Sat. Nov 14th, 2026

SVSU students prepare for midterm elections

PMDD makes college harder than it needs to be

As a diagnosis, Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is relatively new. It was added to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) in 1987, and has since gained more mainstream recognition. For comparison, disorders such as Manic Depression (Bipolar Disorder), and “Psychoneurotic Reactions” such as anxiety and depression were included in the first edition…

Zahnow Library celebrates Native American Heritage Month

Native American Heritage Month is celebrated every November. Anita Dey, the Director of the Zahnow Library, reminds SVSU Cardinals of the local relevance, “Native American culture is pertinent to us because we are on Ojibwe and other tribes’ land.” Dey believes that inclusivity is essential to their work at the library. Listing endeavors for National…

Insect-a-palooza captivates community members

Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology student Dillen Phillips sharing their exhibit on the life stages of butterflies. | Braylon Green To educate the public on insect diversity, highlight ecological importance, and display that bugs are much more than household pests, the Super Bugs Lab of the SVSU Department of Biology hosted its annual Insect-a-palooza for…

SVSU students compete in Sims Public Speaking Competition

Back row left to right: Dr. Dave Schneider, Cody Power, Linda Sims, Dr. Robert Drew; Middle row left to right: Dr. Amy Pierce, Lauren Potvin, Emily Drzewicki, Dr. Ryan Rigda; Front row left to right – Lexy Andres, Allie Sommer, Regan Healy. Courtesy Photo | SVSU Competitive Speech Team Six SVSU students showcased their persuasive…

Bay City coffee shop offers third space for SVSU students

Founded by a business major from New Orleans and her Michigander fiancé, LoLoBee’s is a café located at 106 South Linn Street, Unit A, in Bay City, Michigan. The building has a vertical floor plan with tall brick walls, upon which lie numerous paintings from local artists. Assembled around a central walkway, the café’s seating…

Saginaw United hosts homecoming game

Saginaw United students and family marched with great pride and stride as they battled the chilly temperatures from the 2026 homecoming parade and tailgate. The Phoenix band and the Prancing Blaze led the march down Washington Ave as they made their way back to United to face off Carmen-Ainsworth. The bitter cold did not keep…

The marching band students behind the music

Kasia Weaver | Trumpet | Sophomore in Pre-Med Kasia Weaver is in their second year with the Cardinal Marching Band and takes pride in the community that their band has created. “Something we learned last year is that we’re all in it together. Some people didn’t stay through that, but the people who did are…

Downgrading nursing programs puts Michigan students at risk

With the big beautiful bill attached to cuts in almost every sector of middle and working-class pay grade, it would be easier to say what these bills will not cut. Finalized by federal officials through the RISE Rule, nursing and anesthesiology have been excluded from the list of professional degrees. Under this act, students in…

Women’s basketball prepares for season

As the leaves start to change colors, one thing can be made certain… basketballseason is coming up. SVSU’s Women’s basketball team faces Daemen University thisweekend, and their first matchup is highly anticipated. I had the opportunity to ask Jennifer Pruett (JP), the head coach of the women’s team, somequestions about the season. Here are some…

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