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Cardinals take stage at speaking competition

When ChunChun Tang approached the Vanguard Friday morning, it was with the intent of providing information about her role in organizing the 20th annual Sims Public Speaking competition. »

Campus preps for potential crisis situations

A weekend characterized by back-to-back shooting rampages has the nation picking up the pieces to a pair of deadly crimes. »

Alumni survey shows high post-grad employment

With the country’s unemployment breaking the 10 percent mark, the path from a bachelor’s degree to obtaining gainful employment has rarely seemed so obstructed. »

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Student graphic design forms

• SVSU students recently formed a
group on campus. AIGA is the professional
association for design. The AIGA
SVSU student group goal is to bring
artists, designers and those interested
together to discover, discuss, understand,
appreciate and inspire design. If you would
like to learn more about AIGA, please visit
AIGA. If you would like to join or
have any questions, please contact Professor
Blake Johnson at jbjohns1(at)svsu.edu or
group president Meghan Ordus at
mlordus(at)svsu.edu. »

Bars may have opportunity to stay open until 4 a.m.

Michigan may change its liquor laws to help add revenue to its budget.

Two laws in debate for change are the 2 a.m. closing time and the ban of Sunday morning liquor sales. »

Police briefs

Resisting arrest and disorderly conduct

• On Saturday, Oct. 31, three people were arrested after a fight in University Village West. »

Minority Student Services spread word about oncampus cultures

Minority Student Services faces a big misconception.

“We target minority students but know retention hits everyone. All students are welcome in our office,” said Marcia Thomas, its director. »

Letters raise cash for St. Jude

Kellie Whitaker found a cause she could believe in.

The occupational therapy senior led students on a fundraising campaign that culminated in Monday’s letter-writing party in the Student Activities Room. Funds raised from this and other activities throughout the year benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. »

Nursing project to offer free dental exams to those in need

“Which of the following health services would you like, but are unable to obtain due to your\ financial situation? A.) transportation; B.) vision care; C.) dental; D.) education and prevention of obesity; or E) education and prevention of chronic diseases.” »

SVSU shines spotlight on noted alumni

The red carpet was rolled out Saturday night as SVSU recognized a few of its finest graduates in the 2009 Alumni Celebration. »

Proposed course evaluation asks for more direct feedback

The semester is already more than half over and it’s almost time to prepare for finals. But with the end of the semester also comes — yep, you guessed it — course evaluations. »