Even though the semester just began, it won’t be long before the homework piles up. The best course of action during the slow beginning is to plan ahead and get organized. A planner doesn’t need to be aesthetic to be effective, as long as it works. Whether it’s a digital tool or physical agenda, an…
Americans crave efficiency, and dating apps promised them just that. For people juggling work, school, and the pressure of social media, the idea of “swiping right” for a quick fix seems like progress, but actually, it’s proving to be damaging to mental health. The half-hearted swiping isn’t love, it’s exhausting. According to Forbes, 78% of…
Michigan winters are not to be taken lightly. Here are some obvious, yet effective, tips to stay sane and even enjoy the season. This method is highly recommended for good reason — it’s the body’s best defense against the blues. A 2023 review published in the journal “Cureus” states that exercise improves the symptoms of…
We don’t think we’re to blame for Venezuela, and the government’s goal is to keep us thinking just that. Without feeling responsible for our military’s action abroad, we allow the government to act undemocratically without our consent or approval. Both Republican and Democrat presidents take advantage of this, so it takes grassroots movements such as those coming out of universities to make our government accountable to the people again. On Jan. 3, the U.S. military bombed Caracas,…
The tri-cities are about to decide which two candidates will represent each party in the upcoming state Senate election, and the student vote is expected to make a difference. On Feb. 3, voters in Michigan’s 35th district, encompassing much of Saginaw, Midland, and Bay counties, will vote to decide which two candidates will represent their parties in the race for the empty state Senate seat. The…
Saginaw Valley State University’s hockey e-board fired Brandon Orth in his third season as head coach following continued struggles resulting in an eight-game losing streak. The e-board hired Mel Rettell, who most recently coached the Tawas Braves Varsity hockey team for four years. Joe Blair, e-board vice president, commented on the decision. “It was really hard for us five,” he stated.…
Unfortunately, when most people think of history, their memory is overcrowded with dates and facts that don’t always feel meaningful. Many students associate history with textbooks and long chapters, but I believe this mindset can change if we look beyond the printed page. History can be a really powerful lesson when someone becomes immersed in…
“I plan on trying to get outside as much as I can and keep active, even though it’s freezing.” Jessica Lask, senior early childhood education major “I plan to be more organized with school [this semester].” Joseph Kwast, junior mechanical engineering major “I just bundle up. [I] try to not go outside if I have…
Thursday, Jan. 29: Women’s basketball will compete against the Parkside Rangers in the James E. O’Neill Area at 5:30 p.m. Men’s basketball will take on the Parkside Rangers at home at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30: The track and field teams will compete at the Jet’s Pizza Invitational located in the SVSU Fieldhouse at 1:15…
SVSU hosted the 17th annual Great Lakes Bay Region Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Jan. 22 at Malcolm Field Theater. The auditorium was filled with community members for an evening honoring leadership, service, and civic impact. Author and business leader Cynt Marshall served as keynote speaker and held a book signing following the program.…
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