Lauren Huebner places third at track and field championship
Junior Lauren Huebner brought home third place and All-American honors from the NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships on Friday, March 8, and Saturday, March 9. Huebner had a sensational […]
Cards compete in swim championship
Cardinal swimmers Amanda Thielen and Elizabeth Caird qualified for and competed in the 2019 NCAA Division II Swim and Dive Championships in the IU Natatorium at IUPUI in Indianapolis. The championships were […]
Head football coach steps down for Army position
After 11 seasons with the Cardinal football program, head coach Jim Collins resigned on Feb. 25. He will be joining a Division I program with the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. […]
Music department hosts adjunct professor in piano series
MiJung Trepanier preformed in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Friday, March 15 at 7:30 p.m. Trepanier is an independent performer, teacher and adjunct professor of music at SVSU. She has previously […]
Students celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with silent disco
Program Board hosted a St. Patrick’s Day Party in the Student Activities Center on Thursday, March 14. Program Board collaborated with PHE, Valley Nights, Kappa Tau Epsilon and Student Life on many […]
Student takes first place at regional singing competition
Student Alivia Combs won first place in the category for female junior and senior college students at the regional competition for National Association of Teachers of Singing on March 2. The competition […]
LeBron James is failing his teammates and his followers
LeBron James has given up on his team and any chance of a playoff run this season. This was very apparent after their 111– 98 loss against the Toronto Raptors last Thursday. […]
Stop relying on social media for affirmation and research
There is no denying that social media has permeated our society, and there are many debates as to the benefits and dangers of this. While I do believe that social media can […]
Multicultural organizations showcased at RSO fair
Twelve RSOs participated in the Multicultural RSO fair on Wednesday, March 13, from noon to 2 p.m. in the Rotunda. The fair was hosted by the Organization of Black Unity (OBU) and […]
Human Library set to tell engaging stories
SVSU is holding its third Human Library event on Tuesday, March 19, from 5 p.m. to 8pm. The event will give students the opportunity to talk to 12 or more people, all […]
Six Alternative Break teams volunteer over Spring Break
Over Spring Break, six teams left SVSU to volunteer for various service projects through the Alternative Breaks program, which allows students to travel to a site in the U.S. and assist an […]
Students and faculty voice concerns at forum
Students had the opportunity to ask President Don Bachand questions at the President’s Forum held in the Unity Room at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13. After brief introductions, Bachand mentioned the […]
Huntley speaks at Women’s Leadership Luncheon
SVSU hosted its fifth annual Women’s Leadership Luncheon on Thursday, March 14, at noon in the Curtiss Banquet Rooms. The event was sponsored by Student Life, the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, […]
POLICE BRIEFS
Threats At 2:31 p.m. on Feb. 27, officers were notified by a police department in North Carolina that they discovered a threat on Twitter directed at one of the financial aid office […]
Women’s History Month Lecturer talks prejudice, sexism
Captain Gail Harris, the highest-ranking African American female in the U.S. Navy, visited SVSU on Thursday, March 14, for a Women’s History Month lecture, “Take Command and Win.” Harris was the first […]
Administrative secretary to CBM dean passes away
On Tuesday, March 12, Cindy Clifford, an administrative secretary to the dean of the College of Business and Management (CBM), passed away. During the previous weekend, Clifford suffered from a stroke, which […]
Andrew Chubb named dean of SET
Andrew Chubb began serving as interim dean of the College of Science, Engineering and Technology when Frank Hall retired in October 2018. He has since accepted a position as the new dean […]
Students celebrate their culture through performance, dress
The International Student Club hosted its 18th annual Intercultural Night on Friday, March 15, at 7 p.m. in the Malcolm Field Theatre. riday, March 15, at 7 p.m. in the Malcolm Field […]
Suspect arrested for breaking and entering
A suspect was arrested after breaking and entering into two University Village dorms in the past two nights, according to a RAVE text sent at 9:42 a.m. on Sunday. At 12:25 a.m. […]
Football head coach Collins resigns after 11 seasons
Head football coach Jim Collins resigned after 11 seasons today, Monday, Feb. 25, according to an SVSU press release. He will be accepting a position on the football staff of the U.S. […]
Track and field teams place fourth at GLIACs
The men’s and women’s track and field teams hosted and competed in the GLIAC Indoor Track and Field Championships over the weekend, with both teams finishing in fourth place overall. The first […]
Swim and dive compete in GLIAC championships
The Cardinal swim and dive teams competed at Cleveland State University in the GLIAC championships beginning on Wednesday, Feb. 20, and going through the weekend, with the last day of competition being […]
SVSU club hockey team wraps up season
SVSU’s club hockey team went 13-13-3 this season, qualifying them for the national tournament. The team ended the season ranked fourth in the east division of the Michigan Collegiate Hockey Conference. They […]
Baseball earns first win of the season against McKendree
The SVSU baseball team earned its first win of the season over the weekend, as it split the first two games of a three-game set with McKendree University. Sunday’s rubber match was […]
Women’s basketball falls to No. 10 Ashland
This week in GLIAC play, the SVSU Lady Cardinals took on the No. 10-ranked Ashland Eagles at home on Saturday, Feb. 23, after getting a win against Wayne State on Thursday, Feb. […]
Last-second shot seals victory for Cardinals
The Cardinals continued GLIAC play on Saturday, Feb. 23, as they took on the Ashland Eagles at home. They looked to complete a weekend sweep after defeating the Wayne State Warriors two […]
Women’s tennis continues to find its early footing
The women’s tennis team fell 6-1 to Walsh University on Sunday, Feb. 17. The team started strong in each of their matches but still lost in the end. In doubles, both SV […]
Date night raises awareness
In celebration of Black History Month, Latino Awareness Association held a dance night on Wednesday, Feb. 20, at 8 p.m. in the TSAR. Students were invited to join and learn some Hispanic […]
Music majors perform together
Music majors preformed in a department recital on Tuesday, Feb. 19, at 7:30 p.m. in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall. Eight students showcased their talents on several different instruments. There were several […]
Theatre’s first winter show explores life with a disability
The theatre department premiered the play “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time” on Wednesday, Feb. 20, at 7:30 p.m. in the Malcolm Field Theatre. The show ran up until […]
Celebrities should be held accountable like the rest of us
Rapper 6ix9ine is all over the news, trending on Twitter, being turned into memes and getting a lot of attention shone on his plea deal for nine felonies. He was supposed to […]
Criticize their policies, not their appearance or personal life
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a 29-year-old Congresswoman from New York, has faced all sorts of backlash since her congressional campaign. Much of it hasn’t even been related to her ideology. Instead, they have been […]
Survey gauges engagement
SVSU will complete its third National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). NSSE is a nation wide standardized survey of student engagement and experience. It takes about 15 minutes to complete online. All […]
BOC honors police officer
The SVSU Board of Control met on Monday, Feb. 18, at 1:30 p.m. A number of items were on the agenda, including honoring the February staff member of the month, Ryan Persails. […]
Students dance the night away at ball
Student Association hosted the fourth annual Cardinal Ball on Friday, Feb 22, at 8 p.m. at the Golden Glow Ballroom. Caitlin Coulter, the president of Student Association, noted there were several changes […]
Major renovations set for Pine Grove central apartments
Pine Grove central apartments will be undergoing major renovations totaling approximately $1.8 million once the winter semester ends. The project is expected to be completed by early August in time for the […]
Taste of Soul brings new flavor to Marketplace
SVSU hosted its annual Taste of Soul event on Wednesday, Feb. 20, in the Marketplace. The event was part of SVSU’s Black History Month events. Students and members of the community were […]
Move-a-Thon raises money for car crash survivor
SVSU’s Health and Wellness hosted a Move-a-Thon fundraiser for Amber Gillespie on Friday, Feb. 22, in the Ryder Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gillespie is a 23-year-old who was injured […]
Police Briefs
Suspicious situation At 7:15 p.m. on Feb. 17, a 20-year-old female student reported she found a parking citation envelope and a Meijer receipt on the windshield of her vehicle parked in K-Lot. […]
OBU hosts Hustle Party for Black History Month
The Organization of Black Unity (OBU) hosted their first Hustle Party on Tuesday, Feb. 19, from 10 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. in the Student Life Center. Indigo Dudley, a music and communication […]
Students, Bachand talk snow days, longer semester
Students got the opportunity to ask President Don Bachand questions at the President’s Forum held in the Unity Room at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 20. Bachand began the forum by asking […]
Coach Pewinski resigned after being cleared of alleged Title IX violation
Now-former women’s basketball coach Jamie Pewinski was the subject of a Title IX investigation into whether or not she had a “romantic relationship” with a student, according to university documents. Pewinski resigned […]
Summer job fair a success despite rescheduling
On Wednesday, Feb. 20, the Career Services Summer Job and Internship Fair took place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the second-floor banquet rooms in Curtiss Hall. The fair was rescheduled […]
Cardinals unable to turn it around
SVSU continued conference play last week with a pair of home losses to the Grand Valley Lakers on Thursday, Feb. 14, and the GLIAC-leading Davenport Panthers on Saturday, Feb. 16. The Cardinals […]
Baseball struggles to start season
The SVSU baseball team began its 2019 season with three losses to No. 15 University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) in a neutral-site series played in Georgia. The new season also welcomes new […]
Tennis team kicks off spring season with slow start
SVSU’s women’s tennis team fell to Oakland by a final score of 7-0 on Sunday, Feb. 10, in its first match of the spring at the Greater Midland Tennis Center. According to […]
Lady Cards split home competition
The Lady Cards lost to No. 12-ranked Grand Valley State University at home on Thursday, Feb. 14, and won against the Davenport University Panthers on Saturday, Feb. 16, also at home. The […]
Track and field earn high marks at SVSU Tune-up
The SVSU men’s and women’s track and field teams competed in the SVSU Tune-up meet Friday, Feb. 15, the teams’ final step before championship season begins next weekend. At the meet, SVSU […]
New Ariana album has fresh sound
Ariana Grande has outdone herself by releasing another album six months after releasing “Sweetener.” Her newest album “thank u, next” is a complete 180 from her previous album; new sound, new style, […]
‘Brown bag’ series continues
The Brown Bag Lunch Series continued on Wednesday, Feb. 13, with presentations by faculty who have art in the Creative Cardinals exhibition. Artists included Michele Gunkelman, the director of Residential Life; Betsy […]
‘Apex’ is the new ‘Fortnite’
It was only a matter of time before the juggernaut of gaming, “Fortnite,” became challenged by a new, fresh game offering something similar, but better. “Apex Legends” was released virtually out of […]
Don’t shame others for things they’re passionate about
For as long as I can remember, I have been what is referred to in pop culture as a “fangirl.” The term “fangirl” can mean a lot of different things, but in […]
Interracial relationships throw racism in the spotlight
Since 1967, America has seen a steady rise in interracial relationships. With each passing day, it is becoming more and more common to see people of all races, creeds and colors engaging […]
Let’s make an agreement about religious decisions
When I first started dating a Catholic boy, I wasn’t 100 percent sure what I was getting myself into. But when it became clear that the relationship was going to be more […]
AAUW hosts first Vagina Monologues
SVSU’s American Association of University Women (AAUW) put on its production of Eve Ensler’s 1996 “The Vagina Monologues” on Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. in the TSAR. The show cost $5 to […]
MIT Fair successful despite weather
Career Services hosted its annual Manufacturing, Information and Technology (MIT) Career Fair on Wednesday, Feb. 13, from noon to 2 p.m. in Pioneer Hall. Thomas Barnikow, the interim associate director of Career […]
Breast cancer survivors honored at game
SVSU hosted its 11th annual Breast Cancer Survivor event on Saturday, Feb. 16, at 11 a.m. Angela Pohl, the deputy athletic director, first created the event as a way for SVSU to […]
Police Briefs
Stalking At 5 p.m. on Feb. 4, an 18-year old female student reported that her ex-boyfriend had been sending her messages and photos of the apartment that she lives in on campus. […]
Teaching symposium showcases professors’ work
The Center for Academic Innovation hosted its fifth annual Teaching and Learning Symposium on Feb. 15 in the Curtiss banquet rooms between 8:30 a.m. and 3:20 p.m. The event consisted of a […]
SVSU continues to look into NCAA violations
After releasing a press release on Feb. 7 about 137 NCAA violations, SVSU is now working to discover which sports, players and seasons were affected by the violations. The NCAA’s infractions decision […]
Alums give advice at Forever Red’s ‘5 Under 5’
Forever Red hosted “5 Under 5” on Wednesday, Feb. 13, at 7 p.m. as part of I Heart SV Week. “5 Under 5” brings back five SVSU alumni, one from each of […]
Possible road rage leads to shots fired at Bay and Pierce
At 5:40 a.m., shots were fired near Bay and Pierce, according to a Rave Alert sent out by SVSU at 7:18 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 17. There was no information indicating that […]
Compliance issues lead to 137 NCAA violations
The NCAA has handed down several punishments to SVSU Athletics for 137 violations committed from 2013 to 2018. The punishments include four years of probation and the inability to host any championship […]
Cardinal family members flock to campus for Kids and Sibs
RHA hosted its annual Kids and Sibs weekend Feb. 8 and 9. Individual student organizations hosted activities around campus for the children and siblings of SVSU students. Nearly 100 students registered family […]
2019 football recruiting class boasts strong LBs
The Cardinal football team welcomed 26 incoming freshmen to their squad on National Signing Day on Wednesday, Feb. 6. The span of the team’s recruiting for next season reached further than the […]
Women’s basketball falls against top squads
The Lady Cardinals traveled to take on Northern Michigan on Thursday, Feb. 7 and Michigan Tech on Saturday, Feb. 9, where they fell in both contests, seeing their record fall to 4-18 […]
Dorr’s school record leads strong finishes at GVSU Big Meet
The SVSU men’s and women’s track and field teams turned in strong performances over the weekend. That included provisional results, a school record and a sixth and 11th place finish respectively in […]
Men’s basketball team splits away games
The Cardinals went on the road this week, taking on Northern Michigan on Thursday, Feb. 7, and Michigan Tech on Saturday, Feb. 9. They finished 1-1 in their two-game series, putting their […]
Cancer survivors to be honored at basketball event
SVSU Athletics is set to host its 11th annual Breast Cancer Survivor reception and recognition event on Saturday, Feb. 16. The event will take place at a home basketball doubleheader against Davenport. […]
Biology professor discusses Alzheimer’s in lunch talk series
Panchanan Maiti delivered a talk in the Brown Bag Lunch series at the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum on Wednesday, Feb. 6. Maiti, an adjunct faculty member for the biology department and […]
Theatre needs violence directors to protect actors on set
In 2010, the Profiles Theatre production of Tracy Letts’ “Killer Joe” stirred controversy for many reasons, the first being the graphic nature of the play itself, but second being how the violence […]
