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The Student News Site of Grand Valley State University

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All content by Claire Fodell
GVL/Kevin Sielaff Salvador Lopez, a member of the admissions department at Grand Valley State, answers any questions that these young student attending Kent County's Above The Influence Summit may have. Over 1,000 students, middle-school to high-school age, roamed Grand Valley's campus visiting workshops and stations that promoted wise decisions and healthy living.

Middle and high school students storm GVSU

Claire Fodell
May 3, 2014
Student Senate stocking the cabinet

Student Senate stocking the cabinet

Claire Fodell
Apr 13, 2014

Tracking the money

Claire Fodell
Apr 9, 2014
GVL/Kevin Sielaff After a series of discussions, the group took part in a few rounds of Zumba at Zumba for a Cure, which took place this past Tuesday in Kirkoff's Pere Marquette room.

Gene mutation increases risk of cancer

Claire Fodell
Apr 2, 2014
GVL / Archive President Ricardo L. Benavidez

Student Senate election gets record number of voters

Claire Fodell
Mar 30, 2014

Student Senate thanks Milton Ford, supports U.S. presidential council

Claire Fodell
Mar 30, 2014
Courtesy / Lindsey Disler USAS protest; Lindsey Disler pictured in center.

Students rally against GVSU apparel

Claire Fodell
Mar 26, 2014

Spring Professional Fair hosts record number of programs

Claire Fodell
Mar 23, 2014

Including religious minorities on campus

Claire Fodell
Mar 23, 2014

Program for struggling students may lose funding

Claire Fodell
Mar 19, 2014
GVL / Archive Student Senate going around the room, sharing their experiences for the first week of the 2014 semester.

Student Senate advocates for open textbooks and LGBT rights

Claire Fodell
Mar 16, 2014

State rep. to speak at Venderbush Leadership Lecture

Claire Fodell
Mar 12, 2014

Student Senate works to improve GVSU/Allendale relationship

Claire Fodell
Mar 9, 2014

Homecoming theme contest now open for GVSU community

Claire Fodell
Feb 26, 2014
GV / Emily Frye Senior Brandan Bilski

Donor discussion continues at GV

Claire Fodell
Feb 24, 2014
Bias incident causes uproar on GVSU campus

Bias incident causes uproar on GVSU campus

Claire Fodell
Feb 20, 2014

Board of trustees accepts financial gifts to GV

Claire Fodell
Feb 19, 2014

Student Senate budget up for discussion

Claire Fodell
Feb 16, 2014

Student Senate budget up for discussion

Claire Fodell
Feb 16, 2014

Student Senate tries to reflect make-up of GVSU community

Claire Fodell
Feb 12, 2014
GVL / Marissa Dillon

President’s Ball draws largest crowd yet

Claire Fodell
Feb 10, 2014

Limited funding and old contract may prevent expansion of bus route

Claire Fodell
Feb 10, 2014

Student Senate modifies election process

Claire Fodell
Feb 5, 2014

Senate works on open access bill and new bus route

Claire Fodell
Feb 3, 2014
GVL / Hannah Mico

Days off leave same work load, less time

Claire Fodell
Jan 30, 2014

Student Senate talks free speech at GVSU

Claire Fodell
Jan 27, 2014
GVL / Robert Mathews "Voices of GVSU" performs prior to a talk given by Chuck D. of Public Enemy in the Grand River Room in the Kirkhof Cente.

Remembering Dr. King

Claire Fodell
Jan 22, 2014
GVL / Hannah Mico. State representative Roger Victory held his office hours at Murray's Restaurant here in Allendale on Friday morning, offering his time to his constituents.

State Representative proud to have GVSU in his district

Claire Fodell
Jan 20, 2014

Survey shows economic growth for Grand Rapids area

Claire Fodell
Jan 15, 2014
GVL / Laine Girard President Ricardo L. Benavidez, along with fellow cabinet members, are happy and excited for the new year, the new semester and their new members.

New faces on Student Senate

Claire Fodell
Jan 12, 2014

Slow start to the semester

Claire Fodell
Jan 9, 2014

Take it easy

Claire Fodell
Jan 8, 2014
Senate approves gender-neutral bathrooms, seeks bus route extension

Senate approves gender-neutral bathrooms, seeks bus route extension

Claire Fodell
Dec 9, 2013
Rebecca Fleury, Village Manager of Middleville, shares with students her responsibilities in her respective organization. She covered topics such as leadership, public service, and economic development.

Leveling the playing field

Claire Fodell
Dec 4, 2013
GVL / Archive Student Senate

Student Senate talks gender-neutral bathrooms, Laker of the Year

Claire Fodell
Nov 24, 2013

GVSU school psychology program looks to meet demand

Claire Fodell
Nov 20, 2013

Senate votes against playoff ticket purchase, encourages student leadership

Claire Fodell
Nov 17, 2013

Strategic Planning Committee seeks stakeholders’ opinions

Claire Fodell
Nov 13, 2013
Student Senate discusses ombuds office

Student Senate discusses ombuds office

Claire Fodell
Nov 11, 2013

ICMA workshop promotes sustainability with local leaders

Claire Fodell
Nov 6, 2013

Student Senate selects Last Lecture speaker

Claire Fodell
Nov 2, 2013

GVSU student inspires with video blog

Claire Fodell
Oct 30, 2013
GVL / Hannah Mico. Student Senate President Ricky Benavidez spoke of student concerns during his report at this month's UAS meeting, including the student perspective on the addition of a fall semester break.

Student Senate expects more from students

Claire Fodell
Oct 27, 2013

Behind the brew

Claire Fodell
Oct 23, 2013
GVL / Nathan Kalinowski Lee Van Osen speaking at the recent Student Senate meeting.

Student Senate promotes open access for all

Claire Fodell
Oct 20, 2013

Title IX defends pregnant students, female athletes

Claire Fodell
Oct 16, 2013

What have you found?

Claire Fodell
Oct 13, 2013
GVL / Nathan Kalinowski Student Senate

Student Senate discusses interfaith, Rec Center expansion

Claire Fodell
Oct 13, 2013

There’s no place like the Valley

Claire Fodell
Oct 9, 2013

Ford museum ArtPrize pieces moved outdoors due to government shutdown

Claire Fodell
Oct 6, 2013
Reworded resolution passed to UAS for approval

Reworded resolution passed to UAS for approval

Claire Fodell
Oct 6, 2013
GVL / Laine Girard President Ricardo L. Benavidez expressing his thanks to guest speakers for their presentation on Sexual Assalt.

Student Senate talks representation

Claire Fodell
Sep 29, 2013

Campus protectors rather be safe than sorry

Claire Fodell
Sep 25, 2013
Courtesy / Jeff Dykehouse President Haas taking a moment for a photo op with Giorgio Montanari, dean of the Political Science Department at the University of Perugia.

Fostering international relations

Claire Fodell
Sep 22, 2013

Beating the odds

Claire Fodell
Sep 18, 2013

It went out like a wrecking ball

Claire Fodell and Sarah Hillenbrand
Sep 18, 2013
Joy Washburn with Ricardo L. Benavidez, commenting on Student Senate Report.

ECS advises against fall break, discusses empty committee seats

Claire Fodell
Sep 15, 2013
Courtesy / David Cummins

Shipwreck study makes waves

Claire Fodell
Sep 11, 2013

Phi Sigma Pi hosts first blood drive of the year

Claire Fodell
Aug 28, 2013

GVSU offers new LGBTQ minor

Claire Fodell
Aug 25, 2013