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Monday, Sept. 5, 2022
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Thankful Thursday puts Red Pride on display Connor Rousseau Vanguard Reporter
Forever Red kicked off the month of September with a Thankful Thursday event. Students had an opportunity to paint window frames in the Rotunda with thankful messages and colorful pictures. One student even painted the iconic SVSU Cardinal. Katelynn Haskins is a rehabilitation medicine senior going into physical therapy. She is the president of the Forever Red registered student association (RSO) and is responsible for hosting Thankful Thursday events each month.
“It’s important to show thankfulness for our campus, community, professors, students [and] friends, to be able to show Red Pride for our campus and to create a positive environment for all to enjoy,” Haskins said. Haskins said that Brianna Miller is the vice president of Enhance, which oversees and coordinates the Thankful Thursday events throughout the year. They are looking forward to the future Thankful Thursdays as the academic year progresses. Sara Long is a nursing sophomore who worked with Haskins to execute the event. “This Thankful Thursday event allowed students to ex-
press their creativity on what they are grateful for about our campus,” she said. “We had people thankful for everything from the food, housing, sunshine, friends and the campus in general.” Haskins and Long believe it is important for students to have an opportunity to share what they are thankful for as individuals and as members of the campus community. Long was happy to see students back on campus and getting involved in events again. “It was great to see people interact and create a positive environment with our Red Pride,” Long said.
(Above) Electrical engineering senior Rabia Ahmed prepares to paint what she is thankful for. (Right) Rehabilitation medicine and pre-physical therapy senior Katelynn Haskins promotes Forever Red at the first Thankful Thursday of the 2022-23 school year. Vanguard Photographer | Sarah Brege
Relay for Life New SVSU president chosen prepares for the school year ahead Rebekah Williams Vanguard Reporter
SVSU’s Relay for Life chapter is ready for the 2022-23 academic year, with a goal to raise $5,000 more than last school year. Rehabilitation medicine senior Meghan Stange is serving as the president of SVSU’s Relay for Life chapter and said it is focusing on building its membership and fundraising. “Our fundraising goal for this academic year is $15,000. We hope to reach this through our monthly fundraisers and having ‘Relay Week’ in March again,” Stange said. Last academic year, Relay for Life raised $10,000. This school year, Relay for Life has many fun events coming up to exceed this goal. “We have upcoming plans to collaborate with the Program Board and it is my hope that we continue to collab with different RSOs around campus,” said Stange. Some of these events will include Relay for Life Week and trivia nights. Stange noted that trivia nights were some of their best events last semester. “Students should get involved in Relay because our fundraising money goes towards cancer research, transportation to and from treatments, places to stay near treatment centers [and more],” Stange said. “What we do may seem small, but we have a long-lasting impact with every
dollar that we raise.” These causes are important to Stange and her team, she said. To her, it’s more than just the work the team puts in. “I love being involved in Relay because it gives me a sense of fulfillment,” Stange said. “Not only are we raising money that will go directly toward the American Cancer Society, but we also get to work with some amazing people. Our members have always been so eager to help, I can’t wait for another great year with them.” Criminal justice junior Caitlyn Agee is the vice president of Relay for Life at SVSU and said she loves what she does. “I love that I can try to give back and raise awareness about cancer…it helps me honor my loved ones who have passed from this horrible illness.” Agee also works on the social media for Relay for Life and makes sure the campus knows what’s happening during the semester. This academic year, Relay for Life will also be selling discounted merch leftover from the Relay Week held this past March. Last school year’s Relay for Life Week included a 5k race, a 3x3 basketball tournament and an RSO garage sale. This event usually takes place during the winter semester and is their biggest fundraiser of the year. The Relay for Life team encourages students to watch its social media page for more events happening this semester.
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SVSU Board selects George Grant Jr. to serve as 5th president on August 9, 2022. University Communications | TIm Inman
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The Saginaw Valley State University Board of Control announced on Aug. 9 during a special meeting that George Grant Jr. will be the fifth president of the institution. The current president, Donald Bachand, is retiring from his position after serving since 2014. Grant is a Detroit native, and studied at Wayne Community College before getting his bachelor’s degree in social work at Marygrove College. He also studied at Grand Valley State University and received a master’s degree in social work and later a Ph.D. in sociology at Western Michigan University. He is currently a chancellor at Pennsylvania State University-Berks and was previously the dean of the College of Community and Public
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Service at GVSU.. During his time at GVSU, Grant raised over $46 million, and developed academic programs that offered support to adult students having trouble balancing work, family, school, and other things. He also started Master of Social Work programs in rural communities across Michigan. Grant outlined what piqued his interest in applying for the position in a video posted to SVSU’s social media. “I know the history and tradition of SVSU. Its people have a passion for academic exploration and achievement, and it continues to ensure that the opportunities of higher education are attainable to assist students in meeting their full potential,” Grant said. He also stated in the video that he was not actively looking for a new News...............A2 Opinion...... ...A3 Sports.............A4
position. “I was not looking for a new opportunity, but SVSU’s mission, strategic plan and commitment to community engagement are in line with my personal values. SVSU is committed to educating the citizens of Michigan, while also providing the opportunity for a quality education to people across the country and around the world. I cannot wait to get started.” SVSU has only had four presidents since its founding in 1963, and Grant will be the first person of color to serve in the position. “I am honored, and excited, to be the next president of Saginaw Valley State University. I am looking forward to working with our faculty, staff, students, and the community,” Grant said. Grant will begin serving as president on December 1.
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The Lotus Project provides a safe space for all Faith Howell Vanguard Reporter
Nursing seniors Abby Lange (left) and Anna Peruski (right) created The Lotus Project to help students dealing with mental health issues. Vanguard Photographer | Sarah Brege
Fourth-year nursing major Anna Peruski has had a dream ever since the Oxford shooting last year–a dream that is now coming to fruition right here on SVSU’s campus. Peruski believes in supporting mental health and the way it can impact a person’s life. As an individual from the Oxford area, the event of Oxford High School’s school shooting moved her to start The Lotus Project. The project aims to provide a safe space for all students to go, and will be located in Wickes 267 Peruski said that the project is “made for anyone and everyone,” as indicated by its slogan, “Find People. Find Peace.” “The Lotus Project has the potential to unite students in their struggles beyond the room itself,” Peruski said. In terms of a team and outside student involvement, Peruski also noted that the project could not have been possible without help from her fellow students, friends, and colleagues.
“Austin Urlaub helped coordinate events. Haley Carneghi designed the logo. Sasha Neff jumped in and helped at the Red Pride Picnic,” she said. “Sidney Coltson made our T-shirts. Abby Lange has shared the vision for creating the foundation of this room. Marcia Ditmyer has empowered students to take action. As much as it has been me leading, it has been the work of everyone together that has made this project happen.” The Mental Health and Wellness Center here on campus is also partnering with Peruski on this project to provide even more places for struggling students to go. The Mental Health and Wellness Center supports students through a variety of different resources. One thing they offer is on campus counseling. Students who are struggling can make an appointment by calling the center at 989-964-7078 or stopping by the office at Curtiss 112. These appointments can be held in person or virtually. If students need immediate help, they can call the office and press “0” to speak with a trained mental health crisis counselor.
SVSU graduate helps others through Peace Corps Alyssa McMillan Vanguard Editor-in-Chief
SVSU alumni Jessica Fehrman will be one of the first to return overseas through the Peace Corps. Fehrman graduated from SVSU in Dec. 2021 with a double major in Spanish education and history education. In March of 2020, the Peace Corps had to suspend all global projects and evacuated nearly 7,000 volunteers that were currently serving. The volunteers had yet to return. Fehrman will be serving in Ecuador. “My program for the Peace Corps will be Youth and Families Development,” she said. “I will be working with youth and families to develop programs that will supporting them in their communities by being upstanding leaders and members in their society.” This program has a few different focuses. “Some of the focuses will be on career counseling, helping to teaching about health and sex education/prevention, and teaching some English,” she said. “Of course, I will be spending most of my time volunteering within my host community.” In the Peace Corps, volunteers pick what country they’d like to serve and
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which program they’d like to be involved in. “For the Peace Corps, you get to generally pick where you would like to go. It depends on the continent and the different programs that go on there,” she said. “I knew I wanted to serve in South America but I was limited to only a few countries. I ended up deciding to go to Ecuador because of the program that they provided there was right up my allyworking with youth.” She said her time spent at SVSU helped her prepare for this opportunity. “My time at SVSU prepared me for this opportunity based on the time I spent learning about the language and culture of Hispanic and Latin American countries,” she said. “I will say most of my time at SVSU was spent in the Modern Foreign Language Department.” The professors specifically helped her. “The Spanish professors were able support me in my language acquisition as they pushed for us to be comfortable in our Spanish abilities with the courses being in Spanish and having conversation tables in class,” she said. “My success in those classes will support me as I will be spending a majority of the time in Ecuador communicating only in Spanish
Jessica Fehrman will serve as a Peace Corps volunteer in Ecuador. Courtesy Photo | Jessica Fehrman
with my host community.” She also gave advice for those looking to join the Peace Corps. “My advice for the those who would want to join the Peace Corps would be make the jump,” she said. “Don’t be afraid of the unknown and any self-doubt you might have. I have lived learning from my mistakes, facing my challenges in life
and growing from them. If you want to do something in your life, do it. At times the process might seem long and tiring but the end results will be worth it.” The Peace Corps also offers programs within the United States called AmeriCorps. A full list of programs and countries can be viewed on the Peace Corps website.
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Movie review: ‘Bullet Train’ is a must see Connor Rousseau Reporter csrousse@svsu.edu
‘Bullet Train’ came to theatres in August and features a cast of many accomplished actors including Brad Pitt, Michael Shannon and Ryan Reynolds. It takes place on a bullet train, one of several engineering marvels that shoot across railways in Japan, routinely traveling up to 224 miles per hour. ‘Bullet Train’ tells the story of a hapless assassin named Ladybug (Pitt) who has a rendezvous with a series of unfortunate events. While his skills are that of James Bond, he is met with bad luck as other assassins travel on the same bullet train with their
own stories and objectives. This coalescence of plots and characters creates a story that is difficult to wrap your head around at first, but as the plot progresses, the film does a great job bringing all story elements together. A bullet train is a unique setting for any film, and while most of the action takes place on the train itself, there are several flashbacks that give a backstory to the prominent characters throughout the film. At first, these flashbacks can be overwhelming, since they tell a plethora of stories about the different characters.. This is what makes Bullet Train one of those films that requires more than one viewing to truly appreciate the story, the characters, and their motivations. The story takes its time to develop the backstories of the film’s characters. Each character gets a prominent place in the film.
While the story is comedic in nature, there is no shortage of violence and graphic content. This is an action-packed film with blood and gore, so it is not for any squeamish audiences. Still, the story is balanced between action, humor and serious elements, which gives the story a unique mood and overall atmosphere. Two characters referred to as “The Twins” had an obsession with Thomas The Tank Engine and labeled their enemies as “Diesel”, a more antagonistic character from the popular British children’s show. The Twins, who go by Lemon (Brian Tyree Henery) and Tangerine (Aaron Taylor-Johnson), are two of the more humorous characters who provide much of the film’s comedic relief. Above all, it was the music that stood out to me in this film. Classic hits spanned
the entire movie. Several of the songs that play during the film fit the setting of the story: Japan. The film kicks off with a Japanese rendition of the hit song ‘Stayin’ Alive’. Later in the film, ‘Sukiyaki’ was played. Released in Japan in 1961, the song became an international hit and rocked the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 by 1963. Finally, ‘Five Hundred Miles’ is a solemn song sung near the end, which was appropriate for the film. Overall, this film was nothing like I expected, and at first, I was confused and overwhelmed by the number of stories being told all at once. However, this served as a way to get the audience interested in the characters, and as the plot progressed, the story sealed itself with a satisfying resolution, and I left the theatre wanting to watch it all over again.
you’re looking in the mirror at a stranger. I, too, have fallen victim to the influence of this world, trying to catch up with every new technology, every new trend, every new look, all while losing myself in the process. Our attention has become a commodity in this world of following. It is shifted to being told to look, dress, think, talk, and act a certain way, creating an overwhelming amount of confusion and pressure, leaving our minds full and our hearts empty. We are so distracted by everyone else’s lives and so unhappy with what is right in front of us, our own lives are waiting to be lived. I personally know people that spend up to seven hours a day on social media. I think it’s safe to say that anything we are spending up to seven hours a day on is worth looking at closely and
considering whether it is leading us to the life we desire. Social media is not necessarily a bad thing. it has numerous benefits, such as providing a connection and a platform to tell your story. However, the influence social media has had on our lives is an overall negative for most people. I wonder what the difference would be if we were more cautious about who we were following. The truth is, you control the messages and the photos that come into your world and influence you. We often follow people who don’t have a clear direction in life and may or may not really know who they are. So how could we expect them to help us find who we are? We can blame tech companies all day long, but this is our problem to fix. The more you allow yourself to be influenced, be it inappropriate imagery
or something that makes you feel insecure, the more those influences will feed into whom you are becoming. It’s hard to unsee something, but it’s easy to delete or unfollow. You have the power to stop following whatever might be leading you down a path filled with brokenness. There is no shortage of material available on social media for every walk of life. Seek out what inspires you to be better, look for the people who point you to the life that you want, and unfollow, block, or delete the rest. Be intentional with your choices and what you are looking for. This doesn’t just stop at social media. Everything you do has the power to influence you, down to the movies you watch, the books you read, to the thoughts you think, so let’s not get complacent about the things that we see and put into our hearts and minds.
Social media is powerful, but so are we Fayth Powell Reporter
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Follows, likes, and views: let’s be honest, they’re fun to get, but in a world obsessed with following and being followed, do you ever wonder how you are being influenced? Most of us don’t even realize the power that social influence has over us. If you’ve purchased something from a link on the internet, you’ve been influenced. If you’ve looked in the mirror and felt a little differently about your body after seeing perfect, likely edited, photos online, you’ve been influenced. You might not even realize the power of influence until suddenly
Changing views on social courses in college Sadie Shepherd News Editor
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Many a complaint has been made by students about the ‘icebreakers’ often used by professors on the first day of class. This semi-annual ritual of being forced to define oneself to a strange, new group of peers is something that seems to evoke a universal dread over the class -even if the only things that are disclosed are a person’s name, major and hobbies. While this specific, anxiety-inducing classroom activity has been often criticized by students, it is one that, ultimately, should have little effect on a student’s overall success in a class. It is, instead, a different practice that often becomes the true downfall of socially anxious students like me: group assignments. A glimmer of mischief seems to twinkle
in a professor’s eye just before they instruct the class to pair up with the person closest to them, and that is when the whirring starts in my head. Regardless of whether it’s the first day of class or 10 weeks in, I get the same immediate inability to focus on anything other than the fact that I am going to need to work with someone else and act as sociable as possible. Why the panic at having to interact with my classmates? It’s simple, trying to be seen as a smart and capable team member on a project while also trying to make small talk with a new person usually does not go well for me. It is easy to worry about the perceptions of others when in a group work setting, and these worries can often make it hard to focus on the project at hand. Given that a hefty percentage of points in a class can be attributed to group projects and assignments, the social distractions attached to them can be detrimental to one’s GPA, putting socially anxious, awkward and shy students at a disadvantage.
This is not to say that there should be zero social interaction between students, but that it should be up to each individual how they meet new people rather than being forced together in a random class. Most universities, including Saginaw Valley State University, have a variety of extracurricular groups that students can become involved in to meet new people and make friends. Class time and specific assignments should not be devoted to this purpose. It is also understandable that, in certain classes, having to talk to fellow classmates at length for a project is inevitable, like in a communications class for example. Given there are classes where socializing at length with others is a requirement, other classes should stick to individual work. Unfortunately, the debate on the importance of small talk and forced socializing does not stop at the college level. Instead, the issue of social expectations seems exacerbated when it comes to joining the workforce.
Most of us have been there; you just walked into work and are bombarded with the ‘polite’ small talk questions of ‘how was your weekend?’ and ‘any plans for vacation?’. For some, these questions may incite a genuine excitement to spill about their lives and plans, but for me it just means I must fake it until I make it through the conversation. These everyday interactions can seem small and inconsequential for those who are neurotypical and extroverted, but for neurodivergent people and those with a small social battery, every conversation takes an increased effort. Regardless of whether you enjoy taking every opportunity to get to know your fellow Cardinals or are more like me and prefer to stick to a small flock; we all could go without putting added social expectations on each other. Making the curriculum more inclusive for everyone and providing options for students with varying social abilities would be a good first step towards this goal.
My top five outdoor activities nearby SVSU Emma Urbaniak Reporter
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It is amazing how much time is spent indoors as a student, whether that be studying in the library, staring at our laptops, or attending lectures. Although Saginaw Valley State University is a beautiful place to be, it can be nice to escape occasionally. Personally, I love to spend a lot of my free time outdoors. Being outside and absorbed in nature is a great opportunity to de-stress and ignore your responsibilities for even just a couple of hours.
Living in this area for the past 19 years of my life, I have found some of my favorite places to so at. My top five places to venture out to near SVSU include the Chippewa Nature Center, Dow Gardens, the Whiting Forest Canopy Walk, Bay City State Park, and with fall coming up, Grandma’s Pumpkin Patch. The Chippewa Nature Center near downtown Midland has various ponds and marshes, trails, and farm animals. The best time of year to go has got to be the fall when the trails are filled with beautiful colors. During Covid shutdowns, this place became one of my favorite spots to go hiking, hammocking and escape from reality. Also in Midland is Dow Gardens, which offers many beautiful sights along with various paths to explore. It’s a great spot for
taking pictures or just walking around for a few hours. The Gardens are connected to the Whiting Forest, which features the nation’s longest canopy walk. On the Canopy Walk, you can walk amongst the trees and take in the beautiful views of the ponds and forest.. With your SVSU student ID you can visit the Gardens and the Canopy Walk for just $2 The Bay City State Park is another one of my favorite outdoor recreation areas. Through living in the area for so long, I’ve become a frequent visitor. It is an awesome spot to hammock, rollerblade, skate, bike or visit a beach before we receive less-than-ideal weather this winter. If you venture out far enough on the trails, you will reach my favorite spot at the park,
which are the towers that overlook the forest. Finally, with fall coming up, it would be a tragedy to leave out one of the best fallthemed attractions: Grandmas Pumpkin Patch. Pumpkin patches are great for those who love pumpkins, for those who love to take pictures with pumpkins and for those who like to eat pumpkin-flavored foods.. I have visited the pumpkin patch annually since I was a little kid. Some must-do activities when visiting are the corn maze, the hayride, and tasting the pumpkin rolls. If you are a looking for a place to get into the fall spirit, Grandma’s Pumpkin Patch is the place to go. I highly encourage you to plan your escape from campus, for even just a day, especially before Michigan turns into a mitten-shaped snow globe.
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Football dominates in season opener
The Cardinals celebrate after another touchdown. This was the first home game of the season. The Cardinals took home the win with a score of 72-0. Vanguard Photo Editor | Justin Kruskie
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oming off the 2021 campaign with a 7-4 record, Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU) is living up to its predicted fourth-place finish in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC). SVSU jumpstarted its season with a 72-0 win over West Virginia Wesleyan. In a game headlined as the Red Feather Classic, SVSU scored its most points in a single game since 1997. SVSU held a major advantage at the line
of scrimmage, gaining 31 total first downs compared to Wesleyan’s five. The offense rolled to 502 total yards while picking up nearly 7 yards per play. Dante Barthwell led the Cardinals in rushing with 82 yards, including three touchdowns. Colby Newburg added another 57 yards on the ground while finding his way into the end zone twice. The running back room remained busy as fellow rushers Austin Bills, Tyler Amos and Isaiah Malcome all contributed one touchdown each. Not to mention QB Andrew
Offensive lineman gets ready to snap the ball during the game. Vanguard Photo Editor | Justin Kruskie
Brito found the end zone as well with a 2-yard rushing touchdown. The Cardinals rushing attack stole the show; however, its efficiency in the passing game allowed for a well-balanced offensive attack. Brito was 7 of 13 for 59 yards and Willie Taylor was 5 of 8 for 71 yards. Taylor connected with Earnest Saunders IV on a 40-yard touchdown pass to extend the lead to 44-0. On the defensive side of the ball, SVSU had Wesleyan’s offense at a standstill from whistle to whistle. Micah Cretsinger led SVSU
in tackles with six and continues to build off a strong freshman year where he played in all 11 games for the Cardinals. In the secondary, Michael Woolridge and Jacoby Sanders both added an interception of their own. Leonard Henry IV split the gaps and came away with the Cardinals’ only sack of the game. In what was a lopsided affair, SVSU dominated on both sides of the ball. The Cardinals look to keep their momentum going as they prepare for a home game against Bowie State at 1 p.m. on Sept. 10.
Running back Dante Barthwell rushes for a 21-yard touchdown. Vanguard Photo Editor | Justin Kruskie
Volleyball bounces back during two away games Faith Howell Vanguard Reporter
Saginaw Valley State University suffered a close defeat in a 3-1 match on Sept. 2. Quickly circling back, however, the Cardinals posted a 3-0 winning game directly after. The Cardinals remained close behind West Liberty in an intense four matches of 23-25, 25-19, 23-25, 23-25. SVSU struggled to find their footing as West Liberty continued to dig up over 30
of its attacks. Number 11 Nyia Setla led West Liberty with 31 digs. Kelsey Vittitow mirrored this with her own impressive 21 digs for the Cardinals. Natalie Siler, sophomore and defensive specialist, commented on SVSU’s ability to learn from the first game and really come together. “We were able to build momentum into the second game to pull out a win,” she said. Outside hitter Madison Thompson led SVSU with 14 kills in both games this
Friday. In an effort to regain its drive, the Cardinals pulled off an impressive 3-0 win over Central State directly following the Liberty game. The winning matches ended with an easy success rate. SVSU started off strong with a 5-point lead, ending the first match at 20-25. Central began to lose momentum as the Cardinals’ confidence grew. Central State tapped out in the last two matches at a 17-25 and 13-25 defeat.
The Cardinals’ defense carried it to a win against Central State. Sophomore Natalie Siler tied up a strong back row very nicely with a solid seven digs. “Great kills from our hitters and great defense from our back row players,” she said. Junior and middle hitter Rylee Zimmer maintained a consistent offense and defense for the Cardinals with a total of 12 digs and 10 kills, followed by sophomore Madison Thompson with seven digs.
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