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Survey: SVSU students satisfied

The results are in and surveys say SVSU is going strong with enrollment and student satisfaction.

At the Board of Control meeting Monday, Student Services and Enrollment management released the results from the Official Enrollment Report for Winter 2010, as well as the results from the Student Satisfaction surveys that were distributed in the fall. »

New campus organization advocates for commuters

Allie Seager wants commuters to know that, in the university experience, going to class can be just the beginning.

The nursing freshman, along with the four other members of the Student Commuter Board, signed papers two weeks ago to start a registered student organization for commuter interests. With the help of Eltaro Hooper, assistant director of the Student Life Center, the group is drafting a constitution and bylaws to bring the RSO to campus this winter. »

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Dorm project springs with green

If you walk into Living Center South, it’s hard to miss the large hydroponic system affectionately known as the SECS machine. »

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Studying abroad proves low-cost in SVSU’s family

Every year, students can study in a different country for a lower cost or in some cases for free.

Most students don’t know about SVSU’s sister schools. Stephanie Sieggreen, assistant director of international education study abroad coordinator, said that the study abroad office prefers to call them exchange programs. »

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Pi Games dish out generosity

Two Cardinals put their mouths to the test in the O’Neil Arena on Saturday during the 15th annual Sigma Pi games. The fraternity hosts the games to raise money for local causes. The $700 raised this year went to the Mid Michigan Children’s Museum in Saginaw. Throughout the games’ history, the fraternity has raised more than $35,000 for organizations, including the Salvation Army and United Way. »

Police briefs

Police briefs are written according to reports from University Police. These indicate preliminary descriptions of events and not necessarily actual incidents. »

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Annual cancer research fundraiser to kick off

• The annual Relay for Life fundraiser with the American Cancer Society will kick off at 10 p.m. Monday in the Student Activity Room. Those interested in helping may also attend a meeting Monday, Feb. 22, in the Unity Room. »

Eight Cards win at annual first-year writing awards

The secret to good writing is at a desk on the library’s third floor.

And for the past five years, the Robert S. P. Yien First Year Writing Awards have been given to students who could figure out that secret for themselves. On Thursday, the Roberta Allen Reading Room had nearly every seat filled with friends and family of this year’s eight winners. »

Love or something like it in air at Valentine’s dance

If there’s a better excuse than the
Student Association’s Winter Formal
to get dressed up, share a meal with
a date and get down on a dance floor
that glistens with spilt beer in the
glow of flashing disco lights, SVSU
students haven’t heard it. »

Gender equality still not present in politics

One of the most hotly debated topics in the workforce today is the issue of gender equality. Some say that women are making progress in the workplace, yet others say women have a long way to go. »

On-campus radio station still aiming to go worldwide

Cardinal Radio has its sights on one day leaving the nest.

SVSU’s Web-based music station broadcasts online to students and staff on campus, but its goal is to be available to anyone in the world. »

By gum, university does not sell confection!

Enter the C-store and you might be overwhelmed by the abundance of goods available for students. Unfortunately, there is one common product absent on these packed shelves: chewing gum. »