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It's showtime

Annual event pays homage to Apollo's past, features local talent in smaller show than last year

The Malcolm Field Theatre for Performance Arts was taken over by screaming fans that cheered and danced on Friday night during "Showtime at the Apollo, SVSU Style." »

Township litigation ensues

Recall petition deemed legal; targets file suit

Three Kochville Township officials targeted for recall filed suit in Circuit Court Friday against the Saginaw County Election Commission's unanimous approval of the petitioner's recall language. »

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President shares vision for 'next level'

The notion of the "next level" and where SVSU may be in the next five years was the focus of President Eric R. Gilbertson's State of the University address Thursday, Jan. 26. »

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Thorns reflects on King's dream, growing up in segregated south

Mamie Thorns remembers.

Mamie Thorns remembers the anger and frustration of growing up in segregated Mississippi - the colored drinking fountains, having to sit in the balcony of the movie theatre, walking five miles to school when there was a beautiful new school for whites just a few blocks from her home. »

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Shepard shares story, works to stop hate

Preventing hate was the focus of Judy Shepard's speech, "Tragedy and the Consequences of Hate," on Wednesday in the Malcolm Field Theatre for Performing Arts. The event drew a capacity crowd and was sponsored by several organizations including the Gay Straight Alliance and Student Association. »

Kochville sues Yianni's for noncompliance

Restaurant owner contends personal bias from Township Supervisor

The melee in Kochville Township is spilling over into the kitchen - literally.

Yianni's Diner, 5208 Bay Road, has recently served as the fulcrum between Kochville Township Supervisor Kenneth P. Bayne and recall forces against him. »

SA to support medical program; more funds available for RSOs

The Medical Technology Program, Relay For Life and various committee budgets highlighted the topics discussed during Monday's Student Association general House meeting. »

Professor among first to see dust from space

When the Stardust spacecraft returned to earth after its interplanetary journey, a SVSU professor was among the first to receive a preview of its contents. »

African-American issues the focus of lecture, workshop

A leading scholar of African-American studies will examine the place of black Americans in the United States during a lecture at SVSU. Sundiata Keita Cha-Jua, associate professor of history and director of the Afro-American Studies and Research Program at the University of Illinois, will present "We Have a Right to the Land: African-American Reparations and the Quest for Democracy" Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in Founders Hall. »

Academic integrity discussed

Rutgers professor shares national, SVSU data on cheating, plagiarism

Dr. Donald McCabe, professor of organization management at Rutgers University, shared his data on academic dishonesty during the Albert J. Beutler Forum on Ethics and Practice on Tuesday. McCabe, who also visited several classrooms throughout the day, gave his main lecture in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall. »

Staff, faculty, students explore academic integrity at SVSU

Academic dishonesty, the fraudulence of students by any means including cheating on exams and plagiarism, has become a widespread topic among the faculty and staff of SVSU. »

Student Research and Creativity Institute awards funding

The SVSU Student Research and Creativity Institute has awarded nearly $35,000 to seven proposals representing 11 students, announcing its inaugural class of student honorees at a press conference on Friday. »

Theatre renamed in honor of local benefactor

SVSU's Performing Arts Theatre has been renamed The Malcolm Field Theatre for Performing Arts to honor local neurosurgeon and philanthropist Dr. E. Malcolm Field. »