Hockey falls to MSU in Saturday game
SVSU fell 6-3 to Michigan State University at home Nov. 23. There were no seats to spare in the bleachers for the Saturday night game against the Michigan State Spartans, and the […]
Men’s basketball defeats Aquinas 77-73 at home game
SVSU men’s basketball defeated Aquinas 77-73 during a home game Wednesday, Nov. 26. Aquinas made the first basket and took the lead in the first half, ending with a 44-34 lead. SVSU […]
Swim teams finish in top ten at weekend invitational
Saginaw Valley’s swim and dive competed in the Gail Moll Pebworth Invitational at Wabash College between Nov 22. and Nov 24. The men’s team finished fourth with 1669 points ,and the women’s […]
Women’s basketball loses weekend games
The women’s basketball team suffered two road losses last week, bringing its season record to 4-4. The Cardinals first traveled to Cedarville University on Tuesday, falling to the Yellow Jackets, 57-59. This […]
Williams named defensive lineman of year
SVSU student-athlete Heath Williams has been named the GLIAC Defensive Lineman of 2019. Williams is a senior defensive who has racked up 38 tackles in his career, five of which came in […]
Women’s soccer finishes season with 12-7 record
Women’s soccer closes its season with a loss against Grand Valley State University 4-1 in the GLIAC Championship on Nov. 17. SVSU struggled to begin the season, playing a 1-0 loss against […]
Music education students return home with NATS awards
Two SVSU music education students won first place at the Michigan chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing competition hosted Saturday, Nov. 2, at Hope College. Seth Bearden, a music […]
Voice students show off in Founders Hall variety show
The music department held the Voice Studio Recital in Founders Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 26. Students participating in the performance sang solos and group pieces, including songs from musicals “Oklahoma” and “Hairspray,” […]
Marching band ends the season with Fall Out Boy
The SVSU Marching Band ended the season Monday, Nov. 25, by performing songs from \their halftime show in the Malcolm Field Theater. Songs included a selection of music from Fallout Boy, Panic! […]
Theatre students perform drama-comedy ‘Emilie’
The theatre department presented the play “Emilie: La Marquise Du Chatelet Defends Her Life Tonight” in the Black Box Theatre on Nov. 22 and 23. The drama-comedy followed the life of French […]
Sports journalism shows hometown bias
Those of you who keep up with high school football most likely have heard about the drama between Detroit Denby and Almont. Denby and Almont faced off in semifinals Saturday, Nov. 23. […]
Fights makes it harder to enjoy athletic events
In today’s culture, sports and sports rivalries consume much of our small talk with friends and coworkers. Athletic events transcend cultural differences and make us feel connected to people we otherwise wouldn’t […]
Take Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas one at a time
The holidays are synonymous with stirring up controversy amongst family members. Endless spats concerning politics, education and employment are a cause of dread for any college student traveling home for festivities. However, […]
Walmart insulin is not an alternative to proper treatment
Now that people are finally speaking up about the unethical price gouging of insulin, people are becoming more aware of this crime against humanity. This is a good thing, of course, but […]
Gerstacker Fellows to learn about global leadership
SVSU has named its latest batch of Gerstacker Fellows. The fellowship was established in 2005 with the purpose of creating educational leaders with a global viewpoint. Each year, 10 to 12 educators […]
Ming Chuan to host Chinese New Year
The Chinese Student and Scholar Association (CSSA) will host a dinner to celebrate Chinese New Year on Jan. 25, 2020. Next year will be the year of the rat, according to the […]
Students rank high at geography contest
Two SVSU students took first and second place during a geography poster presentation competition. SVSU hosted the East Lakes Division of the American Association of Geographers in October. In total, 117 students […]
Police Briefs
Fire At 3:40 p.m. Nov. 6, a student was cooking in Living Center Southwest when the food caught on fire and scorched the inside and outside of the oven. The student was […]
Two BFA seniors show off works in self-curated exhibit
SVSU Bachelor of Fine Arts seniors will display their work in the Art Gallery until Dec. 13. The free exhibit recognizes students for their work in completing their Bachelor of Fine Arts […]
Veteran attends SVSU to finish his degree
Chaz Fowler, a political science senior from Bay City, is determined to finish his degree after serving five years in the Marines. “I always wanted to be a federal agent,” Fowler said. […]
SVSU wins ‘Great School for Veterans’ for sixth time
Military Times named SVSU a “Great School for Veterans” for the sixth year in a row. Bethany Alford, the director of Military Affairs and veteran herself, said SVSU’s policies for student veterans […]
Men’s basketball goes 0-2 in the season
SVSU’s men’s basketball team kicked off regular season gameplay on Friday, Nov. 8. After a long offseason that featured few notable exits from the team’s roster, a sixth-place finish in the GLIAC […]
Volleyball wins against Lake Superior
Saginaw Valley’s volleyball team defeated Lake Superior State 25-16/25-16/25-17 in a set sweep on Nov. 9. With the sweep the Cardinals completed the season sweep, taking all six sets from the Lakers […]
Men’s soccer continues win streak
SVSU’s men’s soccer recorded its fourth win in a row and 12th overall after a 3-1 victory while visiting Northwood on Friday, Nov. 8. With the win the Cardinals secured the second […]
Cross country competes at regionals
Over the weekend, both the men’s and women’s cross country teams competed in Evansville, Indiana for the 2019 DII Midwest Regional Championships. The men’s team finished fifth out of 32, and the […]
Hockey splits against University of Indiana
Saginaw Valley club hockey played Indiana twice this weekend, winning 4-3 on Friday, Nov. 8, in overtime and losing 3-1 on Saturday, Nov. 9, in regulation. Near the end of the Nov. […]
Women’s basketball wins first game
Women’s basketball won its first game 53-50 against Hillsdale on Friday, Nov. 8. Freshman guard Kaitlyn Zarycki made the first basket of the game with a layup. Zarycki made 11 points. She […]
Football defeats NMU Wildcats
The Cardinals traveled to Marquette on Saturday, Nov. 9 to face the Northern Michigan Wildcats, defeating them 56-10. During the beginning of the first quarter, Northern Michigan punted 38 yards to the […]
Women’s soccer splits weekend matches
The women’s soccer team played against two nationally-ranked teams this week, losing the first to No. 2 Grand Valley, while beating No. 12 Ashland at home. The game against Grand Valley was […]
Theatre student makes top 10 in ‘Search for Roxie’
Megan Meyer, a theatre major, is one of 10 women up for the role of Roxie on Broadway. Roxie is a character in “Chicago,” a Broadway show is set in the 1920s. […]
Traveling opera singer visits campus for concert
Soprano opera singer LaToya Laine performed at the Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Saturday, Nov. 9, following her return from Kenya. Laine was accompanied by pianist Casey Robards. The pair performed “Love, […]
Band director performs trombone faculty recital
Solo performances require a lot of endurance training, says band director Norman Wika. “It takes work to build up the strength and endurance to get through the program,” he said. “This was […]
Jazz artist-in-residence performs Wayne Shorter repertoire
SVSU’s jazz artist-in-residence Seth Ebersole performed his faculty recital Thursday, Nov. 7. Ebersole played the tenor and soprano saxophones for the recital. He has been playing the saxophone for 18 years. The […]
Media narratives are misleading of veteran experiences
I have been serving in the world’s greatest Navy for the past 19 years. I’ve served aboard ship on the USS O’Bannon (DD 987) and have completed two “boots on ground” tours, […]
Stop complaining about our on-campus parking, passes
“In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes” is an idiom made famous by Benjamin Franklin in 1789. If Franklin were alive today, however, he may […]
Diabetes-related risks warrant greater awareness
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, and since I am a Type 1 diabetic, I want to take some time to share some of the warning signs of Type 1 diabetes. Because […]
Universities should be subjected to Open Meetings Act
Michigan legislators have introduced a resolution that would subject Michigan public universities to the Open Meetings Act. To summarize, OMA requires meetings of public bodies to be open to the public. Meeting […]
Resiliency expert talks neuropsychology and education
Horacio Sanchez, CEO of Resiliency Inc., lectured Nov. 4 about child resiliency and applying brain science to improve student outcomes and school environments. Sanchez is considered a leading authority on emotional disorders […]
Students give persuasive speeches for competition
Students competed against each other during the annual Sims Public Speaking competition. During the Nov. 8 event, students gave persuasive speeches on a variety of topics. There were three rounds, with the […]
Schroeder reflects on beginning NBA career
Three games into her NBA referee career, SVSU alumna Jenna Schroeder is still adapting to working in arenas with thousands of fans every night. In her latest game at the Barclays Center […]
Marshall Fredericks Museum gets grant
SVSU’s Marshall Fredericks Sculpture Museum received a grant from the Michigan Council of Cultural Affairs to fund and support its traveling art exhibits. “We have a rotating exhibition program where we bring […]
HHS fair brings 41 employers to campus
Health and Human Services hosted 41 companies for its sixth Health and Human Services employment fair. At the Nov. 7 fair, students were asked to bring at least 15 copies of their […]
High schoolers celebrate languages through competition
SVSU helped more than 400 local high schools share their cultures at the annual Foreign Languages Day competition. Monika Dix, a modern foreign languages professor, helped organize the event, inviting local high […]
Police Briefs
MarijuanaAt 8:46 p.m. Nov. 1, an officer observed a vehicle in J-Lot with no lights on. The officer performed a traffic stop and could smell the odor of marijuana. The officer searched […]
SVSU alumni receive awards and honor
The Office of Alumni Relations honored SVSU alumni at its annual Alumni Celebration. The Nov. 8 event gave alumni awards from three areas: Young Alumni, U.S. Veteran Alumni and Distinguished Alumni. Director […]
‘Inappropriate relationship’ led to 2016 leave
A Title IX investigation of psychology professor Andy Swihart in July 2016 led the university to put him unpaid leave for an academic year. The Title IX report obtained by The Vanguard […]
Theatre Prof Resigned Amid Title IX Inquiry
Sixteen-year theatre professor Richard “Ric” Roberts retired eight days after university officials informed him that student complaints against him had brought on a Title IX investigation. “The complaints centered around a negative […]
Volleyball falls to Ferris and defeats Northwood during weekend matches
The Cardinal volleyball team was on the road this weekend, losing to Ferris State on Friday Nov. 1 and winning against Northwood, on Saturday Nov. 2. The two games were the Cardinals’ […]
Swim teams lose to Northern Michigan at home meet
Both of SVSU’s swim teams lost at the meet against Northern Michigan,183-99 for the men and 189-88 for the women. It took until the 14th event of the Saturday, Nov. 2, swim […]
Football falls to Ashland at home game
The SVSU football lost 24-21 against Ashland during its Nov. 2 home game. The Cardinals began the game defending the north endzone when Ryan Conklin completed a pass to Chad Gailliard for […]
Men’s soccer beats Purdue
The SVSU men’s soccer team earned its second straight victory as the team shut out Purdue Northwest this weekend, 3-0. Junior mid elder Robbie Bruce, who scored the game’s first goal in […]
Women’s soccer defeats Davenport, 1-0
SVSU women’s soccer defeated Davenport 1-0 for its Nov. 1 game, improving the team’s overall score to 9-5. The Cardinals’ overall score is 6-1 in GLIAC matches. The Cardinals are 7-2, outscoring […]
Lunch and learn talks costumes, cultural appropriation
Social Justice Rapid Response hosted a lunch and learn discussing Halloween costumes and cultural appropriation on Tuesday, Oct. 29. Students discussed what they saw in costume trends and what’s appropriate when dressing […]
Music senior goes out with a bang in percussion solo
Samson Lawrence played percussion solos and an original arrangement for his Wednesday, Oct. 30, senior recital. He described his performance as “a hodgepodge of contrasting musical styles” he discovered during his time […]
Theatre department delivers first show of the semester
The theatre department addressed mental health, fear and loss of a parent in its newest production, “Proof,” which opened Wednesday, Oct. 30. “Proof,” written by David Auburn, follows a young girl named […]
Online dating distracts from forming real connections
We live in a time where everything is made to be as convenient as possible. We shop online, order groceries online and now even date online, but is it a good thing? […]
There is no ethical consumption in a capitalist economy
Recently, I’ve seen a lot of people sharing lists of companies not to support because of various unethical practices: testing on animals, using sweatshop labor, paying disabled workers less and contributing to […]
The Founding Fathers’ values aren’t relevant anymore
As the years progress, it is critical that society must progress, too. What our country was built on is hardly relevant anymore. The Constitution doesn’t talk about half the things we face […]
Modern America lacks the patriotism it was built on
It is 2019: a time of great civil unrest as people clash on topics such as abortion, the Black Lives Matter movement, affirmative action, gender equality and the LGBT+ movement. We as […]
Basketball teams rank high in preseason polls
With the start of the basketball season looming, pre-season GLIAC rankings have been released for a look at how the season could shake out. The SVSU women’s basketball team is ranked sixth […]
Students dance at Halloween Bash
Program Board hosted its annual Halloween Block Party, which featured free Halloween-themed activities. The Thursday, Oct. 31 event featured a photo booth, DJ, pumpkin painting and a mobile escape room. Hannah Hale, […]
Police Briefs
Fraud At 2 p.m. Oct. 24, the Payroll Department discovered some discrepancies in an employee’s payroll deposit change request. When they contacted the employee, the person indicated that they did not make […]
SVSU holds first MI Career Quest in Ryder
SVSU recently hosted its first MI Career Quest at the Ryder Center for high school students from 11 counties in and around the Saginaw-Bay area. The Oct. 30 fair included students from […]
Board approves new downtown Saginaw location
The SVSU Board of Control met Monday, Oct. 28, and approved a new downtown location and updates to various dorms. Building updates The Board of Control agreed to leasing 208 S. Washington […]
Cardinal families flock to campus for Family Weekend
Over the weekend, SVSU hosted a Family Weekend with a series of activities for students and faculty to participate in with family. The Associate Dean of Students Jason Schoenmeyer said Family Weekend […]
SVSU alum Schroeder becomes sixth female NBA referee
SVSU alumna Jenna Schroeder refereed her first game as the sixth woman to officiate in the NBA on Wednesday, Oct. 23. She is one of four female referees this season. A Clio […]
Cross country teams finish in top three at GLIAC championships
The women’s and men’s cross country teams performed well this weekend at the GLIAC championships in Hammond, Indiana: The teams finished second and third, respectively. On the women’s side, four athletes gained […]
Football loses 34-10 to Ferris State Bulldogs
On Saturday, Oct. 26, the Cardinal football team traveled to Big Rapids, where they would fall to No. 2 Ferris State University. The Bulldogs, who are on an eight-game win streak, continued […]
Tennis falls to MI Tech
It was an up-and-down weekend for the SVSU Women’s tennis team. On the first day of the GLIAC Postseason Tournament, the Cardinals fell to Michigan Tech 4-0. SVSU entered the tournament as […]
Women’s soccer defeats Northern Michigan
After 90 minutes and four goals for the Cardinals, it was another conference win in the books for women’s soccer. Goalkeeper Alyssa Watts played her way to her fifth shut-out of the […]
Basketball wins first game of the season, 95-60
SVSU’s Men’s basketball team opened their season with a 95-60 win against Delta College at O’Neill Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 24. The Cardinals closed the first half with a 52-31 lead. Malik […]
Volleyball splits during weekend matches
The Cardinal volleyball team played twice at home over the weekend, winning the match Friday against Davenport before falling to Grand Valley on Saturday. Both weekend matches went a full five sets […]
‘Mad Feast’ author talks about his writing process
Writing is about taking a risk, says author Matthew Gavin Frank. “There is risk in the act of art making, but not the sort of risk that prevents us from taking chances […]
Visiting artist brings texture to university gallery
The University Art Gallery is currently hosting an exhibition of Susan Moran’s mixed media work, which runs until Monday, Nov. 4. On Thursday, Oct. 24, Moran talked about her work, then stayed […]
Theatre students prepare for performance of ‘Proof’
The theatre department will be running its production of “Proof” Wednesday, Oct. 30, through Sunday, Nov. 3. Director David Rzeszutek said the play follows the relationships and life struggles faced by the […]
The U.S. falls short in coverage of working mothers
The United States is what many have often considered the leader of the free world. Despite this title, the U.S. has had countless indiscretions to tack onto its reputation. Perhaps one of […]
Online student forums provide a sense of community
Whether it be voicing concerns, seeking solutions, advertising an event on campus or even looking for a recommendation on what professor to take, students at SVSU long to feel as if they […]
We need to stop comparing our timelines to others’
There’s a lot of stress for everyone to follow a certain timeline in life, but it’s OK for everyone to get things done at their own pace. There shouldn’t be a certain […]
Miami University writing center discusses engaging learners
Elizabeth Wardle, the director of the Howe Center for Writing Excellence at Miami University, spoke at SVSU about engaging learners in the classroom. Her Thursday, Oct. 24, lecture discussed moving students through […]
SVSU and Dow host women’s entrepreneurship panel
Local female leaders spoke about their successes and tribulations in business during the Women’s Entrepreneurship Week Panel. The Monday, Oct. 21 panel celebrated women in entrepreneurship week and consisted of four women, […]
Police Briefs
LarcenyAt 2:46 p.m. Oct. 16, a 40-yearold father advised that his 15-year-old son was visiting the Ryder Center for a school trip. He left his iPhone in a locker, and when he […]
Female students learn self-defense
Residential Life held a women’s self-defense program with University Police after receiving positive feedback from the program last year. Event coordinator Brenden Kiel said he believes SVSU has a safe campus. Nonetheless, […]
Alumni authors discuss writing during annual panel
Five alumni visited campus on Wednesday, Oct. 23, to discuss their books at SVSU’s annual Alumni Authors Showcase. About 50 attendees came to the event. Forever Red, The Office of Alumni Relations […]
New greenhouse manager transitions focus to research
Holly Little, a biology lecturer, is taking over as the SVSU’s Boutell Memorial Greenhouse manager and steering it in a research-oriented direction. Fellow biology lecturer Edward Meisel previously held the position. Little […]
Finance professor to retire after 43 years
Wayne Mackie, a finance professor, is set to retire at the end of the fall semester, concluding nearly 43 years of service to the university. Starting at Saginaw Valley State College in […]
Women’s soccer falls to Ashland
SVSU’s Women’s Soccer team suffered a hard 2-1 loss against Ashland on Saturday, Oct.19, in a GLIAC match. The team’s overall score is now 6-5. Junior goalkeeper Alyssa Watts managed to save […]
Men’s and women’s swimming split at meet
The men’s and women’s Cardinal swim teams traveled to the University of Findlay on Saturday, Oct. 19, to face off against the Oilers. The men’s team was victorious. The women’s team suffered […]
Men’s soccer defeats Ashland University
The men’s soccer team beat the Ashland Eagles, 3-2. The team played on Friday, Oct. 18, at Ashland. Ashland made the first goal of the game around the 30-minute mark. SVSU was […]
Volleyball ranked third in GLIAC standings
Over the weekend, the Cardinal volleyball team traveled to Indianapolis for the 2019 Midwest Region Volleyball Crossover. The annual tournament brings together 41 teams from the GLIAC, Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC), […]
Sophomore kicker named D2’s Player of The Week
Connor Luksic, a sophomore kicker on SVSU’s football team, was awarded D2’s Special Teams Player of the Week. To determine who gets D2’s Special Teams Player of the Week Award, the organization […]
Football loses to Lindenwood Lions in away game
The Cardinal football team traveled to Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri over the weekend, where they fell to the Lions, 31-35. The weekend’s loss is the second straight for the Cardinals, […]
‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ returns with shadow cast
Students Encouraging Freshmen hosted “The Rocky Horror Show” on Saturday, Oct. 19, at 10 p.m. in the TSAR. Theatre junior Rhiannon Hall played the role of Eddie during the production and shared […]
Lunch and learn series continues to talk public sculpture
The Marshall M. Fredericks Museum continued its Lunch and Learn series on Wednesday, Oct. 16, with a lecture focusing on public sculpture. The museum welcomed Kathyrose Pizzo as she spoke about the […]
‘Africa As WE Know It’ lecture shows cultural differences
Americans know very little about African culture, while Africans know a lot about America, an anthropology professor told attendees at a lecture this week. On Wednesday, Oct. 16, African Student Union hosted […]
Multicultural RSOs collaborate for Mexican bingo night
Latino Awareness Association, Female Empowerment and Multicultural Education, the Office of Multicultural Affairs and Student Association collaborated to host Loteria Night, an evening honoring Hispanic heritage. The event took place Wednesday, Oct. […]
America has many things to learn from African culture
Last week, I had the opportunity to go to an event hosted by the African Student Union. I was there to cover it for the newspaper, but it got me thinking about […]
Female reproductive health isn’t discussed in-depth
The words “female reproductive health” are insufficiently discussed. In light of Oct. 15 being Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day and Oct. 19 being National Period Day, I thought it would be […]
Students should receive notice of controversial events
SVSU has a responsibility to create a welcoming and safe environment for students, and the Created Equal event on Friday, Oct. 11, was a massive violation. For starters, students were not notified […]
Professor speaks on indigenous peoples
The Social Justice Rapid Response Team acknowledged Indigenous Peoples in its Lunch and Learn event on Tuesday, Oct. 16. The topic of discussion was colonialism, and social work Professor Chris Fike moderated […]
Biswas Student Tutor of the Year
Aranya “Ron” Biswas, an economics major from Dhaka, Bangladesh, was recently awarded the Michigan Tutorial Association’s Student Tutor of the Year award. Elaine Hunyadi, director of the Center for Academic Achievement, said […]
Student collects K-Cups to save the environment
Jarod Morse, a biology junior, has collected 350 to 400 K-Cups since last winter semester. He said he started the endeavor after working with the SVSU greenhouse. The different systems it uses, […]
Police Briefs
Suspicious situationAt 10:30 p.m. Oct. 8, a 19-yearold female student reported that she got a Facebook message from a male three weeks ago asking to be friends. She accepted the request. On […]
Kids explore STEM at KIDposium
The fourth KIDposium brought together elementary and middle school students to engage in STEM activities. The KIDposium took place 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, in Groening Commons. KIDposium has […]
Career fair brings 130 potential employers to campus
Career Services hosted its annual Fall Employment and Networking Fair, which brought students from all majors and interests together to explore career opportunities. The fair took place Oct. 18 in the banquet […]
Choir to address mental health, battle stigma
SVSU’s first mental health themed concert choir is stirring conversation around campus. Director Kevin Simons said he hoped the concert would do just that – get students and faculty talking about mental […]
Former MIT president speaks on technology, need for change
Susan Hockfield, a neuroscientist and the first female president of MIT, spoke about her new novel, “The Age of Living Machines,” during the annual James E. O’Neill Jr. Memorial Lecture. The lecture, […]
Retired baseball manager discusses leadership roles
Retired Major League Baseball manager Terry Collins visited SVSU on Monday, Oct. 7, to discuss leadership roles throughout his baseball career. The lecture took place at the Malcolm Field Theater with former […]
Cross country teams finish in top ten despite poor racing conditions
The men’s and women’s cross country teams were back in action this weekend at the Lewis Crossover in Romeoville, Illinois, after not racing last weekend. The women’s team finished fourth and were […]
Women’s volleyball continues win streak with weekend matches
The Cardinal Volleyball team played two games this weekend against Purdue Northwest and Parkside, winning them both. The wins lengthen the team’s winning streak to six games. On Friday, The Cardinals faced […]
Football suffers tough loss against GVSU Lakers
The Cards took on GVSU for the Battle of the Valleys game. The team played on Saturday, Oct. 12, at Lubbers stadium. SVSU lost to GVSU 35-28. GVSU had the first touchdown […]
Women’s soccer splits against Purdue Northwest and Ferris State
The women’s soccer team played two games last week, winning the first against Purdue Northwest on Sunday before falling to GLIAC ranked No. 11 Ferris State on Friday. On Sunday, The Cardinals […]
Men’s soccer moves ahead rival Northwood in GLIAC rankings
The men’s soccer team defeated rival Northwood University at home this weekend, 1-0. The competition against Northwood is considered one of the most important matchups of the year for the team, as […]
First Latina Air Force pilot shares her experiences
Lieutenant Olga Custodio spoke at Founders Hall on Thursday, Oct. 10, as a part of SVSU’s Visiting Scholars & Artists Series. Custodio was the Hispanic Heritage Month speaker because she was the […]
Students participate in glow-in-the-dark photo shoot
Cardinal Photography Student Association held its first meeting of the year Wednesday, Oct. 9, at 9:30 p.m. in Arbury 115. Students who attended the event had the opportunity to participate in the […]
More communities should consider creating greenspaces
In recent years, cities nationwide have begun to implement and expand urban greenspace. Urban greenspaces are defined as green or open spaces that are undeveloped and reserved for public use, such as […]
On-campus, late-night dining options are insufficient
If you’ve ever lived on campus or had a late-night class, you’ve likely been subjected to one of the biggest flaws of SVSU: a lack of late-night dining options. This is a […]
Rise in technology leads to dependence on devices
Last week, I thought I lost my phone at the movie theater after a 10 p.m. showing and wouldn’t be able to get it until the next day after class. As you […]
Community comes together for BOV
Battle of the Valley week kicked off for the first year without a competitor. Events began on Oct. 6 and continued throughout the week. Student Association Speaker of the House Nora Lipetzky […]
Police Briefs
Stalking At 5:08 p.m. on Oct. 4, a 19-yearold female student called and reported that her roommate’s ex-boyfriend had been trying to contact her on Facebook. She blocked him, and then he […]
SVSU international student enrollment numbers fare better than national average
After decades of upward-trending international enrollment, SVSU and other universities across the U.S. are seeing steep declines in enrollment and international student visa acceptance rates. International enrollment at SVSU is down 18.38 […]
Cardinals for Special Olympics hosts Spooky 5K
Cardinals for Special Olympics (CSO) hosted its third annual 5K walk and run to fundraise for the Spring Special Olympics held at SVSU. CSO President Taylor Boyd said the event, which took […]
Anti-abortion group wraps up tour at SVSU
Created Equal, an anti-abortion group, closed out its Midwest college campus tour at SVSU from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11. Earlier in the week, the organization visited Eastern Michigan […]
Volleyball wins all three matches of the week
The volleyball team went undefeated last week with a schedule that had them on the road for all three games. The impressive week started at Lake Superior State on Tuesday, Oct. 1, […]
Women’s soccer defeats Parkside 7-0
The women’s soccer team beat Parkside, 7-0. The Cards scored their first goal within the first five minutes of the game. They followed up with another two goals before the end of […]
Men’s soccer loses 2-0 against Parkside
The men’s soccer team was defeated by Parkside 2-0 on Friday, Oct. 4. The Parkside Rangers were able to score their first goal of the game within the first 20 minutes. The […]
Students awarded Ryder Athlete of the Year
Last week, the 2018-2019 Ryder Athlete of the Year awards went to two track and field athletes. The award is given yearly to the top student athletes at SVSU and is considered […]
Football makes a comeback at homecoming game
On Saturday afternoon, the football team recovered from last week’s loss against Wayne State to take down Northwood 55-29 in SVSU’s homecoming game. The Axe Bowl is the annual matchup between Saginaw […]
Café provides space to relax
If you’re anything like me, you love a good cup of coffee, connecting to your community and going on an adventure. Recently, I stumbled upon a local gem: Live Oak Coffeehouse, located […]
Wind ensemble pulls meaning from concert selections
The wind ensemble hosted its first concert of the school year Friday, Oct. 3, in the Rhea E. Miller Recital Hall. The songs in the performance included “Clapping Music” by Steve Reich, […]
Housing information should not be as easily accessed
SVSU students shouldn’t be able to access the housing information of other on-campus students. Obviously, a student needs access to their own housing information, but making it available to any SVSU student […]
Equality is a double-edged sword in many situations
Equality is a heavily debated topic even in the 21st century. Equal pay for men and women, equal opportunities and equal treatment overall are some of the more well-known beliefs. It sounds […]
The best movies require viewers to interpret the meaning
A few years ago, I saw “Donnie Darko,” one of my now-favorite movies, for the first time at a limited time re-release. Once the movie ended, I was awestruck. I adored everything […]
Cardinals for Special Olympics hosting 5k
Cardinals for Special Olympics will host a 5k run to raise money for future Special Olympics events. The Spooky Sprint 5k Run will take place 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12. The exact […]
MFA coming to all students
SVSU is implementing multi-factor authentication for students when they are not connected to SVSU’s Wi-Fi. Students will need to set it up between Oct. 5 and 18. They will not be prompted […]
Schachman speaks on opioid crisis and treatment
SVSU is stepping up to fill the need for nurses specialized in working with addicts. Kathleen Schachman, Harvey Randall Wickes Endowed Chair of Nursing, gave a talk on technology’s impact on the […]
Police Briefs
Larceny At 10:31 p.m. Sept. 24, a 26-yearold male student reported that someone had stolen his bike from in front of the library. At 1:30 p.m. Sept. 28, a 21-yearold female called […]
Voter engagement high for students
Since 2014, the percentage of SVSU student voters has doubled. Riley Hupfer, the director of the Center for Community Engagement, supplied statistics for this increase in registered voters. “The percentage of SVSU […]
BOV continues without a competitor
After losing its competitor of 16 years, SVSU will host its own fundraising this year, dubbed Battle of the Valley. BOV kicks off Sunday, Oct. 6, at 6 p.m. in the President’s […]
Homecoming week ends with football win against Northwood
Homecoming week was in full effect last week, as events kicked off Monday with a picnic in the President’s courtyard. Throughout the week, Student Life held its annual homecoming week competition. On […]
Familiar faces seen in local Mamma Mia! production
Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance, including Midland Center for the Arts, Pit & Balcony and Bay City Players, recently put on a production of “Mamma Mia!” The show is based off ABBA […]
Volleyball splits at weekend match
The Cardinal volleyball team traveled north this weekend for matches against Michigan Tech and Northern Michigan University. The Cardinals returned home with a win and a loss this weekend. They fell to […]
Women’s tennis wins for the first time this season
SVSU’s women’s tennis defeated Davenport University 7-1 at the Midland Tennis Center Saturday, Sept. 28. The Lady Cards claimed all its doubles matches using aggressive offense at the net and staying focused […]
Alto saxophonist plays concert with local musicians
The music department hosted alto saxophonist Clark Gibson in “Birds with Strings” on Saturday, Sept. 28, in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall. Gibson has studied jazz music for many years and teaches […]
Music students perform improv in Thursday’s jazz recital
SVSU jazz students performed at their first recital of the semester to a nearly full audience in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall. The Thursday, Sept. 27, recital consisted of two jazz combos […]
Bollywood actress lectures about media experiences
SVSU alumna and Bollywood actress Meera Chopra visited theater students and lectured on using media to discuss societal issues. Chopra graduated with a master of arts in communication and multimedia in 2004 […]
Campus Village security upgrades don’t deter partiers
For as long as most of us can remember, students searching for unrestricted weekend fun had to look no farther than Campus Village, the mecca of Saginaw Valley nightlife. But as the […]
Modern technology raises concerns for personal privacy
As citizens of a world full of technological innovations, we are facing a major issue. Technology, whether it be cameras, computers, phones, televisions or cars, has seen shocking exponential growth when it […]
China infringes on the rights of Hong Kong citizens
In 1997, Hong Kong returned to sovereignty after decades of British occupation. Since its agreed upon freedom, Hong Kong has faced countless social, political and economic issues. Hong Kong is technically in […]
Cardinals ranked in AFCA top 25 for the first time since 2013
SVSU was ranked 25th in the American Football Coaches Association Division II Coaches’ Poll. This is the first time the Cardinals have been ranked in the top 25 since December of 2013. […]
Football has its first loss of the season against Wayne State
The Cardinals traveled to Detroit over the weekend to face off against the Wayne State Warriors in their second GLIAC game of the season. Despite a late comeback, they were ultimately unable […]
Men’s soccer defeats Upper Iowa University
Men’s soccer beat Upper Iowa University 8-2 on Friday, Sept. 27. The men’s soccer team started strong, keeping the ball live between both sides of the field. In the first period, they […]
SVSU named Great College to Work For
SVSU was one of 84 higher education institutions named a “Great College to Work For” for the fourth consecutive year by The Chronicle of Higher Education. SVSU was recognized in five categories: […]
Police Briefs
Property Damage At 7:10 p.m. on Sep. 20, an 18-year-old male student was traveling on Collings Drive and turning onto University Drive when he hit the road name sign, knocking it over. […]
Julie Keil speaks on the importance of Constitution Day
Assistant professor of political science and moot court head coach Julie Keil recently gave a speech on Constitution Day at Central Michigan University. Keil graduated from law school in 1979 and worked […]
Homecoming week kicks off Monday
Homecoming week events continue through Saturday, Oct. 5, culminating in Saturday night’s football game against Northwood. The first activity, window decorating outside the Marketplace, opened at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27. Window […]
Board of Control discusses enrollment, future projects
SVSU leaders examined falling enrollment and upcoming projects. On Monday, Sept. 23, SVSU’s Board of Control met for the second time this semester. The Board of Control is the governing body of […]
Hit the Streets for Haiti raises money for health care, training
Project Piti Pami (3P) hosted its third annual Hit The Streets for Haiti run. The Saturday, Sept. 28, run provided financial support to help 3P provide sustainable health care in Haiti through […]
Cross Country teams finish second at invitational
Despite temperatures being less than ideal for a late September race SVSU’s cross country teams were back in action. They competed at the Warrior Invitational in New Boston, Michigan on Saturday, Sept. […]
Men’s soccer loses first conference game
SVSU men’s soccer team lost to Davenport 4–0 in first conference game of the season. Davenport scored the first goal 1:13 in, taking the lead. SVSU attempted its first shot 12 minutes […]
Tennis suffers losses at regional championships
SVSU women’s tennis participated in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Regional Tennis Championships from Sept. 20 to 22. More than 20 teams participated in the highly competitive tournament. “It’s a great opportunity for […]
Volleyball splits at first home game of the season
The Cardinal volleyball team was back in action this weekend for its first home games of the season against Northwood University and No. 10 ranked Ferris State University. In the home opener […]
Football remains undefeated after win against Michigan Tech
Saturday’s 23-7 win over Michigan Tech brings the Cardinals to 3-0 this season. The first quarter began when the Michigan Tech Huskies got its only touchdown in the first quarter. Soon after […]
Artist lecture discusses large-scale sculpting projects
The Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum hosted New Zealand’s Robert Onnes, who gave a lecture about the technical aspects of creating and transporting sculptures. The lecture, “Artist Talks on Public Sculpture,” was […]
Meet and greet connects Latino alumni with students
The Hispanic Alumni Association held a meet and greet on Thursday, Sept. 19, at 6:30 p.m., in Curtiss Hall. Roberto Garcia, the director of Multicultural Student Affairs, said the event is a […]
Set aside time to enjoy life
It’s important to set aside time for self-care. I don’t mean just face masks and bubble baths like you see on Instagram or VSCO, but genuinely taking time to do things you […]
Comedic actors are better suited to drama than you’d expect
Today’s entertainment world seems to be overflowing with comedic performers. Despite this, drama remains one of the highest-grossing film and TV genres to date. As a result, recent movies and shows have […]
Defunding Planned Parenthood is a great loss for women
It has been in the news for a while now that cuts have been made to Planned Parenthood. There has also been speculation that Planned Parenthood can financially make it on its […]
Police Briefs
Suspicious situation At 7:06 p.m. Sept. 17, a 19-yearold female student reported that she woke up from a nap and found a pornographic image overlaid with her picture on Snapchat. She did […]
Cardinal College Day brings high schoolers to SVSU
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions hosted its annual SVSU College Day for high school students looking into college options. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., on Saturday, Sept. 21, faculty and student […]
SVSU student donates bone marrow to leukemia patient
Nursing senior Haley Ludviksen recently gave life-saving bone marrow to a 54-year-old man suffering from leukemia. Ludviksen joined a bone marrow registration after helping charter a Lions Club chapter on campus. As […]
SVSU to host Hit the Street for Haiti run
SVSU will host the third annual Hit the Streets for Haiti 5K run on Saturday, Sept. 28, at 9 a.m., in the President’s Courtyard. The run benefits Project Piti Pami, a nonprofit […]
Professor talks about Peru at Traveling Tap
The Office of International and Advanced studies kicked off its Traveling Tap series on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at Oracle Brewing in Saginaw. Traveling Tap was created to invite SVSU community members to […]
Student Association works to get free student parking at games
Students charged a fee for parking in certain lots during the Saturday, Sept. 14 home football game will be eligible for a refund. Last year, SVSU began charging students to park in […]
Students charged for parking in free lots offered refund
Students charged a fee for parking in certain lots during the Saturday, Sept. 14 home football game will be eligible for a refund. Last year, SVSU began charging non-students to park in […]
Women’s soccer suffers tough loss from Walsh
After bouncing back against Missouri – St. Louis, the SVSU women’s soccer team took on Walsh at home Thursday, Sept. 12. The team could not keep its momentum going from the prior […]
Men’s soccer ties against Tiffin Dragons at home
The SVSU men’s soccer team drew 0-0 with the Tiffin Dragons in a rough defensive match Friday, Sept. 13. Though the game ended up scoreless from both sides, this was not indicative […]
NFL shows interest in SVSU defensive tackle
SVSU senior defensive tackle Heath Williams boasts an impressive collegiate career. He ended the 2018 season ranked first in his position in the GLIAC with 13 sacks and 19 tackles-for-loss and a […]
Volleyball suffers first losses of the season
The Cardinal volleyball team headed to Indianapolis for the UIndy Invite at the University of Indianapolis last week. The team played four games during the tournament, winning the first two before suffering […]
Cross country sees top 10 finishes at MSU
On Friday, Sept. 14, both Cardinal cross country teams competed at the Spartan Invitational in East Lansing. The men’s and women’s teams finished 4th and 7th, respectively. The men were led with […]
Football wins first home game of season
On Saturday, Sept. 14, the Cardinals faced off at Wickes Stadium against the Tiffin Dragons in their first home game of the season and defeated them, 35-20. The win moves them to […]
Students explore travel options at study abroad fair
On Thursday, Sept. 12, the Study Abroad and International Offices hosted the fall study abroad fair. Faculty members and study abroad companies invited students to come and explore international travel possibilities. Ash, […]
Sports clinics connect young athletes with students
SVSU hosted a softball and baseball Community Youth Day clinic Saturday, Sept. 14, at the softball and baseball fields. The clinics were sponsored by Jolt Credit Union. They partnered with the SVSU […]
College is a good time to learn how to do things alone
I believe that something everyone should start to get comfortable with in early adulthood is doing things alone. It’s really stigmatized, but it shouldn’t be. It is especially important to learn how […]
Education field doesn’t deserve its negative connotation
Both of my parents earned their degrees in education over twenty years ago, when the field of education was one of the most popular focuses for students. Landing a job as a […]
“IT: Chapter Two” falls short of viewers’ expectations
If you’re a horror fanatic like me, you would have been super pumped for the premiere of “IT: Chapter Two,” the sequel to the “IT” remake. I am here to tell you […]
SA discusses upcoming year during first house meeting
Student Association (SA) held a house meeting on Monday, Sept. 9, to discuss current initiatives and upcoming events. With the new school year, they welcomed new representatives and initiatives. President Hunter Koch, […]
Students voice concerns at first fall President’s Forum
Students sat down with President Don Bachand and asked questions at the President’s Forum held in the Unity Room at 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12. Several students asked about the new parking […]
Career Services hosts accounting and finance fair
On Tuesday, Sept. 10, Career Services hosted its annual accounting and finance employment fair in Curtiss Hall from 4 to 6 p.m. “What we try to do here is provide students and […]
Police Briefs
Suspicious Situation On Sept. 5, a 28-year-old female student reported that a 27-yearold male student has been acting weirdly around her. She felt uneasy being around him because of some past events. […]
Professors to serve on national environmental justice task force
The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) has appointed two SVSU social work professors to a national task force focusing on environmental justice. Catherine Macomber, the social work department chair, nominated herself […]
Students explore RSOs at annual Cards Party
On Wednesday, Sept. 11, Student Life hosted Cards Party, the largest annual recruitment event for RSOs and organizations on campus. This year, over 150 RSOs and organizations held table sits inside O’Neil […]
Participants race and remember at sixth annual 9/11 Heroes Run
After a severe weather delay, SVSU hosted its sixth annual 9/11 Heroes Run on Saturday, Sept. 14, at 10 a.m. Jenna Briggs, the senior director of Advanced Studies and International Student Services, […]
Eric Phillips named new cross country head coach
Eric Phillips was named head coach of both the men and women’s cross country teams in August. The previous coach, Jason Hartmann, accepted a position at Central Michigan University. A Saginaw native, […]
Men’s soccer has a strong start with win against McKendree
The SVSU men’s soccer team kicked off its 2019 season with a 2-0 victory at McKendree on Friday, Sept. 6. The team entered the season with high expectations. Even after losing some […]
Cross country teams finish in the top at season opener
The men’s cross country team finished atop the standings this weekend in its season opener at the Northwood Invitational as the women’s team finished second. Sophomore CarLee Stimpfel won the men’s 6,000 […]
Football wins first game with new head coach
On Friday, the SVSU football team traveled down to Kingsville, Texas, for its season opener and walked away Saturday night with a 35-14 victory against the Kingsville-Javelinas. The win is also head […]
Women’s soccer opens season with tough loss
The Lady Cardinals suffered a tough loss against Maryville on Friday, Sept. 6 during a home game. The first half of the game ended without a single score from either side. SVSU […]
Cheerleading prepares for national competitions
The club cheerleading team will represent SVSU at the National Cheerleader’s Association (NCA) and the National Dance Alliance (NDA) College Nationals in Daytona, Florida from April 8 to 12, 2020. The team […]
Baesler featured online by the Smithsonian Institution
John Baesler was recently featured by the Smithsonian Museum of History Online for writing an article on lie detector tests titled “Why Lie Detector Tests Can’t Be Trusted.” Baesler, a history professor, […]
Gallery showcases public figures and national struggles
The University Art Gallery (UAG) hosted an exhibit featuring illustrations by Lance Jackson and sculptures by Rob Neilson. Nielson and Jackson both spoke about their work on Thursday, Sept. 5, with a […]
Networking with alumni is critical to student success
Forty-eight thousand. That’s how many alumni SVSU has living in all parts of the world, making the Cardinal difference. SVSU alumni are highly successful and eager to help both the current student […]
Creators should stay true to themselves and their fans
During my freshman year of college, I was wandering around campus sulking because I didn’t know how to meet people. I ran into someone I knew, and she invited me to her […]
Walmart is making progress with new gun regulations
If you are not one to keep up with the news, you might have missed the recent shooting at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, that left over 20 people dead. On […]
SVSU hosts series of events for Hispanic Heritage Month
The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will host a lowrider display Sunday, Sept. 15 as part of its annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations. Lowriders are cars that are modified so the chassis […]
Study abroad fair to educate students
The Study Abroad Office is hosting its fall study abroad fair Thursday, Sept. 12, at noon. The fair has previously been held in Groening Commons but has been moved to Gilbertson Hall […]
College of business to be completed January 2020
Over the summer, progress to the construction of the Scott L. Carmona College of Business included structural steelwork being completed, renovations to Curtiss Hall’s floor and room renovations to accommodate the college’s […]
HHS gets grant for addiction program
SVSU recently received a $2.8-million grant for the school of Health and Human Services to create a program aimed at turning current nurse practitioners into psychiatric nurse practitioners specializing in addiction. The […]
Police Briefs
Disorderly Conduct At 8:10 p.m. on Aug. 22, officers were called to Merry Jo Brandimore House to talk with a parent that was upset with her son’s room. He was missing a […]
Nursing program aims to attract more students
After conducting student surveys, SVSU’s Nursing Department will be making several changes to its program to attract more students. Changes include: • Making classes solely online rather than in person. • Allowing […]
SVSU to host sixth annual 9/11 Heroes Run
On Wednesday, Sept. 11, SVSU will host its sixth annual 9/11 Heroes Run, which features a run, walk and ruck division. The event is sponsored by the Travis Manion Foundation and will […]
Bridge the Gap brings together law enforcement and community
Bridge the Gap hosted its annual Family Day at SVSU on Saturday, Sept. 7. Bridge the Gap is an organization that aims to build stronger, positive relationships with law enforcement and the […]
Eric Phillips named cross country head coach
Eric Phillips was named head coach of both the men and women’s cross country teams in August. The previous coach, Jason Hartmann, accepted a position at Central Michigan University. A Saginaw native, […]
Track and field teams receive recognition for academic achievements
Members of the men’s and women’s track and field teams were recognized by the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association for their academic achievements during the winter semester. […]
Women’s soccer and volleyball ranked third in Coaches Polls
Women’s soccer and volleyball were both picked third in the 2019 GLIAC Coaches Polls. The soccer team received 64 points from the coaches while volleyball received 44 points. Coaches were asked to […]
Football prepares for season with new coach Brady
The Cardinals are slated to open their season Saturday, Sept. 7, at Texas A&M, Kingsville. Last year, the overall record was 8-3. They will start the season ranked 4th in the GLIAC […]
Museum exhibit showcases wartime art
The Marshall M. Fredericks Museum is gearing up for a semester full of art and educational opportunities. It will host two exhibitions, “From Swords to Plowshares: World War II Metal Trench Art” […]
Theatre department previews semester
The SVSU theatre department has a variety of plays selected for the upcoming year. According to David Rzeszutek, the theatre department chair, this year’s plays were chosen to challenge both the actors […]
Program Board hosts stand-up comedian
SVSU celebrated the beginning of the semester with its annual Welcome Weekend. Jeremy Flood, the coordinator of Programming and Service for the Office of Student Life, said Welcome Weekend begins Welcome Week, […]
Staff’s top 5 tips for new semester
Taylor Stockton: If you’re like me, you are a student who is going from working full-time in the summer to going to school full-time in the fall. The transition is never easy, […]
Mentor program offers advice to incoming freshmen
Students Encouraging Freshmen (SEF) aims to provide a welcoming and supportive unit for incoming students, as well as be an organized source of fun and stress relief for students during the sometimes […]
Computer animation can hurt movies more than it helps
In December 2013, composer Andrew Lloyd Webber announced that a film adaption of his musical “Cats” was in development. Almost six years later, the first trailer for the soon-to-be-released film premiered to […]
Companies present nontraditional recycling solutions
Everyone has heard the phrase “reduce, reuse, recycle.” Now more than ever, it’s critical to be thoughtful of how we consume and dispose of things. The only materials widely recycled in the […]
Vratulis named COE interim dean
Vetta Vratulis, a former acting assistant dean for the College of Education, has been appointed the interim dean of the College of Education for the 2019-2020 academic year. Vratulis took the position […]
Niche ranks SVSU No.1 for housing
SVSU has been rated No. 1 in Michigan for housing and No. 4 in national housing, including both public and private universities, by Niche’s 2020 Best College Dorms in America rankings. SVSU […]
SA seeks changes to term limits
As Student Association (SA) President Hunter Koch’s administration prepares for its first full semester in place, several changes to the association have been announced. Over the summer, SA performed its regular charter […]
International students participate in day of service
New international students participated in a day of service Thursday, Aug. 22, at the Saginaw Art Museum. The event served to introduce students to the “core Cardinal value” of community service, said […]
Stec wins adviser of the year award
Interim Director of Career Services Bill Stec received the 2018-2019 Michigan Career Services Professional of the Year award. This award was given by the Michigan Career Educator and Employer Alliance at the […]
Schneider named Higher Educator of the Year
David Schneider, the communications department chair, brought home the 2019 Higher Educator of the Year at the National Education Association’s Representative Assembly this month in Houston, Texas. Schneider said he has been […]
Police Briefs
Fraud On July 2, a 20-year-old male student reported that he purchased something off Amazon and never received it. He called customer service, and they told him to verify his information. They […]
Tuition increasing for 2019-2020 year
The SVSU Board of Control this summer increased tuition nearly 5 percent for the 2019-2020 academic year. Board members at their June 17 meeting set a tuition increase of $505 for in-state […]
Students party hard at Glo Hard
AKL hosted its third annual Glo Hard Party in the Art Studio parking lot on Saturday, Aug. 24, at 8:30 p.m. Student Association, Student Life, Valley Nights and Program Board sponsored the […]
Cliff Block hired as new SVSU police chief
SVSU alumnus Cliff Block has been hired as the chief of University Police. His official start date is Thursday, Sept 12. He will be replacing Leo Mioduszewski, who retired in July after […]
Police Chief Mioduszewski retires
After 36 years in law enforcement, Chief of University Police Leo Mioduszewski is retiring. His last day of work at SVSU will be Friday, June 28. Mioduszewski began working in law enforcement […]
Huebner comes in first at NCAA heptathlon
On Friday, May 25, Lauren Huebner, an upcoming occupational therapy senior, finished first in the heptathlon at the 2019 NCAA Division II National Championship in Kingsville, Texas. The event occurred over the […]
Louis Barrow named as men’s soccer head coach
The SVSU Athletic Department has hired Louis Barrow as the head coach of the Cardinal men’s soccer program, according to a press release from Wednesday, April 24. Barrow has served as an […]
Student Life introduces new positions for the fall
Student Life will return in the fall with two new staff positions. The change came after Student Life spent this academic year down two staff members: Bryan Crainer, the former associate dean […]
Professors given award for classroom improvements
Four SVSU professors were awarded the Dow Teaching Award for their accomplishments in their field of study. They received grants to use toward improving their classrooms and to buy class materials. Aneesha […]
Occupational Therapy to create summer camp for stroke victims
SVSU’s occupational therapy program will host a two-week long camp over the summer to assist stroke survivors. The camp is called Skills for the Job of Living. Donald Earley, an occupational therapy […]
RSOs and students honored at Student Life Awards
The annual Student Life Awards were hosted in the Malcolm Field Theatre on Thursday, April 19, at 6 p.m. Pedro Marin, a Student Affairs student worker, emceed the event. “It was a […]
Softball drops weekend series
The SVSU softball team continued GLIAC play this week at Ferris State on Friday, April 19, and at Grand Valley on Saturday, April 20, dropping three out of the four contests played. […]
Baseball loses hard-fought series to PNW
The SVSU baseball team dropped its set at Purdue Northwest three games to one this past weekend after losing a close 14-13 make-up contest against Northwood on Tuesday, April 16. On Friday, […]
Huebner sets school record in Bryan Clay heptathlon
The SVSU track and field teams competed at the Bryan Clay invitational and the Cal State LA Twilight Open in California beginning on Wednesday, April 17, and concluding on Friday, April 19. […]
Football gears up for fall season with Red/White game
On Saturday, April 20, the SVSU football team played in their annual Red/White SVSU Football Spring Game. The game featured SVSU’s football team’s offense and defense players playing against one another. The […]
Essayist discusses nonfiction writing and research
On Wednesday, April 17, author Aisha Sabatini Sloan read selected works in Founders Hall. Sloan was brought in as part of this year’s Voices in the Valley. She has authored of two […]
Cardinal Night Live hosts comedic ‘extravaganza’
Cardinal Night Live (CNL) performed their “End of the Year Extravaganza” on Monday, April 15, at 9:30 in the Black Box Theatre. CNL is a campus comedy club made up of 14 […]
Cardinal Singers and Concert Choir perform in Rhea Miller
The SVSU choirs performed on Monday, April 15, at 7:30 p.m. in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall. The show, titled “The Food of Love,” featured music inspired by the works of William […]
Music student writes concert band piece
The SVSU concert band featured an original composition by student Nathan Grocholski in its spring performance on Wednesday, April 17, at 7:30 p.m. in the Malcolm Field Theatre. Grocholski, a fifth-year music […]
‘Shazam!’ takes a refreshing spin on superhero movies
Warner Bros.’ attempt to hop on the superhero train could only be described as a dumpster fire. It took them several failed films, a half-dozen key personnel changes (Zack Snyder, Ben Afleck […]
Not everyone has bootstraps to pull themselves up with
The U.S. has a problem with a false notion of a meritocracy. We like to tell people, “Pull yourself up by your bootstraps!” but how can you do that if you don’t […]
CBM expansion might not be a good investment decision
If you were to look at the cover of the most recent edition of “Reflections,” the SVSU campus magazine, you would see a picture of Scott Carmona holding the hand of a […]
SVSU hosts conference for occupational therapy
On Friday, April 19, SVSU’s Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA) hosted its annual SOTA Conference in Curtiss Hall. This year’s event was organized and planned with Shelby Ward, an Occupational Therapy (OT) […]
Festival of Colors celebrates Asian culture
On Saturday, April 20, SVSU hosted its sixth annual Holi festival in the O’Neill Gym from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The South Asian Student Association (SASA), led by economics professor Kaustav […]
Pine Grove upgrades postponed
Pine Grove housing renovations will be delayed until next summer. Pine Grove was set to be renovated this summer. Dawn Isler, the director of auxiliary services, previously said interior renovations would have […]
Police Briefs
Fire Alarm At 4:12 p.m. on April 11, officers were called to University Village for a fire alarm. After investigation, they found that a female student left her straightener on, and it […]
Amid safety concerns, Campus Village to add fence, cameras
Campus Village management and local police are working together to address safety concerns at Campus Village. The Saginaw County Sheriff’s Department, University Police and Michigan State Police began meeting with Campus Village […]
Police Briefs: April 15
Property Damage At 4:45 p.m. on April 4, a 19-year-old male student reported that he parked in J-2 Lot on April 2, and when he returned on April 4, he found that […]
Baseball drops four-game series to NU
The SVSU baseball team lost four consecutive games at rival Northwood over the weekend. After back-to-back midweek losses to Hillsdale and Lawrence Tech, the team has now dropped six games in a […]
Huebner honored with GLIAC award
SVSU junior track and field athlete Lauren Huebner was named a GLIAC Commissioner’s Award recipient for the winter season. The highly competitive honor recognizes six female and six male GLIAC athletes each […]
Softball puts up impressive performance against Hillsdale College
The Lady Cards softball team finished this past week strong with a doubleheader win on the road against Hillsdale College on Friday, April 12. These wins came after splitting the previous series […]
Athletic department vacates 395 wins after compliance violations
Eight SVSU sports will be vacating a combined 395 wins. The vacations came after SVSU self-reported record-keeping violations involving multiple sports spanning several years in a press release on Feb. 7. The […]
Theatre department performs ‘9 to 5: The Musical’
SVSU’s theatre department performed “9 to 5: The Musical” at the Malcolm Field Performing Arts Theatre from April 10 to April 13 at 7:30 p.m. and on April 14 at 3 p.m. […]
Organ donation isn’t easy
This past October, I decided to register with Gift of Life Michigan. For those of you who may not have heard of it – I certainly hadn’t – Gift of Life is […]
Birth control stigma discourages use for other disorders
I was diagnosed my sophomore year of high school with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. This is a hormonal malfunction that can ultimately affect every organ in my body and lead to a plethora […]
Body hair shaming causes struggle for young women
I remember, when I was about seven or eight years old, being teased for having armpit and leg hair. None of my peers had any at that point, because no one had […]
Vitito students help seniors
Members of the Vitito Global Leadership Institute’s 2019 class worked to complete their capstone service project titled “Smiles for Seniors,” which benefited Edgewood Assisted Living Center. The group had about seven weeks […]
Student to participate in festival, compete for scholarship
Jared Kaufman was invited to The Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival’s Region III conference, to take place in January 2020 in Madison, Wisconsin. Kaufman will compete against the top college actors […]
Roberts Fellows bowl for a cause
From 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, a group of SVSU students hosted a bowling tournament at Stardust Lanes to raise money for Community Village, a local assisted living […]
One suspect charged, three at large in sexual assault case
Police were continuing to search for three men they say are involved in an alleged sexual assault in the Campus Village apartments early Saturday, April 6. One suspect is still in police […]
Heidi Lang wins outstanding advisor award
Pre-health professions advisor Heidi Lang won the Fr. Joseph L. Walter Award, given by the Central Association of Advisors for the Health Professions for her outstanding work in advising. Lang has worked […]
8,000 attend FIRST Robotics
For the third year in a row, SVSU hosted the FIRST Robotics state championship from Wednesday, April 10, until Saturday, April 13. In total, 160 teams competed in the competitions on three […]
SVSU sports teams to vacate combined 395 wins after NCAA violations
Eight SVSU sports teams will be vacating a combined 395 wins due to NCAA athlete eligibility violations. The vacations come after SVSU sent a self-report to the NCAA regarding record-keeping violations involving […]
Charges filed in alleged Campus Village assault
A 22-year-old man faces three felonies in connection with an alleged sexual assault in the Campus Village apartments early Saturday, April 6. Mikkal Steffon Essex is charged with two counts of first-degree […]
Pruett named new women’s head coach
Jennifer Pruett was named SVSU’s new head women’s basketball coach today, according to an SVSU press release. Previously, she worked at Division I St. Bonaventure University for three seasons, the press release […]
Track and field sees strong finishes at Spartan Invitational
The SVSU men’s and women’s track and field teams had their largest meet thus far in the outdoor season over the weekend at the Auto Owners Insurance Spartan Invitational. The teams turned […]
Tennis concludes season with loss
The women’s tennis team lost 7-0 Saturday, April 7, to Hillsdale College to finalize a rough 2018-2019 season. SVSU started behind, missing players to fill the number five and six slots in […]
Softball splits against Davenport, GVSU
The SVSU softball team split their doubleheader at Davenport on Saturday, April 6. The team stood at 11-11 after finding a couple of blowout victories at Parkside and another split doubleheader at […]
Baseball drops weekend games to No. 15 Ashland
The SVSU baseball team lost three games against No. 15 Ashland over the weekend, with the fourth game of the series concluding after The Valley Vanguard went to press. SVSU’s offense mustered […]
Museum exhibition features local artist, educator
SVSU held an art exhibition for Brian Elder on Thursday, April 4, at 4 p.m. in the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum. Elder is an artist and educator from the Mount Pleasant […]
Faculty performance series highlights concert guitar
Adjunct professor Brad DeRoche performed in the faculty recital on Thursday, April 4, at 7:30 p.m. in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall. DeRoche teaches guitar, guitar ensemble, music history and music theory […]
Students display art at Counter Culture show
Fine arts students put on a showcase of their artwork at Saginaw’s Counter Culture on Thursday, April 4, from 3 p.m. to 5 pm. The event was planned fully by the students. […]
Genetics do not define who your family members are
If someone were to ask me who my family is, I would probably start by listing those with the “most life experience” and work my way down. I currently have two great-grandmothers […]
Movies don’t intend to offend with disability portrayals
Ever since Jordan Peele’s movie “Us” has hit theaters, it’s been buzzing. Viewers have gone to see it twice just to pick up on things they did not catch the first time […]
Some things are basic human rights, not debate topics
I find it alarming how easily people will debate things that, at their core, are human rights violations. While there’s nothing wrong with a debate, it’s disgusting to see people play “devil’s […]
Four OT students create person-first language project
Four SVSU occupational therapy (OT) students created a person-first language project to advocate for patients. Occupational therapy is a health profession that helps individuals complete tasks they need in their everyday life. […]