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Spring 2024 Edition back cover. Artwork by Chidera Onyeizeh

Reconstructed — GovState’s venue for student works

Student Led Reconstructed Journal showcases student's talents
Ray Harkless, Staff Writer • February 22, 2025

Students, faculty and staff at Governors State University...

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(Left) "Queen of the Hearth" by Monica J. Brown. (Right) "Stacey" by Jeff Equality Brooks.

Innovative Portraiture Exhibition at the Visual Arts Gallery

Ray Harkless, Phoenix Staff Writer • October 29, 2024

On display now in the GovState Visual Arts Gallery...

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Illinois Landscape No. 5 by John Henry

Perspectives from TheNate’s Sculpture, Wine and Dine

Ray Harkless, Staff Writer • October 2, 2024

The Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park had its annual Sculpture,...

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Samuel Bennett's First Place winning sculpture "Chaise."

Union Street Gallery: Arts hub for South Suburbs

Ray Harkless, Staff Writer • September 18, 2024

Just minutes away from GovState is Union Street Gallery...

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Students show off T-shirts celebrating GovState's the 55th anniversary.

Welcome Week launches Fall term with food and fun

Ray Harkless, Phoenix Staff Writer • September 6, 2024

  GovState kicked off its Fall 2024 term on...

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Stargazing with Contrails by Terrence Karpowicz across the lake at Governors State University

Annual Sculpture, Wine & Dine fundraiser at theNate highlights GovState’s renowned sculpture park

Ray Harkless, Phoenix Staff Writer • August 24, 2024

The Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park, also known as theNate,...

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Show goers admire works of the Fine Arts students.

GSU’s Fine Arts students share their works

Ray Harkless, Phoenix Staff Writer • May 6, 2023

Participating in an art exhibition can be one of the...

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First Voice storytellers and host (L to R): Kyle Hopkins, Lana Abdallah, Jacob Hernandez, Shannon Cason (host), Jah'miaa C. Brooks, Ashley Tse, and Angelina Antolin

First Voice Story Slam Promotes Community for Students

Ray Harkless, Phoenix Staff writer • April 19, 2023

On April 6, the Center for Community Media (CCM) held...

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Student Senate: On-campus advocates

Ray Harkless, Phoenix Staff writer • April 14, 2023

One of the organizations on campus that students may...

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GSU students provide aid over spring break

Ray Harkless, Phoenix Staff Writer • April 11, 2023

The Center for Student Engagement and Intercultural...

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Jess Romero's artistic representation of the human heart.

Jess Romero's artistic representation of the human...

Professor Lara Hrycaj and GSU Senior Dominique MacLean view one of the pieces in "Arising."

Art Show: ‘Arising’ celebrates students’ talents

Ray Harkless, Staff Writer • March 2, 2023

Future artists rose to the occasion to represent their...

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The gallery's second floor where the work of the high school students was displayed.

The gallery's second floor where the work of the high...

Gallery Director Julian Graham addressing the visitors during the show "Arising."

Gallery Director Julian Graham addressing the visitors...

GSU students among artists showing their work at Union Street Gallery

GSU students among artists showing their work at Union Street Gallery

Ray Harkless, Staff Writer • February 20, 2023

This month GSU students have an exciting opportunity:...

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The Writing Center is available to help all GSU students.

GSU Writing Center offers students help with their writing

Ray Harkless, Staff Writer • February 16, 2023

Located in the Student Success Commons, B1215, the...

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Uncover a Hidden Gem: GSU's Center for Performing Arts

Uncover a Hidden Gem: GSU’s Center for Performing Arts

Ray Harkless, Staff Writer • February 6, 2023

The Center for Performing Arts (CPA) is a...

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