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Probation violations increase at GV

By CHELSEA LANE | FEB 6
At first glance, it would seem that a legal rehabilitation system first pioneered by Boston boot maker John Augustus in the mid-1800s would have little impact on the modern college student’s life. But for the approximately 100 Grand Valley State University students presently on probation, the system requires many life changes, and for the increasing number of students who violate probation, some tough decisions, too.

Religion, college meet in classroom despite debate over church, state

By KRISY FORCE | FEB 6
In the world of public education, the debate of whether or not religion can legally be addressed within the walls of a state-funded institution is ongoing. While elementary and secondary school teachers are all but forbidden to address the topic of religion in class, many professors of public universities not only mention it, but endorse their own beliefs.

Team-taught courses a rare advantage at GV

By LIZZY BALBOA | FEB 6
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As a liberal arts institution, Grand Valley State University manifests its interdisciplinary by investing in team-taught courses, which often combine professors of different departments or colleges to provide various viewpoints on different subjects.
 

Olympic athlete brings racial, political insight to GV

By BRADY FREDERICKSEN | FEB 6
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The two hour-long, standing-room only conversation between Olympian John Carlos and author Dave Zirin at “Not Just a Game: Politics and Power in American Sports” on Feb. 2 didn’t touch much on athletics, but athletics weren’t the point.

No changes planned for sabbaticals

By SAMANTHA BELCHER | FEB 6
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Professor sabbaticals have come under fire as university budgets tighten, but Grand Valley State University Provost Gayle Davis said the amount of sabbaticals at GVSU will not change.
 

College education, happiness level are related, study says

By KRISY FORCE | FEB 2
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Statistics from the Pew Research Center and the University of Virginia show correlations between happiness and a college education. An article analyzing the statistics from the Kalamazoo Gazette reported that people who were happy were more likely to have at least a bachelor’s degree than those who did not.

GV Underground: Tunneling into campus’ biggest mystery

By ANDREW JUSTUS | FEB 2
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There is a system of tunnels connecting nearly every building on Grand Valley State University’s Allendale Campus, and while shrouded in mystery and myths, the tunnels hide no treasure or bones of past GVSU presidents.
 

GV announces ‘Alice and Wonderland’ theme for Presidents’ Ball

By LIZZY BALBOA | FEB 2
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The Grand Valley State University Student Senate is partnering with President Thomas Haas to host the 26th annual Presidents’ Ball at DeVos Place on Feb. 17.

GR mayor awards GV members for interfaith work

By LIZZY BALBOA | FEB 2
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Grand Rapids Mayor George Heartwell recognized three members of Grand Valley State University’s Kaufman Interfaith Institute for their contributions to the 2012 Year of Interfaith Understanding during his State of the City address Saturday.
 

New details not available in Frey drug incident

By ANYA ZENTMEYER | FEB 2
Grand Valley State University officials have released no new information about the four male students hospitalized Sunday after ingesting what officials are still referring to as an “unknown narcotic.”

GV cadaver collection enables hands-on learning

By LIZ GARLICK | FEB 2
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For most, the thought of mingling with the deceased is the stuff of nightmares, but for many students in medical or health-related graduate programs at Grand Valley State University, cadaver labs are part of everyday studies.
 
 
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