In anticipation of GSU’s first freshman class, the university is working hard to ensure that there are clubs and organizations available to accommodate multiple interests. From computer science to wellness and art to the Gay Straight Alliance, GSU currently has over 50 organizations in place and the college is planning […]
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Protection and Equity for all GSU Students & Faculty
According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) “A hate crime is a traditional offense like murder, arson, or vandalism with an added element of bias. For the purposes of collecting statistics, Congress has defined a hate crime as a ‘criminal offense against a person or property motivated in whole […]
Do you have what it takes to win the first-ever Phoenix Comic Strip Contest?
UPDATED March 9: The Comic Strip Contest deadline has been extended! Eligible cartoons may now be submitted through Friday, March 15 at 11:59pm! Calling all artists and cartoon enthusiasts! Have you ever wanted to have your very own comic strip published? Now is your chance! This semester, The Phoenix is […]
Campus closed due to snowstorm- March 6 issue delayed
Concealed carry issue comes to campus
In the near future, campus police in Illinois may not be the only ones allowed to have guns on university campuses. In December 2012, federal courts struck down a ban that prohibited citizens of Illinois from carrying concealed weapons. The ruling gave lawmakers 180 days to write rules and laws […]
Gun control at center of Second Congressional District debate
Democratic candidates for Illinois’ vacant 2nd District Congressional seat participated in a forum at GSU’s Center for Performing Arts on February 7. Fox 32’s Political Analyst, Mike Flannery moderated the event and was joined by Alderman Anthony Beale (Chicago), Robin Kelly (Matteson), Anthony Williams (Dolton), Gregory Haynes (Lynwood), Charles Rayburn […]
Survey says, cafe needs improvement
No one expects the university cafeteria to compare to the dining room at The Ritz, but students faculty and staff are hoping the GSU cafeteria will get fired up for improvements following an online survey over winter break. Of the 532 respondents to the survey about half were students, with […]
GSU offer new certificate program
The Mindfulness and Psychotherapy Certificate Program is a new 18-credit hour multidisciplinary program offered by the College of Health and Human Services and the College of Education. It’s also the first program of its kind in the Midwest. Four professors and clinicians were involved in the creation of the program, […]
GSU starts Student Concerns Program
Have you ever wanted to help a student you thought may be distressed, or whose behavior is of concern, but did not know how to help? The Office of the Dean of Students has launched the Student Concerns Program in an effort to help students achieve their academic and personal […]
GSU honors its African American researchers
As part of celebrating Black History Month, Governors State University hosted its third annual gathering for recognizing the school’s African American researchers February 13 in a packed Engbretson Hall. Each of the guests who spoke in front of the audience were GSU graduates or professors and walked the guests through […]