Autumn has to be the best season of the year. The smells of cider and pumpkin spiced beverages, the crunching of leaves beneath your feet, the cool breeze flowing in from the windows. It is truly a magnificent couple of months and deserves a little more recognition here in Chicago. […]
Other News
Effective study habits for grad students
With all of the hustle and bustle of graduate student life, effective study habits can be crucial to student success. Every student is truly an individual when it comes to what works best for them, but there are some tried and true methods that can enhance everyone’s studying. I like […]
We got the beat!
Here at the Phoenix, we are constantly striving to improve our news coverage and bring GSU the most relevant, interesting, and useful news. As part of the evolution of the Phoenix, we are seeking beat writers. Some of you may be wondering, what is a beat writer? A beat writer […]
Spank! A Fifty Shades Parody review
As I walked into the CPA to see Spank! A Fifty Shades Parody, I will admit to feeling a bit apprehensive attending the show solo. I mean, I’ve read the the Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy, spent countless nights rereading certain pages, and I know the eyebrow raising, cheek flushing […]
E, F building renovations on track
Renovations to Governors State University’s E and F buildings are approaching completion. Since the Chicago Heights Construction Company began work on the much needed renovations in October 2011, much progress has been made. Governors State University received a $2.3 million grant from the National Science Foundation Academic Research Infrastructure, as […]
Attention writers!
Want to write for the Phoenix? The Phoenix is seeking beat writers! All interested students are encouraged to apply! Cover one of the many exciting beats for the Phoenix: *Campus news & events *Technology *Local area […]
The Student Trustee Exchange
Boy, does time fly! I feel like I just started the new semester yesterday, and in just a couple of weeks I’ll be studying for midterm exams! As busy as school can get, there are a few students on our campus that made time in their hectic schedules to make […]
Letters to the Editor policy
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 […]
Wanted: Digital Content Producer
The Phoenix, Governors State University’s student newspaper, is currently hiring for the position of Digital Content Producer. The Digital Content Producer will work in coordination with the Editor-in-Chief to oversee and manage the Phoenix news website and social media to ensure fresh content throughout the week. Duties include crafting online […]
Toastmasters Club comes to GSU
Look out Ivy Leagues! With the addition of Governors State University’s Toastmaster Chapter, “University Park Speaks Up”, GSU will be joining the ranks of prestigious universities around the world. Toastmasters is an organization sponsored by over 400 international educational institutions such as Harvard and Yale, as well as international universities […]