Childhood bed time stories will never be the same again after seeing Transformations. Transformations retells classics in a twisted light such as Snow White, Rapunzel, Hansel and Gretel, Sleeping Beauty and many more during Anne Sexton’s poetry turned theatrical production. For Governors State University the Grimm’s play is another leap […]
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Reflections of a graduate
As this semester comes to a close, a new chapter in my life will begin. I will be a college graduate. After two quick years at GSU, I am earning my Bachelor’s degree in Communications. That was easy part. Even more challenging than the 100 plus written assignments, exams, and […]
Student reflects on NCUR experience
I had the privilege of receiving sponsorship from Governors State University to attend the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR), held on April 11 through 13, 2013. Before sharing lessons learned and experiences shared, I must first express my gratitude to Dr. Terry Allison and Dr. Larry Levinson whom encouraged […]
Forensics team debates gun control
The Governors State University Forensics Team tackled the issue of gun control and gun owners’ rights during a panel discussion April 4. This event was part of the Enough is Enough Campaign to curtail societal violence. The campaign works to create a new paradigm for peace and safety on the […]
Student play coming to CPA
Don’t miss out on a chance to catch the production “Transformations” performed by GSU students and faculty. “Transformations” by Anne Sexton, retells the Grimm fairy tales including “Snow White,” “Cinderella,” “Rumpelstiltskin,” “Red Riding Hood,” and “Hansel and Gretel.” Anne Sexton, a Pulitzer Prize winner, used her own personal life experiences […]
The Phoenix is now hiring!
The Phoenix is currently hiring for the position of Associate Editor. The Associate Editor will be responsible for working with the Editor-in-Chief on writing, editing and layout of The Phoenix. The ideal candidate will have excellent communications and organizational skills, the ability to meet deadlines, have a sense of curiosity, […]
Speaker details Picasso’s art
Anne Morse spoke to a packed room inside the Hall of Honors about Pablo Picasso and how his artwork challenged the art world as part of the University Honors Community Lecture Series. Morse, a Senior Lecturer in Museum Education and liaison to the academic community for the Art Institute of […]
A thank you from Student Senate
On behalf of the student senate, we would like to thank the students of GSU for participating in the 2013 spring elections by voting for your student representatives. At the Student Senate Retreat, the first meeting for the newly elected representatives, each student was asked what made them want to […]
3 killed, at least 140 injured in Boston Marathon blasts
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 […]
Ground breaks on GSU’s first residence hall
Governors State University is entering a new era which will allow students to be admitted as freshman in 2014 and the university to house on-campus residents. Groundbreaking for Prairie Place, the university’s first on-campus residences, took place April 5. The project will include three phases with the first […]