed Michigan Tech University this past Saturday for a match up at Wickes Memorial Stadium. It was Senior Day as well as Military Appreciation Day […]
Photo story: OMSA hosts Native American Heritage Month workshop
Photo story: Men’s basketball hosts exhibition game
Staff Shoutout: Clem Kettlehorn is the best
I’m an Resident Advisor (RA) in Living Center Southwest (LCSW), and during the staff meeting this past week, something came up that we all felt so strongly about that I decided it […]
Men’s basketball loses season opener at Malone University
The Saginaw Valley State University men’s basketball team had its season opener for the 2022-2023 campaign this past Friday. The Cardinals traveled to Canton, Ohio to face off against Malone University in […]
Police Briefs
“Sextortion” On Nov. 2, officers met with an SVSU resident student in the SVSU Police interview room. The student was reporting they were the victim of “sextortion.” The student was intoxicated and […]
RSOs collaborate for women’s history trivia night
On Nov. 9 Women’s History Kahoot Night was hosted through a collaboration between the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, Femxle Empowerment & Multicultural Education (F.E.M.E) and Saginaw Valley State University’s Student Association. […]
SVSU recognized for student voting trends
Saginaw Valley State University earned a spot on Washington Monthly’s 2022 Best Colleges for Student Voting Honor Roll with a student voter registration rate upwards of 90% in 2020. SVSU ranked 38th […]
Social media algorithms are wasting our lives for us
Every single morning when I wake up, my first instinct has become to reach for my phone and see who has tried to get ahold of me while I was asleep. I […]
Voter education event brings Gov. Whitmer and others to campus
On Nov. 5 the College Democrats of SVSU held a voter Education Event on campus just days before the Tuesday, Nov. 8, general election. This event was only open to students and […]
SVSU eSports club hosts grand opening
On Nov. 1, the Saginaw Valley State University eSports club held a grand opening in Student Life during its Valorant match against the Providence Friars eSports team. The event featured a viewing […]
Photo Story: SVSU’S Dia De Los Muertos Celebration
Photo story: Men’s basketball and soccer get weekend wins
SVSU’s True Crime Club holds costume contest
On Wednesday, Nov. 2, the Saginaw Valley State University True Crime Club hosted a costume contest. Eileeya Niamtu, an officer of the True Crime Club and second-year criminal justice major, spoke about […]
Review: Taylor Swift’s new album, ‘Midnights’ is a hit
Music is a big part of most people’s lives. It’s what they listen to in the car and what they turn to when they’re sad. Music can impact a person in ways […]
Football secures road win against Northern Michigan
The Saginaw Valley State University football team traveled upstate this past Saturday for its final road game of the regular season against Northern Michigan University. The Cardinals, coming off a tough home […]
Valley Nights Gaming and Pinterest Night Collab
On Nov. 4, Saginaw Valley State University’s Program Board held a crossover between its Valley Nights Gaming event series and its Pinterest Night series. Program Board invited students to attend the event […]
Police Brief
Coop chat bot On Oct. 24, officers spoke with an SVSU resident student regarding a statement they made on the Coop chat bot after the student made the statement, “I want to […]
Student Association holds faculty Q&A forum
On Nov. 4 Saginaw Valley State University’s student government platform held a Q and A styled forum with panelists from both Student Association and Faculty. This event took place in the Thompson […]
It’s important to choose good friendships
It’s vital to be picky when choosing who to spend your time with. So many people settle for mediocre or harmful friendships because they fear the alternative: loneliness. However, unfulfilling friendships can […]
Too many put others down to gain power for themselves
The desire for social acceptance has many potentials to be constructive, but also to be restrictive in many ways. While it is good to belong to a social group, be it a […]
Congressmen Kildee and Lieu visit campus
On Oct. 26, the College Democrats of SVSU hosted U.S. Congressmen Dan Kildee and Ted Lieu. Kildee, who represents the congressional district including Saginaw Vally State University’s campus, kicked off the night […]
Program Board hosts annual ‘Halloween Bash’
Saginaw Valley State University hosted multiple weekend events in honor of Halloween this past weekend. Events took place each day and students joined together to celebrate Halloween in their own unique ways. […]
Football falls short in a Halloween weekend nailbitter
Saginaw Valley State University football hosted Davenport University for its annual Hall of Fame/Family Weekend matchup. The 6-2 Cardinals squared off against the undefeated Panthers this past Saturday at 1 p.m. at […]
Photo story: Women’s soccer defeats Ferris State University
Criminal justice students attend national conference
On Sept. 22, the Midwestern Criminal Justice Association held its annual conference in Chicago. There, two criminal justice students, Elaine Curtis and Hope Kuenker, from Saginaw Valley State University, presented their findings […]
The C-store should carry more fruits and vegetables
This may end up being a very unpopular opinion, but it always bothered me that there werent more things to cook with at the C-store. I know its unrealistic to want a […]
Kappa Tau Epsilon hosts annual ‘Speak Out’ event
On Oct. 26, Kappa Tau Epsilon (KTE) hosted the annual Avon: Speak Out event in collaboration with Underground Railroad, Inc., an organization that helps people in situations of domestic violence. Claire Dushane, […]
Cardinals Vote holds mock polling for students
Cardinals Vote, a non-partisan group at Saginaw Valley State University that operates through the Centerfor Community Engagement and Experiential Learning, hosted a mock polling event on Oct. 25 in the Unity Room. […]
Relationships need more honest communication to thrive
One of the greatest blessings in life is human connections. The fact that we can make friends, form relationships, and support one another day after day is simply beautiful, and a lot […]
Moderate political views need more representation
In a political climate defined by the harsh winds of extremism, there’s never been a greater need for balanced voices who understand and acknowledge the complexities and multiple dimensions of politics. Too […]
Volleyball comes away winless in conference matchups
The Saginaw Valley State Cardinals hosted the Wayne State Warriors this past Tuesday in the Hamilton Gymnasium. The game started off intense, with the Cardinals falling just short by a score of […]
Students make plarn to help homeless
On Oct. 19, the Thompson Student Activities Room was filled with dozens of volunteers working to turn plastic bags into balls of yarn, called plarn, as part of a collaborative effort to […]
Program board and OMSA host OUT-ober festivities
Program Board and the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs hosted a Pride Pumpkin Painting event in the Student Programming Room Tuesday. Dozens of students got together to support the event and paint […]
Volleyball splits games at the Midwest Region Crossover
This past weekend, the Saginaw Valley State University women’s volleyball team faced off against two conference opponents. Unfortunately, the Cardinals started out its weekend with a tough loss against Parkside University. The […]
Photo story: Women’s soccer defeats Northern Michigan
Football completes comeback against Wayne State
Saginaw Valley State University football traveled to Wayne State University this past weekend for a another crucial conference matchup. The Cardinals, coming off an impressive win against the University of Indianapolis, look […]
Theater preview: students prepare for show
Things are going well for the SVSU theatre department as they prepare for their upcoming show, “The Effects of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds”. The show, which was written by Paul Zindel, […]
Review: ’Smile’ is this year’s best horror film
“Smile” is a psychological horror film that is perfect for the Halloween holiday season as the trees shed their leaves and the temperature drops. As spooky films creep into the theatres, there’s […]
Peer Advocacy Center hosts open house
On Oct. 18, the Office of Academic Advising hosted an open house for the new Peer Advocacy Center. SVSU advisors and peer advocates welcomed students, staff and faculty to the new space […]
Police Briefs
Wet wipe complaint On Oct. 12, officers contacted a resident via telephone regarding an unknown subject placing a wet wipe packet on the windshield of their vehicle that was parked in parking […]
Dialect restrictions in classrooms are unfair to students
The presence of dialects within each language has allowed conflicts between cultures and peoples to arise. This has been especially prevalent within education and writing presence in a classroom. Although the issue […]
‘Five Minute Crafts’ is infuriating and out of control
Everyday when I’m scrolling through my social media, the same page always comes up. I don’t follow them, I’ve never liked one of their videos, yet I can’t seem to escape them. […]
OBU helps students unwind with dance
On Oct. 10 from 6:30-9:15 p.m., members of the Organization of Black Unity (OBU) danced together and learned different hustles. Chelsea Frierson, vice president of OBU and fourth-year supply management major, explained […]
Photo story: Homecoming court announced at the game
Army Major Jonathan Turnbull speaks to students
Military Student Affairs and the Saginaw Veterans Association hosted an event Thursday evening in the Malcolm Field Theatre. Retired U.S. Army Major Jonathan Turnbull, a recipient of the Purple Heart, spoke about […]
Football wins homecoming game with a 38-14 score
Saginaw Valley State University football team welcomed the University of Indianapolis this past Saturday for their annual Homecoming Day matchup. The No. 8 Greyhounds came into the game sporting an impressive 5-0 […]
Volleyball splits games at the Midwest Region Crossover
Yet another round of Cardinal volleyball occurred this past weekend on Oct. 14. There was a Midwest Region Crossover tournament held at the Hammond Sportsplex, where SVSU suffered one loss and gained […]
Photo Story: Homecoming Week hosts trivia night
SVSU sees increase in the education program
Recently, SVSU has seen a significant increase in the number of students pursuing teacher certification. Currently 146 students are pursuing teacher certification compared to 126 last year. Part of this large growth […]
Police Briefs
Unsolicited knocking On Oct. 4, campus police officers spoke with SVSU resident students in University Village regarding a suspicious person. They stated there was an elderly male wearing a jacket and a […]
K-12 needed to teach us better writing and grammar
I often write alongside friends and classmates when completing homework, and it has become apparent to me that there is a large amount of confusion over proper punctuation, grammar and writing rules […]
Being rude is harmful to everyone, including yourself
Don’t be rude to people who don’t deserve it. There is absolutely no reason to make passive or rude comments about strangers. If you laugh at, mock or make a rude comment […]
Non-emotionality can do you more harm than good
There have been multiple idealizations of what non-emotionality is, and what it looks like in people, and it’s not what you think. The approach of seeking invulnerability against everything that life throws […]
Politics should be kept out of the classroom
In 2022, politics has found a way to seep into nearly every aspect of our society. Whether or not we’ve chosen to acknowledge it, politics have a pervasive presence in college classrooms. […]
HHS building becomes Bachand Hall
On Oct. 3, the Donald J. Bachand Hall building naming ceremony took place at 10 a.m. to commemorate the service of Saginaw Valley State University’s President Donald J. Bachand. In honor of […]
Sigma Pi holds ‘Walk A Mile In Her Shoes’ fundraiser
On Oct. 5-6 from noon to 4 p.m., Sigma Pi hosted an event to spread awareness for sexual assault victims: Walk A Mile in Her Shoes. Alexander Schultz, second-year rehabilitation medicine major […]
Wind Ensemble performs debut for fall semester
The music department held a concert featuring the wind ensemble on Thursday, Oct. 6. The ensemble was conducted by Saginaw Valley State University’s Director of Bands, Norman Wika. The group performed five […]
Criminal Justice Society hosts guest speaker
Brittany Jeffers of the Saginaw Police Department gave a guest lecture to students on Oct. 5 as part of the Saginaw Valley State University Criminal Justice Society’s guest lecture series. Jeffers currently […]
Photo story: Soccer ties against ranked conference opponent
Police Briefs
Crazy ex harassment On Sept. 28, officers responded to Pine Grove regarding a student being harassed by his ex-girlfriend. The ex-girlfriend was unable to be located at the time of the incident. […]
Bright headlights can put other drivers at risk
We’ve all been there. It’s pitch black out as we roll down an endless stretch of road. Our headlights are the only beacon of light as we navigate a darkness so thick, […]
Being alone and being lonely are not the same thing
The first time you step foot onto your college campus is an interesting moment for a lot of students. Lots of questions arise–what will life look like now that I am away […]
Your life can be dominated by either faith or fear
As a college student, uncertainty flows all around me. From deciding what career path I’ll follow, to discovering this new “adult world” I’ve been thrown into. Over the past few years, the […]
Volleyball suffers two defeats against conference oppenents
Another intense weekend for Cardinal volleyball ensued after a tough loss against the Michigan Tech Huskies this past weekend on Oct. 7. This game took place in SVSU territory in Hamilton Gymnasium. […]
BOV returns without GVSU
Despite Grand Valley State University (GVSU) dropping out, Battle of the Valley kicked off this week. GVSU dropped out in the beginning of July, however, SVSU is holding the annual charity event […]
Program Board and OMSA team up at Coffee House
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, students around campus gathered together on Sept. 26 for Program Board’s annual Coffee House event. This was the second Coffee House event of the year, and […]
Cardinal Radio and OBU get students debating
Cardinal Radio and the Organization of Black Unity (OBU) RSOs partnered to organize a Red Table Talk event in the Alumni Lounge on Monday. The event, which was recorded, held conversations revolving […]
Guest speaker Su’ad Abdul Khabeer gives lecture
Saginaw Valley State University hosted guest speaker Su’ad Abdul Khabeer Wednesday, Sept. 28 as part of the Dr. Raan Akbar Memorial Lecture Series. Khabeer is a professor at University of Michigan and […]
Volleyball wins against Purdue University Northwest
A successful and triumphant win over Purdue Northwest this past Friday ended the SVSU Volleyball three match losing streak in the GLIAC conference. The Cardinals and Purdue Northwest bartered for three long […]
Photo Story: SVSU cross country holds second annual Red October Run
Metered parking systems on campus makes no sense
For some unknown reason, the metered parking situation on campus makes me beyond frustrated. To begin, I really and truly do not see the point, especially in residential lots. I understand it […]
Review: ‘The Black Phone’ is a true chilling thriller movie
Horror movies seem all the same nowadays. It’s almost too predictable. Killer goes after group, each one dies, final girl does something crazy and wins. I love these movies but sometimes knowing […]
A day of rest could improve our health
Endless papers, exams, and reports fill up my schedule as my college career takes off. Everyone around me is either stressed or depressed. Mental health is at an all-time low as fear […]
Active Minds hosts Empty Chair Display
Active Minds held its annual Empty Chair Display on Sept. 27 in an effort to raise awareness for suicide. The display consisted of 20 chairs lined up outside the marketplace. In total, […]
Police Briefs
Unresponsive resident On Sept. 21, officers were dispatched by Saginaw County Central Dispatch to University Village for a SVSU resident not responding correctly. The student was evaluated by MMR and left in […]
Study Abroad Fair returns in person
On Sept. 19, students from all different backgrounds joined together to learn about SVSU’s study abroad programs. Outside providers and parties such as CIS Abroad and University of England also came out […]
Sunny Wilkinson Quartet headline Rhea Miller
The Rhea Miller Concert Series kicked off the fall season with a performance by the Sunny Wilkinson Quartet. This group was eager to get back on stage after the pandemic forced most […]
OMSA and Program Board host Latinx Craft Night
The Office of Multicultural Students Affairs (OMSA) and Program Board hosted a Latinx Craft Night on Sept. 19 to build piñatas. OMSA’s graduate assistant and Master of Social Work student Angelica Johnson […]
PDE holds charity cornhole tournament
Several teams competed during a cornhole tournament that took place in the President’s Courtyard on Sept. 21. The event brought summer to a competitive close as teams fought for first, second and […]
Faculty recital showcases music department
The Saginaw Valley State University Music Department presented a recital by several professors in the department on Sep. 20. The recital, which lasted from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m, headlined music department […]
Police Briefs
Vehicle collision On Sept. 14, officers spoke with a SVSU commuter student about a vehicle collision that occurred in parking lot F. There were no injuries. Suspicious situation On Sept. 14, officers […]
Professor policies can create harmful study habits
SVSU professors expect high achieving students but create classroom environments that produce last-minute work from students and create bad student-professor relationships. When the semester starts, professors set expectations that students will complete […]
Photo Story: Tennis serves up a 4-3 weekend win against Hillsdale
Football secures its fourth straight win
Saginaw Valley State University headed north for a matchup against conference rival Michigan Tech, this past weekend. The Cardinals defeated the Huskies by a score of 35-13, further extending its winning streak […]
Review: “Arsenic and Old Lace” (1944) is still a fun fall film
Old movies don’t always get the credit they deserve, and with October coming up, I think it’s worth reviewing my favorite Halloween movie, the 1944 film version of “Arsenic and Old Lace.” […]
Bathroom doors should all open in the same direction
“Employees must wash hands before returning to work.” But then employees put their hand on the bathroom door handle to exit. The critical question that remains is: are their hands still clean? […]
We must address the growing social isolation
Social isolation is more prominent now than ever. It feels eerily quiet in every class I sit in. It feels awkward to approach people. It feels like everyone talks about how they […]
Native art exhibit unveiled at museum
Saginaw Valley State University’s Marshall Fredericks Sculpture Museum unveiled its “Exposure: Native Art and Political Ecology” showcase on Sept. 10. This exhibit documents international Indigenous artists and their personal response to the […]
Cross Country kicks off the season with a win
Saginaw Valley State opened up its season at the Auto-Owners Invitational hosted by Michigan State University this past Friday (Sept. 16). Coming off a strong 2021/2022 season, the Cardinals looked to build […]
Football wins Axe Bowl game against Northwood
Saginaw Valley State faced off against the Northwood Timberwolves in their annual Axe Bowl matchup Sept. 17. Both schools headed into the contest with a 2-0 record, however, SVSU’s first road game […]
Diversity is more than physical differences
Diversity, equity and inclusion have become the holy trinity of the 21st century across K-12 educational settings as well as college campuses and workplaces in the United States. Diversity, equity and inclusion […]
The Cardinal Closet opens to students
The Cardinal Closet, formerly known as Coop’s Closet, opened on Sept. 1 to offer free business attire to students heading to a job interview. Associate Director of Career Services Latoya Peoples elaborated […]
Volleyball continues winning streak another time
Saginaw Valley’s winning streak continued this past weekend with another two wins against both Davenport and Purdue Northwest. The Cardinals charged the Davenport Panthers and secured a smooth win in three matches–25-22, […]
How to gain self-confidence on your own
Gaining confidence is a mental transformation, not a physical one, and that means it can be learned. There is a common misconception surrounding confidence: a physical change needs to occur to gain […]
Math has more importance than we think
Math is hard. Anyone who says otherwise is lying. However, the outcomes of those who understand the importance of not only math, but education itself, are incredible. Mathematics isn’t just a long […]
OMSA celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Saginaw Valley State University’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebration is underway. Spearheaded by the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (OMSA), the festivities range from concerts and crafts to educational presentations The first official […]
Cookbook to raise money for food pantry
SVSU is currently selling a cookbook with the purpose of donating all the proceeds to the Food Pantry. The idea was originally brought to fruition by SVSU Associate Registrar Courtney Fylling. “We […]
SVSU earns veteran-friendly status for eighth year in a row
SVSU has been distinguished with veteran-friendly status for the eighth consecutive year. To maintain this status, the university must keep a healthy and involved relationship with its veterans and the services the […]
Police Briefs
Fire alarm test On Sept. 7, at 4:00 p.m., a state required fire drill was conducted in Merry Jo Brandimore House, First Year Suites A-G, Living Center South, Living Center Southwest, University […]
Job fair connects students with employers
SVSU’s Career Services office held its first job fair of the year on Sept. 7 in the President’s Courtyard. The event, which lasted from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., aimed to help […]
Peer Advocacy Center opens in Wickes
This semester, the Academic Advising Center is introducing a new space to SVSU called the Peer Advocacy Center. The Peer Advocacy Center is a space in the Office of Academic Advising that […]
Football wins second consecutive game 40-12
Although the opposing programs were seen competing within the white lines, Saginaw Valley State University and Bowie State University utilized the past few days to shine a light on the history and […]
Volleyball rounds out the weekend as winners
In an intense and rewarding two games, Saginaw Valley State University volleyball rounded out the weekend with two new wins added to its record at home. The Cardinals defeated Lake Superior State […]
Police Briefs
Domestic assault On Sept. 1, officers responded to the VIP parking lot west of the football stadium referring to a domestic assault that occurred. A male non-student was taken into custody for […]
College expectations leaves too little free time
As a college student in my final year, something I’ve heard a lot is, “You have to get involved on campus!” And while this might seem like valuable advice, it’s a lot […]
‘Tiny Beautiful Things’ to kick off SVSU theatre season
SVSU’s drama department will be putting on its next show on Oct. 5-8. The show being put on this fall is, “Tiny Beautiful Things.” The play, which is based on the book, […]
Valley Nights and Program Board combine to join forces
Over the years, organizations like Valley Nights and Program Board have provided free events for all students. These two organizations in specific have brought some of the most popular and student-loved events. […]
Society confuses nurturing and neglect parents
When I was growing up, things were very hectic in my household. My parents were in the middle of a divorce and had too little time and energy for the too many […]
Review: “They/Them” is more than a movie
When I first heard that Kevin Bacon was going to be in a movie about the problems with gay conversion camp, I was intrigued. Especially once I found out it was meant […]
New SVSU president chosen
The Saginaw Valley State University Board of Control announced on Aug. 9 during a special meeting that George Grant Jr. will be the fifth president of the institution. The current president, Donald […]
Thankful Thursday puts Red Pride on display
Forever Red kicked off the month of September with a Thankful Thursday event. Students had an opportunity to paint window frames in the Rotunda with thankful messages and colorful pictures. One student […]
The Lotus Project provides a safe space for all
Fourth-year nursing major Anna Peruski has had a dream ever since the Oxford shooting last year–a dream that is now coming to fruition right here on SVSU’s campus. Peruski believes in supporting […]
Football dominates in season opener
Coming off the 2021 campaign with a 7-4 record, Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU) is living up to its predicted fourth-place finish in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC). SVSU jumpstarted […]
Social media is powerful, but so are we
Follows, likes, and views: let’s be honest, they’re fun to get, but in a world obsessed with following and being followed, do you ever wonder how you are being influenced? Most of […]
SVSU graduate helps others through Peace Corps
SVSU alumni Jessica Fehrman will be one of the first to return overseas through the Peace Corps. Fehrman graduated from SVSU in Dec. 2021 with a double major in Spanish education and […]
Relay for Life prepares for the school year ahead
SVSU’s Relay for Life chapter is ready for the 2022-23 academic year, with a goal to raise $5,000 more than last school year. Rehabilitation medicine senior Meghan Stange is serving as the […]
Movie review: ‘Bullet Train’ is a must see
‘Bullet Train’ came to theatres in August and features a cast of many accomplished actors including Brad Pitt, Michael Shannon and Ryan Reynolds. It takes place on a bullet train, one of […]
Changing views on social courses in college
Many a complaint has been made by students about the ‘icebreakers’ often used by professors on the first day of class. This semi-annual ritual of being forced to define oneself to a […]
My top five outdoor activities nearby SVSU
It is amazing how much time is spent indoors as a student, whether that be studying in the library, staring at our laptops, or attending lectures. Although Saginaw Valley State University is […]
Volleyball bounces back during two away games
Saginaw Valley State University suffered a close defeat in a 3-1 match on Sept. 2. Quickly circling back, however, the Cardinals posted a 3-0 winning game directly after. The Cardinals remained close […]
Pastries and Politics holds final event of the year
The College of Democrats and the College of Republicans hosted their final Pastries and Politics event of the semester on Thursday. The topic discussed was foreign policy and domestic policy. The attendees […]
Softball sweeps doubleheaders, hosts home opener
The SVSU softball team posted victories in doubleheaders against Wayne State, Purdue Northwest and the University of Wisconsin-Parkside last week. The week started on Tuesday with the Cardinals traveling to play at […]
Baseball falls to DU in three of four games
The SVSU baseball team faced a four-game series against Davenport at home this week, losing three out of four games. The series opened on Thursday with the Cardinals falling to the Panthers […]
Students present research at the American Association of Geographers
SVSU geography students performed and presented research to the American Association of Geographers. Each group presented different topics, including pollen species and precipitation. Haley Mueller is an ecology and evolution junior who […]
The trial-and-error method of prescriptions has led to an overmedicated America
It goes without saying that the right medication can drastically improve one’s life. Those suffering from bipolar disorder, chronic depression, generalized anxiety disorder and ADHD have seen their lives improve significantly since […]
Police Briefs
Suspicious situation On April 7 at 5:35 p.m., officers took a suspicious situation report from a student. The student stated that they heard another student yelling at their professor in Brown Hall. […]
Track and field teams compete at away meets
The SVSU track and field team competed at three different meets this week with great success. The team competed at the Bryan Clay Invitational hosted by Azusa Pacific University from April 13-15. […]
Universities charging students for honor cords makes students feel disrespected
SVSU should provide their students honor cords free of charge for their graduation day. Students at SVSU spend thousands of dollars every semester on tuition, books, and room and board. The last […]
Not living in the moment can lead to a tunnel vision view of the future
It’s okay to not be where you thought you were going to be. People get too focused on their future rather than really experiencing life as it happens. I’m not saying that […]
Photo Story: Street Fest returns
Street Fest returns to campus after a six–year break
SVSU hosted its Streetfest April 8-9, giving the community a chance to have fun and enjoy the warming spring weather. The event, which was hosted in collaboration between Student Life, Program Board, […]
Chamber recital features SVSU professors Yeagi Broadwell and Chia-Ying Chan
Two distinguished SVSU professors took part in a chamber recital in the Rhea Miller Concert Hall on Tuesday, Apr. 5. The recital featured Dr. Yeagi Broadwell, who played the violin, and Dr. […]
Tennis falls to Purdue, Davenport
The women’s tennis team lost twice this weekend to Davenport University and to Purdue Northwest, falling 5-2 for both. SVSU hosted Davenport University for a GLIAC match on Friday. In doubles, Nicole […]
Guest trombonist Austin Seybert collaborates with SVSU Jazz Ensemble
The Rhea Miller Recital Hall welcomed the public on Friday, April 7 to see the SVSU Jazz Ensemble. Over 80 people attended the concert, filling up a good portion of the recital […]
SVSU made the right call to ditch masks after the winter semester
Seven hundred and sixty-two days ago, COVID-19 invaded Michigan. Since then, Michigan has suffered years of pandemic adversity that has come at a cost too high to fathom. Children have lost years […]
Board of Control releases leadership profile to aid in presidential search
In November of 2021, President Bachand announced his intention to retire in December of 2022. SVSU has since been looking for its fifth president. The school enlisted the help of WittKieffer, a […]
Police Briefs
Impound On March 31 at 1:23 p.m., officers assisted SVSU Parking Services with impounding a vehicle for failure to pay tickets. The vehicle was impounded by Kreagers Towing and the driver was […]
Track and field teams place third at weekend invite
The SVSU track and field team competed in both the Golden Grizzly Invite and the Lee Flames Invitational this weekend. The team split up their athletes between the two competitions. At the […]
Softball sweeps Parkside and Ferris, falls to GVSU
The SVSU softball team faced a week of doubleheaders, sweeping the University of Wisconsin-Parkside on April 4, winning games against Ferris State on Thursday and losing twice to Grand Valley State University […]
Baseball takes U of M at home, loses at Wayne State
The SVSU baseball team won at home this week against the University of Michigan-Dearborn before losing two games at Wayne State. Tuesday’s game against the Wolverines ended in an 11-3 victory for […]
Law club holds hygiene product fundraiser to support Michigan Foster Care Closet
Law Club hosted a Hygiene Product Fundraiser for the Michigan Foster Care Closet in SC 111 this week. Students who donated were entered to win a prize basket and RSO’s who donated […]
Review: ‘Fresh’ is a realistic horror movie, making it completely horrifying
As a fan of horror movies, I watch every single one that comes out. I never miss an opportunity. So as soon as I heard the movie “Fresh” was out on Hulu, […]
Professors and students discuss the Ukraine conflict
The Russian invasion of Ukraine was the focus of Thursday afternoon’s roundtable discussion in Ott Auditorium. The 90-minute roundtable included an explanation of how the former Soviet Union once comprised several current […]
African Student Union Celebrates Women’s History Month with table sit and goodie bags
SVSU’s African Student Union(ASU) hosted a women’s table sit on Thursday to celebrate Women’s History Month. ASU members celebrated women on campus by handing out bags full of different products to them. […]
Student jazz combos perform concert in Rhea Miller Recital Hall
The Rhea Miller Recital Hall hosted two jazz combos on Thursday evening. These combos featured drums, woodwinds, brass, bass, guitar and vocalization. Elementary education sophomore Grace Szagesh attended the event to support […]
Baseball goes 14-10 in overall games
SVSU baseball found varied success last week, falling to Oakland before winning two out of three games against Parkside at home. Tuesday’s game at Oakland ended with a 13-2 victory for the […]
Review: ‘X’ is a good horror movie with a unique premise
I went into this movie knowing absolutely nothing other than it was a new horror movie out. Thus, I had no expectations other than a few social media posts praising it. First, […]
Police Briefs
Suspicious person On March 25 at 2:14 p.m., officers were dispatched to the Zahnow Library for a suspicious subject. The SVSU Police Department was notified to be on the lookout for a […]
Track and field performs well at MSU meet
SVSU’s track and field competed at the twoday track meet at Michigan State University on Friday and Saturday. The team kicked off the competition with freshman Will Aldrich, sophomore Deven Varela and […]
SVSU Concert Choir performs in “Amadeus” at Saginaw’s Temple Theatre
The Temple Theatre in Saginaw was full of life, energy and emotion on the evening of April 2 for a performance of “Amadeus.” This production was years in the making. It involved […]
We cannot underestimate Russia’s military power
It took Adolf Hitler six weeks to invade and conquer France and the low countries during World War II using Germany’s formidable blitzkrieg tactic. Conquering Poland took 35 days. Denmark took 6 […]
Relay for Life returns to in-person fundraising events
Relay for Life of Saginaw Valley State University hosted its annual week of events to raise money towards its goal. Over the course of 2022, the goal is to raise $25,000. However, […]
Valley Nights hosts RuPaul contestant Alexis Michelle
Alexis Michelle is a well-known drag queen who has competed in “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” Michelle came to SVSU to perform for hundreds of students in the Curtiss banquet halls. Valley Nights helped […]
Baseball falls to Madonna at home, sweeps Purdue
The SVSU baseball team fell to Madonna University, 5-2, at home on March 21 while sweeping a doubleheader on Friday at Purdue Northwest. Monday’s game against Madonna saw JJ Arbini pitch for […]
Cans for Cards allow students to pay parking tickets with donations
The SVSU campus police has partnered with the Cardinal Food Pantry the past two weeks to help address food scarcity within the campus community. The “Cans for Cards” Initiative was hosted March […]
Track and field performs well at outdoor meet
The outdoor season for SVSU’s track and field team began with away competition at the Raleigh Relays held at North Carolina State University from Thursday through Saturday. The meet produced several men’s […]
All citizens of the United States have American privilege
What does it mean to possess privilege as a human being? Who defines it? Who measures it? Should it be considered when we go to vote? Can we assign an individual a […]
Softball wins two at Findlay, splits at Cedarville
The SVSU softball team found victory in three out of four games this week, including a doubleheader sweep against Findlay. The Cardinals faced the Oilers on March 20, taking game one, 6-2, […]
Women’s golf finishes eighth at tournament
SVSU’s women’s golf team finished eighth at a two-day tournament on March 21 and 22. The team competed in Lexington at the Findlay Spring Invite at UK Big Blue Golf Course. The […]
SVSU holds 2022 spring job fair
Friday marked the Spring job fair for SVSU students. The event, which took place 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Curtiss Hall, offered SVSU students the opportunity to engage with employers and […]
Police Briefs
Fire On March 20 at 11:28 a.m., officers responded to an active fire in Panda Express inside the Cardinal Café. Officers arrived on scene and located the fire which came from a […]
Students celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day
On March 17 in Program Board, Valley Nights and Peer Health Education (PHE) hosted the annual St. Patrick’s Day party. At the event, there was a DJ, shirts to tie-dye various festive […]
Law club travels to Washington D.C.
Ten students from SVSU’s law club toured their first out of state law school with grant funding from SVSU. Over the spring break week, the Law Club’s DC committee toured the George […]
SVSU baseball takes Findlay, Calvin and Lawrence Tech
The SVSU baseball team had a week of winning games after returning from spring break spent at the RussMatt Central Florida Invitational. The team started the week with a game at Findlay […]
SVSU receives GOLD Military Friendly School status
Saginaw Valley State University has been given GOLD status as a Military Friendly School. SVSU has received recognition as a Military Friendly School for 11 years in a row. However, this is […]
The double standard in ‘The Bachelor’ and ‘The Bachelorette’
If you are an avid watcher of “The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette” like me, you know that a lot of drama arises. You also know that when there are three contestants left, […]
Police Briefs
Suspicious Situation On Feb. 24 at 9:10 a.m., officers spoke with the SVSU Athletic Director about a couple of anonymous phone calls and an email directed at the athletics department. After investigation, […]
Braun Fellowship winners announced
The annual Braun Fellowship Award was awarded to two SVSU English professors, Dr. Sherrin Frances and Dr. Natalia Knoblock. The Braun Fellowship, named for Ted and Ruth Braun, is awarded through the […]
Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill is threatening American freedom
Our country is supposed to be built on the idea that everyone is free to be whoever they want to be. In the earliest days of our nation’s founding, pilgrims fled to […]
Review: ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ is a good sequel to the original film
I was excited to watch the new “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” (2022) because I heard it had good gore. I’m a sucker for gore. I can sincerely say that it did live up […]
Softball splits pair of doubleheaders
Following a week spent in Auburndale, Fla. competing in The Spring Games, the SVSU softball team split doubleheaders on Wednesday and Thursday. On Wednesday, the team traveled to compete at Ohio Dominican […]
SVSU tennis begins GLIAC season competition with weekend losses
Following four consecutive wins during competition in Florida, the SVSU women’s tennis team returned to Michigan to begin the GLIAC season. The season opened on Friday with a matchup against the Northwood […]
Students discuss the pandemic at ‘Pastries and Politics’
SVSU’s College Republicans and the College Democrats hosted their February ‘Pastries and Politics’ event with the scheduled topic of the COVID-19 pandemic. Diva Patel, a political science and biology senior, said the […]
Women’s basketball players reach 1,000 point milestone
SVSU women’s basketball had team split two games at home over the weekend. The games move the team to 16-10 overall and 11-8 in the GLIAC. The team opened the weekend on […]
Men’s basketball falls to Davenport, wins over GVSU
The SVSU men’s basketball team kicked off the week with a loss to Davenport University but came back to defeat Grand Valley State University on Saturday. The Cardinals’ final home games for […]
OBU holds Black Lives Matter rally
On Feb. 26, SVSU’s Organization of Black Unity (OBU) group held a Black Lives Matter (BLM) rally in remembrance of Trayvon Martin. Laila Boggan, OBU president and nursing junior, touched on what […]
All women should be celebrated during Women’s History Month
Tuesday marks the start of Women’s History Month. Everyone knows what it is, but I don’t think everybody knows where it comes from or why it’s so important. Women’s History Month technically […]
Softball team starts season with tournament-style play
SVSU softball kicked off the season competing in the Rosemont Dome Tournament on Thursday and Friday. The team played two games each day, winning over one team and falling to the other […]
Music professor hosts faculty recital featuring Michigan musicians
Rhea Miller Recital Hall welcomed professor Dr. Colin Wood to feature guest artists from around Michigan for his faculty recital on Friday, Feb. 25. Joined on stage were Rufus Ferguson on piano, […]
Performances by music students showcased in ‘Music Majors in Recital’
On Wednesday, Feb. 25 music students performed for “Music Majors in Recital.” A variety of performances were brought to the stage featuring instrumentalists and vocalists. Music students auditioned to perform for “Music […]
Theatre department showcases women’s history with performance of ‘Silent Sky’
The SVSU theatre department performed “Silent Sky” from Feb. 23-27. This was a play following the life of Henrietta Leavitt, an astronomer who faced challenges as a woman in a male-dominated field […]
Track and field athletes receive GLIAC recognition
SVSU track and field competed in the GLIAC championships this weekend at Grand Valley State University. Assistant coach Evelyn Kammeyer said the team was looking forward to the energy that comes from […]
Reflection of the junior music student
It’s the year 2022 and we are approaching midterms of the winter semester. I have been reflecting and going through a large number of trials and errors since before the start of […]
Event teaches students about using safe sex practices
On Feb. 24 the resident assistants (RA’s) of South and Southwest partnered with PHE to put on ‘Sexy Education.’ The program was created to educate students about everything having to do with […]
Police Briefs
Civil Incident On Feb. 17 at 5:26 p.m., officers spoke with two 19 year-old SVSU residents at the SVSU Police Department for a roommate dispute. The students advised they were having issues […]
Alumni speak at 5 under 5 panel
SVSU’s Forever Red organization hosted a 5 under 5 panel of recently graduated alumni on Tuesday. The event offered alumni who graduated within the past five years a chance to speak to […]
Forever Red hosts student talent show for ‘I Heart SV’ week
On Wed., Feb. 16, Forever Red hosted a talent show as part of the festivities for “I Heart SV” week. Students with a variety of talents, including dancing, singing and poetry, performed […]
Women’s basketball claims win following losses
SVSU women’s basketball played three games this week going 1-2. The team lost to Northern Michigan University (NMU) on Monday and fell to Michigan Tech on Thursday but came back to beat […]
Coop’s birthday celebration brings students together
On Feb. 17, Forever Red hosted Coop’s birthday in the TSAR. There was a variety of performances and contests. Coop, Scarlet and Sammy, the mascot for the Saginaw Spirit Hockey Team, were […]
Travel Program encourages international travel
On Feb. 15, Travel Program held a new event that aims to encourage international travel and expose students to the diverse cultures and experiences offered by foreign nations. Emily Sanders is a […]
Police Briefs
Suspicious Situation On Feb. 15 at 2:17 a.m., officers were dispatched for a suspicious situation that had just occurred in the J parking lots. The 18 year-old female resident student said she […]
SVSU NEST Plan’s 5-day Quarantine is chaotic and confusing
I tested positive for COVID on Monday, Feb. 7 after going to Meijer Pharmacy for testing. Once I returned to my dorm, I emailed COVID Report with my positive results at 3:02 […]
Science and religion can coexist with one another
One thing I remember about going to church growing up is that there always seemed to be a separation between church and science. The church members talked as if just because they […]
Students should be encouraged to write at a collegiate level
SVSU students should be encouraged to compose written works at a collegiate level, rather than utilize diction understood by less educated individuals. We should not “dumb down” our communicating, but rather use […]
OBU’s Black @ SVSU showcases Black businesses and performers
The bleachers were filled in the Hamilton Gymnasium on Friday night when the Organization of Black Unity (OBU) hosted its annual Black @ SVSU showcase. The event is held annually in February […]
Review: ‘Dying Light 2’ was well worth the wait
“Dying Light 2” finally released on Feb. 4 after years of anticipation as gamers wondered whether the title would ever release. The pandemic has delayed many video games from releasing according to […]
Men’s basketball falls to Michigan Tech, NMU
SVSU men’s basketball fell to Michigan Tech and Northern Michigan University (NMU), breaking its five-game winning streak despite the massive comeback in the Michigan Tech game. Before the games, head coach Randy […]
Track and field teams shine at final home meet
SVSU track and field hosted the SVSU Tune-Up event on Friday, Feb. 18 in the Fieldhouse. This was the team’s last home meet of the season where they also honored the senior […]
Photo Story: Snowman Building Contest
Students submit photos of their snowmen for a snowman building contest around campus in the president’s courtyard, University Village and by the “I Love SVSU” sign. The winners of the contest Alayna […]
Sō Percussion kicks off Rhea Miller winter concert series
The Rhea Miller Concert Series kicked off the second half of the 2021/2022 season with Sō Percussion, a musical group from Brooklyn, New York, on Saturday evening. Sō Percussion’s first performance was […]
Police Briefs
Larceny On Feb. 4 at 5 p.m., officers met with a 21-year-old female student who stated her catalytic converter was stolen from her vehicle sometime on the night of Jan. 29. She […]
SVSU to give out writing awards
This spring marks the coming of the fourth prestigious writing awards for SVSU students and faculty. The Braun Awards for Writing Excellence, the Ming Chuan Endowed Multilingual Writing Awards, and the Diane […]
‘I Heart SV’ week preview
Forever Red is set to host its annual ‘I Heart SV’ week Feb. 14 – 18 with a mix of in person and virtual events. Macy Docken, a health science junior and […]
Upcoming show: ‘Silent Sky’ by Lauren Gunderson
Two months since auditions, theatre students are preparing to perform “Silent Sky” from Feb. 23 to 27 in the Malcolm Field Theatre. Silent Sky explores the life of a female astronomer by […]
Students don’t enjoy math because they don’t recognize its value
Six is afraid of seven because seven eight nine, but why are students so scared of math? That’s a question educators across America have been struggling with, and the COVID-19 pandemic didn’t […]
SVSU’s COVID policies shouldn’t be easing up
SVSU is disregarding the safety of its campus community with the new changes to the NEST protocols. In an email recently sent out to the SVSU community we were informed that there […]
Review: ‘Jackass’ is a great throwback to the 2000’s
Growing up in the 2000s, ‘Jackass’ was a completely dysfunctional but endlessly entertaining part of my childhood. Having a rag-tag bunch of guys complete painful and disgusting stunts managed to be a […]
SVSU swimming and diving teams maintain GLIAC rankings
The SVSU swimming and diving teams continued competition in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Championships on Feb. 6 in the Gerstacker Regional Aquatic Center. The third day of championship competition […]
Track and field teams finish well at GVSU
SVSU track and field finished well at the two-day GVSU Big Meet Tournament, with a new record being set for the women’s 200-meter dash by senior Alona Olshevska. The women had many […]
Men’s basketball tops Parkside, Purdue
SVSU men’s basketball won two games over the weekend. The results from these games give the Cardinals a five-game winning streak. Thursday’s game against Parkside ran close throughout, but SVSU took the […]
Women’s basketball has split weekend
SVSU women’s basketball had a weekend of highs and lows while competing at home. The team fell to Parkside on Thursday, Feb. 10. Senior Maddie Barrie led the Cardinals with 16 points, […]
Exhibit showcases students’ artwork
From Jan. 10 until Feb. 4, the Art Department Gallery held its 17th annual art student exhibition. The exhibition showcased works from art students of all levels with a variety of mediums. […]
‘My Best Feature’ event promotes self-love
On Feb 1, Active Minds promoted self-love and eating disorder awareness at the event My Best Feature. Anna Grattan, Active Minds president and psychology senior, said that students would write their best […]
Model UN performs well at conference
Political science senior Trenton Basner and political science sophomore Ethan Rose both won an awards at the recent Model United Nations (UN) conference. “Ethan and I won the award for Best Delegate […]
Track and field places first at tri-meet
The SVSU men’s and women’s track and field teams had a busy weekend of competition at home and away. On Feb. 4, Cardinals traveled to compete at Concordia-Ann Arbor which brought several […]
SVSU celebrates Black History
The start of February marks the beginning of Black History Month, which brings with it a plethora of events organized by the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (OMSA) for students to partake […]
Cardinal Ball returns with theme ‘Snow Ball’
The SVSU Student Association recently announced the theme for this year’s Cardinal Ball as the 2022 ‘Snow Ball.’ Vincent Ford, professional technical writing sophomore and Student Association campus events director, weighed in […]
Police Briefs
Harassment On Jan. 31 at 11:14 p.m., officers were dispatched to Merry Jo Brandimore House for an ongoing harassment issue between former roommates. This incident is still under investigation. Road Accident On […]
New movie review: ‘Don’t Look Up’
The new science fiction movie “Don’t Look Up” by Adam McKay is too soon for its time. The movie starred two astronomers, Leonardo DiCaprio as Dr. Randall Mindy, and Jennifer Lawrence as […]
Movie review: ‘Avengers: Endgame’
When you think of Captain America, you think of a stand-up guy who would do anything for not only his country, but also the people he cares about. (Warning there’s about to […]
SVSU swim teams compete in GLIAC championships
The SVSU men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams began competing in the four-day GLIAC Championships on Feb. 4 at home in the Gerstacker Regional Aquatic Center. The first day of competition […]
Men’s basketball post two wins
SVSU’s men’s basketball came back to win against Wayne State University (WSU) on Thursday, Feb.3. The game looked to be headed into overtime, but SVSU held its ground and won the game […]
Women’s basketball falls to WSU and NMU
On Feb. 3, Wayne State University (WSU) won over the SVSU women’s basketball team 70-62. The game headed into overtime where WSU scored 11-3 and earned the victory. Junior Kaitlyn Zarycki (10) […]
Men of Distinction host discussion
Men of Distinction hosted “How to Treat a Lady”, a controversial discussion event held on Jan. 26, in Wickes hall. The event was filled with lively discussion across a variety of topics, […]
Alumni authors invited to
speak to students on campus
Two SVSU alumni working in the publishing industry returned to campus on Jan. 27. They came to visit classes and be featured in the annual Alumni Author event hosted by Forever Red. […]
Students teach about Jewish culture at ‘Kosher? I Hardly Know Her!’ event
Kosher foods and other topics related to Jewish culture were discussed at the ‘Kosher? I Hardly Know Her!’ event held by the RSO Hillel at SVSU on Jan. 28 in Curtiss Hall […]
Dr. Thorns receives 2022 MLK unity award
Dr. Thorns received the Martin Luther King Junior Unity Award by the lota Chi Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha last week Dr. Thorn serves as the Associate Vice President and Chief […]
Police Briefs
Property Damage On Jan. 20 at 1:34 p.m., officers were called to speak with an SVSU facilities employee for damage to one of the SVSU golf cart’s winter enclosures. They weren’t sure […]
Art is just as important as athletics
One thing I’ve noticed from going to a bigger high school is that people idolize high school sports. Football is treated like a sacred event that shouldn’t be messed with. There was […]
Review: Bay City’s Populace Coffee
Over the past several months, I have decided to become a regular at Populace Coffee in Bay City. This has proved to be one of the best decisions I have made in […]
Men and women’s swim falls to Wayne State
The SVSU Men’s and Women’s swimming teams stayed at home on Saturday, Jan. 29 to compete against Wayne State in the Gerstacker Regional Aquatic Center. In what proved to be a tough […]
Track and field sets new record at Jet’s Pizza Invitational
SVSU hosted the Jet’s Pizza Invitational on Friday and Saturday in the Ryder Center Fieldhouse with a new record being set by junior Cheyenne Williamson. The two-day event was filled with heavy […]
Paid parking meters replaced with user-friendly app
An email sent out by University Communications on Jan. 18 informed students that campus will now be using an app called ParkMobile in place of traditional parking meters. Parking and Student Services […]
Office of diversity programs holds Un Cafecito
The office of diversity programs, in collaboration with the Marshall M. Fredrick’s Sculpture Museum (MFSG), hosted their first Un Cafecito event at the museum with coffee and treats. Vanessa Brooks Herd, a […]
Swimming finishes meet behind Grand Valley
SVSU’s swimming and diving teams competed against Davenport University and Grand Valley State University in Kentwood on Jan. 22. The men’s team finished in third place with 522.5 points, with Davenport finishing […]
Should everyone be vaccinated against COVID?
SVSU students share their opinions Connor Rousseau | Reporter Politics during the current pandemic have been tense, and the controversies when it comes to mandatory vaccinations have hit home for many individuals […]
New movie review: Scream
When I saw that a new “Scream” movie was being made, I initially had very mixed emotions. First, I love horror movies, so I was excited that a new one was coming […]
SVSU celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. day with a virtual event
On Wednesday, Jan. 19 the 2022 Martin Luther King, Jr. Regional Celebration brought SVSU students and faculty together with community members to celebrate Dr. King’s legacy. The event, held virtually this year, […]
‘They’ are putting our democracy at risk
Our democracy is at risk. It has been for some time now, but most people are just becoming aware of the existential threat facing the United States. The entire issue stems from […]
Police Briefs
Breaking & Entering On Jan. 11 at 11:51 a.m., officers were sent to investigate a possible breaking and entering of a dorm in University Village. Damage was found to the main apartment […]
SVSU track and field has strong showing at Doug Hansen Open
SVSU hosted the Doug Hansen Open on Friday, Jan. 22 in the Ryder Center. Evelyn Kammeyer, SVSU assistant track and field coach, said some of the team knocked it out of the […]
Men’s basketball rebounds with win against Parkside
Coming off back-to-back wins last week, SVSU looked to continue its recent success with two GLIAC matches this week. In its first game of the week on Jan. 20, Saginaw Valley was […]
Women’s basketball splits road GLIAC matches
SVSU’s women’s basketball team was able to continue its season this past week following some postponed and rescheduled games from earlier in the month. The Cardinals started the week with a record […]
Swim and dive wins 14 events against Hillsdale
Following a postponed home meet against Wayne State on Jan. 8, the SVSU men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams traveled to Hillsdale to compete on Jan 15. In a dual matchup […]
SVSU track and field dominant during first meet of 2022
SVSU track and field hosted the SVSU Classic on Friday afternoon on Jan. 14 in the Ryder Center. The team kicked off its season over a month ago, but this was the […]
Rates for room and board increase by 2.5%
In December, the SVSU Board of Control approved a 2.5 percent increase in the room and board cost for students. Dawn Iseler, Director of Auxiliary Operations, said that the increase is necessary […]
SVSU police officer promoted to sergeant
Chad Lackowski has spent 15 years as an SVSU police officer, and his career continues with new responsibilities after being promoted to sergeant. Lackowski, who began serving as sergeant on Jan. 3, […]
Staff picks: top four favorite books
Emily Burke – Vanguard Reporter As I sit here trying to think of what my favorite book is, I have come to realize that I used to be an avid reader, but […]
Movie review: ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’
I grew up watching superhero movies, so much so that they’re still a big part of my life. I loved the excitement they broughtevery time. I was eight when Marvel first started […]
Icy sidewalks are an underestimated winter hazard
Kids laugh as they slide around on ice in the cold winter months. We love using it for sports like hockey or professional figure skating. We put it in our drinks to […]
Theater attends conference
SVSU theatre students presented their technical and performance skills at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) Region 3 Conference from Jan. 5-9. Held virtually to lessen COVID risks, the regional […]
Dow Entrepreneurship Institute holds business workshop
The Dow Entrepreneurship Institute (DEI) is hosting its first workshop of the semester to help students with potential business ventures get their ideas off the ground. Funded by the Herbert H. & […]
Police Briefs
Property Damage On Jan. 7 at 11:08 p.m., officers spoke with an SVSU employee in reference to a property damage accident that occurred in the Ryder Center service drive. On Jan. 11 […]
Cardinal Radio restarts after two- year hiatus
Cardinal Radio is officially broadcasting once more after a nearly two-year hiatus on account of COVID. Prior to the pandemic, the RSO was successfully streaming a long list of student-run shows ranging […]
Catalytic converters stolen on campus
SVSU police are continuing to investigate the recent theft of four catalytic convertors on campus. Over Thanksgiving weekend in November 2021, four students had the catalytic converter stolen from their vehicles. Detective […]
Theatre expects empowering season
The SVSU theatre Department has several plays it is planning to showcase during the wintersemester. “Silent Sky” by Lauren Gunderson and “Top Girls” by Caryl Churchill were the two productions selected by […]
Male privilege makes it impossible for women to achieve full equality
As a woman, I constantly feel like I have to try ten times harder than my male counterparts just to achieve the same goals. In the wise words of Taylor Swift “I’m […]
Changes to COVID policy
As students plan on returning to campus for in–person learning, there are COVID-19 policies to follow as the pandemic continues. The exceptions to the mask policy have been removed, meaning everyone, vaccinated […]
Police Briefs
Larceny On Dec. 9 at 2:00 p.m., officers met with an 18-year-old female student who wanted to file a larceny report. The student stated her catalytic converter was stolen from her vehicle […]
SVSU student survives life-changing COVID experience
Abby Pignatelli, an undecided freshman, experienced COVID differently from most. In fact, the illness took her completely by surprise. Pignatelli went to the ER on Nov. 25, 2021, for an ear infection […]
Museum has high hopes for new exhibits
SVSU’s Marshal M. Fredrick’s Sculpture Museum (MFSM) is looking to the winter semester with high hopes and new exhibits. MFSM is welcoming two new exhibits this winter. The first exhibit, “Harold Neal […]
Insensitive remarks, lies and a ‘toxic’ office: Ex-staff detail why they quit SVSU’s student counseling center
SVSU’s Mental Health and Wellness Center has gone through a major shakeup over the past several months after allegations of a “toxic” work environment and other serious accusations. In an office responsible […]
Athletes honored
SVSU’s fall season sports officially ended on Dec. 3. Multiple players for each of the football, volleyball, cross-country, women’s soccer and men’s soccer teams were recognized with post-seasonhonors. Football Senior linebacker Victor […]
Women’s basketball begins GLIAC play 2-0
After a 68-39 win over Davenport on Dec. 4, the Cardinals moved to 2-0 in GLIAC play this season and 7-2 overall. On Dec. 2, SVSU traveled to Allendale to begin its […]
Women’s soccer falls in Regional Final
Saginaw Valley’s women’s soccer team lost to Grand Valley, 2-0, in the NCAA DII Regional Final on Dec. 3. The loss ended the Cardinals most successful season in program history. SVSU ends […]
Track and field performs well at first meet
SVSU track and field kicked off its indoor season with the SVSU Holiday Open on Dec. 3 – 4. The event consisted of the women’s pentathlon and the men’s heptathlon. Senior Dan […]