The student news site of Governors State University

GSU Phoenix

Governor's State University
Student Newspaper
82° University Park

GSU Phoenix

GSU Phoenix

Bessie Coleman

Bessie Coleman, 2021 Hall of Fame Inductee

March 30, 2022

Bessie Coleman was the first African American woman...

Continue Reading
Timuel Black

Dr. Timuel Black, 2021 Hall of Fame Inductee

March 30, 2022

Dr. Timuel Black was a historian, civil rights activist,...

Continue Reading
Spencer Leal Sr.

Spencer Leak Sr., 2021 Hall of Fame Inductee

March 30, 2022

Spencer Leak Sr. is a prominent civil rights activist...

Continue Reading
Harold Washington

Mayor Harold Washington, 2021 Hall of Fame Inductee

March 30, 2022

In 1983, Harold Washington became Chicago’s 51st...

Continue Reading
Jesse Jackson

Rev. Jesse Jackson, 2021 Hall of Fame Inductee

March 30, 2022

Jesse Jackson is an American civil rights leader, Baptist...

Continue Reading

Wife, mother, student — Jen Forbes is a mentor for GSU students

Nuha Abdessalam, Phoenix Staff Writer November 22, 2021

For some at GSU, she's the delightful woman behind...

Continue Reading

Ivan Soto Named Media Program Advisor

Jazmine Grisby, Phoenix Staff Writer November 22, 2021

Media students will see a familiar face as the new...

Continue Reading
Blue Man Group members use a snow globe during their show.

Blue Man Group offers joyous evening of escape from classes and COVID

Nuha Abdessalam and Jazmine Grisby, Phoenix Staff Writers November 8, 2021

After a 15-month, COVID-required hiatus, Blue Man Group...

Continue Reading

Sedona Smith shows how passion can lead to success

Jazmine Grisby, Phoenix Staff Writer November 1, 2021

Sedona Smith, a senior at GSU, recently was named a...

Continue Reading
Dr. Cheryl Green (photo courtesy of GSU)

Dr. Cheryl Green wants to put the spotlight on the ‘Hidden Jewel of GSU’

Sedona Smith, Maria Murillo and Gaston Beltran, Staff Writers April 10, 2021

Dr. Cheryl Green’s first year as president of Governors...

Continue Reading
Luis Ramirez

Athlete from Abroad Spotlight: Luis Ramirez

Sedona Smith, Staff Writer  March 30, 2021

Luis Ramirez has been a vital part of the success of...

Continue Reading

GSU’s 2020 Employee of the Year: Omolola ‘Lola’ Adesanya

Gaston Beltran, Phoenix Staff writer March 24, 2021

Governors State University is an institution where...

Continue Reading
Load More Stories