TectonixGEO, a data collection team, used cellular tracking to configure a map of how ignoring social distancing warnings will impact the country, with alarming results. Written by Malia Thomas. Photo and video courtesy of TectonixGEO.
Read More »Don’t let COVID-19 stop you from living: Celebrations of April
It’s been a wild ride these past 30 days. The coronavirus has probably taken away your job, your friends, your sanity and your toilet paper. These are sad, frustrating and uncertain times. However, if you’re reading this, that means you’re still alive. Life doesn’t stop because you’re adjusting to a new normal. And you know what? Being alive is great, ...
Read More »First cases of coronavirus at Valdosta State confirmed
The VSU’s President’s Office confirmed that a staff member and a faculty member have tested positive for COVID-19 in a statement released today. The staff member was last reported on campus on March 18. The faculty member was last seen on campus on March 11. Despite the incubation period for coronavirus lasting two weeks, the President’s Office assures students, faculty ...
Read More »Photos: A campus abandoned: Valdosta State left bare in light of coronavirus pandemic
Normally, VSU’s campus is bright and bustling the week after spring break. Most students are refreshed and ready to finish out the semester. Several students either look forward to the end-of-the-year events, finish up their registration or prepare for the spring commencement. With the front lawn sprawling with activity, most students are either enjoying the warmer weather or catching up with ...
Read More »Photos: Coronavirus begins to wreak havoc on Valdosta‘s economy, mall sees greatest impact yet
Many residents of Valdosta are going through a self-imposed quarantine due to the threat of the coronavirus, much to the detriment of local businesses. One of the most impacted businesses would be the Valdosta Mall on 1700 Norman Drive. Malls are not doing well as it is. According to CNBC, a website dedicated to business news, malls are suffering a ...
Read More »VSU Housing and Residence Life moves students out
In light of the recent campus closure, VSU Housing and Residence Life has decided to move students out of residence halls by March 27. This move out applies to all campus residents, even the Centennial residents whose leases go beyond the Spring 2020 semester. In order to comply with CDC regulations and limit the amount of people in a public ...
Read More »Photos: Valdosta coronavirus panic-buying reaches fever pitch, stores run out of essentials
According to the Valdosta Daily Times, public health officials have confirmed a fifth case of COVID-19 in Lowndes County. This, along with Gov. Brian Kemp’s mandate of closing all K-12 and post secondary schools, has residents of Valdosta in a frenzy preparing for a seemingly inevitable quarantine. Grocery stores in the area are feeling the heat, as the demand for essentials ...
Read More »An unprecedented distruption: What campus closure could mean for students
In the wake of the coronavirus being spread to what has been deemed to be pandemic levels, hundreds of schools across the country have closed down for the remainder of the academic semester. VSU is one of the latest victims of such closure, with the University System of Georgia deciding that all of their institutions will switch to online instruction. ...
Read More »Here for a good time, not a long time: Where’s the best place to go for spring break?
With Spring Break approaching and travel rates cheaper than ever, we had to ask our fellow VSU students what they recommend you do for your week vacation. “The best thing to do for spring break is personally is just to relax. No matter where you go as long as you have the right people and do whatever you want, that’s ...
Read More »People Poll: What are the best bars/clubs in or near Remerton?
Since Valdosta is a thriving college town, there are plenty of clubs, bars and lounges. Most students finds themselves drawn to the Remerton area due to the night life. Trying to figure out the best bars to visit? We have you covered. These are some of the bars students likes to go to in Remerton. “I prefer Flops or The ...
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