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Future Prospects

SVSU recruiters are competing harder than ever with other universities to attract students

People tend to think of college recruitment as mainly representatives visiting high schools and trying to attract students with brightly colored signs and a wide array of free, buit mostly useless useless trinkets. Recruitment, however, is a much more complicated process. »

SVSU debates MLK day

During high school, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in January is a day that students look to have off and acknowledge the late Dr. King. »

Students nominate profs for annual awards

Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to nominate faculty for two different awards meant to honor professors who excel at what they do. »

VFW post seeks veterans, family

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1566 looking for new members, families welcome

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1566 in Saginaw is currently on the lookout for potential up-and-coming young veterans to join the organization. »

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Retention at SVSU matches national trends

While retention rates continue to increase, minorities still graduate less frequently

More students are choosing to remain in Cardinal Country. Almost 70 percent of 2006 freshmen returned to SVSU for their second year in the fall, the second highest retention rate in ten years. And almost 36 percent of full-time students who began their college careers in 2001 earned a degree by 2007. »

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Police Briefs

Two incidents of domestic violence reported

Two domestic violence cases occurred on campus in late January.

According to Sergeant Marc Strain, the campus community rarely sees cases of this nature. »

Recognized pianist visits SVSU

Professional pianist May Phang presented to SVSU her talent Saturday in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall.

Phang, born in Singapore, started practicing music at the age of 7. »

Get involved, not bored

At SVSU, boredom isn't an option. With over 100 clubs on campus, students have plenty of groups to participate in and choose from. Clubs range from dancing to singing to writing, offering a little something for everyone. »

Bandwidth, daycare discussed at forum

Campus Internet troubles and the possibility of a daycare service on campus topped the students' agenda at the most recent President's forum. »

Greece provides positive experience

By Kalenga Pembamoto

Studying abroad was definitely not something I would have ever imagined myself doing. It was not until I boarded the plane at Detroit Metro Airport that the reality of my international experience came to light. I was going to Greece for three months! »