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The Manifestation of Depression

Written by Julia Rodriquez, Asst. Opinons Editor She sits near the woods at the far end of an overgrown garden patio.   Staring, past the faded cobblestone zigzagged with cracks and grass, at the old crumbling house she once lived in.  Everyone who lived there is dead.  Her parents are dead.  Her siblings are dead.  She hasn’t seen another human being ...

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Free counseling groups available to VSU students

Written by Kelsey Dickerson, Staff Writer The counseling center is a great resource for free counseling if you’re ever feeling overwhelmed and need someone to talk to. Each semester counselors offer a variety of therapy groups to help students figure out their problems alongside one another, in addition to or instead of meeting a counselor one-on-one. This semester, the counseling ...

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5 Top Best and Worst Dressed Athletes

Written by Erin Martin, Staff Writer Our reporter Erin Martin offers her take on professional athletes and their styles: Dwayne Wade has great fashion sense whenever he steps off the court. He comes in first on public polls, and in the popular opinion of many fashion critics. Wade along with his wife Gabrielle Union were named the Best Dressed Couple in ...

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Atheist group holds protest because of university’s implementation of prayer room for Muslim students

Written by Geneva Crooks, Staff Writer An Atheist group held a protest at the University of Iowa after the implementation of prayer rooms for Muslim students. The University of Iowa decided to open two prayer rooms for Muslim students and they are now facing legal action. A group of Atheists called the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) started to question ...

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History lesson: when people stood against sexual assault

Written by Olivia Studdard, Staff Writer The color teal may have been extremely prominent on VSU’s campus this month, and many students are wondering what it represents. Teal is the focus color of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, which takes place every April. All throughout the month of April, teal ribbons and the slogans, “It’s About Time to Prevent Sexual Violence. Speak ...

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ZipCar give students option for driving

Written by Terrance Johnson, Staff Writer ZipCar is a revolutionary car rental service that appeals to young adults with its low age requirement, low prices and hourly rental capabilities. Recently, ZipCar has been implemented on a few campuses across the United States. ZipCar allows students ages 21 years and older with ok driving history and a valid driver’s license to ...

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Blazers looking to exceed expectations

Written by Aldean Starr, Staff Writer VSU football is still grinding. The Blazers started spring practice about a month ago and the players are starting to get on the same page with the new coaching staff and what is expected of them. “It is going good,” Sharmaine Washington, senior linebacker, said. “Everybody is getting to know each other and figure ...

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VSU men crowned conference champions for the 11th time

Written by Marquez Slaughter, Staff Writer VSU can add another championship banner to its wall. Saturday’s win earned the men Blazers their 11th all-time GSC championship title. The VSU men’s tennis team rallied against teams in Pensacola, Florida, before heading to Montgomery, Alabama, to reserve a spot in the NCAA Division II last Saturday. They defeated the No. 4 West ...

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A look into the mental health of Valdosta State

Written by Jordan Barela, Editor-in-Chief The phrase “it’s all in your head” is something that is all too familiar. Because of this phrase, mental health is something that people rarely talk about. A college campus is the ideal place where the topic of mental health is a tricky subject. College often comes with anxiety, stress and depression. While it is ...

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