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Studying abroad at home
This summer, SVSU students will get a chance to take classes abroad without leaving campus. Two classes taught by faculty from Ming Chuan University, the only U.S.-accredited university in Asia, will be offered on the SVSU campus for the first...
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Local leaders talk tuition
The question of who should receive in-state tuition rates at Michigan’s public universities continues as some schools debate whether to allow non-U.S. citizens who are Michigan residents to receive in-state tuition. For University President...
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Brandimore, student life director, resigns
Kim Brandimore’s replacement has big shoes to fill. The student life director’s unexpected resignation left many students and faculty dumbfounded. Her reasoning behind the decision is unknown. Michele Yambrick, communications senior and...
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Founding a future, the University plans 50th anniversary
Plans for SVSU’s golden anniversary are under way. In 2013, SVSU will celebrate 50 years of existence since the institution’s foundation in November 1963. The celebration will begin in January 2013 and will continue throughout the anniversary...
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Tuition, construction plans and new smoking policy discussed at forum
It’s getting bigger and bigger, but is still the lowest in the state. Tuition costs are expected to grow for next year, but SVSU is still cheaper than all other public universities in Michigan. A student inquired about this financial concern...
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Differences in Vietnam and Iraq war protests explored
In 2002, Malachi Ritscher posted a statement on the War in Iraq on his blog, a mission statement that placed him utterly against the war, and headed to protest at a freeway off ramp in downtown Chicago. Holding a sign that read “Thou shalt not...
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University prof leads beach-based service project
An SVSU geography professor’s passion for fresh water has fostered university-wide participation in the Adopt-a-Beach program. Martin Arford, associate professor of geography, learned others on campus shared his interest and decided to get...
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