Learn about all the different ways you can walk and do yoga. We’ll coordinate better next time – promise. Abby Lawson: Yoga I am absolutely not flexible. I do not love traditional […]
Vanguard staff on how to stay active during the shelter-in-place
Vanguard staff discuss what they’re doing during ‘quarantine’
Nicole Vogelpohl: Photographer COVID-19 has kicked off 2020 in a way nobody ever expected, causing universities nationwide to shut down and finish the rest of the semester through online courses. If you […]
Students spend spring break volunteering out of state
The Alternative Breaks program sent 60 SVSU students to different states starting Feb. 29. The student-ran organization divided the students into six groups of 10 people, each group traveling to a different […]
Society is too focused on race and gender
Society’s current obsession with race and gender is only causing more division and discrimination between Americans. The United States has taken great strides in the fight for civil rights and liberties over […]
You Decide: No, minimum wage should not be $15
An increase in the minimum wage would make a lot of people happy initially, but the long-term effects of this kind of change would be detrimental to most Americans making near or […]
Students raise concerns over exam policy for family deaths
After receiving student concerns over SVSU’s policy on missing class for a family death, The Valley Vanguard reached out to Dean of Students Sidney Childs. The concerns came after a Feb. 10 […]
Students shouldn’t risk failing because of a family death
Those of us who have grieved the death of a family member know the distressing effects it has on our health triangle. Our health triangle consists of mental, physical and social well-being. […]
Study abroad fair clears up student misconceptions
SVSU’s Feb. 4 Study Abroad Fair attracted students from all majors and backgrounds. Aileen Ash, the study abroad coordinator, helped put on the event to let students explore the studying abroad options. […]
Theatre students win awards for design elements
SVSU students brought home theatre awards from The Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. Students traveled to Madison, Wisconsin for the festival. It gave people with a passion for theatre a chance […]
COE welcomes new dean
SVSU recently welcomed James Tarr as the new dean for the College of Education. Tarr brings with him experience and many years of professional work. Born and raised in Iowa, Tarr attended […]