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Lucinda Wenzlick, a fifth-year biology major, needed funding to complete her biochemical research project. That’s why she applied for a grant from SVSU’s Student Research and Creativity Initiative. »
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Night of Culture
More than 15 cultures came to life onstage during the ninth annual Intercultural Night at the Malcolm Field Theatre on Wednesday and Thursday. »
Coming renovations to keep up with growth, change
To stay abreast of of an ever-morphing university, buildings at SVSU will face a few changes this summer.
With the addition of the Health Sciences building, SVSU will renovate Wickes and Curtiss Halls and complete new parking projects. »
New department forms for writing
In a vote on March 18, SVSU’s Faculty Association OK’d the professional and technical writing program to split from the English department. »
Hundreds protest at Lansing higher ed rally
For groups trying to organize college students, free pizza is considered a safe bet to attract a crowd.
With funding for higher education on the line, college students from around the state assembled in Lansing last Thursday to protest in front of the state Capitol. No pizza was necessary. »
Health care bill sparks celebration, frustration
Health care reform has been a hot topic in the news, at the dinner table and among students on campus. Since President Obama signed the 2,000-page bill last week, people have been trying to figure out what to expect. »
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Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
• SVSU will host the fourth annual Walk a Mile In Her Shoes on Wednesday, March 31, in the Ryder Center’s O’Neill Arena. »
Underage drinking’s cons tough to swallow
Imagine that you’re 20 years old, watching March Madness at the dorm. You crack open a beer and take a few sips when there’s a knock at the door. It’s your RA, you discover, and there is no way to escape him or hide the beer. »
Transgender singer tells story at SVSU
Lead singer of the Toronto-based queer band The Cliks visited SVSU for Gender Awareness week to share his experience with gender identity. »
Student salespeople practice their pitches
The Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, in conjunction with Career Planning and Placement, held its second annual sales presentation competition at SVSU on Friday. »
Law treats Facebook bashing as online libel
As society moved into the age of blogging, Facebook and text messaging, it seems that the law has struggled to keep up. But this does not mean that the Internet is a free-for-all and consequence-free area. »