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Native art exhibit unveiled at museum
(Above) Dan Taulapapa McMullin uses clouds to symbolize “the erasure of peoples as well as their environment” in “Te Mau Ata: Clouds, 2021.” (Below) Jane Benale symbolizes unsafe living conditions after miners return home with toxic yellow dust from uranium mines in her weavings titled “When They Came Home, 2017. “ Vanguard Photographer | Sarah Brege
“A Warning Ahead, 2017” by Jerrel Singer shows “the dangers of uranium mines on The navajo reservation.” The piece is part of the “Exposure: Native Art and Political Ecology” exhibit seen at MFSM. Vanguard Photographer | Sarah Brege
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aginaw Valley State University’s Marshall Fredericks Sculpture Museum unveiled its “Exposure: Native Art and Political Ecology” showcase on Sept. 10. This exhibit documents international Indigenous artists and their personal response to the impacts of nuclear testing on Native people. The artists used their voice to talk about the long-term effects of the disasters on Indigenous communities not only in the United States but around the world. The musems’s Curator of Education Andrea Ondish explained about the artists. “They use art to tell their stories about colonialism and the effects of uranium mining and nuclear testing,” Ondish said From photography, to film and paintings, the exhibit has much to express. One painting named Outside was explained by Ondish. “This is a self-portrait of an Inuit woman who is holding her stomach which is a symbol of reproduction,” she said. In that painting, the artist has a horse head masking her own as warning for the biological defects of radiation poi-
soning on future generations. The Marshall Fredericks Sculpture Museum is a free museum consisting of a sculpture garden and 200 original sculptures by Marshall Fredericks. Fredericks was a known artist in the area who had a 70-year career. He is known both nationally and internationally. His sculptures include memorials, fountains, portraits and medals. The museum claims its goal is to “celebrate the artistic legacy of Marshall Fredericks through collecting, preserving, presenting, and interpreting his life’s work for the educational and cultural enrichment of Saginaw Valley State University.” The museum is also putting on another exhibit as well: “Rethinking Monuments: American Sculpture in its Time 1850-2000.” The exhibit frames history from 1850 to 2000. It explores the reception of American sculpture and looks at it through a contemporary debate. The exhibit was originally opened at the Krasl Art Center in May 2022. It’s planned to stop at the Grand Rapids Art Museum in January 2023. The museum is open Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free but donations are always welcome.
SVSU earns veteran-friendly status for eighth year in a row Connor Rousseau Vanguard Reporter
SVSU has been distinguished with veteran-friendly status for the eighth consecutive year. To maintain this status, the university must keep a healthy and involved relationship with its veterans and the services the university provides for them. Bethany Alford has been the director of Military Student Affairs since May of 2017 and said it is vital for veterans to have the services and resources they need at SVSU, which is why a veteran-friendly university status is integral to SVSU’s success and reputation. “Navigating VA benefits can be daunting and overwhelming,” she said. “The transition from the military to the civilian sector can also be challenging. Add navigating higher education to that transition and you have the perfect storm. By maintaining our veteran-friendly status, we demonstrate our commitment to student veterans and their academic success.” Alford explained the benefits that Military Student Affairs offers to veterans: Send news tips and press releases to: Email: vanguard@svsu.edu Call: 989-964-4482
“We support students from their initial interest in SVSU all the way through graduation and beyond,” she said. “This office is responsible for the timely certification of VA education benefits, processing of Federal Tuition Assistance and resource referrals (both on and off campus). We also host many programs throughout the year to bring awareness and show appreciation to this population.” Alford also said that the designation of being a military-friendly university is made possible by staff and colleagues around campus, and that it is a group effort and supportive environment she is very appreciative of. “I am most proud of the support this office receives from leadership and all [the] offices around campus,” she said. “Again, it isn’t just a label to be veteran or military friendly, it is action, and these are the actions that SVSU does to show our deep appreciation for all these students have sacrificed.” Jake Kokowicz graduated from SVSU last May with a bachelor’s degree in social work. He is currently in the SVSU graduate program and works in the Military Student Affairs (MSA) office at SVSU, a position he has held for four years. “I believe it is essential for SVSU to uphold its veteran-friendly status because it will bring future military-conAdvertising inquiries: Call: 989-9264-4482 Email: valleyvanguardadvertising@gmail.com
nected students to SVSU for their education,” he said. “Transitioning from active duty to college life is complex, and the MSA office assists with that process phenomenally. Actively reserving military students also experience occasional hardship, which the MSA office helps greatly.” A veteran himself, Kokowicz understands the value of a university that supports its students who serve their country. “Veterans have chosen to give their lives to protect this country from foreign and domestic enemies,” he said. “I believe that colleges that support their decision to protect us can be a small way of paying them back for their sacrifice.” Kokowicz also expressed the pride he feels in SVSU’s commitment to veteran services. “I am most proud of the assistance offered to military-connected students, the experience within the office, and the unique military atmosphere that all veterans struggle to find outside of active duty,” he said. “If it wasn’t for SVSU’s Military Student Affairs office, I would not be where I am today with the GPA I have. I owe a lot of my accomplishments to this office and am honored to be able to call myself an SVSU alum.”
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The Cardinal Closet opens to students POLICE BRIEFS Danielle Carlisi
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The Cardinal Closet, formerly known as Coop’s Closet, opened on Sept. 1 to offer free business attire to students heading to a job interview. Associate Director of Career Services Latoya Peoples elaborated on the significance of this service being on campus: “It is important for our students to make a good first impression at a job interview or career fair,” Peoples said. “Professional attire is not always affordable for our students, which is why we have the closet.” The closet is a tool that students can utilize to expand their opportunities in the workforce. “It is important to dress for success. Before you have the chance to introduce yourself, an employer has already started forming an impression of you,” Peoples said. “If you present yourself in a professional manner, it will show that you care about the interview and
increase your chances of being taken seriously. We also know that when you look good, you feel good.” Students can take up to three pieces of clothing to own during each visit to the closet. The clothing options include everything from pants, blazers, ties, dresses, shoes and any other business attire necessary for a job interview. “It is important for our students to make a good first impression at a job interview or career fair,” Peoples said. “Professional attire is not always affordable for our students, which is why we have the closet.” Apart from clothes, the closet also offers styling advice for job interviews. Social work junior Mikayla Wrobel manages the Cardinal Closet and said there is a variety of attire available to fit many styles. “I feel really good about the clothing sections. Each part of the closet has different options to pick from,” Wrobel said. “[The clothes] come in all different sizes, so everyone is able to find an outfit when they come
into the Cardinal Closet.” The closet is accessible in Wickes Hall across from the Career Services office in W268. It is open from 8 a.m.- 6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on Fridays. “It feels good to be a part of the Cardinal Closet. I have been working on this since January of 2022 and I’m glad to see it all put together and students coming in for professional clothes,” Wrobel said. The Cardinal Closet is funded through donations from the community, including faculty, students and alumni. The closet accepts gently used clothing and monetary donations. To donate, call 989-964-4954 or email cardinalcloset@svsu.edu. For more information and styling advice, visit svsu.edu/careerservices. “We wanted to provide professional clothing to students to help them as they prepare for their next opportunity,” Peoples said. “Whether it is a job interview, career fair or first day on the job, we are here for you.”
Cookbook to raise money for food pantry Emma Urbaniak Vanguard Reporter
SVSU is currently selling a cookbook with the purpose of donating all the proceeds to the Food Pantry. The idea was originally brought to fruition by SVSU Associate Registrar Courtney Fylling.. “We wanted to make this a service project, where we would gather recipes from our peers and include articles on food insecurity, the Food Pantry itself and the history of [the] International Food Festival and Taste of Soul with the sole purpose of the Food Pantry receiving 100% of the proceeds,” she said. The project relies upon community support at SVSU and depends on a large amount of collaboration to create the cookbook. Fylling said that 88 individuals within the SVSU community donated recipes. Individuals who donated a recipe include SVSU
students, alumni, staff, faculty and friends of SVSU. “Because of everyone involved, we surpassed our goal of 100 recipes and ended up with 151 recipes,” she said. Besides those who contributed recipes, many people were involved in the creation and production of the cookbook. “With the support of the following offices, we were able to make this happen; Office of Academic and Student Affairs, Office of the Registrar, Center for Community Engagement and Experimental Learning and the Office of Alumni Relations,” Fylling said. “We also held an art cover contest for the cookbook. We are using artwork from two students; Emily Haroon and Julia Letherer.” SVSU staff members, Ivy Braden, Heather Kowaleski, Alicea Moll and Riley Hupfer worked alongside Fylling as the main developers of the project. “The cookbook has been mostly developed
by Alicea, Ivy, Heather, Riley and myself, but we would not have a cookbook at all without the support of our alumni, staff, faculty, students, retirees and friends of SVSU,” Fylling said. SVSU has published cookbooks previously, although not recently. “It has been years since the university has released previous versions of cookbooks. The last two cookbooks were published in 2006 and 2003,” Fylling said. Approximately 16 years later, the SVSU community has worked together once again to create a project that will benefit the Food Pantry. This cookbook is available for purchase by anyone whether you are a student or a community member. The order form can be accessed on etix.com. The cookbook is available for purchase until Dec. 2 with the option to pick it up at the Alumni Relations Office or receive it by mail.
OMSA celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month Trinity Sullivan A&E/Opinion Editor
Saginaw Valley State University’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebration is underway. Spearheaded by the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (OMSA), the festivities range from concerts and crafts to educational presentations The first official program was a concert in Saginaw’s Temple Theater. The concert, which was open to the public, staff, students, and alumni, was performed by the all-female ensemble ‘Flor de Toloache’ Angelica Johnson, a graduate assistant with the OMSA, has been working very closely on the planning of SVSU’s Hispanic Heritage Month’s activities, and weighed in on the subject: “Hispanic Heritage Month started in 1969 as Hispanic Heritage Week, which was expanded to Hispanic Heritage Month in 1989 under the Bush administration, lasting Sept. 15 to Oct. 15,” she explained. “It’s usually thought of as a fiesta experi-
ence, but we do make it a point to think of the educational pieces of it as well.” Events planned for the month include a craft night on Sept. 19, a resource day with a prize wheel on Sept. 23, and a Hispanic alumni meet-and-greet on Sept. 21, and many others. Johnson touched on the planning process for these events, giving examples on how they connect students to authentic cultural experiences. “We started in the office developing plans,” Johnson said. “We found annual programs like the Loteria Night, which will be Sept. 29 in the rotunda. (Events like this) bring in Spanish terms that are important to learn because they are expressive of Latinx culture. (In my family) we play it on a regular basis.” Johnson went further, explaining her personal connection to Hispanic Heritage Month, both here at SVSU and in her family life. “My first job here at SVSU was working on a heritage month calendar,” she said. “I got to think about what my culture and
my family experiences were and spread awareness. Like with Loteria Night, I know the terms because of my grandmother.” Authentic cultural programming has a big impact not just on the student body at SVSU, but our culture as a whole, Johnson explained. “Students were so eye-opened to the culture,” she said. “We started small with our presentations, focusing mostly on colorism, immigration, and identity, international issues through Latinx culture.” She elaborated on the progress that’s made through these experiences: “I didn’t see the change my grandmother did, but now I’m making a difference for my society and the society on campus,” Johnson stated. She also shared some closing hopes for both this heritage celebration, and future cultural celebrations “I’m very excited for everyone to come and learn,” she said “(I want people to) visit the Multicultural Centers programming and events this year around each Heritage Month.”
Fire alarm test
On Sept. 7, at 4:00 p.m., a state required fire drill was conducted in Merry Jo Brandimore House, First Year Suites A-G, Living Center South, Living Center Southwest, University Village 420 and 432. All alarms activated correctly, and students left the buildings in an orderly fashion.
Crash report
On Sept. 8, officers were dispatched to parking lot K for a non-traffic crash report between an SVSU commuter student and SVSU adjunct faculty. No injuries were reported.
Suspicious subject
On Sept. 9, officers spoke with an SVSU resident student referencing a suspicious subject. The student stated they believed a white male was following them through the courtyard and around the front of Arbury. The male walked closely behind them but never spoke or tried to approach them. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate any subjects matching the description of the subject.
Assault report
On Sept. 10, officers responded to Living Center Southwest in reference to an assault report. After speaking with the students involved, it was found that no assault took place. This case is still under investigation.
Suspicious subjects
On Sept. 11, officers spoke with an SVSU resident student regarding two suspicious subjects on the sidewalk near University Drive. The student stated this incident occurred the night before (Sept. 10) between 10:30 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. The student advised two male subjects stared at them as they were walking through the parking lot to their vehicle. When they asked the males what they were doing, they responded by saying, “we’ll let you go.” The student then proceeded to their vehicle and left the area. The student advised the males did not follow them, but the situation frightened them.
Hit and run
On Sept. 12, officers took a hit and run property damage report in University Village West. No suspect vehicle was located
Suspicious person
On Sept. 12, officers checked the area of Pine Grove for a suspicious person, but were unable to locate the subject.
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How to gain self-confidence on your own Danielle Carlisi Reporter Undecided dmcarlis@SVSU.edu
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aining confidence is a mental transformation, not a physical one, and that means it can be
learned. There is a common misconception surrounding confidence: a physical change needs to occur to gain it. This means makeup, a gym phase or even plastic surgery. I’m here to tell you there are way better ways to build confidence without torturing your body and wallet. For one, anyone can gain confidence by using self-praise. This may be a tricky step because now you feel unworthy of it. If you have yet to gain confidence, any compliments may feel false, but the answer is simple: be delusional. Give yourself compliments even if you feel unworthy. Boast any
accomplishments and fake pride. Lie and say you’re the coolest person in the room. Yes, mom and dad told you to never lie, but someone once said, “fake it till you make it.” After doing this for a while, these comments won’t feel like a lie anymore. The delusion will fade away to reveal genuine pride. I can’t say this enough: stop with the self-deprecating jokes. I’m guilty of a few of those now and again, but overall, they’re harmful to your self-image. We already talked about self-praise, but to take it a step further, you must eliminate self-deprecation, positivity is key. Speak positively about others as well. Recognize other people’s positive traits and soon you will start to see those in yourself. It isn’t a competition; everyone lives in their own lane, so take the time to appreciate others and soon you will appreciate yourself.
Don’t waste energy on people who tear others down.How are you supposed to thrive in an environment that’s suffocating? Spend your time wisely with people who make you happy. Even if it’s only a handful of people. Shift your focus to what makes you, you. Make a list of your hobbies and put more time towards them. Don’t have a lot? No problem. It’s a great day to try something new. Research shows feeling achievement in a hobby boosts self-esteem, according to more-selfesteem.com. Humans are a social species. To feel a sense of belonging and pride, it is necessary to be a part of a group. A great place to start is with your friends and family. Try joining a club. As a student, multiple opportunities surround you every day. Join an RSO or play a sport. Get involved on campus. The people you meet during these passion projects will help you feel a part
of something bigger than yourself.. Social media also contributes to a negative body image. Everyone posts only their best selves, and it’s usually a false representation of their lives. This leads to inaccurate comparisons and unrealistic beauty standards, so consider cleansing your social media by deleting it, or take a smaller step and check who you follow. Try and unfollow people who make you doubt yourself. Physical health is vital to feel better and stronger. Manage your health by eating well, sleeping well and taking care of your hygiene. Light exercise is also a great option to feel better about your body and your strength. This can be anything from hitting the gym, taking occasional walks or even enrolling in a yoga class. Even with all these steps in mind, total confidence eludes everyone. However, taking the time to better your mental mindset will leave you prepared to take on new challenges with a newfound faith in yourself.
Diversity is more than physical differences Connor Rousseau Reporter Elementary education csrousse@svsu.edu
Diversity, equity and inclusion have become the holy trinity of the 21st century across K-12 educational settings as well as college campuses and workplaces in the United States. Diversity, equity and inclusion are fundamental to our nation and collective existence. They enhance our cultural competence and nurture a more accepting world that understands the strengths each of us brings to the table. In the United States, the world’s most richly diverse nation, we boast a plethora of languages, cultures, traditions, values, religions, skin colors and more. Over the decades, we have taken tremendous strides towards inclusion, and while we’ve come a long way, there’s still further to go..
But while diversity of skin color, religion, culture and language are important, Americans are losing touch with one of the most important types of diversity we possess: diversity of perspective, thought and opinion. Americans in 2022 have grown timid when it comes to this valuable type of diversity. There is an invisible fear of being offensive, saying something wrong, or having an unacceptable opinion. To be polite, we keep to ourselves and refuse to engage with one another in meaningful, mature ways. This is a disservice to diversity, as it prevents the rich exchange of ideas, values and perspectives for fear of hostile retaliation. When we as a people fail to see the value and adopt the principles of diversity in our thoughts and perspectives, we sink deeper into our ideological trenches and wait for others to tell us what to be angry about next. If we truly appreciate diversity, we
must reach out and realize that our fellow citizens are not adversaries that must be annihilated, but human beings like you and me with a voice and a vote. There are some who confidently claim this kind of diversity is not welcome in America, that we don’t need to listen to others who think differently, and that we don’t need to acknowledge their positions or even validate the experiences and environments that help form their current political positions. Once again, this does a disservice to diversity. No matter your affiliation, diversity of thought must become commonplace once more in a mature manner. This diversity must not only be tolerated but encouraged for us to learn about who we are as a people, for people can’t learn honestly about one another if they don’t engage with those they may disagree with. If we can see beyond the stereotypes, the acrimonious adjectives and the hateful rhetoric, we can begin to
understand each other. A major misconception is that we have to agree on absolutely everything to work together, learn together, grow together. This is one of the biggest lies our country has come to accept, and it is our collective responsibility as Americans to transcend this barrier to progress. Currently, we have Americans who want diversity, but only diversity of their own opinions. They want inclusion, but only inclusion of their own ideas. There is more than one perspective, and one thought, and embracing that kind of diversity must return to our collective civic discourse. This is no easy feat, it’s far simpler to allocate angry emojis to a comment section and call it “civic engagement.” We like our stereotypes, our divisions, the lies we tell ourselves about others. Diversity can save us from this if and only if we make the very intentional decision to remove our blindfolds and see the true beauty that lies in diversity’s depth and multifaceted complexity.
Math has more importance than we think Fayth Powell Reporter Math education fepowell@SVSU.edu
Math is hard. Anyone who says otherwise is lying. However, the outcomes of those who understand the importance of not only math, but education itself, are incredible. Mathematics isn’t just a long list of random formulas that someone invented out of nowhere. Math works because it’s true – there is a reason for every step, every rule, and every part of every formula. A lot of where schools fail in teaching the importance of math, and this is beacuse they simply teach memorization. This seems to have improved in recent years; however, in many districts, it still lingers. Instead of just memorizing a list of formulas, its more important to teach kids where they came
from, why they work, and what they mean to expand their knowledge in mathematics. By expanding their curiosity, students can understand the importance of it as well. One of the biggest arguments that students say against learning math is the statement, “When will I ever use this?” This argument is valid in a sense; however, every career, even life itself, use math in some way. Sure, most jobs won’t use extensive calculus, but some level of mathematics will be used. The argument stated above by most students is usually from a closed mind. In math, almost everything you learn is useful, even if you can’t see it right away. All the formulas, theorems, ideas, proofs, and problems you study in high school and college are connected to a lot of real-world applications, even if you don’t see them now. Even if you don’t think you will ever use the specific thing you are studying, they
help develop your mind and make it easier for you to solve other problems later – the problems you will really care about. It’s like boxing: training programs often involve jumping rope. A boxer might complain, “When am I ever going to use this? I’m never going to jump rope in a match.” However, jumping rope makes them better boxers, even though they never actually jump rope while fighting. The math you are learning is useful; but even if you never use it in your daily life yet, it makes you smarter. That is the most important reason to study it. Math is extremely useful, but it is also beautiful. It connects a lot of different ideas into one. It explains important things that cannot be understood in any other way. When you finally get it, it is exciting to see how things fit together, why things work, and how it all makes sense; you can enjoy the experience of opening your mind.
As in most everything, the people who are most successful in math are the ones who work the hardest – not those with “natural talent.” In school, those who work harder get better grades in math than the “smart” students who just coast. Most aspects of mathematics can only be learned by hard practice. This holds true whether you want to develop your problem-solving abilities or your computational skills. No one thinks they can run a marathon by using only their natural talent, but there are lots of people with no talent for running who have worked hard and completed many. I think that this skewed idea of “natural talent” is what veers some away from math and diving deeper into it. Some may simply give up thinking it was too hard or they didn’t have the “talent.” While math may be quite a difficult subject to some, the benefits of learning it are immense.
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Karisa Pcard Powers through the last stretch of her first race. The Cardinals started their season off with this meet. They’re coming off a strong 2021/2022 season. Vanguard Photographer | Anna Alexander
Cross Country kicks off the season with a win Cameron Brown
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aginaw Valley State opened up its season at the Auto-Owners Invitational hosted by Michigan State University this past Friday (Sept. 16). Coming off a strong 2021/2022 season, the Cardinals looked to build off that momentum and start the new season on a positive note. In the 6K, the SVSU women’s team placed 6th and witnessed strong performances from Lauren Buckner, Arianna Wegienka and Alexa Keiser. All of which placed within the top 60 of qualifying runners. Sophomore Kailee Sandoval explained. “Our pre-race strategy was to run in packs in order to keep each other honest and locked in, which contributed to our success out there,” she said. “Our girls are exactly where we need to be right now to make for a promising season.” Sandoval credits the coaches with their
preparation. “The coaches have done a great job preparing us for racing,” she said. “It’s still early in the season, so our focus right now is remaining controlled, committed and confident.” Sandoval explained the importance of maintaining the “Three C’s” and the longterm benefits it has on the season. “This is helpful because when we get on the line, we know exactly what we need to do, and at which points throughout the race to do them as if it’s just another workout,” she said. In the 8k, the SVSU men’s team placed 9th and saw top 100 finishes from Dayton Brown, Thomas Hufton, Carson Hersch, Dominic Suliman, Nick Bozarth, Adam Thomas and Corey Bowers. Junior Dayton Brown led the way with a time of 25:28.74, earning a placement of 31. The Cardinals will look to build off their first meet of the season as they host “Red October” on Oct. 1.
Dayton Brown pushes to finish his race. He ran the 8K. Vanguard Photographer | Anna Alexander
Volleyball continues winning streak another time Faith Howell Vanguard Reporter
Saginaw Valley’s winning streak continued this past weekend with another two wins against both Davenport and Purdue Northwest. The Cardinals charged the Davenport Panthers and secured a smooth win in three matches–25-22, 25-16, and 25-19. This victory led them to a 7-4 record. The back row, once again, stabilized the Cardinals in mighty ways.
SVSUs backrow upheld a 71-60 dig advantage over the Panthers. Kelsey Vittiow, sophomore defensive specialist, finished the three matches off with a career high of 18 digs. Sarah Veale, sophomore and outside hitter, closely followed that with 13 digs. Rylee Zimmer, junior hitter, finished with 12 digs. In addition to a strong defense, the
Cardinal’s offense drove them to the final win. Throughout all three matches, Saginaw Valley performed a mere 11 errors out of 120 attacks total. Madison Thompson, sophomore outside hitter, led with some strong attacks, finishing out at 15 total. More than half of her assists came from captain and senior Peyton Gerstacker,
who finished the game with 28 assists and 5 kills. This game led the Cardinals to a 3-0 standing in the GLIAC conference, which has not occurred since 2011. As the Cardinals have won the last six games, this victory streak sends them to its longest standing since last season. The next game will be held on Sept. 20 against Wayne State.
Football wins Axe Bowl game against Northwood Cameron Brown Vanguard Sports Editor
Saginaw Valley State faced off against the Northwood Timberwolves in their annual Axe Bowl matchup Sept. 17. Both schools headed into the contest with a 2-0 record, however, SVSU’s first road game of the season resulted in a convincing 35-14 win. The Cardinals’ offense was yet again clicking on all cylinders. With 536 yards of total offense and five different players each finding paydirt, SVSU continues to be a tough assignment for opposing The Valley Vanguard 110A Curtiss Hall
defenses. QB Andrew Brito took control of the reigns in what was his best game of the young season. Brito threw for 248 yards and two touchdowns while completing 17 of his 23 passing attempts. The QB also added 110 yards on the ground as well as an impressive 61-yard touchdown run early on in the fourth quarter. Brito remained locked in for the entirety of the game and was named the Meijer Player of the Game for the Cardinals. Running backs Tyler Amos and Isaiah
Malcome split the rushing workload during Saturday’s game. Both backs came away with a rushing touchdown as well as 70 yards on the ground. WR Derrick Hinton Jr. exploded for 116 yards on four receptions and a 53-yard touchdown grab. Fellow wide receiver, Casey Williams, added a touchdown of his own to go with his 33 yards. The Cardinals’ balanced offensive attack kept Northwood guessing from start to finish. On the defensive side of the ball, SVSU dominated upfront and never took its
foot off the gas. Senior DL Jacob Dorn led the Cardinals with 2.5 sacks and LB Trevor Nowaske recorded 9 total tackles. DL Victor Nelson also added 1.5 sacks and five tackles of his own. All-conference DB Nick Whiteside continues to take command of the secondary and came away with his first interception of the season during the Timberwolves’ opening drive. SVSU took command of the game early on and never let go. The Cardinals look to extend their winning streak next Saturday (September 24) as they head to Michigan Tech for a 1:00 pm kickoff.
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