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Sedona Smith, Freelance Writer

Hi there. My name is Sedona Smith and I am a junior at Governors State. I am currently pursuing a Bachelor of Social Work and a Minor in Spanish. Aside from writing for the Phoenix, I am also a member of the GSU women’s golf team and the public relations officer for the Social Work Student Organization. I am eager to have the opportunity to report on sports-related news at Governors State. Athletics have the power to build a sense of community, and I am excited for the opportunity to immerse myself into the GSU culture and community through sports and to encourage others to do the same. Go Jaguars!

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Domke qualifies for national golf tournament as Jaguars end the season on high note

Sedona Smith, Staff Writer  • April 29, 2021

GSU’s golf teams competed in the CACC conference...

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Men’s Soccer Season Ends with Loss in CACC Championship Game; Team Boasts 5 All-Conference Award Recipients

Sedona Smith, Staff Writer  • April 22, 2021

The men’s soccer season came to a disappointing end...

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Last-Second Shot Sends GSU to CACC Soccer Championship Game

Sedona Smith, Staff Writer  • April 20, 2021

GSU freshman Juan Manuel Rodriguez put a shot into...

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Successful Week for Men’s Golf as Domke Sets School Record

Sedona Smith, Staff Writer  • April 20, 2021

The GSU golf program saw a lot of action this week,...

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Jaguars edge St. Francis in soccer tournament; advance to semi-finals

Sedona Smith, Staff Writer  • April 15, 2021

GSU’s men’s soccer team lived up to its third-seed...

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La razón tras del aumento anual del 3% en los dormitorios

Sedona Smith, Staff Writer  • April 7, 2021

La universidad, la matrícula y las tasas son costosas,...

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Why GSU Is Committed to 3% Annual Increases to On-Campus Housing Costs

Sedona Smith, Staff Writer  • March 31, 2021

College is expensive. Tuition and fees alone are enough...

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GSU Golf Sees First Tournament Play in Over a Year: Sports Recap, March 22-28

Sedona Smith, Staff Writer  • March 30, 2021

It was a busy week for the Jaguars. The men’s and...

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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...

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GSU to Host Event that Focuses on Social Justice, Incarceration, and Art

Sedona Smith, Staff Writer  • March 24, 2021

The College of Arts and Sciences, led by art history...

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Men’s Soccer Team posts two wins: Sports Recap, March 15-21

Sedona Smith, Staff Writer  • March 24, 2021

It was a slow week for the Jaguars, with just two wins...

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Chloé Cantave

Athlete from Abroad Spotlight: Chloé Cantave

Sedona Smith, Staff Writer  • March 23, 2021

Chloé Cantave is a 19-year-old freshman, an economics...

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English Department Hosts Event about Gone Girl and the Genre of Domestic Noir

Sedona Smith, Staff Writer  • March 16, 2021

Gillian Flynn’s 2012 novel Gone Girl shocked readers...

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Martin Esquivel

Athlete Spotlight: Martin Esquivel

Sedona Smith, Staff Writer  • March 16, 2021

Considering that the Governors State’s men’s soccer...

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GSU Soccer Teams Have Another Successful Week: Sports Recap, March 8-14

Sedona Smith, Staff Writer  • March 15, 2021

The men’s soccer team continued to play strong this...

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Illinois Leads the Way in Progressive Criminal Justice Reforms

Sedona Smith, Staff Writer  • March 10, 2021

Authors Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn (2020)...

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Sports Recap for March 3-7: GSU Men’s Soccer Team Opens the Month with a Bang

Sedona Smith, Staff Writer  • March 8, 2021

Jaguars continued play this week as the men’s and...

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Sports Recap for Feb. 22-28: Basketball teams end season on down note

Sedona Smith, Staff Writer  • March 3, 2021

GSU's sports teams wrapped up February with both men's...

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Black History Month Celebration on Feb. 27 will Focus on Social Work

Sedona Smith, Phoenix Staff Writer • February 26, 2021

GSU’s Social Work Student Organization and Community...

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Student Press Freedom Day is an Opportunity to Reflect on the Privilege and Responsibility of Being a Student Journalist

Sedona Smith, Phoenix Staff Writer • February 25, 2021

The second annual celebration of Student Press Freedom...

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weekly Sports Recap Feb 15 – 21; Two Seasons End and Another Begins for GSU Jaguars

Sedona Smith, Phoenix Staff Writer • February 25, 2021

It was the last week for regular season play for men’s...

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Interested in studying abroad without the cost? GSU understands and wants to see you thrive. (phot courtest of JP Valery)

Hey Jaguars! Wanna Go Abroad?

Sedona Smith, Phoenix Staff Writer • February 24, 2021

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to live in...

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To Explore or to Compete: How Free Play and Organized Sport Influence Childhood Development

Sedona Smith, Phoenix Staff Writer • February 20, 2021

A couple of weeks ago, I was listening to a podcast...

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An Inclusive and Interactive Event: CSEIP’s Black History Trivia Night

Sedona Smith, Phoenix Staff Writer • February 17, 2021

On Thursday, Feb. 11, the Center for Student Engagement...

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The Weekly Sports Recap: Feb. 1-7

Sedona Smith, Phoenix Staff Writer • February 10, 2021

The Jaguars continue to see more action as more sports...

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Appreciating GSU’s Female Athletes on National Girls & Women in Sports Day

Sedona Smith, Phoenix Staff Writer • February 6, 2021

February 3rd was National Girls & Women in Sports...

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In a World of Disconnection: The Impact of COVID-19 on a College Student-Athlete

Sedona Smith, Phoenix Staff Writer • February 2, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a great deal of “disconnect”...

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