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GovState salutes Women’s History Month 2025
April 2, 2025
Anmisha Grace Pitta, Phoenix Staff Writer
Governors State University is celebrating Women's History Month 2025 with the theme: "Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion." The theme highlights the accomplishments of women who have been at the forefront of breaking barriers, fostering inclusivity, and advocating for a...
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First Voice Story Slam
March 31, 2025
Tuka Daoud, Jaguar Staff Writer
The First Voice Story Slam is set in pen on this Thursday, April 3rd, from 1 to 3 pm. The event is open to all students and will be near the cafeteria, in the Lakeside Lounge. Bring your written story or your presence and witness the beauty of the words written and spoken. In this story slam, participants...
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Women in STEM: GovState hosts panel discussion, networking
March 31, 2025
Sai Sindhu Tumukunta, Phoenix Staff Writer
The Women in STEM panel discussion and networking event, hosted by the College of Arts and Sciences at Governors State University on March 25, was held both virtually via Zoom and in person at Engbretson Hall, The event featured accomplished women sharing their journeys, challenges, and successes...
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Jaguars find stride in St. Louis as distance squad shines at WashU
March 31, 2025
The Governors State’s women’s track and field team brought depth and determination to Francis Olympic Field on Thursday night, putting together a strong collective showing in the 5000-meter run at the Washington University Distance Carnival in St. Louis. With 14 runners entered in the event, the...
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Castillo’s 2,000th career kill highlights a dominant weekend for GovState men’s volleyball.
March 31, 2025
Sergio Gonzalez, Phoenix Staff Writer
The Governors State men’s volleyball team stayed red-hot over the weekend, picking up back-to-back wins at McHie Arena in Bourbonnais, including a milestone moment for senior standout Pedro Castillo, who notched his 2,000th career kill in the team’s second match of the day. GovState opened the...
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GSU community invited to share concerns at AKA “Writing on the Wall” event

Chris Weber, Phoenix Staff Writer • April 2, 2025

The Upsilon Rho Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is hosting an interactive civic engagement event titled "Writing on the Wall" in Engbretson Hall on Tuesday, April 8, from noon to 2 p.m. Students, faculty, and staff...

Students engage in video gaming at Game Night.

GovState Hosts Engaging Game Night for Students

Sai Sindhu Tumukunta, Phoenix Staff Writer • March 29, 2025

The International Cultural Organization (ICO) and the Jaguar Anime & Game Club came together to host an exciting Game Night Extravaganza on Tuesday, March 11, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., at Engbretson Hall. This event,...

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The Arts

Rosie & The Rivets bring electrifying rock ‘n’ roll tribute to town

Anmisha Grace Pitta, Phoenix Staff Writer • March 19, 2025

Music lovers and nostalgia enthusiasts are in for a treat as Rosie & The Rivets take the stage at the Center for Performing Arts, for an...

Tickets on sale for Chicago Southland International Film Festival at GSU

Chris Weber, Phoenix Staff Writer • March 11, 2025

GovState is setting the scene for the seventh annual Chicago Southland International Film Festival, scheduled for April 3-5. The festival...

Sports

Season ends in Sioux City, but Lady Jaguars make history

Sergio Gonzalez, Phoenix Staff Writer • March 23, 2025

The magical postseason run by the Governors State women’s basketball team ended March 21 when the Jaguars fell to third-seeded Briar Cliff (IA), 65-43, in the quarterfinals of the NAIA National Tournament. While...

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