NewsfeedProgrammers compete in IBM ‘Battle of Brains’
While some trick-or-treated and others went to Halloween parties, six SVSU computer programmers put their heads together for IBM’s annual “Battle of the Brains.” »
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Volunteers, rain help snuff ‘Devil’s Night’ arsons
On Halloween weekend, Saginaw put the Ghostbusters on hold and instead called upon its Arson Watch volunteers.
Three years after 42 house fires characterized Devil’s Night in Saginaw, the city was dark Oct. 30 with the exception of a single blaze at 139 S. 14th. »
Many opportunities await in business
Nana Kwame Akowuah is taking a little advice from his mentor: “Dig your well before you’re thirsty.”
For the economics junior, the job fair in Curtiss Hall on Friday was just the beginning. Business majors at SVSU have many opportunities to start their future now, including internships, training programs, business fraternities and networking events. »
Wireless login to be quicker on campus
Connecting on campus is about to get a little easier.
Cell phone reception might remain the same, but more changes to wireless Internet access are on the way. »
SVSU to cover fall Promise Scholarship
Gov. Jennifer Granholm sealed the fate of the Michigan Promise Scholarship on Friday, signing a state budget that does not include funds originally allocated for recipients of the Michigan Promise Scholarship. »
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Dow lecture series concludes with ‘Elephants, Mangoes, and Spies’
The university’s Fall Focus series wrapped up the season with a lecture Tuesday from associate professor of history Dr. Nameeta Mathur. »
Crime decreasing, University Police says
As the student population continues to grow, on-campus crimes aren’t keeping pace. The University’s annual crime report shows a decrease of criminal offenses\ in 2008 compared to 2007. »
Police briefs
Minors in possession
• A non-student was found passed out in a parked car on campus Sunday, Oct. 25, and received a minor in possession citation. »
Bad Roommate Blues II
College is meant to be one of the best experiences of your life. Given that, not every moment of it is going to be pleasant. One of the biggest adjustments in the transition from high school can be the roommates, and freshmen seem to have the most difficulties. As a freshman, you might find yourself living on campus, adjusting to a new lifestyle and sharing enclosed space with people you don’t know, including some you might not care to. »
Black unity organization hosts panel on ‘keeping it real’
Keeping it real can be a lot harder than it seems.
The Organization of Black Unity hosted a panel on the topic Wednesday, Oct. 28 in the Malcolm Field Theatre for the Performing Arts. »
Students get discount on new Windows system
Perhaps you overlooked the e-mail.
Mike Holliday at the ITS Support Center sent out a campus-wide message last week about a Microsoft sale. »
Saggawockeez dance to the top
A few months ago, a television show inspired a hip-hop dance crew to form on campus. Last weekend, the performers took home a $6,000 grand prize. »
Job fair shows changing face of economy
In happier times, job fairs were a friendly place to
launch a career.
But Michigan’s recession has changed the job fair
formula, leaving attendees with heightened urgency as
they try to gain an advantage over one another. Meanwhile,
budget cuts lead to fewer companies sending representatives. »
