GVSU challenged in 'Battle of the Valleys'

ALLENDALE, Mich. ¿ Saginaw Valley State University has challenged the spirit-driven Grand Valley to a 'Battle of the Valleys.' Grand Valley Student Senate President Rachael Voorhees promises 'a righteous and just response' to the challenge.

Beginning October 12 and ending Thursday, October 16, at midnight, GVSU and SVSU will be raising money for their local Big Brothers/Big Sisters programs. Grand Valley's defending champion Laker football team meets the Saginaw Valley Cardinals on October 18 at Lubbers Stadium in Allendale.

'No one challenges the best school in the state ¿ no one! I can not wait to show Saginaw Valley what Lakers, and our Laker community, are made of,' Voorhees said. 'I hope members of our community help raise money for Big Brothers/Big Sisters and support this rivalry!'

According to terms of the student-led battle, collections end on Thursday at midnight. Donations may be dropped off at Student Senate offices in the Kirkhof Center and DeVos Center or in canisters near dining areas. There are also collection points in Grand Rapids and Holland. Student Senate leaders can also collect money, call (616) 331-2333 for more information. The winning school will receive a trophy designed by a Grand Valley student.

'May the best Valley ¿ the Grand Valley ¿ prevail,' Voorhees said. Questions can be directed to Voorhees at (616) 331-2333 or via e-mail at [email protected].