The leaves on the trees are now changing as a new season approaches us. Coinciding with the change in season are the big changes that will soon be happening at GSU. On October 11, I sat as the student representative on the Board of Trustees for Governors State University as […]
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The Facts about the Affordable Care Act
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 […]
Wanted: Editor-in-Chief
The Phoenix is, and continues to be, in a great state of transition. Efforts are being made every day to improve the quality of the stories, reporting, and writing that are featured within the pages of the Phoenix. It has been gratifying to be the Editor-in-Chief during such a transformative […]
Resident Advisors Needed for Prairie Place
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 […]
The Facts about the Affordable Care Act
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 […]
Halloween Fun at and around GSU
Fall has set upon us once again, and with that comes pumpkins, chili, warm apple cider and Halloween fun. There are many events to celebrate the season, both here on campus and in the communities surrounding GSU. No matter what your favorite activity is this time of year, there is […]
An overview of the ACA
Uninsured GSU students should be aware that health care is now available to them under the provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), passed into law by President Obama in 2010. Open enrollment for the new law began October 1. Affecting many GSU students, staff, and faculty, […]
Addressing sexual violence
The YWCA of Metropolitan Chicago hosted the forum Addressing Sexual Violence in Immigrant Communities in Engbretson Hall on September 20. GSU students who attended the presentation learned about the YWCA’s sexual assault advocate programs, and were asked to challenge cultural norms that ignore widespread incidences of rape and other forms […]
Promise Fest: dreams realized
Governors State University is hosting the first ever GSU Promise Fest October 4 and 5. The GSU Promise Fest will feature one evening of entertainment, as well as 5K run and craft fair, in support of the GSU Promise Scholarship. The Center for Performing Arts October 4 will feature comedy […]
FC14 campaign in full gear
Governors State University’s efforts to recruit freshmen for the schools first class of freshmen in 2014 are in full swing. GSU has started the FC14 campaign, or the First Class 2014 campaign, to recruit freshmen students to the school. Recruitment is mainly being done through fairs at various high schools […]