Pastries and Politics holds final event of the year
The College of Democrats and the College of Republicans hosted their final Pastries and Politics event of the semester on Thursday. The topic discussed was foreign policy and domestic policy. The attendees […]
Softball sweeps doubleheaders, hosts home opener
The SVSU softball team posted victories in doubleheaders against Wayne State, Purdue Northwest and the University of Wisconsin-Parkside last week. The week started on Tuesday with the Cardinals traveling to play at […]
Baseball falls to DU in three of four games
The SVSU baseball team faced a four-game series against Davenport at home this week, losing three out of four games. The series opened on Thursday with the Cardinals falling to the Panthers […]
Students present research at the American Association of Geographers
SVSU geography students performed and presented research to the American Association of Geographers. Each group presented different topics, including pollen species and precipitation. Haley Mueller is an ecology and evolution junior who […]
The trial-and-error method of prescriptions has led to an overmedicated America
It goes without saying that the right medication can drastically improve one’s life. Those suffering from bipolar disorder, chronic depression, generalized anxiety disorder and ADHD have seen their lives improve significantly since […]
Police Briefs
Suspicious situation On April 7 at 5:35 p.m., officers took a suspicious situation report from a student. The student stated that they heard another student yelling at their professor in Brown Hall. […]
Track and field teams compete at away meets
The SVSU track and field team competed at three different meets this week with great success. The team competed at the Bryan Clay Invitational hosted by Azusa Pacific University from April 13-15. […]
Universities charging students for honor cords makes students feel disrespected
SVSU should provide their students honor cords free of charge for their graduation day. Students at SVSU spend thousands of dollars every semester on tuition, books, and room and board. The last […]
Not living in the moment can lead to a tunnel vision view of the future
It’s okay to not be where you thought you were going to be. People get too focused on their future rather than really experiencing life as it happens. I’m not saying that […]
Photo Story: Street Fest returns
Street Fest returns to campus after a six–year break
SVSU hosted its Streetfest April 8-9, giving the community a chance to have fun and enjoy the warming spring weather. The event, which was hosted in collaboration between Student Life, Program Board, […]
Chamber recital features SVSU professors Yeagi Broadwell and Chia-Ying Chan
Two distinguished SVSU professors took part in a chamber recital in the Rhea Miller Concert Hall on Tuesday, Apr. 5. The recital featured Dr. Yeagi Broadwell, who played the violin, and Dr. […]
Tennis falls to Purdue, Davenport
The women’s tennis team lost twice this weekend to Davenport University and to Purdue Northwest, falling 5-2 for both. SVSU hosted Davenport University for a GLIAC match on Friday. In doubles, Nicole […]
Guest trombonist Austin Seybert collaborates with SVSU Jazz Ensemble
The Rhea Miller Recital Hall welcomed the public on Friday, April 7 to see the SVSU Jazz Ensemble. Over 80 people attended the concert, filling up a good portion of the recital […]
SVSU made the right call to ditch masks after the winter semester
Seven hundred and sixty-two days ago, COVID-19 invaded Michigan. Since then, Michigan has suffered years of pandemic adversity that has come at a cost too high to fathom. Children have lost years […]
Board of Control releases leadership profile to aid in presidential search
In November of 2021, President Bachand announced his intention to retire in December of 2022. SVSU has since been looking for its fifth president. The school enlisted the help of WittKieffer, a […]
Police Briefs
Impound On March 31 at 1:23 p.m., officers assisted SVSU Parking Services with impounding a vehicle for failure to pay tickets. The vehicle was impounded by Kreagers Towing and the driver was […]
Track and field teams place third at weekend invite
The SVSU track and field team competed in both the Golden Grizzly Invite and the Lee Flames Invitational this weekend. The team split up their athletes between the two competitions. At the […]
Softball sweeps Parkside and Ferris, falls to GVSU
The SVSU softball team faced a week of doubleheaders, sweeping the University of Wisconsin-Parkside on April 4, winning games against Ferris State on Thursday and losing twice to Grand Valley State University […]
Baseball takes U of M at home, loses at Wayne State
The SVSU baseball team won at home this week against the University of Michigan-Dearborn before losing two games at Wayne State. Tuesday’s game against the Wolverines ended in an 11-3 victory for […]
Law club holds hygiene product fundraiser to support Michigan Foster Care Closet
Law Club hosted a Hygiene Product Fundraiser for the Michigan Foster Care Closet in SC 111 this week. Students who donated were entered to win a prize basket and RSO’s who donated […]
Review: ‘Fresh’ is a realistic horror movie, making it completely horrifying
As a fan of horror movies, I watch every single one that comes out. I never miss an opportunity. So as soon as I heard the movie “Fresh” was out on Hulu, […]
Professors and students discuss the Ukraine conflict
The Russian invasion of Ukraine was the focus of Thursday afternoon’s roundtable discussion in Ott Auditorium. The 90-minute roundtable included an explanation of how the former Soviet Union once comprised several current […]
African Student Union Celebrates Women’s History Month with table sit and goodie bags
SVSU’s African Student Union(ASU) hosted a women’s table sit on Thursday to celebrate Women’s History Month. ASU members celebrated women on campus by handing out bags full of different products to them. […]
Student jazz combos perform concert in Rhea Miller Recital Hall
The Rhea Miller Recital Hall hosted two jazz combos on Thursday evening. These combos featured drums, woodwinds, brass, bass, guitar and vocalization. Elementary education sophomore Grace Szagesh attended the event to support […]
Baseball goes 14-10 in overall games
SVSU baseball found varied success last week, falling to Oakland before winning two out of three games against Parkside at home. Tuesday’s game at Oakland ended with a 13-2 victory for the […]
Review: ‘X’ is a good horror movie with a unique premise
I went into this movie knowing absolutely nothing other than it was a new horror movie out. Thus, I had no expectations other than a few social media posts praising it. First, […]
Police Briefs
Suspicious person On March 25 at 2:14 p.m., officers were dispatched to the Zahnow Library for a suspicious subject. The SVSU Police Department was notified to be on the lookout for a […]
Track and field performs well at MSU meet
SVSU’s track and field competed at the twoday track meet at Michigan State University on Friday and Saturday. The team kicked off the competition with freshman Will Aldrich, sophomore Deven Varela and […]
SVSU Concert Choir performs in “Amadeus” at Saginaw’s Temple Theatre
The Temple Theatre in Saginaw was full of life, energy and emotion on the evening of April 2 for a performance of “Amadeus.” This production was years in the making. It involved […]
We cannot underestimate Russia’s military power
It took Adolf Hitler six weeks to invade and conquer France and the low countries during World War II using Germany’s formidable blitzkrieg tactic. Conquering Poland took 35 days. Denmark took 6 […]
Relay for Life returns to in-person fundraising events
Relay for Life of Saginaw Valley State University hosted its annual week of events to raise money towards its goal. Over the course of 2022, the goal is to raise $25,000. However, […]
Valley Nights hosts RuPaul contestant Alexis Michelle
Alexis Michelle is a well-known drag queen who has competed in “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” Michelle came to SVSU to perform for hundreds of students in the Curtiss banquet halls. Valley Nights helped […]
Baseball falls to Madonna at home, sweeps Purdue
The SVSU baseball team fell to Madonna University, 5-2, at home on March 21 while sweeping a doubleheader on Friday at Purdue Northwest. Monday’s game against Madonna saw JJ Arbini pitch for […]
Cans for Cards allow students to pay parking tickets with donations
The SVSU campus police has partnered with the Cardinal Food Pantry the past two weeks to help address food scarcity within the campus community. The “Cans for Cards” Initiative was hosted March […]
Track and field performs well at outdoor meet
The outdoor season for SVSU’s track and field team began with away competition at the Raleigh Relays held at North Carolina State University from Thursday through Saturday. The meet produced several men’s […]
All citizens of the United States have American privilege
What does it mean to possess privilege as a human being? Who defines it? Who measures it? Should it be considered when we go to vote? Can we assign an individual a […]
Softball wins two at Findlay, splits at Cedarville
The SVSU softball team found victory in three out of four games this week, including a doubleheader sweep against Findlay. The Cardinals faced the Oilers on March 20, taking game one, 6-2, […]
Women’s golf finishes eighth at tournament
SVSU’s women’s golf team finished eighth at a two-day tournament on March 21 and 22. The team competed in Lexington at the Findlay Spring Invite at UK Big Blue Golf Course. The […]
SVSU holds 2022 spring job fair
Friday marked the Spring job fair for SVSU students. The event, which took place 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Curtiss Hall, offered SVSU students the opportunity to engage with employers and […]
Police Briefs
Fire On March 20 at 11:28 a.m., officers responded to an active fire in Panda Express inside the Cardinal Café. Officers arrived on scene and located the fire which came from a […]
Students celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day
On March 17 in Program Board, Valley Nights and Peer Health Education (PHE) hosted the annual St. Patrick’s Day party. At the event, there was a DJ, shirts to tie-dye various festive […]
Law club travels to Washington D.C.
Ten students from SVSU’s law club toured their first out of state law school with grant funding from SVSU. Over the spring break week, the Law Club’s DC committee toured the George […]
SVSU baseball takes Findlay, Calvin and Lawrence Tech
The SVSU baseball team had a week of winning games after returning from spring break spent at the RussMatt Central Florida Invitational. The team started the week with a game at Findlay […]
SVSU receives GOLD Military Friendly School status
Saginaw Valley State University has been given GOLD status as a Military Friendly School. SVSU has received recognition as a Military Friendly School for 11 years in a row. However, this is […]
The double standard in ‘The Bachelor’ and ‘The Bachelorette’
If you are an avid watcher of “The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette” like me, you know that a lot of drama arises. You also know that when there are three contestants left, […]
Police Briefs
Suspicious Situation On Feb. 24 at 9:10 a.m., officers spoke with the SVSU Athletic Director about a couple of anonymous phone calls and an email directed at the athletics department. After investigation, […]
Braun Fellowship winners announced
The annual Braun Fellowship Award was awarded to two SVSU English professors, Dr. Sherrin Frances and Dr. Natalia Knoblock. The Braun Fellowship, named for Ted and Ruth Braun, is awarded through the […]
Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill is threatening American freedom
Our country is supposed to be built on the idea that everyone is free to be whoever they want to be. In the earliest days of our nation’s founding, pilgrims fled to […]
Review: ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ is a good sequel to the original film
I was excited to watch the new “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” (2022) because I heard it had good gore. I’m a sucker for gore. I can sincerely say that it did live up […]
Softball splits pair of doubleheaders
Following a week spent in Auburndale, Fla. competing in The Spring Games, the SVSU softball team split doubleheaders on Wednesday and Thursday. On Wednesday, the team traveled to compete at Ohio Dominican […]
SVSU tennis begins GLIAC season competition with weekend losses
Following four consecutive wins during competition in Florida, the SVSU women’s tennis team returned to Michigan to begin the GLIAC season. The season opened on Friday with a matchup against the Northwood […]
Students discuss the pandemic at ‘Pastries and Politics’
SVSU’s College Republicans and the College Democrats hosted their February ‘Pastries and Politics’ event with the scheduled topic of the COVID-19 pandemic. Diva Patel, a political science and biology senior, said the […]
Women’s basketball players reach 1,000 point milestone
SVSU women’s basketball had team split two games at home over the weekend. The games move the team to 16-10 overall and 11-8 in the GLIAC. The team opened the weekend on […]
Men’s basketball falls to Davenport, wins over GVSU
The SVSU men’s basketball team kicked off the week with a loss to Davenport University but came back to defeat Grand Valley State University on Saturday. The Cardinals’ final home games for […]
OBU holds Black Lives Matter rally
On Feb. 26, SVSU’s Organization of Black Unity (OBU) group held a Black Lives Matter (BLM) rally in remembrance of Trayvon Martin. Laila Boggan, OBU president and nursing junior, touched on what […]
All women should be celebrated during Women’s History Month
Tuesday marks the start of Women’s History Month. Everyone knows what it is, but I don’t think everybody knows where it comes from or why it’s so important. Women’s History Month technically […]
Softball team starts season with tournament-style play
SVSU softball kicked off the season competing in the Rosemont Dome Tournament on Thursday and Friday. The team played two games each day, winning over one team and falling to the other […]
Music professor hosts faculty recital featuring Michigan musicians
Rhea Miller Recital Hall welcomed professor Dr. Colin Wood to feature guest artists from around Michigan for his faculty recital on Friday, Feb. 25. Joined on stage were Rufus Ferguson on piano, […]
Performances by music students showcased in ‘Music Majors in Recital’
On Wednesday, Feb. 25 music students performed for “Music Majors in Recital.” A variety of performances were brought to the stage featuring instrumentalists and vocalists. Music students auditioned to perform for “Music […]
Theatre department showcases women’s history with performance of ‘Silent Sky’
The SVSU theatre department performed “Silent Sky” from Feb. 23-27. This was a play following the life of Henrietta Leavitt, an astronomer who faced challenges as a woman in a male-dominated field […]
Track and field athletes receive GLIAC recognition
SVSU track and field competed in the GLIAC championships this weekend at Grand Valley State University. Assistant coach Evelyn Kammeyer said the team was looking forward to the energy that comes from […]
Reflection of the junior music student
It’s the year 2022 and we are approaching midterms of the winter semester. I have been reflecting and going through a large number of trials and errors since before the start of […]
Event teaches students about using safe sex practices
On Feb. 24 the resident assistants (RA’s) of South and Southwest partnered with PHE to put on ‘Sexy Education.’ The program was created to educate students about everything having to do with […]
Police Briefs
Civil Incident On Feb. 17 at 5:26 p.m., officers spoke with two 19 year-old SVSU residents at the SVSU Police Department for a roommate dispute. The students advised they were having issues […]
Alumni speak at 5 under 5 panel
SVSU’s Forever Red organization hosted a 5 under 5 panel of recently graduated alumni on Tuesday. The event offered alumni who graduated within the past five years a chance to speak to […]
Forever Red hosts student talent show for ‘I Heart SV’ week
On Wed., Feb. 16, Forever Red hosted a talent show as part of the festivities for “I Heart SV” week. Students with a variety of talents, including dancing, singing and poetry, performed […]
Women’s basketball claims win following losses
SVSU women’s basketball played three games this week going 1-2. The team lost to Northern Michigan University (NMU) on Monday and fell to Michigan Tech on Thursday but came back to beat […]
Coop’s birthday celebration brings students together
On Feb. 17, Forever Red hosted Coop’s birthday in the TSAR. There was a variety of performances and contests. Coop, Scarlet and Sammy, the mascot for the Saginaw Spirit Hockey Team, were […]
Travel Program encourages international travel
On Feb. 15, Travel Program held a new event that aims to encourage international travel and expose students to the diverse cultures and experiences offered by foreign nations. Emily Sanders is a […]
Police Briefs
Suspicious Situation On Feb. 15 at 2:17 a.m., officers were dispatched for a suspicious situation that had just occurred in the J parking lots. The 18 year-old female resident student said she […]
SVSU NEST Plan’s 5-day Quarantine is chaotic and confusing
I tested positive for COVID on Monday, Feb. 7 after going to Meijer Pharmacy for testing. Once I returned to my dorm, I emailed COVID Report with my positive results at 3:02 […]
Science and religion can coexist with one another
One thing I remember about going to church growing up is that there always seemed to be a separation between church and science. The church members talked as if just because they […]
Students should be encouraged to write at a collegiate level
SVSU students should be encouraged to compose written works at a collegiate level, rather than utilize diction understood by less educated individuals. We should not “dumb down” our communicating, but rather use […]
OBU’s Black @ SVSU showcases Black businesses and performers
The bleachers were filled in the Hamilton Gymnasium on Friday night when the Organization of Black Unity (OBU) hosted its annual Black @ SVSU showcase. The event is held annually in February […]
Review: ‘Dying Light 2’ was well worth the wait
“Dying Light 2” finally released on Feb. 4 after years of anticipation as gamers wondered whether the title would ever release. The pandemic has delayed many video games from releasing according to […]
Men’s basketball falls to Michigan Tech, NMU
SVSU men’s basketball fell to Michigan Tech and Northern Michigan University (NMU), breaking its five-game winning streak despite the massive comeback in the Michigan Tech game. Before the games, head coach Randy […]
Track and field teams shine at final home meet
SVSU track and field hosted the SVSU Tune-Up event on Friday, Feb. 18 in the Fieldhouse. This was the team’s last home meet of the season where they also honored the senior […]
Photo Story: Snowman Building Contest
Students submit photos of their snowmen for a snowman building contest around campus in the president’s courtyard, University Village and by the “I Love SVSU” sign. The winners of the contest Alayna […]
Sō Percussion kicks off Rhea Miller winter concert series
The Rhea Miller Concert Series kicked off the second half of the 2021/2022 season with Sō Percussion, a musical group from Brooklyn, New York, on Saturday evening. Sō Percussion’s first performance was […]
Police Briefs
Larceny On Feb. 4 at 5 p.m., officers met with a 21-year-old female student who stated her catalytic converter was stolen from her vehicle sometime on the night of Jan. 29. She […]
SVSU to give out writing awards
This spring marks the coming of the fourth prestigious writing awards for SVSU students and faculty. The Braun Awards for Writing Excellence, the Ming Chuan Endowed Multilingual Writing Awards, and the Diane […]
‘I Heart SV’ week preview
Forever Red is set to host its annual ‘I Heart SV’ week Feb. 14 – 18 with a mix of in person and virtual events. Macy Docken, a health science junior and […]
Upcoming show: ‘Silent Sky’ by Lauren Gunderson
Two months since auditions, theatre students are preparing to perform “Silent Sky” from Feb. 23 to 27 in the Malcolm Field Theatre. Silent Sky explores the life of a female astronomer by […]
Students don’t enjoy math because they don’t recognize its value
Six is afraid of seven because seven eight nine, but why are students so scared of math? That’s a question educators across America have been struggling with, and the COVID-19 pandemic didn’t […]
SVSU’s COVID policies shouldn’t be easing up
SVSU is disregarding the safety of its campus community with the new changes to the NEST protocols. In an email recently sent out to the SVSU community we were informed that there […]
Review: ‘Jackass’ is a great throwback to the 2000’s
Growing up in the 2000s, ‘Jackass’ was a completely dysfunctional but endlessly entertaining part of my childhood. Having a rag-tag bunch of guys complete painful and disgusting stunts managed to be a […]
SVSU swimming and diving teams maintain GLIAC rankings
The SVSU swimming and diving teams continued competition in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Championships on Feb. 6 in the Gerstacker Regional Aquatic Center. The third day of championship competition […]
Track and field teams finish well at GVSU
SVSU track and field finished well at the two-day GVSU Big Meet Tournament, with a new record being set for the women’s 200-meter dash by senior Alona Olshevska. The women had many […]
Men’s basketball tops Parkside, Purdue
SVSU men’s basketball won two games over the weekend. The results from these games give the Cardinals a five-game winning streak. Thursday’s game against Parkside ran close throughout, but SVSU took the […]
Women’s basketball has split weekend
SVSU women’s basketball had a weekend of highs and lows while competing at home. The team fell to Parkside on Thursday, Feb. 10. Senior Maddie Barrie led the Cardinals with 16 points, […]
Exhibit showcases students’ artwork
From Jan. 10 until Feb. 4, the Art Department Gallery held its 17th annual art student exhibition. The exhibition showcased works from art students of all levels with a variety of mediums. […]
‘My Best Feature’ event promotes self-love
On Feb 1, Active Minds promoted self-love and eating disorder awareness at the event My Best Feature. Anna Grattan, Active Minds president and psychology senior, said that students would write their best […]
Model UN performs well at conference
Political science senior Trenton Basner and political science sophomore Ethan Rose both won an awards at the recent Model United Nations (UN) conference. “Ethan and I won the award for Best Delegate […]
Track and field places first at tri-meet
The SVSU men’s and women’s track and field teams had a busy weekend of competition at home and away. On Feb. 4, Cardinals traveled to compete at Concordia-Ann Arbor which brought several […]
SVSU celebrates Black History
The start of February marks the beginning of Black History Month, which brings with it a plethora of events organized by the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (OMSA) for students to partake […]
Cardinal Ball returns with theme ‘Snow Ball’
The SVSU Student Association recently announced the theme for this year’s Cardinal Ball as the 2022 ‘Snow Ball.’ Vincent Ford, professional technical writing sophomore and Student Association campus events director, weighed in […]
Police Briefs
Harassment On Jan. 31 at 11:14 p.m., officers were dispatched to Merry Jo Brandimore House for an ongoing harassment issue between former roommates. This incident is still under investigation. Road Accident On […]
New movie review: ‘Don’t Look Up’
The new science fiction movie “Don’t Look Up” by Adam McKay is too soon for its time. The movie starred two astronomers, Leonardo DiCaprio as Dr. Randall Mindy, and Jennifer Lawrence as […]
Movie review: ‘Avengers: Endgame’
When you think of Captain America, you think of a stand-up guy who would do anything for not only his country, but also the people he cares about. (Warning there’s about to […]
SVSU swim teams compete in GLIAC championships
The SVSU men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams began competing in the four-day GLIAC Championships on Feb. 4 at home in the Gerstacker Regional Aquatic Center. The first day of competition […]
Men’s basketball post two wins
SVSU’s men’s basketball came back to win against Wayne State University (WSU) on Thursday, Feb.3. The game looked to be headed into overtime, but SVSU held its ground and won the game […]
Women’s basketball falls to WSU and NMU
On Feb. 3, Wayne State University (WSU) won over the SVSU women’s basketball team 70-62. The game headed into overtime where WSU scored 11-3 and earned the victory. Junior Kaitlyn Zarycki (10) […]
Men of Distinction host discussion
Men of Distinction hosted “How to Treat a Lady”, a controversial discussion event held on Jan. 26, in Wickes hall. The event was filled with lively discussion across a variety of topics, […]
Alumni authors invited to
speak to students on campus
Two SVSU alumni working in the publishing industry returned to campus on Jan. 27. They came to visit classes and be featured in the annual Alumni Author event hosted by Forever Red. […]
Students teach about Jewish culture at ‘Kosher? I Hardly Know Her!’ event
Kosher foods and other topics related to Jewish culture were discussed at the ‘Kosher? I Hardly Know Her!’ event held by the RSO Hillel at SVSU on Jan. 28 in Curtiss Hall […]
Dr. Thorns receives 2022 MLK unity award
Dr. Thorns received the Martin Luther King Junior Unity Award by the lota Chi Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha last week Dr. Thorn serves as the Associate Vice President and Chief […]
Police Briefs
Property Damage On Jan. 20 at 1:34 p.m., officers were called to speak with an SVSU facilities employee for damage to one of the SVSU golf cart’s winter enclosures. They weren’t sure […]
Art is just as important as athletics
One thing I’ve noticed from going to a bigger high school is that people idolize high school sports. Football is treated like a sacred event that shouldn’t be messed with. There was […]
Review: Bay City’s Populace Coffee
Over the past several months, I have decided to become a regular at Populace Coffee in Bay City. This has proved to be one of the best decisions I have made in […]
Men and women’s swim falls to Wayne State
The SVSU Men’s and Women’s swimming teams stayed at home on Saturday, Jan. 29 to compete against Wayne State in the Gerstacker Regional Aquatic Center. In what proved to be a tough […]
Track and field sets new record at Jet’s Pizza Invitational
SVSU hosted the Jet’s Pizza Invitational on Friday and Saturday in the Ryder Center Fieldhouse with a new record being set by junior Cheyenne Williamson. The two-day event was filled with heavy […]
Paid parking meters replaced with user-friendly app
An email sent out by University Communications on Jan. 18 informed students that campus will now be using an app called ParkMobile in place of traditional parking meters. Parking and Student Services […]
Office of diversity programs holds Un Cafecito
The office of diversity programs, in collaboration with the Marshall M. Fredrick’s Sculpture Museum (MFSG), hosted their first Un Cafecito event at the museum with coffee and treats. Vanessa Brooks Herd, a […]
Swimming finishes meet behind Grand Valley
SVSU’s swimming and diving teams competed against Davenport University and Grand Valley State University in Kentwood on Jan. 22. The men’s team finished in third place with 522.5 points, with Davenport finishing […]
Should everyone be vaccinated against COVID?
SVSU students share their opinions Connor Rousseau | Reporter Politics during the current pandemic have been tense, and the controversies when it comes to mandatory vaccinations have hit home for many individuals […]
New movie review: Scream
When I saw that a new “Scream” movie was being made, I initially had very mixed emotions. First, I love horror movies, so I was excited that a new one was coming […]
SVSU celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. day with a virtual event
On Wednesday, Jan. 19 the 2022 Martin Luther King, Jr. Regional Celebration brought SVSU students and faculty together with community members to celebrate Dr. King’s legacy. The event, held virtually this year, […]
‘They’ are putting our democracy at risk
Our democracy is at risk. It has been for some time now, but most people are just becoming aware of the existential threat facing the United States. The entire issue stems from […]
Police Briefs
Breaking & Entering On Jan. 11 at 11:51 a.m., officers were sent to investigate a possible breaking and entering of a dorm in University Village. Damage was found to the main apartment […]
SVSU track and field has strong showing at Doug Hansen Open
SVSU hosted the Doug Hansen Open on Friday, Jan. 22 in the Ryder Center. Evelyn Kammeyer, SVSU assistant track and field coach, said some of the team knocked it out of the […]
Men’s basketball rebounds with win against Parkside
Coming off back-to-back wins last week, SVSU looked to continue its recent success with two GLIAC matches this week. In its first game of the week on Jan. 20, Saginaw Valley was […]
Women’s basketball splits road GLIAC matches
SVSU’s women’s basketball team was able to continue its season this past week following some postponed and rescheduled games from earlier in the month. The Cardinals started the week with a record […]
Swim and dive wins 14 events against Hillsdale
Following a postponed home meet against Wayne State on Jan. 8, the SVSU men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams traveled to Hillsdale to compete on Jan 15. In a dual matchup […]
SVSU track and field dominant during first meet of 2022
SVSU track and field hosted the SVSU Classic on Friday afternoon on Jan. 14 in the Ryder Center. The team kicked off its season over a month ago, but this was the […]
Rates for room and board increase by 2.5%
In December, the SVSU Board of Control approved a 2.5 percent increase in the room and board cost for students. Dawn Iseler, Director of Auxiliary Operations, said that the increase is necessary […]
SVSU police officer promoted to sergeant
Chad Lackowski has spent 15 years as an SVSU police officer, and his career continues with new responsibilities after being promoted to sergeant. Lackowski, who began serving as sergeant on Jan. 3, […]
Staff picks: top four favorite books
Emily Burke – Vanguard Reporter As I sit here trying to think of what my favorite book is, I have come to realize that I used to be an avid reader, but […]
Movie review: ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’
I grew up watching superhero movies, so much so that they’re still a big part of my life. I loved the excitement they broughtevery time. I was eight when Marvel first started […]
Icy sidewalks are an underestimated winter hazard
Kids laugh as they slide around on ice in the cold winter months. We love using it for sports like hockey or professional figure skating. We put it in our drinks to […]
Theater attends conference
SVSU theatre students presented their technical and performance skills at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) Region 3 Conference from Jan. 5-9. Held virtually to lessen COVID risks, the regional […]
Dow Entrepreneurship Institute holds business workshop
The Dow Entrepreneurship Institute (DEI) is hosting its first workshop of the semester to help students with potential business ventures get their ideas off the ground. Funded by the Herbert H. & […]
Police Briefs
Property Damage On Jan. 7 at 11:08 p.m., officers spoke with an SVSU employee in reference to a property damage accident that occurred in the Ryder Center service drive. On Jan. 11 […]
Cardinal Radio restarts after two- year hiatus
Cardinal Radio is officially broadcasting once more after a nearly two-year hiatus on account of COVID. Prior to the pandemic, the RSO was successfully streaming a long list of student-run shows ranging […]
Catalytic converters stolen on campus
SVSU police are continuing to investigate the recent theft of four catalytic convertors on campus. Over Thanksgiving weekend in November 2021, four students had the catalytic converter stolen from their vehicles. Detective […]
Theatre expects empowering season
The SVSU theatre Department has several plays it is planning to showcase during the wintersemester. “Silent Sky” by Lauren Gunderson and “Top Girls” by Caryl Churchill were the two productions selected by […]
Male privilege makes it impossible for women to achieve full equality
As a woman, I constantly feel like I have to try ten times harder than my male counterparts just to achieve the same goals. In the wise words of Taylor Swift “I’m […]
Changes to COVID policy
As students plan on returning to campus for in–person learning, there are COVID-19 policies to follow as the pandemic continues. The exceptions to the mask policy have been removed, meaning everyone, vaccinated […]
Police Briefs
Larceny On Dec. 9 at 2:00 p.m., officers met with an 18-year-old female student who wanted to file a larceny report. The student stated her catalytic converter was stolen from her vehicle […]
SVSU student survives life-changing COVID experience
Abby Pignatelli, an undecided freshman, experienced COVID differently from most. In fact, the illness took her completely by surprise. Pignatelli went to the ER on Nov. 25, 2021, for an ear infection […]
Museum has high hopes for new exhibits
SVSU’s Marshal M. Fredrick’s Sculpture Museum (MFSM) is looking to the winter semester with high hopes and new exhibits. MFSM is welcoming two new exhibits this winter. The first exhibit, “Harold Neal […]
Insensitive remarks, lies and a ‘toxic’ office: Ex-staff detail why they quit SVSU’s student counseling center
SVSU’s Mental Health and Wellness Center has gone through a major shakeup over the past several months after allegations of a “toxic” work environment and other serious accusations. In an office responsible […]
Athletes honored
SVSU’s fall season sports officially ended on Dec. 3. Multiple players for each of the football, volleyball, cross-country, women’s soccer and men’s soccer teams were recognized with post-seasonhonors. Football Senior linebacker Victor […]
Women’s basketball begins GLIAC play 2-0
After a 68-39 win over Davenport on Dec. 4, the Cardinals moved to 2-0 in GLIAC play this season and 7-2 overall. On Dec. 2, SVSU traveled to Allendale to begin its […]
Women’s soccer falls in Regional Final
Saginaw Valley’s women’s soccer team lost to Grand Valley, 2-0, in the NCAA DII Regional Final on Dec. 3. The loss ended the Cardinals most successful season in program history. SVSU ends […]
Track and field performs well at first meet
SVSU track and field kicked off its indoor season with the SVSU Holiday Open on Dec. 3 – 4. The event consisted of the women’s pentathlon and the men’s heptathlon. Senior Dan […]
All American universities need to implement Reading Week
The month of November can be a particularly hectic one for college students. This is about mid-way through the fall semester for most, a time when many are feeling the pressure of […]
Christmas music should not be played until after Thanksgiving
Each year Christmas seems to start sooner and sooner. While I love Christmas, I think the music shouldn’t start until after Thanksgiving. It seems like this year Christmas was starting as early […]
Police Briefs
Larceny On Nov. 27 at 5:43 p.m., officers responded to a call of a stolen catalytic converter in University Village West. Officers spoke with a 20-year-old male resident who reported someone had […]
Jazz ensemble performs with guest artist
The Rhea Miller Recital Hall opened its doors on Wednesday, Dec. 1 to feature the SVSU Jazz Ensemble. The group performed the first half of the concert before welcoming jazz trumpeter Kris […]
Enrollment rates dropping
SVSU experienced an enrollment growth in programs like psychology, public health, and rehabilitation medicine but an overall drop in students over the past year. J.J. Boehm, the executive Director of University Communications, […]
FEME holds Women in Leadership workshop
On Wednesday, Dec. 1, FEME and Student Association (SA) hosted a Women in Leadership event. It was offered both online and in person. Corena Kalinin, a graphic de- sign junior and new […]
Marching band closes season with concert
The SVSU Marching Band performed a concert free to the public at O’Neill Arena on Monday, Nov. 30. “We performed music from our halftime show, which was themed around cartoons and superheroes,” […]
President Bachand retiring
President Bachand announced his intent to retire in Dec. 2022 to students through an email. Bachand joined SVSU in the summer of 1978. He served as an assistant professor of criminal justice. […]
Fall commencement plans
SVSU is set to host its Dec. 17, commencement with just under 500 students signed up. Nic Taylor, the new executive director of Alumni Relations said SVSU is looking toward graduation. “The […]
Men’s basketball defeats Division I opponent for first time
Nov. 12: No. 7 Hillsdale 75, SVSU 67 Nov. 13: SVSU 85, Malone 80Nov. 17: SVSU 84, Olivet 73Nov. 18: SVSU 80, Western Michigan 63 Nov. 21: Gannon 90, SVSU 80 A […]
Cross country ends season at National Championships
SVSU sent sophomore Carlee Stimpfel and their women’s team to compete at the Division II NCAA National Meet. Evelyn Kammeyer, the co-assistant coach of cross country/track and field was pleased with the […]
Women’s soccer soars to Regional Final match
Nov. 18: SVSU 0 (3), Ferris State 0 (0) Nov. 20: SVSU 3, Drury 2 A goal by freshman midfielder Gabby Green in the 98th minute of Saginaw Valley’s second round match […]
Women’s basketball moves to 5-2
Nov. 16: SVSU 52, Ohio Dominican 49 Nov. 18: SVSU 76, Tiffin 64Nov. 20: Southern Indiana 65, SVSU 64 Nov. 23: No. 3 Drury 81, SVSU 76 Having four players score in […]
Staff’s top four best and worst Christmas movies
Emily Burke – Vanguard Reporter The best Christmas movie has to be “A Christmas Story.” It’s been my favorite since I was young, and oddly enough, it’s my dad’s least favorite. I […]
Society today makes it hard for kids to just be kids
I find myself saying “kids these days…” like a stereotypical grumpy man from the movies. Unlike these character tropes, I am not shaming the children. Rather I am shaming society. Kids today […]
SVSU brings civility to political discourse with ‘Pastries and Politics’
With the kind of technology at our disposal in the 21st century, it has never been easier to communicate with friends, family and complete strangers from around the world. One thing that […]
SVSU theatre department performs George Orwell’s ‘Animal Farm’
One of George Orwell’s most renowned works was put on the stage at SVSU last Wednesday through Sunday. “Animal Farm,” written by English author George Orwell in 1944, is an allegory that […]
Derek Brown performs beatbox saxophone concert
The Rhea Miller Recital Hall was a full house Friday night as SVSU welcomed world-renowned saxophonist Derek Brown. So many people attended the event that some had to move to a classroom […]
14 Michigan educators chosen for fellowship
On Nov. 4, SVSU announced the 14 recipients of the 2021 Gerstacker fellowship at an induction ceremony held in Rhea Miller recital hall. Co-Director of the Gerstacker Fellowship Mary Ackerman explained what […]
‘Pastries and Politics’ discuss voting process
SVSU’s College Republicans and College Democrats hosted their second “Pastries and Politics” for the semester on Monday, Nov 15. Abigail Sefcik, the president of College Republicans, said the topic was picked ahead […]
Future educators gain insight from student teachers
Aspiring Educators of Michigan Education Association hosted its Teachgiving event on Monday, Nov. 15 in Gilbertson Hall. The Aspiring Educators group of SVSU is a precursor to the MEA Union and is […]
Police Briefs
Suspicious situationsOn Nov. 23 at 12:04 a.m., officers received a call about a situation in parking lot L The caller stated they could hear a car alarm going off and a female […]
Soccer out after semi-final
SVSU fell 1-0 to Ferris State in the GLIAC semi final match on Nov. 12 despite 11 saves by senior goalkeeper Olivia Argeros. Saginaw Valley had defeated Northwood University 1-0 in its […]
Football loses finale 21-20
Michigan Tech ended SVSU’s football season with a 21-20 victory in Houghton. Early in the game it looked like Saginaw Valley was going to have a big day; the defense forced a […]
Volleyball seeded 6th in GLIAC tournament
Nov. 12: Michigan Tech 3, SVSU 0Nov. 13: SVSU 3, Northern Michigan 1 SVSU went 1-1 this week against two opponents from the Upper Peninsula. On Saturday, the Cardinals posted a 3-1 […]
Women’s basketball starts 2-0
Nov. 12: SVSU 81, Hillsdale 65Nov. 13: SVSU 83, Findlay 52 Senior point guard Maddie Maloney scored 19 points in leading the Cardinals to a Saturday home win over Findlay 83-52, bringing […]
Music education curriculum needs jazz courses
Music education programs need to add a jazz methods course to their curriculums. The majority of college music ed programs are focused on classical training, and either don’t offer any jazz course […]
Daylight Saving Time is beneficial
Daylight Saving Time is one of the most misunderstood practices in the world. It is implemented in 70 countries, and while nobody likes springing forward an hour in March, Daylight Saving Time […]
Daylight Saving Time is damaging
Daylight Saving should be abolished. Springing forward and falling back does not only mess up our sleep schedules at least two days every year, but alsomentally drains us. When we spring forward, […]
Plants for a Purpose event honors local veterans
In honor of Veteran’s Day, Military Student Affairs and Pine Grove Residential Life Staff held an event encouraging students to thank former members of the military. Plants for a Purpose was held […]
SVSU hosts week of events for International Education Week
SVSU hosted its International Education Week with events ranging from a food festival, door decorating, scavenger hunts and more. The coordinator of the event was Craig Abraham, the graduate assistant for the […]
Music department hosts guest pianist Wan-Chin Chang
Chia-Ying Chan is an SVSU professor who hosted Piano Day for students and the publiclast Saturday. The day began with lunch where people had the opportunity to meet SVSU faculty and musicians. […]
Jazz Combo performs concert with new director
Jazz music returned to the Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Tuesday night featuring the SVSU Jazz Combo. Colin Wood, director of jazz studies, played with the ensemble. Featured music students were Alessandra […]
Police Briefs
Suspicious situationOn Nov. 4 at 4:35 p.m., dispatch received a report of a person walking around resident buildings knocking on doors and talking to residents. The person was located on camera in […]
Board approves funding for student housing projects
During a meeting held on Oct. 25, the SVSU Board of Control voted to approve $9.5 million for studenthousing projects. This was in addition to $4.6 million that was approved previously. Executive […]
Seminar teaches students self-care
On Tues. Nov 9, the Mental Health and Wellness Center hosted a Self Care and Coping workshop. The event was a part of a mental health workshop series. Graduate interns, Chad Pocock […]
Contest encourages students to speak up
Curtiss Hall welcomed students from all walks of life on Friday Nov. 5, to showcase their prowess in competitive speech. The 32nd Annual Sims Public Speaking Contest encouraged students to speak on […]
Student Veterans of America provides support for veterans
Guest Column: Student Veterans of America Jake Kokowicz Following the Sept. 11, 2001 World Trade Center attacks, the U.S. launched Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) (Afghanistan) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) (Iraq). However, […]
People have forgotten the meaning behind Veteran’s Day
Guest Column: Military Student Affairs McClain Mercer What do we know about Veterans Day? To start, it’s to honor those that have served in the Armed Forces. However, it has a greater […]
Volleyball defeats Parkside, falls to Wayne State
A Halloween matchup on the road against GLIAC opponent Wisconsin-Parkside ended in a 3-2 win for SVSU. Both teams had multiple long runs in the first set leading to a 21-20 lead […]
Strong sets women’s scoring record for SVSU
On Oct. 31, the Cardinals traveled to Michigan Tech for its final away game of the 2021 regular season. Michigan Tech was able to take the lead in the 14th minute as […]
Football wins fifth straight game
SVSU’s football team extended its win streak to five following a 33-21 win on Nov. 6 at home against GLIAC opponent Northern Michigan. Saginaw won the coin toss but deferred to the […]
African culture shared through dance
On Thursday evening the African Student Union (ASU) hosted a dance night in the Student Life Center. During the event, the president of ASU, international studies and geography junior Pamela Mahada, and […]
Michigan author recognized with Gross Award
Michigan author T. Marie Bertineau has been awarded the 2021-2022 Stuart D. and Vernice M. Gross Award by SVSU. The Gross Award is presented annually to literary works that tell stories set […]
Police briefs
Police briefs are written based on reports from University Police. They indicate preliminary descriptions of events and not necessarily actual incidents. Suspicious situation On Oct. 18 at 1:30 p.m., officers met with […]
BATS Mural brings community together
A collaborative, interdisciplinary project that teams up SVSU students from multiple majors to complete painted murals in various local communities is celebrating its 10th anniversary. The BATS Project, short for business, arts, […]
Mental Health Center moves
The Mental Health and Wellness Center (MHWC) held an open house to welcome students to its new office. The center was temporally on the 3rd floor of Curtiss while renovations were happening […]
SVSU introduces nursing program
The SVSU Department of Nursing has added a new program to help nurse practitioners treat mental health and substance use disorders in rural communities. “Core Addictions and Recovery Education for Nurse Practitioners” […]
Thankful Thursday kicks off this month
SVSU’s Thankful Thursday kicks off November with thank you notes for professors, staff and faculty. Macy Docken, vice president of Enhance for Forever Red, a pre-nursing junior said, “This month it’s all […]
Week of Oct. 24: Photo Galley
Photos by Sarah Brege, Audrey Bergey, and Brooke Elward
Police Briefs
Police briefs are written based on reports from University Police. They indicate preliminary descriptions of events and not necessarily actual incidents. Fraud On Oct. 17 at 8:51 p.m., an 18-year- old female […]
Women’s soccer wins tenth match
A Sunday matchup for the Cardinals women’s soccer team on Oct. 24 found them facing Northwood at home for the third time this season and the second time in five days. Junior […]
Swim team breaks records
The SVSU men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams stayed at home over the weekend, facing Northern Michigan Universi- ty (NMU) at the Gerstacker Regional Aquatic Center on Saturday. The close competition […]
Cardinals defeat Davenport, 24-3
Saginaw Valley traveled to Davenport for a Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) matchup. Davenport was able to gain an early lead with a field goal with a minute remaining in the […]
Americans are over COVID and ready for Halloween parties
Over 650 days ago, the coronavirus reached the United States of America. Over 600 days ago, COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. Two Valentine’s Days, two Easters, two […]
More gardeners should plant native
Driving down an average local road, a house comes into view, and with it, its landscaping. Boxwoods line the home’s perimeter, with the shorter “Green Velvet” variety in the middle, flanked by […]
Hypnotist shocks skeptics
Hypnotist Erick Känd put over a doz- en students in a trance when he paid a visit to the Malcolm Field Theatre Wednesday night. Students came up on stage and sat in […]
Valley Nights hosts Halloween–themed trivia
As SVSU embraces the spirit of Halloween, Valley Nights held a Halloween trivia night. The event ran from 8-10 p.m. in the Alumni Lounge Stu- dents teamed up and joined a Kahoot […]
Dr. Mona inspires with lecture
On Monday Oct. 25, attendees in the Malcolm Field Theater and virtually gathered to hear the story of Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha in her own words. Hanna-Attisha, often referred to simply as “Dr. […]
Police Briefs
Police briefs are written based on reports from University Police. They indicate preliminary descriptions of events and not necessarily actual incidents. Suspicious Person On Oct. 14 at 6:14 p.m. officers were dispatched […]
SVSU has seven all-GLIAC runners
Saginaw Valley State University hosted the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) cross country championship on Oct. 23. On the men’s team, junior Carlee Stimpfel finished in third place with a time […]
Women’s soccer moves into third place
SVSU’s women’s soccer team had two strong showing in Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) matchups during the week. In the team’s first game of the week on Oct. 19, it was […]
Swim splits day at Findlay
After claiming victory over Alma and Ka- lamazoo at the first meet of the season, the SVSU men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams looked ahead to facing Grand Valley State University […]
Volleyball gets swept
After a week with five matchups, the Cardinals only scheduled one Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) matchup with Wayne State University. In the first set of the match, Saginaw Valley had […]
Defense carries Cardinals to 41-25 win
SVSU’s football team faced off with Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) foe Wayne State for the second time this season. In the first matchup between the two teams, Saginaw Valley was […]
Empty Chair Display raises suicide awareness
Active Minds put on the Empty Chair Dis- play on Oct. 20 in Curtiss where they also held a table sit to speak with those who came to see the display. Anna […]
Doctor who exposed Flint water crisis to come speak
SVSU is set to host Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha for a lecture about the water crisis in Flint on Monday, Oct. 25. “Hanna-Attisha’s public lecture will underscore the fact that this issue happened […]
OUTober continues with Pins and Pride event
On Wednesday, Oct. 20, the Pride Center held Pins and Pride as part of their ongoing OUTober event. OUTober is a month–long event created to celebrate those who are a part of […]
Pastries and politics
The SVSU College Democrats and College Republicans hosted “politics and pastries” Monday, Oct. 18. Abigail Sefcik, political science sophomore and the president of the College Republicans, said that the purpose of this […]
Potential Cardinals flock campus
On Saturday, Oct. 23, SVSU hosted its Fall Open House. The event was the first of its kind be- ing held on campus since before the COVID pandemic. Tours took place across […]
Forever Red and Valley Nights team up for friendship
On Thursday, Oct. 21, Forever Red hosted its Thankful Thursday event for the month of October. The event took place in the TSAR. Thankful Thursday is hosted by Forever Red all throughout […]
Nazi imagery in video games is offensive to survivors
WW2 happened over 82 years ago and for most people is nothing more than something you learn about in history class. Our generation has become desensitized to the horrors many faced during […]
Nazi imagery makes video games realistic
Our world continues to be molded by harsh handed political correctness. While being politically correct makes sense in many situations and social interactions, there comes a point in which it goes too […]
SVSU Rocks spreads kindness with rock painting event
The SVSU RHA held an event encouraging students to express their creativity in a unique way. The organization held an event called SVSU Rocks, where students painted rocks with various images and […]
Student Life Center holds a night of open gaming
The Student Life Center brought gamers together Thursday evening for a night of open gaming. All students were welcome and could play on Xbox, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch consoles. Virtual reality […]
University Art Gallery hosts exhibit by Mark Rumsey
The University Art Gallery is hosting Mark Rumsey’s exhibit, “Objects of Consumption.” The exhibit consists of elements cast from packaging materials that came from objects of consumption. Rumsey will be giving a […]
Police Briefs
Police briefs are written based on reports from University Police. They indicate preliminary descriptions of events and not necessarily actual incidents. Assault On Oct. 7 at 4:36 PM officers were dispatched to […]
Women’s soccer ties with Ferris
Saginaw Valley has officially made it to the midway point of the season and has been impressing head coach Michael O’Neill. “We are officially half way through our season and the team […]
Swim and dive does well in first meet of season
The SVSU swimming and diving teams at- tended their first meet of the season in Ka- lamazoo on Saturday, Oct. 16. Following the 2020-2021 season filled with COVID restrictions and quarantines, coach […]
Football team wins Axe Bowl 31-13
SVSU football’s head coach Ryan Brady is excited for the direction of the program. “It is a very exciting time in our program. The culture and energy continue to grow each and […]
Alumni Lounge hosts Family Feud night competition
The Alumni Lounge hosted a Family Feud Night on Friday evening. Wesley Hampton, a secondary education junior, helped organize and execute the event. “The event [is] like the TV show, following the […]
SVSU theatre senior receives recognition for production
The SVSU theatre department put on its Studio XP production of “Lonely Planet.” The play was directed by theatre senior Jaden O’Berry, and she said that the show was a success. “This […]
Country music group headlines at SVSU
The Malcolm Field Theater was filled with the sounds of guitars and vocal harmonies on Wednesday evening. The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #105 presented a concert starring country group Baillie and […]
Coop spooks Relay for Life
Relay for Life of SVSU hosted its first ever Spook Coop event fundraiser, selling T-shirts for Halloween. Relay for Life is an organization that funds the American Cancer Society for cancer re- […]
Lip Sync Battle
On Thursday, Oct. 14, RSOs competed in the Malcolm Field Theater in a lip sync competition as part of the week-long homecoming series of events. Only those competing were permitted to watch […]
Chalk the Walk event
On Wednesday Oct. 13, the sidewalks outside of the MJ Brandimore House were filled with colorful chalk art creations. The display was all part of a Chalk the Walk event coordinated by […]
Homecoming winners announced
On Oct. 8, the finalists for Homecoming Court were announced. A link was sent out on Wednesday, Oct. 13 for students to vote for one candidate for Homecoming Royalty. Joshua Brandel, a […]
Weather cancels women’s soccer
SVSU’s women’s soccer team was not able to finish either of its matches this week due to weather conditions. On Oct. 3 Saginaw Valley headed to Illinois to face Purdue Northwest for […]
Tennis closes the season with losses
After suffering losses against Cornerstone and Hillsdale on Oct. 3 and 4, the SVSU women’s tennis team had just two matchups left before ending the fall season. Coach Ryan Ruzziconi said that […]
Cardinals win with overtime touchdown
A week after losing to Grand Valley in the annual Battle of the Valleys football game, the Saginaw Valley football team headed to Texas to face the Texas A&M Commerce Lions. Halfway […]
Men’s golf places seventh
SVSU Men’s golf placed seventh at the three-round Kyle Ryman Memorial hosted on Oct. 4 and 5. SVSU finished in seventh with 877 behind Malone University who scored 874. Tiffin University hosted […]
Women’s golf prevails
SVSU Women’s golf placed 12th at the three- round William Beall Fall Classic on Oct. 4 and Oct. 5 in Findlay, Ohio. Findlay University hosted the Classic where Barry University, located in […]
Volleyball defeats Grand Valley State 3-1
On Oct. 8 the cardinals continued its season with a Great Lakes Intercollegiate Conference (GLIAC) matchup with GLIAC South Division leader Ferris State. During the first set of the match SVSU as […]
Police Briefs
Police briefs are written based on reports from University Police. They indicate preliminary descriptions of events and not necessarily actual incidents. Fire Alarm On Sept. 20 at 6:31 A.M. a fire alarm […]
OUTober
The SVSU Pride Center is turning this October into OUTtober. Campus events throughout the month are designed to raise awareness about LGBTQ+ issues. The month kicked off on Oct. 4 with an […]
Wellness Month
Campus Recreation is encouraging students to reinforce positive habits with the opportunity to win prizes. Wellness month, taking place through October, challenges students to complete small but significant tasks everyday and submit […]
Cardinals For Future
A new RSO on campus is hoping to impact SVSU’s sustainability and environmental relations in a major way. Cardinals For Future is a student organization focused on encouraging student activism for environmental […]
Students run for homecoming court
On Oct. 6, SVSU held voting for homecoming court. Students were provided with a link to vote for any two candidates. The link provided originally was wrong but was fixed in an […]
People who ghost their dates are selfish
We live in a world where it is very easy to seemingly drop off the face of the Earth if you don’t want to talk to someone, whether it’s unadding, blocking, or […]
We need to slow down and appreciate autumn
Autumn is here, but has anyone really noticed? The weather is cool enough for pants but still warm enough for shorts. The blue skies and the shining sun. The silver moon and […]
Campus needs gluten-free food options
The world is not ready for gluten- intolerant people. This includes food on campus. The food on campus has many options for regular eaters, but the options are not dietary-friendly. I have […]
Super Smash Brothers tournament brings together gamers
A brand new Super Smash Brothers tournament brought competitive gamers together Thursday evening. The event was held in the Thompson Student Activities Room. Refreshments were offered and a raffle was held for […]
Wind ensemble hosts first concert of the semester
The Rhea Miller Recital hall hosted a wind ensemble concert Thursday evening. Director of Bands Norman Wika was the conductor of the night’s concert, which began at 7:30 PM, Oct. 7. The […]
Tennis continues season with split weekend
The SVSU women’s tennis team was able to celebrate its first head-to-head win of the season after winning against Lawrence Tech (LWT) at home on Sept 24. The victory did not come […]
Golf places seventh
SVSU Women’s golf took seventh at the two-round Lady Bulldog Invite this past Sunday and Monday. Ferris State University hosted the Lady Bulldog Invitational for golf teams from across Michigan. SVSU came […]
XC hosts Red October Invite
SVSU’s cross country team held the inaugural Red October invite on Oct. 2 at Saginaw Valley State’s campus. There were four events hosted at the race: college men 8k, college women 6k, […]
Volleyball record falls to 9-3 after losses
SVSU traveled north for both of their matchups over the weekend of Oct. 1 and Oct. 2 as they faced two Great Lakes Intercollegiate Conference (GLIAC) opponents in Northern Michigan and Michigan […]
Football falls 49-17 in annual BOV game
Saginaw Valley State’s football team to 2-3 on the season following a 49-17 loss to #8 ranked Grand Valley State. SVSU gave up a 28 yard touchdown run on their first defensive […]
Lotería night teaches Spanish terms through bingo
As Hispanic Heritage Month continues, so do the numerous events throughout campus spotlighting Latinx culture. On Tuesday, the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (OMSA) held a Lotería night in the Student Life […]
“Lonely Planet” to debut on main stage
The SVSU theatre department will be returning to the stage with “Lonely Planet” by Steven Dietz. Theatre senior Jaden O’Berry will be directing the play, as it is a Studio XP production […]
Study abroad open house offers insight
The Center for Community Engagement and Experiential Learning hosted a study abroad open house Thursday afternoon. The event aimed to bring interested students together and inform them about what studying abroad can […]
Police Briefs
Police briefs are written based on reports from University Police. They indicate preliminary descriptions of events and not necessarily actual incidents. Suspicious Situation On Sept. 27 at 7:37 A.M. a female student […]
Review: “He’s All That” – Is he really all that?
When Netflix announced its remake of the romantic comedy classic “She’s All That” (1999), I really wasn’t sure how to feel about it. The new movie really sparked controversy when Tik Tok […]
The draft is unconstitutional
The draft has been an essential part of the country since the beginning. It has been used in almost every war we’ve fought in. However, it forces people who don’t believe in […]
The draft reflects inequality
The US Selective Service System (SSS) requires all male persons between the ages of 18 and 25 to register for the draft. It was founded in 1917, one month after the United […]
Cops and Donuts returns
Campus Police and Residence Housing Association held Cops and Donuts on Sept. 27 at the south side courtyard. They offered a variety of treats including donuts for students to put in a […]
BOV continues with Greek in the Square
Battle of the Valleys (BOV) continued its week of fundraising with Greek in the Square on Sept. 29. Sororities and fraternities joined together in the square to raise money for the Children’s […]
SVSU beats GVSU by raising $41,765 for BOV fundraiser
From Sept 26. through Oct. 1, Battle of the Valleys (BOV) overtook SVSU’s campus with a myriad of fun events for students to participate in. While attempting to surpass Grand Valley State […]
Football wins 41-21 against WSU
Senior running back Tommy Scott carried the Cardinals to victory over Great Lakes Intercollegiate Conference (GLIAC) opponent Wayne State on Sept. 25. Scott rushed for three touchdowns and 150 yards in the […]
Men’s golf ties for 12th place
SVSU’s golf team tied for 12th place with Cedarville University this Monday and Tuesday in the 54-hole Doc Spragg Fall Invitational in Findlay, Ohio. Five cardinal golfers competed in the three-round invitational. […]
Police Briefs
Police briefs are written based on reports from University Police. They indicate preliminary descriptions of events and not necessarily actual incidents. Property Damage On Sept. 16 at 2:38 P.M. two commuter students’ […]
GVSU rejoins Battle of the Valleys event
SVSU will host its 18th annual Battle of The Valley’s (BOV) competition, with Grand Valley State University (GVSU) rejoining the competition after a break. The competition for BOV builds from the long-standing […]
Theatre department offers headshots
The theatre department partnered with Alpha Psi Omega (APO), SVSU’s chapter of the National Honorary Fraternity to hold a resume and headshot workshop. APO has worked with the Theatre Department in the […]
Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off the semester
Hispanic Heritage Month is in full swing at SVSU making for a fun start to the fall semester. The annual celebration of Latinx culture and history began on Sept. 15 and will […]
SVSU receives Great College to Work for award
SVSU received the “Great Colleges to Work For” award for the sixth consecutive year. President Donald Bachand said that this award speaks volumes, especially because we received it as we continue to […]
Valley Nights holds game night for students
Valley Nights held its first Game Night of the semester on Thursday, Sept. 23. The event was put on for students to enjoy a night of gaming with friends. Gracie Lopez ran […]
Staff’s top four places to visit around SVSU
Brooke Elward – Photo and Design Editor As someone who lived in Bay City for one year, I found a lot of places to go and things to do. My top five […]
America sets up college students for failure
America is known for being the country of opportunity. Since the beginning, people have moved here to better their lives and the lives of their families. However, it sets up its own […]
Online instruction is detrimental to student success
The war on covid is looking better than ever as vaccinations rise and people return to their normal lives with in-person school, work and socialization. The bars are open. The theaters are […]
Students design a tour for the Roethke House Museum
Over the course of the winter semester, a research project was conducted by three SVSU students to bring the history of Theodore Roethke to life. Under the supervision of Sherrin Frances, the […]
Sculpture museum exhibits 3D art of local artists
The Marshall M. Fredrick’s Sculpture Museum (MFSM) is ending the Regional Biennial Juried Sculpture Exhibition (RBJSE) to make way for a new exhibit. The RBJSE has been a part of the Museum […]