Written by: Abbie Baggerly Anyone looking for an adrenaline rush should be glad to know that CORE will be taking students white-water rafting in the cool Appalachian Mountains on Sept. 28-29. CORE plans to tackle the rapids in Hiawassee, Ga. and Ocoee, Tenn. during the trip which will include rafting, hiking and plenty of water. “Water,” Sean Wilkinson, CORE ...
Read More »Regulating body art
Written by: Isaiah Smart Body piercings and tattoos have had a long-standing relationship with humans throughout history. In some cultures, body art represents history, lineage or religion, but in other cultures a tattoo may simply represent a drunken night. In March, Arkansas Senate Bill 387 was passed. The bill redefined “body art” and included scarification—the etching, scratching or cutting ...
Read More »Students, quit blaming the system
Written by: Jennifer Gleason When I was in the second grade, the quadratic formula, variables and polynomials were the last things on my mind. That’s what elementary school students are now learning: algebra—a subject that already befuddles many middle and high school students. I can’t imagine being seven years old and having to learn algebra (that might also be ...
Read More »Ladies soccer team tie in first conference matchup
Valdosta State women’s soccer team opened conference play against the Union Bulldogs and neither team was able to walk away a victor in a 2-2 double overtime tie Friday night. The Blazers had plenty of chances to win the game as they outshot the Bulldogs 14-6. “We didn’t show up first half,” Head Coach Mel Heinz said. “We showed up ...
Read More »What do you think about the new Apple iPhones?
Ryan Thomas Exercise Physiology Major “I really don’t know much about it, I’m more interested in the Samsung Galaxy 5.” Emily Fejedelen Exercise Physiology Major “I think the finger print option is cool!” Lisa Dowden Nursing Major “I know it is different colors and thats cute!
Read More »GPA stunts student involvement
Written by: Eric Jackson Sigh… If motivating students to join student organizations wasn’t hard enough, it has suddenly just become harder. Student Life is making a counterproductive move by choosing to enforce the 2.5 minimum GPA required for executive members starting next semester. To this point, the regulation has been on the books but not enforced. We can only ...
Read More »Lighting up freedom
Written by: Stephen Cavallaro Marijuana is lighting up the media once again, as supports for the legalization of the plant get fired up for future elections. Last year, I discussed how Washington and Colorado were the birthplace of a revolutionary breakthrough conceived in the name of freedom, when the sovereignty of these states chooses to allow the use and ...
Read More »Keysone XL, oil and water don’t mix
Written by: Elan Waite The extension of a pipeline already in place has had many environmentalists up in arms. The proposal would allow pipelines to carry oil from Alberta Canada to the Gulf of Mexico. Though those who are for the pipeline say it will generate thousands of jobs and significant economic gains, the opposition claims that the weight ...
Read More »New Cross Country coach bring elite experience in first season
Valdosta State cross-country has a confident new leader this season as new head coach Clinton Bell takes over for departed Todd Smoot. Bell brings his decorated track record from Big East powerhouse Pittsburgh, where he served as an assistant track and cross-country coach. “I’ve had the opportunity to be with some good programs,” Bell said. “Whether it’s Division I or ...
Read More »Bye week halts victory momentum
By: Chris Kessler Valdosta State’s season opening 36-21 victory put the team on the right track, but the Blazers won’t get to take the field for another week due to their bye. The Blazers handled Fort Valley State convincingly. Despite the score, head coach David Dean was disappointed in the Blazers’ second half performance. “I thought we kinda lost a ...
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