Opinion


Vote will affect SVSU's future regardless of results

Tomorrow marks a crossroads for both Kochville Township and Saginaw Valley State University. Regardless of the outcome, the referendum on whether or not to rezone land for an expansion of off-campus housing will mark an end of an era. Voter approval to rezone the land would mean further integration between Kochville and SVSU, with more off-campus development near SVSU likely. A rejection will likely embroil the Township in an extended legal battle, and could scare off any investors from building near campus for some time. »

Campus in need of jump start, own unique culture

Forging a campus culture unique to SVSU is a seemingly insurmountable problem. How would you respond to the question, "What is it like to be a SVSUer?" »

Wearing pajamas to class shows lazy tendencies of students

It seems like every generation is told that they are lazier than their predecessors. Normally, it is easy to shake this off as simply a rite of passage used to inspire more effort in our lives. Yet for all their rhetoric, I think our parents may be on to something. »

Communications professor clarifies qualitative research

submitted by Rob Drew

I am writing in response to Aaron Crossen's commentary on qualitative research in communication. I have had Mr. Crossen as a student and been impressed with his enthusiasm for learning. Since he asks searching questions about the field I study, I would like to respond. »