GSU's Center for Performing Arts production of Red Summer leads to an unexpected ending with a twist. The audience at GSU's premiere of the play "Red Summer" on Friday, Sept. 16, were part of an unscripted conclusion -- or non-conclusion -- to the performance. Playwrights Shepsu Aakhu, Shawn Wallace,...

On Sept. 22, Governors State University will host a panel on democracy, inclusion, and the media with award-winning authors and journalists. The event is designed to increase conversation around these topics and bring attention to the Center for Community Media The conversation, presented by the CCM,...

Dr. Deborah James has taken on a new role as Interim Chair of the Division of Arts and Letters at Governors State. The Phoenix caught up with Dr. James, an  Associate Professor of Media Studies and former chairperson of the Center of Community Media Steering Committee, and asked about her new goals...

The Governors State Women's volleyball team suffered a tough loss to IU Northwest on Sept. 6, in what became the longest match in school history – 2 hours and 32 minutes. The Jaguars rallied from two sets down to force a fifth and deciding set before falling just short,  25-23, 25-23, 23-25, 23-25,...

Classes have started and students are back in class. This semester is different for many because most students are new to campus. Whether they are a freshman or a transfer student about to graduate after semesters of remote learning, these are a few of the places on campus that students will want...