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A&E: SVSU’s True Crime Club holds costume contest
Opinion: It’s important to choose your friends wisely
Sports: Football secures road win against Northern Michigan
Monday, Nov. 7, 2022
Vol. 55 No. 10
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POLICE BRIEFS Coop chat bot On Oct. 24, officers spoke with an SVSU resident student regarding a statement they made on the Coop chat bot after the student made the statement, “I want to hurt people.” Officers spoke with the student, and they stated they were sorry and that they were just joking. They stated they did not realize there was a real person monitoring the Coop chat bot and they just like to mess around with “bots” since they thought it was not a real person. Dana Nessel speaks about her plan for the future as the attorney general and continuing to push to keep Michigan fair. Vanguard Photo Editor | Justin Kruskie
Voter education event brings Gov. Whitmer and others to campus Alyssa McMillan Vanguard Editor-in-chief
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n Nov. 5 the College Democrats of SVSU held a voter Education Event on campus just days before the Tuesday, Nov. 8, general election. This event was only open to students and hosted a variety of state and local politicians on the Democratic ticket, including Gov. gretchen whitmer and state Attorney General Dana Nessel. The event was kicked off by College Democrats President Diva Patel. She thanked everyone for coming and encouraging everyone to vote. “We have five days until election day,” she said. “It is really important that everybody in this room makes a plan to vote and makes sure that their friends and family are also registered and ready to vote.” The first speaker was Saginaw County Clerk Vanessa Guerra. Guerra brought a replica of a ballot onstage walked the audience through how to vote. She talked about the different sections, what
they mean, and how to actually fill in the ballot. She also briefly talked about the act of voting, when to get in line, when to register, and when to have a mail-in ballot sent out by. The second speaker was Amos O’Neal, a state House representative from Saginaw County campaigning for re-election. O’Neal kept his speech short and simple. He compared voting to a relay race and said it was time to pass on the baton. He ended his speech by having the crowd chant, “My vote is my voice.” The next speaker was Kristen McDonald Rivet, candidate for the Michigan Senate. She talked about her stances on important, current, political issues like abortion and our economic state. “If you go to class and you do all your homework, [that should] translate into a job that allows you to buy a house, raise kids if that’s what you want,” she said. “That’s the American dream. That is on the ballot [this election].” Congressman Dan Kildee re-
turned to campus for this event, after meeting with students last Wednesday. He encouraged students to vote, against what the media is predicting. “Our political system is one that is intended for us to have a government that is a reflection of all of us,” he said. “If you read the reporting of this election, it may not mention you specifically, but (…) folks out there, they’re talking about you, and you know what they’re predicting? They’re predicting a pretty good number of you aren’t going to vote.” Pamela Pugh, candidate for State Board of Education, spoke next. She focused her speech on the school systems and issues that could affect children in the state. Nessel talked about her opponent, Matthew DePerno and the things she wants to do if she continues to be attorney general. The last speaker of the event was Whitmer. “I am so glad to be here with all the Cardinals,” she said. “Thank you for making time for us because
we are working our tails off for you and your future and making Michigan a place where every person has a path to prosperity, no matter who you are, where you come from, what you look like, who you love. Michigan is the place for prosperity and for opportunity and it is all because of you.” She talked a bit about thehigh stakes of the election Tuesday, when voters will choose between her and Republican gubernatorial candidate Tudor dixon. “I know we have a tendency to kind of tune out during midterm elections, but these elections touch people’s lives in more fundamental ways than even the national ones do,” Whitmer said. “From the minute you turn on your tap water to the roads you drive to get to your destination, to what it requires to get into a university and be able to pay for [it], to whether or not you have the rights to make your own decisions about your bodies and the right to live a full and free life free from discrimination and hate, these midterm elections matter.”
SVSU eSports club hosts grand opening Emma Urbaniak Vanguard Reporter
On Nov. 1, the Saginaw Valley State University eSports club held a grand opening in Student Life during its Valorant match against the Providence Friars eSports team. The event featured a viewing party for students to come support the team, hang out with friends and enjoy food and drinks. eSports Graduate Assistant Alexander Gloshen said that the grand opening event was an opportunity to invite more students to come support the video game-based team. “This is the first advertised eSports event of the year, but we have people hanging out in Student Life watching our teams compete almost every night,” Gloshen said. “We wanted to advertise this event to the rest of the school and attract people that may not have been to the eSports room yet or watched our eSports teams.” eSports is a recently introduced club sport team at SVSU and is designed for students to play video games competitively against other schools.
The Valorant team warms up before its match against Providence in the eSports room in Student Life on Nov. 1. Vanguard Photographer | Capri Kloha
The club was launched last semester after the addition of the eSports room in Student Life. However, this semester marks the first time the club sport is playing competitively, and the team has chosen to compete in the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference (ECAC) while the program grows. “Currently, we have 52 competitive eSports members,” Gloshen said. “eSports is the overarching team but beneath the hood we compete in five different games. Those games are Valorant, League of Leg-
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ends, Super Smash Bros, Overwatch 2 and Rocket League.” Captain of the Valorant team, fifthyear integrated science major Trevor Sanchez, added that over 100 people came to watch and support the Valorant team at the grand opening. Sanchez was happy with how the match played out. “We played against one of the top five teams in our league who hasn’t lost a game yet,” he said. “We didn’t quite take a game from them either, but we were the closest any team has gotten to beating them.”
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Sanchez emphasized the large amount of time and effort the team put into preparing for the match. “We practice for upwards of 10 hours each week as a full team, as well as more time just playing with one or two other members of the team,” Sanchez said. Going forward into the year, Sanchez remains positive about the team’s growth. “I hope that the team will continue to grow and improve to be one of the best teams in our league,” he said. Gloshen added that the team is thrilled to finally have the chance to compete in eSports. “We are extremely excited to offer eSports here at SVSU,” Gloshen said. “It took a long time to come to fruition, but now that it is here, the response has been immense.” The team competes in Super Smash Brothers on Monday, Valorant on Tuesday, Rocket League and Overwatch 2 on Wednesday and League of Legends Friday nights at 8 p.m. in Student Life. Anyone interested in learning more can visit the team’s Instagram page at svsuesports. A&E......................A2 Opinion..............A3 Sports.................A4
Marijuana smell On Oct. 24, officers were dispatched by University Police to First Year Suites for a report of the odor of marijuana coming from the room. The officers could not locate the smell of marijuana and the incident will be handled by Residential Life.
Phone threats On Oct. 26, officers responded to Living Center Southwest and spoke to a resident student regarding a threatening phone call they received from a private number. .Officers followed up with the possible suspects and it was determined who the caller was and why the call was made. This case was turned over to Student Conduct.
Ryder Center fighting On Oct. 28, officers investigated a fight between two students in the Ryder Center that occurred on Oct. 26. The fight was investigated, and the victim did not want to press charges. This case was turned over to Student Conduct.
Suspicious contract worker On Oct. 28, officers responded to the Ryder Center to speak with an employee about a confrontation between themselves and a contract worker. The employee said after the argument, other employees reported seeing the vehicle the subject was in driving going up and down Davis Road as they were trying to leave. The employee was provided an escort to their vehicle and both parties went separate ways.
Creepy ex-boyfriend On Oct. 30, officers met with an SVSU resident student regarding their ex-boyfriend (a non-student) messaging them after being asked not to. The ex-boyfriend was issued a university trespass letter and the victim was looking into a personal protection order.
School break-in On Oct. 30, officers were dispatched by Saginaw County Central Dispatch to the SVSU courtyard for three males attempting to break into buildings. Officers located one of the males and spoke with them outside of the Arbury Fine Arts building. After identifying the male, he was released on the scene.
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SVSU’s True Crime Club holds costume contest Danielle Carlisi
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n Wednesday, Nov. 2, the Saginaw Valley State University True Crime Club hosted a costume contest. Eileeya Niamtu, an officer of the True Crime Club and second-year criminal justice major, spoke about the event: “We hosted a costume contest with a prize in hopes to bring together people that enjoy celebrating Halloween and have some fun while we explored a new true crime case.” The event ran from 7p.m.to 8 p.m. in Science East 222. Not only did the group host the costume contest, but the members of the club also participated in their normal activities
of reviewing a true crime case and discussed their theories. “I feel the event went well, we saw some new faces and many compliments were passed to those that showed up in costumes,” Niamtu said. “I know I had a lot of fun and a lot of snacks too.” Every week, the club meets in an informal setting to present and discuss true crime cases with their favorite snacks and pj’s. In the future, they will look to host even more events. “Other events are still undecided, but we are thinking of having a holiday meet where we host an ugly sweater contest, a movie night and even a true crime game night,” Niamtu said. Amiah Vickers, vice president of
accounting for the True Crime Club and fourth-year criminal justice major, added her thoughts about the club in general: “It feels good to be around friends and strangers alike, having discourse about why the crimes occurred.” The True Crime Club always accepts students with a passion for true crime as new members. Meetings run from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays every week in Science East 222 for those who would like to attend. “We love new ideas and suggestions and are open to anyone that is interested,” Vickers said. Although the club welcomes new members, the club may not be for everyone. Due to the inclusion of graphic
language and disturbing images, some people may be uncomfortable. The club is careful to include trigger warnings. “Mental health matters a lot in the RSO and everyone’s comfort is of the most importance to us,” Vickers said. For questions, comments, or just to show your support, the True Crime Club asks students to visit it’s Instagram, @truecrimeclubsvsu. The clubs Instagram page gives students an opportunity to stay upto-date on the club, as well as vote on the polls for which new cases to cover. “The purpose of True Crime Club is to bring together like-minded individuals that are interested in learning about killers’ twisted minds and analyzing new cases to discuss theories,” Niamtu said.
Valley Nights Gaming and Pinterest Night Collab Fara Bommarito Vanguard Reporter
On Nov. 4, Saginaw Valley State University’s Program Board held a crossover between its Valley Nights Gaming event series and its Pinterest Night series. Program Board invited students to attend the event from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. in the Student Life Center. Around 60 students who attended the event were given the opportunity to socialize and create crafts from ‘Animal Crossing’, a popular game series from Nintendo. Students were invited to make new furniture recipes, an important piece of the game’s interface. They were also given goodies to take home, such as containers and beaded items like keychains and necklaces that students could create themselves.
Jordan Kryscynski, second-year psychology student and senior event planner for Pinterest Night events gave their thoughts on the event. “The event planning was made easier with my background from Pinterest Nights,” Kryscynski said. “This was the first time for a collaboration between the two groups and it was exciting to see the students from both groups in the same space.” Program Board E-Board member, Gracie Lopez, also spoke about the events extensive planning, saying that collaborating with Kryscynski, was their favorite part about setting up the event. Both Kryscynski and Lopez mentioned being excited about the future of Valley Nights Gaming, Pinterest Night, and Program Board as a whole. Lopez invites students to attend Program Board’s general assembly
meetings on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the Student Life Center. ”It’s a great way to get involved on campus and become a part of a great community of students,” Lopez noted. Kryscynski also invites students to attend Pinterest Nights every other Tuesday night from 6 p.m.to 8 p.m. in the Student Life Center ’s Programming Room. The next Pinterest Night is to be held on Nov. 15. with the next Valley Nights Gaming soon after on Nov. 17. at 8 p.m. in the Student Life Center. Program Board’s upcoming events will be listed on Corq to allow ease of access for all students. Program Board also prides itself on providing free entertainment to the campus community, with supplies and admission to events being generaly free of charge. Kryscynski shared their thoughts
on the event overall. “[My] hope for the outcome of the event is to have a relaxing night with students who are staying on campus for the weekend,” Kryscnski said. “(I) enjoy having a smaller community of students because interactions between students are easier.” Valley Nights Gaming is a new addition to Program Board’s agenda, with the event series, beginning this year as a tribute to Valley Nights, a campus organization which was absorbed into Program Board last year. The unification of the two organizations was done in order to combine both physical and creative resources to provide a better experience to the campus community, such as new program series and collaboration between campus creatives that would not have been possible seperate.
Student Association holds faculty Q&A forum Faith Howell Vanguard Reporter
On Nov. 4 Saginaw Valley State University’s student government platform held a Q and A styled forum with panelists from both Student Association and Faculty. This event took place in the Thompson Student Activity Room from 4-5pm. In order to boost student involvement, all who attended were entered into a President’s Raffle. The purpose of this event was solely student-focused and highlighted how important the student to faculty
relationship is. The students and staff covered a wide range of topics–from the student experience all the way to teacher reviews and academic dishonesty. The conversation was beneficial, respectful, and easy to follow. Austin Urlaub, student association president and third year social work major, attended the event. “The student association faculty forum covered important topics to our students and faculty surrounding relations between the two groups and academic policies,” he said. “The information gained from the
panelists was insightful and will be vital moving forward for the students association as we now have a better grasp of student opinions and can better advocate for them.” Urlaub also commented on the need for more events like this in the future and where to get the latest updates. “The forum was only an hour long so there are still several topics to cover and voices to be heard meaning we will be hosting more of these events in the future. Follow @svsu_sa on Instagram for relevant information and updates.” Vincent Ford, third year
professional and technical writing major, also attended the event. “In the forum for both the student and faculty association, I honestly was even able to learn a little bit more myself about what staff may face from some of our fantastic professions and other teaching staff, with the various topics we had spoken about together,” he said. “Along with this, we were able to hear from other staff and students regarding concerns ranging from teaching evaluations to academic honesty and proves the need for more open communication between parties like this.”
Photo Story: SVSU’S Dia De Los Muertos Celebration
Students get skeletons painted on their face during the Dia De Los Muertos event on Nov. 2. Vanguard Photo Editor | Justin Kruskie The Valley Vanguard 110A Curtiss Hall
Skulls which resemble sugar skulls, that represent a departed soul on Dia De Los Muertos decorate the event on Nov. 2.Vanguard Photo Editor | Justin Kruskie
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It’s important to choose good friendships Danielle Carlisi Reporter
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t’s vital to be picky when choosing who to spend your time with. So many people settle for mediocre or harmful friendships because they fear the alternative: loneliness. However, unfulfilling friendships can be far more isolating in some circumstances. It’s cool to have a lot of friends. It’s cool to be popular but to just accept anyone into your life to feel validation is a dangerous game; some people turn out to be not worth it. Juggling multiple friendships can be difficult and lead to surfacelevel friendships. It’s much easier to balance fewer relationships and create stronger bonds because of it.
Let’s say one or two friends can’t hang out because of homework. You wish you had more friends to hang out with, but loneliness and boredom are two different things. You may feel the need to accept random people into your life because you want something to do every Friday night, but it’s ok to feel bored every now and then. Boredom leads to more self-discovery anyway, everything will work out. Selecting the wrong friends can be a fatal mistake for your mental health. Some people are draining to be around, take jabs at your confidence, or their personality just doesn’t blend well with yours, and that’s ok. Never let people walk all over you and never settle for harmful friendships. Walking away from friendships can be difficult, but sometimes it’s necessary to protect your peace. On the flip side of that coin, the right friendships can make you
feel happy and confident. Through conversations, friends will support you through thick and thin. They will let you rant, support your decisions, and give helpful advice. Romantic love isn’t the only companionship people need. Family love, community love, and friendship love are vital for everyone. Be friends with people you really love and people you really have a connection with. If that bond isn’t there or it doesn’t feel like it’s ever going to get there because they’re cold or they’re simply not compatible, then reevaluate the value of that friendship. You are who your friends with so surround yourself with the people you want to become. Be with people you share common traits and common values with. The wrong friends can easily influence you to go down the path you wouldn’t normally have chosen for yourself.
On the other hand, the right people can push you to take the higher road. Not everyone will stay in your life forever. In fact, most people will only be involved in only a short time of your life, and that’s normal. Life is always evolving and changing, and people will come and go over time. It’s perfectly normal to organically separate from old friends. It’s even an opportunity to open your heart to new friendships which is healthy- as long as they’re the right people for you. Bottom line is your friends are important people in your life, and you have the power to choose them. Fill your life with positive people and walk away from those who aren’t worth it. Other people will come into your life over time, so there’s no sense in holding on to someone who brings you down. What’s most important is that you and your friends build each other up, not tear each other down.
Too many put others down to gain power for themselves Samuel Chauvette Reporter
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The desire for social acceptance has many potentials to be constructive, but also to be restrictive in many ways. While it is good to belong to a social group, be it a family, friend circle, or even a workplace dynamic, the desire to be accepted often coincides with the idea of holding power. This is something which is not new to many, and while some get to have the experience of living freely among friends, associates, and family this is not the case for the rest of us. Mentalities and ideologies on power, social conduct and life choices find their roots deep in the beginnings of human society, mainly
evolving through the countless historical changes in economics and politics. Throughout history, it has not been an uncommon event to capitalize on changing circumstances in order to higher one’s position. Events of great change are the sources of opportunity for those seeking power and wealth, whether they be giant corporations in the modern age , or aristocrats in medieval times. People who seek power will do so regardless of the system and ideologies on power put in place. However, seeking power is not just restricted to small scale circles, such as a promotion at work.. In fact, it can ofteen be seen in larger realms such as political spheres, and is deeply tied into the culture and perspectives held by the regions in which power is sought. But how is this power gained? When people put others down to try and create power for themselves, it can be subtle or it can be outright in
many ways. It is in the creation of narratives, the new from the old, which begins the change in mentalities and ideologies. One way this is done which has contributed social isolation is by reaffirming certain behaviors through media, advertisement, and political campaigning while renouncing other ones in order to create a division between groups. This act creates beliefs in our society which claim various differences in people as being detrimental in any way which can be conceived. This phenomenon not only lowers how much empathy and respect people have for each other in their own generation, but also across all ages. Thus, it becomes the perfect breeding ground for misunderstanding and the success of manipulative misinformation. For example, to some, the expression and maturation of
emotional cognizance is deemed as over-thinking and weak, and perceived as producing people who take unnecessary actions and ideas in life that result in dangers to simplicity and straightforwardness. Another example, people who are the most different to others are perceived in the some places as the main contributor for acts of violence dealt against groups of people. These two examples share one thing in common: they are impressions formed originally through satire, scapegoating and blame by those who were attempting to hold power and control. It is because of these two examples, and many more, that many people take up norms which are not only harmful to others but also to themselves. Doing this causes your own inner issues to become denser and denser while forcing others remain in a marginalized social life. It creates a world in which nobody is free to be expressive or empathetic.
Review: Taylor Swift’s new album, ‘Midnights’ is a hit Alyssa McMillan Editor-in-Chief
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Music is a big part of most people’s lives. It’s what they listen to in the car and what they turn to when they’re sad. Music can impact a person in ways unimaginable. Everyone has a favorite artist. The one they listen to no matter what’s going on in their lives. The one that can bring them out of a bad mood. For a lot of people, that artist is Taylor Swift. Her new album, “Midnights,” offers her fans yet another amazing album to listen to. “Midnights” offers listeners a glimpse into her life that maybe they haven’t gotten to see before. She talks about her fears and struggles all throughout but especially in songs like “Anti-hero.” This album is a bit different than her last two. “Folklore” and
“Evermore” both had a more folk music vibe to them. Most songs were slower and had a softer vibe to them. They were also told in the forms of stories. Those two albums could be broken up into what she called “chapters” that told the story of the characters she had created. Songs like “Betty” showed the ups and downs of young love and the struggles of being with someone who isn’t good for you. “Midnights” is much different than this. Besides being mostly about her own experiences, this album shows her return to pop music as well. The songs are much more upbeat and have a closer vibe to “1989.” Some of the songs do still have a similar idea. Songs like “Anti-hero” are still telling a story through music. The story, this time, is just a little bit different. Instead of being about young love, this one is about a selfish person who only thinks
about themselves. It’s unclear if this song has any basis in reality, but it feels almost like a deepest fear. Like maybe that’s the kind of person Taylor is afraid of becoming. Fame can change a person in a lot of ways. A lot of people end up like she describes in the song, an antihero. The true masterpiece of this album though is the lyrics. Taylor Swift has always been good at writing songs that put what other people are feeling into words. This album is no different. She has a way of making her words hit deep, almost in a poetic way. This really shines through in some of the songs in this album. In songs like “Sweet Nothing” she sings about being in love with someone who never asks anything from you. They’re with you purely because they love you and not for anything else, which many have assumed is about her current partner.
“Karma” on the other hand is about her having good karma while the other person she’s talking about doesn’t. She describes karma for her as something good but for them it’s something to be afraid of. This song is speculated to be about her infamous feud with Kanye West and Kim Kardashian. This album is a great listen for anyone who likes pop music or was a bigger fan of “1989” and “Reputation.” It gives off the same upbeat vibes as those albums while still having deep and meaningful lyrics. It has the perfect amount of upbeat and slower songs, making it good for any mood you might be in. The album maintains a calmer vibe while still having a few upbeat songs. All in all, this album is well written, complex, and a must listen for everyone, but it’s especially a treat for those who already like Taylor Swift.
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Football secures road win against Northern Michigan Cameron Brown Vanguard Sports Editor
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he Saginaw Valley State University football team traveled upstate this past Saturday for its final road game of the regular season against Northern Michigan University. The Cardinals, coming off a tough home loss against Davenport University, looked to regain its momentum and alive its playoff chances. The Wildcats jumped out to an early 7-0 lead thanks to an 80-yard touchdown late in the first quarter. However, the Cardinals’ offense found its stride and responded with 27 unanswered points. SVSU came out on top as it beat North Michigan by a score of 30-21.
The Cardinals improved its record to 7-3 overall and 2-3 in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. After a scoreless first quarter, RB Isaiah Malcome put the Cardinals on the scoreboard with a 1-yard rushing touchdown early in the second quarter. The goaline score capped off an impressive 12-play drive for the Cardinals’ offense. After an NMU missed field goal and a Cardinals turnover on downs, the Wildcats took a 7-6 lead into halftime. Once the second half was underway, the Cardinals took control and found the endzone on three consecutive possessions. QB Jarius Grissom came away with a 1-yard rushing touchdown to begin the third quarter. On the next Cardinals possession, RB Isaiah Malcome shined on special teams
with a 51-yard punt return, setting up fellow RB Tyler Amos for another 1-yard rushing score. Collectively, the three players carried the load on offense as they combined for 218-yards on the ground and three rushing touchdowns. Early on in the fourth quarter, QB Jarius Grissom connected with WR Jonah Meleski for a 13-yard touchdown pass. This was the Cardinals’ only receiving touchdown of the game. QB Jarius Grissom threw for 78 yards while completing 11 of his 20 attempts. WR Casey Williams hauled in four catches for 31-yards; leading the team in both offensive categories. WR Derrick Hinton Jr. followed with three catches and 30 additional yards. On the defensive side of the ball, the Cardinals contained the Wildcats offense
for the majority of the day. Despite two late scores, the Cardinals held NMU to under 300-yards of total offense and forced a third down efficiency of 31% (5 of 16). LB Trevor Nowaske led the defense with 10 tackles and secured his fourth interception of the season. LB Alfred Dailey Jr. added eight tackles of his own. DT Victor Nelson forced his way through the Wildcats offensive line and managed the Cardinals only sack of the game. As a unit, the Cardinals had seven tackles for loss, six pass breakups, and five quarterback hits. After a convincing road win, the Cardinals look to end its season on a positive note as the team hosts Michigan Tech for its final regular season game. The Cardinals will kick off on Saturday, Nov. 12 at 1 p.m.
Volleyball falls just short in two conference matchups Faith Howell Vanguard Reporter
This past Friday on Nov. 4, Saginaw Valley State University volleyball fought in a competitive game against GLIAC leader Ferris State University. The Cardinals and the Bulldogs battled back and forth in an intense four matches that ended in 25-18, 18-25, 25-23, and 25-14. The Cardinals fall to 5-12 in the conference and 10-18 overall. Madison Thompson, sophomore hitter, hit the boards once again with an impressive offensive performance. She scored 15 points for the Cardinals through her attacks, and Patricia Pratt was close behind. Patricia Pratt, senior outside hitter,
managed to secure 12 kills throughout the four sets. This was a career high as Pratt had next to no errors throughout her efforts. She topped the net off nicely with an additional five blocks. The Cardinals held FSU at bay with strongly placed attacks and few service errors. The Bulldogs led the first match, but the momentum remained strong on the Cardinal’s end as they managed to pull out the second set. Although the Cardinals’ offense remained strong, Ferris State’s attack percentages overpowered the Cardinals (Bulldogs at .269 and Cardinals at .227). The fourth set was a battle for points, as both teams remained within two points of each other until the set finished. In its second away game this weekend, Cardinal volleyball traveled to Grand
Valley State University for its final game of the week at 4 p.m. GVSU hosted the Cardinals for this GLIAC matchup and the four sets ended at 24-26, 25-18, 26-24, and 25-18. This led the Cardinals to drop to 10-19 overall and 5-13 in the conference. Madison Thompson once again showed up strong with a double-double of 21 kills and 13 digs. She finished this off with four blocks. Rylee Zimmer, sophomore hitter, followed in this fashion with her own double double of 10 kills and 12 digs. The Cardinals started off strong while maintaining a 2 point lead over GVSU. Peyton Gerstacker, senior setter, went off the charts with an impressive 32 assists and 10 digs. This Cardinal captain was close to a triple double and helped set up a strong offense for the Cardinals.
Overall, SVSU rose to 20 blocks during the game, which is a close second to the NCAA Division II high. In the second set, the Cardinals and Lakers traded point for point and tied it 9-9. A Cardinal service error allowed the Lakers to steal the momentum and finish out the set with a win. This point for point battle continued on into the third set as the Valley rivals took a slow advantage over one another each play. The Cardinals sat at 18-20 and then 2220. The Lakers scored the final points with three strong kills, and SVSU could not regain its footing after the Laker offense took off. The Cardinals will play Northern Michigan University in a seed matchup on Wednesday, Nov. 9.
Photo story: Men’s basketball and soccer get weekend wins
Trip Riemersma looks to pass after Hope College scored, putting the Cardinals down by one point. Valley Vanguard Photographer | Capri Kloha
Saginaw Valley State University soccer acknowledges its fans as the team celebrates its hard fought win. Valley Vanguard Photographer | Justin Kruskie
Tre Garrett guards the perimeter as he attempts to stop Hope College from getting to the basket. Valley Vanguard Photographer | Capri Kloha
The Cardinals battle for the ball against Purdue Northwest during the GLIAC Tournament Semifinals. Valley Vanguard Photo Editor | Justin Kruskie
Ben Tew holds possesion of the ball as he looks for an opening to pass to his teammates against Hope College. Valley Vanguard Photographer |Capri Kloha
Saginaw Valley State gets physical in an intense matchup against Purdue Northwest University. Valley Vanguard Photo Editor | Justin Kruskie
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