Beginning in 2014, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) goes into full effect. The ACA, which was signed into law by President Barack Obama in 2010, requires that all Americans have health insurance. Beginning October 1, the United States government (as well as some state governments) launched health […]

Governors State University’s new student housing project is well underway, and the university is currently looking for Resident Advisors. The position is open to grad and undergrad students with a minimum 2.5 GPA and at least 2 completed semesters at GSU or another institution at the time of employment in […]

With the start of a new semester, The Phoenix would like to remind it’s readers of its Letters to the Editor policy, which is as follows: 1) Letters must not exceed 350 words. 2) All letters are subject to editing. 3) Letters will be published solely at the discretion of […]

At least three people were killed and at least 140 others were injured this afternoon as two powerful explosions detonated in quick succession near the Boston Marathon finish line in Boston’s Back Bay section, transforming a scene of athletic celebration into bloody chaos. When the smoke cleared from what officials […]

After months of poll-watching and campaigning, hundreds of students gathered on Low Steps Tuesday night to follow the election returns and, ultimately, celebrate the re-election of President Barack Obama, CC ’83. The crowd peaked at about 300 people, all of them watching CNN’s election coverage projected on a large screen […]

From dancing to going green, there is a place for everyone at Governors State. About two dozen student groups filled the Hall of Governors during the Student Involvement Fair in the Hall of Governors on Aug. 22 encouraging students to get involved while they are on campus. “In our goal […]

Prior to giving her annual convocation address, Dr. Elaine Maimon honored three distinguished faculty members with excellence awards for their superior accomplishments in education. The 2012 honorees were Dr. Diana Galante, Associate Professor of Mathematics, Dr. Raven James, Assistant Professor in the Department of Addiction Studies, and Dr. Jason Zinshiem, […]

Save your money and the environment by bringing your own bottle or cup to the cafeteria. In a new program offered by the cafeteria this fall, anyone bringing their own cup can get a discount on drinks. According to University statistics, by buying just one beverage a day in a […]

Governors State University welcomes ten new administrators into the fold for the Fall 2012 semester.  The new administrators will impact the university in various areas, from The Center of Performing Arts to Recruitment and Outreach.  One new professor, Dr. Andrae Marak, looks forward to helping GSU accomplish the goals stated […]

This spring students from the GSU University Honors Program participated in National Rebuilding Day, a house rehabilitation program that is held throughout the country on the last Saturday of April every year. National Rebuilding Day is a nationwide program that focuses on home restoration and implementation of safety measures for […]