In 2012, Crime and Law Enforcement Data reported a total of eight school shootings in the United States. Only one month into 2013, shootings have already occurred at Taft High School in California, as well as Lone Star College in Texas. Illinois is not a stranger to these violent attacks, […]
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Braid Tales: It’s not just about the hair!
Magic was made at GSU’s Center for the Performing Arts on January 26 withBraid Tales, part of the “One More Night” Series. The show waspresented by Kuumba Lynx and FootworKINGz with a special performance by the South Shore Drill team. Brilliant is the word that comes to mind. Bold is […]
Braid Tales calls for “peace, love, respect”
Empowerment through the hip-hop arts, civic engagement and activism, creative expression, critical thinking, and organic relationship building were themes that saturated the atmosphere as students, faculty, and staff corralled together in Engbretson Hall on January 24 for an engaging and enlightening kindred meeting of minds. Braid Tales: the Zigzags and […]
Ravens turn off the lights on 49ers in Super Bowl
In a battle of brothers John and Jim Harbaugh, it was John’s Baltimore Ravens that pulled out the victory, defeating the San Francisco 49ers 34-31 in Super Bowl XLVII on Sunday night. Proving that he should be considered an “elite quarterback,” Joe Flacco got things started early for the Ravens. […]
Steve on your online presence
With social media being as prevalent as it is in today’s world, you should really take a moment and pause. Think about what you are showcasing to the world. Is it really the best idea to update that status about how “big brother” is coming down on you? Or should […]
GSU develops freshmen curriculum
With an estimated 270 freshmen coming to Governors State in 2014, there are many academic accommodations that need to be made. To prepare for this, the faculty senate at GSU has appointed a general education task force of faculty and administrators to develop a plan. “We have to have limited […]
“Aspects of the African American Experience” panel discusses play
The GSU Center for Performing Arts hosted a panel discussion “Aspects of the African American Experience: Chicago Since the Civil Rights Era.” The panel, held on November 13, was a companion discussion held for the play “Speaking in Tongues: The Chronicles of Babel” which took place at GSU on November […]
Giovanni captures the heart of GSU
Prolific, uncensored, and awe-inspiring are just a few words that could be used to describe Nikki Giovanni’s one women showcase, “The Courage for Equality: Love, Work, Society.” Giovanni, a distinguished professor of English at Virginia Tech University appeared right at home before the packed house gathered in GSU’s Performing Arts […]
GSU unveils design for new student housing complex
If all goes as planned, GSU will be breaking ground on a new state-of-the-art housing complex in March of 2013. The 77-unit structure will feature apartment and suite style units complete with public and private kitchens, study rooms, and laundry facilities. Designed by FGM Architects, the complex will offer its […]
Ethno art alive at GSU
The Art History department at Governors State University has had a long hidden secret. That secret has grown into a full Ethno art teaching collection, thanks to Dr. Arthur Bourgeois. Mike Chandler is currently filming the treasures of GSU’s prized collection. Dr. Bourgeois started collecting artifacts over 30 years ago […]