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Gilbertson says state tax increase 'necessary' at annual address

President discusses state budget deficit, addresses effects of Proposal 2

President Eric R. Gilbertson proposed a tax increase for the state of Michigan at his annual State of the University Address on Thursday, Feb. 1. »

SA appoints new representative, leaves vacancy

SA's newest representative Isaac Hudson said he wants to see more political activity on campus, and that was enough to get him appointed to the position during Monday's SA house meeting. »

Tasered student avoids jail time, faces probation

Charles Littleton, a 22-year-old sociology junior, was sentenced last Friday to six months of probation, the conclusion of a four-month saga that began with an incident last November in which Littleton and two police officers were involved in a struggle that left Littleton Tasered and Police Chief Gerald Cliff with a broken finger. »

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Students help renovate school

SRCI grant funds beautification, literacy project for elementary school

Most college students would use $10,000 to shop, travel, or pay off student loans. It might be surprising, then, that five SVSU education majors were recently awarded $9,900 through the University's Student Research and Creativity Institute to help fix up an elementary school. »

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Free Ruckus subscription music service now open to all students

Ruckus, the college-based music subscription service, has recently decided to make their service available to all students with a .edu e-mail address. »

Governor outlines state budget plan

In this year's State of the State address, Governor Jennifer Granholm repeated a message that must sound like a broken record to many of Michigan's citizens. »

Weekend Masquerade sells out

Student Association's second "Cupid's Masquerade" Valentine's Day weekend dance was a success, according to SA president Andy Suszek.

"It was definitely a success," he said. "We sold out. We printed 250 tickets and we sold 250." »

Police Log

23 MIPs issued over two week span

Thursday, Jan. 25

  • Felonious assault with vehicle in D-lot. Investigation pending.

Friday, Jan. 26

  • MIP issued in J-4 lot.

Saturday, Jan. 27

  • Two MIPs issued in Living Center South.
  • Open intox at Fox and Pierce roads.
  • Department assist. Fight reported at Chuck E. Cheese's.
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Annual concert planning underway

Program Board has begun petitioning artists to perform at the annual end-of-year concert. This year's committee members have been working with some big-name musicians in hopes of bringing an artist to SVSU. »

URA members read to elementary students

Fairytales and other stories came to life Friday as SVSU students helped second and third graders read at Carrollton Elementary. »

SVSU alum highlights coffeehouse event

The Cardinal Cage became a coffeehouse on Wednesday, complete with live music, poetry, and of course coffee. Program Board sponsored the evening, the first of three in its "Coffeehouse Series." »

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Open police forum to be held tomorrow

The campus community is invited to the annual winter semester University Police open forum, to be held tomorrow from 4 p.m. until 5 p.m. It will take place at the west end of Brown Concourse. »