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PRIMARY SEASON HITS MICHIGAN

By KRISY FORCE | FEB 19
Michiganders will cast their votes for the Republican presidential candidate in the Feb. 28 primary, but based on previous voter turnout, few college students will be visiting the voting booths. Don Zinman, a political science professor at Grand Valley State University, said many students do not vote in the general elections, let alone the primaries. Zinman said primary voters tend to have stronger political convictions
than those who vote only in the general election or not at all.

Writing Center hiring for next school year

By HALEY OTMAN | 12:14 PM
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The Fred Meijer Center for Writing and Michigan Authors is looking for Grand Valley State University students to be writing consultants for the next academic year.

GOT QUESTIONS?

By LIZZY BALBOA | FEB 19
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What’s the lifespan of a squirrel? And how many stripes are on a zebra? If you don’t know these answers, call the 2020 Information Desk at Grand Valley State University. You won’t be the first person to ask. In fact, the desk receives so many strange calls that it has a Blackboard site devoted to swapping stories.
 

ACES offers Spring Break safety tips for women

By CHELSEA LANE | FEB 19
The annual program, which is hosted in conjunction with the Grand Valley Police Department, will focus on how to drink safely and remain safe when choosing to drink in new environments with new people, whether students are returning home over break or travelling in the U.S. or abroad. The 90-minute event begins at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Room 2263 of the Kirkhof Center.

Uninsured at GV will not have to buy insurance

By SAMANTHA BELCHER | FEB 19
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Following Michigan State University’s move to mandate health insurance for students who do not already have it, controversy is stirring up on college campuses about how much students can afford to pay while also dealing with the perpetually rising cost of college.
 

Ash Wednesday begins 40 days of fasting

By LIZ GARLICK | FEB 19
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Under the stress of rigorous courses, relationship maintenance and the dynamic college lifestyle, many students find comfort in a pint of Ben and Jerry’s and a bag of Lay’s potato chips.

FUN AND FUNDRAISING

By ZACH SEPANIK | FEB 19
The event began three years ago in memory of the late Dean Oliver Wilson from the Office of Multicultural Affairs. This year, it will feature a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, skills competition and dunk contest.
 

Student hit by bus on Allendale Campus

By HALEY OTMAN | FEB 17
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GVNow is reporting that a Grand Valley State University student was “awake and alert” on the way to the hospital after being hit by a Rapid bus on GVSU’s Allendale Campus.

Synthetic marijuana use on the rise

By CHELSEA LANE | FEB 16
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While marijuana has long been the most common drug encountered
on campus by Grand Valley State University police, officers are noticing the emergence of a new — and potentially more dangerous — drug: K2.
 

‘Healthy Choices’ gives faculty, staff incentives for healthy living

By SAMANTHA BELCHER | FEB 16
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With health risks riding on every consumed French fry and slab of meat, many Americans look to minimize potential health problems by eating healthier, exercising more and making a conscious effort to care for their bodies.

Alum makes MLB Fan Cave finals

By ANDREW JUSTUS | FEB 16
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Many Grand Valley State University alumni head off into the workplace or to graduate school after crossing the stage at Van Andel Arena.
 
 
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