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Green campus hits the bins
by: Adam Haenlein and Brandy Abraham Last week’s “Go Green” series gave students a chance to make newsprint dresses and dumpster dive in order to promote campus recycling. Garbology Almost 99 percent of what we...
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Brouckaert appointed Vanguard editor-in-chief for 2012-13 academic year
The Professional Journalistic Practices Committee of SVSU has appointed a new editor-in-chief of the Valley Vanguard for the fall 2012 and winter 2013 semesters. Justin Brouckaert, a creative writing and English literature senior, will assume...
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Graduates suit up to head out
The recent streak of warm weather is bringing seniors’ thoughts to May graduation. To help students prepare for graduation, SVSU held its semi-annual Graduation Fair. The fair, held at the SVSU Barnes and Noble, takes place six weeks before...
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YouTube becomes teaching tool
As the academic world continues into the 21st century, some educators are starting to realize the advantages and disadvantages of using social media in the classroom. Professional and technical writing sophomore Aubrey Banning said she sees quite...
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Dems, GOP choose policy of partisanship
Religion and politics may lead to unwelcome debates at family gatherings, but for the college Democrats and college Republicans, it’s business as usual. The college Republicans and the college Democrats gathered in the Ott auditorium on...
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SA plans annual rally for higher education next Friday in Lansing
Members of SVSU’s Student Association (SA) will attend a two-day event to address such matters as high tuition costs and state funding to public universities this week. The Lansing Blitz event takes place Thursday and Friday at the state...
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Academic advising clarifies role for students
The Academic Advising Center (AAC) is looking to change common misperceptions about its services. At the President’s Forum in February, Student Association brought forward concerns from nearly 140 students who were unhappy with what they said...
Sports
Cards respond to tough spring schedule
After spending its spring break in Florida, the Cardinals are optimistic about their season. “We played a tough schedule,” said head coach Walt Head. “Some schools went down and played soft schedules, and come back 8-2 or 9-10. “We...
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