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Police deny report of campus sexual predator

Report aired last week on WNEM TV 5 questioned by University, students; station defends 'essence of story’

The University Police Department is denying a televised report that a sexual predator may be using the Internet to target female students. »

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'Battle' raises over $19,000 for charity

Students and staff raised over $19,000 for last week's "Battle of the Valleys" but fell just short of Grand Valley's total as GVSU won the fourth annual fund-raising competition. »

Ad hoc committee to review University alcohol policies

During the Winter 2006 semester, the SVSU Student Association unanimously voted on a resolution that would recommend the establishment of an ad hoc committee to review SVSU's alcohol policies and procedures. Last spring, their recommendation became a reality. »

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Hispanic festival celebrated

Students celebrated el Dia de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, on Wednesday in the Multi-Purpose Room. The event is a national holiday in Mexico, the purpose of which is to commemorate the deceased with festivities rather than mourning. In the Aztec tradition, it is said the path to the afterlife must not be made slippery by the tears of the living. »

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"Hateful things" art exhibit displayed in Zahnow Library

Ferris State University has compiled a travelling exhibition etitled, "Hateful Things," that will be displayed in the library beginning Nov. 13. »

Police Log

Thursday, Oct. 26

  • Fight reported in front of Wickes Hall.
  • Possession of marijuana in First Year Suites.

Friday, Oct. 27

  • Traffic accident in R-lot.
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Staff face off in dodgeball game

The atmosphere was that of gym class Friday as the fierce rivalry of faculty/staff dodgeball was rekindled in the Cardinal Gym where the Right Side team dominated the Left Side in a three-game sweep. »

SA hosts 'Idol' contest

Ten solo and group acts displayed their vocal talents last Wednesday in the Cardinal Cage during "Cardinal Idol," SVSU's version of "American Idol." »

Men don high heels for 'Battle'

The comfort of arches was put on hold Thursday evening as the University hosted "Walk a Mile in Her Shoes: The Men's March to Stop Rape, Sexual Assault and Gender Violence" as part of the "Battle of the Valleys" competitive fundraiser. »