It’s hard to believe it’s been 10 years since Evanescence burst onto the music scene with their crunching guitar riffs, bittersweet piano melodies, and the incomparable vocals of lead singer Amy Lee. 2013 marks the 10 year anniversary of the band’s major label debut album, Fallen. Ten years later, Fallen […]
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The Student Trustee Exchange
As of July 1st, 2013, I’ve taken on the role of my elected position as Student Trustee of Governors State University. I appreciate the many students who participated in the elections that granted me this role, however, I know that there are some students on campus who don’t know that […]
A Game of Thrones review
So I am fully aware that I missed a post last week, and it was not for lack of trying. Ever since I finished The Best of Me, I have been mercilessly plowing my way through a book on the complete opposite end of the spectrum: A Game of Thrones. […]
Getting fit at GSU
With the summer season upon us, many students may be facing the dilemma of how they can make a change in their health and fitness. Newly elected Student Senate Vice President, Shawnta Young, tells GSU students that everything they need to make that change is right here on the university’s […]
Blackhawks success has valuable life lessons
This past spring was a great time to be a Chicago sports fan (unless the only sport you watch is baseball!) The last couple of months have seen playoff runs by both tenants of Chicago’s United Center, the Chicago Bulls and the Chicago Blackhawks. While the Bulls thrilled Chicagoans with […]
GSU grad named Rotarian of the Year
One of GSU’s very own was recently honored for trying to make the world a more peaceful place. Dr. Michael Townsend Sr. of Governors State University was recently named Rotarian of the Year by Rotary District Governor Patricia Merryweather of Rotary District 6450, the northeastern Illinois district of Rotary Clubs. […]
Letters to the Editor policy
Recent events have resulted in The Phoenix developing its’ first ever Letters to the Editor policy. Our Letters to the Editor policy going forward 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 […]
Love technology? The Phoenix want to hear from you!
The Phoenix is currently hiring for the position of Digital Media Editor. The Digital Media Editor will be responsible for maintaining and updating the Phoenix website and social media outlets. In addition, the Digital Media Editor will also write stories for the Phoenix, along with other members of the Phoenix […]
Graduation inspiration
Amazingly, I left the 2013 GSU Commencement Ceremony completely unscathed; after pinning dozens of collars ongraduate robes, I didn’t prick my finger even once. I guess it was also fortunate that all of the graduates I pinned were able to cross the platform without a scratch as well. Many of […]
Hawks, Bruins face off in Stanley Cup Finals
The Blackhawks have just won the Western Conference finals and are heading to the Stanley Cup finals starting on Wednesday. They will be matched up to another Original Six team, the Boston Bruins. This will be the first meeting of two Original Six teams since the 1979 Stanley Cup (Original […]