‘Intimate’ relationship inquiry led to resignation
Bryan Crainer resigned from his position as the associate dean for Student Life as SVSU led an inquiry into whether he had an inappropriate intimate relationship with a student, officials say. Officials […]
Packers hire former SVSU QB LaFleur as new head coach
The Green Bay Packers have hired SVSU graduate Matt LaFleur as their next head coach. The team and LaFleur agreed to a four- year contract with a fifth-year team option. According to […]
Lady Cards’ woes continue
After getting their first victories since early December over the break, the women’s basketball team returned to its slump on the road this past week, as Davenport and No. 9 Grand Valley […]
Track and field sees several top placements
The Cardinals men and women’s track and field teams hosted the annual SVSU Classic on Friday Jan. 11. SVSU faced off against Davenport University in a one-on-one team track and field indoor […]
Men’s basketball team drops double-overtime contest
The men’s basketball team couldn’t continue its early January win-streak, suffering a pair of road losses last week against Grand Valley and Davenport. Against Grand Valley on Thursday, Jan. 10, the team […]
Three Cards named to Division II All-Super Region 3 team
On Thursday, Jan. 3, three Cardinal football players were named to the 2018 Don Hansen NCAA Division II All-Super Region 3 team for their efforts during the 2018 season. Sophomore wide […]
Swim and dive fall short to nationally ranked Wayne State
Both the men and women’s swim and dive teams came up short in a home meet against Wayne State on Friday, Jan. 11. Both Warrior teams were nationally ranked, as their men’s […]
Theatre students perform at Kennedy Center over break
Twenty-one SVSU students traveled to Madison, Wisconsin, to the annual Kennedy Center American College Theatre Region III Festival (KCACTF) from Jan. 8 to Jan. 13. Students were recognized individually for playwriting, acting, […]
New Botz fellows chosen for business internships
At the end of last semester, the newest group of Botz Liberal Arts Fellowship students was announced. The fellowship, named after SVSU alum Jan Botz, allows liberal arts students to use their […]
Staff’s top five failed resolutions
Hannah Beach: It’s been said that you pick up the traits of those you spend the most time with, and that’s where my New Year’s resolution comes in. Two of my closest […]
Going vegetarian made easier with new meat alternatives
For about a year and a half, I considered becoming vegetarian. I felt that, aside from environmental and ethical reasons, it would also be good for my health. I had never been […]
Teachers need training in social-emotional awareness
In order to obtain a teaching degree in the state of Michigan, there are university programs designed for pre-service educators. Within those programs are classes that are intended to supply the prospective […]
A Green New Deal is necessary for our economy, planet
“We have 12 years to limit climate change catastrophe, warns UN,” reads an October headline in The Guardian. The article goes on to detail top climate scientists’ predictions that only 12 years […]
Nearly 100 students volunteered through winter Alternative Breaks
Nearly 100 SVSU students volunteered through Alternative Breaks (AB) from Dec. 16 to Dec. 22. Students split into nine groups, which traveled to nine separate states and tackled various community issues. Topics […]
POLICE BRIEFS
Suspicious Person At 11:10 a.m. on Dec. 11, an 18-year-old female student reported that while jogging outside, she was approached by a middle-aged male. He pulled up next to her in his […]
Program Board to host free mentalist show
Program Board will be hosting a free hypnosis and mentalist show on Jan. 25 as its welcome back event for the winter semester. The event features Boston-based mentalist, magician and comedian David […]
ITS to roll out multifactor authentication
Information Technology Services (ITS) will be rolling out Multifactor Authentication (MFA) to students beginning this semester. The system will combat phishing by making it more difficult for online criminals to access SVSU […]
Student Association wins philanthropy award for BOV
Student Association (SA) recently won a philanthropy award for its work on the Battle of the Valleys charity drive. The Mid-Michigan chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals presented its Outstanding […]
Ming Chuan offers free Chinese short course
Starting Jan. 22, Ming Chuan University will be offering a six-week short course in Chinese language and culture. There will be nine time slots for the class on Thursdays and Fridays. Students, […]
Student dead, another injured in car crashes
One SVSU student was killed, and another was injured, in two separate crashes over the semester break. Amber Gillespie was injured in a crash while driving to SVSU to take a final […]
Huebner breaks decade-old record in 60-meter hurdles
The SVSU men’s and women’s track and field teams opened their seasons this past weekend at a home meet, the SVSU Holiday Open. The season’s inaugural competition featured several first-place finishers along […]
Jazz ensemble students show off skills in packed performance
SVSU’s jazz ensemble performed various pieces from “The Kansas City Suite” and Thad Jones on Thursday, Dec. 6, at 7:30 p.m., in a nearly full Rhea Miller Recital Hall. The ensemble rehearsed […]
Braun Fellowship to fund professors’ research efforts
Economics professor Kaustav Misra and geography professor Rhett Mohler were chosen to be part of this year’s Braun Fellowship. The Fellowship, consisting of SVSU faculty, chooses two new members each year to […]
Gerstacker Fellowship prepares educators for leadership roles
This year’s Gerstacker Fellowship cohort will include 11 educators from different areas of Michigan. The program lasts for a year with monthly meetings where the fellows will receive various leadership training. The […]
Cardinal Sins members read favorite works at reception
On Wednesday, Dec. 5, at 5:30 p.m., Cardinal Sins hosted its Publication Reception in the Roberta Allen Reading Room. Cardinal Sins is a collection of art, poetry and short stories submitted from […]
Students de-stress with PHE Relaxation Night
Peer Health Education (PHE) hosted a Relaxation Night on Friday, Dec. 7, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Wedge Lounge. PHE hosts this relaxation and de-stress event annually. However, […]
Men’s basketball falls to NMU in close contest
The SVSU men’s basketball took on the Northern Michigan University Wildcats at home on Saturday, Dec. 1, where they ultimately lost, 67-59. After a back-and-forth early first half, the Wildcats began to […]
