Written by Sarah Turner The VSU theatre and dance departments will have the Student Union shining with stars as they host their biggest fundraising event of the year on Saturday, “Dancing with the Valdosta Stars.” The event will be held in the Student Union grand ballroom from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Seats at the event cost $75 and ...
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New ‘Sonic’: ‘difficult yet rewarding’
Written by Steven Setser We are back this week for another game review for Sonic and All-Stars Racing: Transformed for the Xbox 360. This is a kart racing sequel to the 2010 game, Sonic and SEGA All-Stars Racing. Depending on what type of system you have, you will play with about 25 characters from various SEGA games like AiAi ...
Read More »Witty lyrics sharpen students’ minds
It’s time to get sharp again, so we’re bringing you some “mind-sharpening” tunes to help you out. But don’t worry, because these are actually pretty funny.
Read More »Bandana project promotes sexual assault awareness
Written by Brian Hickey This week VSU’s very own Women Gender Studies (WGST) are paying homage to Sexual Assault Awareness Month and the women migrant farmer workers in America by inviting students to come out and participate in the Bandana Project. Students can still come out today from 11-2 p.m. to the Pedestrian Mall and create their very own bandana ...
Read More »Inauguration week ends in high fashion
April.5th marked the end to a week full of events celebrating the newly inaugurated ninth President of Valdosta State University, William McKinney. The night began with a cocktail hour featuring drinks created by the President and his wife themselves. Guests were then invited to the university ballroom for dinner and a night of dancing. Dinner was served in four courses ...
Read More »Blazers get regular-season sweep against West Florida
Valdosta- The No.4 Valdosta State softball team completes the regular-season sweep against West Florida after winning both games (5-3,4-1) in a doubleheader matchup Saturday afternoon at Steel’s Diamond at Blazer Park. Senior outfielder Morgan Johnson’s two-run, walkoff home run lifted the Blazers in a come back victory in Game 1 and pitcher Brianna Hancock’s career-high 12 strikeouts performance pushed them ...
Read More »Lady Blazer soccer update
Written by Ace Espenshied Upcoming scrimmage against men’s club soccer: VSU women’s soccer is getting into the thick of spring training. For the third time, the Lady Blazers face off against the men’s soccer club team in the annual scrimmage on Sunday. This spring the ladies have already played a couple matches resulting in a tie against North Florida ...
Read More »Affirmative Action faces debate
On March 25, 2013, the United States Supreme Court agreed to a future hearing concerning the Michigan Civil Rights Initiative, also known as Proposal 2.
Read More »Cross Country head coach search begins
Written by Chris Kessler The search for the next Valdosta State cross country head coach has unofficially begun. Todd Smoot announced last month that he’ll be stepping down at end of the academic year after accepting the Director of Fitness position at the YMCA in Lake Park. VSU Athletic Director Herb Reinhard has begun to field some inquiries. “We ...
Read More »VSU looks to sweep UWF Saturday
No.3 Valdosta State (26-8) softball aims to complete a regular-season sweep against foe West Florida (13-17) Saturday afternoon.
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