Written by Joe Adgie The SGA closed out the 2012-2013 year with a round of goodbyes and some further explanation as to what caused problems during last week’s SGA elections. Ryan Baerwalde, outgoing SGA president, explained that it involved bills that were seemingly vetoed by accident by his predecessor. “I had written quite a few amendments to the bylaws ...
Read More »Dead Day decision tabled
Dead Day is not dead yet. It was saved on Thursday at the Faculty Senate meeting.
Read More »North Korean threats meaningless
Written by James Washington On July 27, 1953, the Korean Armistice Agreement was signed into effect by North Korean General Nam II (of the North Korean People’s Army), the Chinese People’s Volunteer Army and U.S. Army Lieutenant General William Harrison, Jr., representing the United Nations Command. Among other points, the agreement stated that North and South Korea would put ...
Read More »Has the war on drugs ended?
Affirmative Written by Stephen Cavallaro The “war on drugs”: a frivolous campaign waged by the U.S. government in order to promote the prohibition of illicit drugs and end the drug trade through foreign military aid and military intervention. This skirmish has incurred trillions in national debt and has sacrificed the lives of the innocent since 1970, and while the ...
Read More »Letter to the Editor: Dead Day illusion
As the chair of the Institutional Planning Committee and a member of faculty senate, I would like to clear up a misunderstanding within last week’s article concerning the potential for dead day passing away. First and foremost, the recommendation is being made with students in mind. Many students have a number of Friday afternoon and evening finals right before graduation, ...
Read More »T-Mobile finally releases iPhone 5
T-Mobile finally has the iPhone 5, and Google Glass will not be reselling. Click for more info!
Read More »Music majors to showcase talent in VSO’s ‘Virtuosity’
Written by Allison Ericson VSU students, faculty and staff are invited to “Virtuosity,” a concert showcasing VSU’s talented students. “Virtuosity” will have 27 VSU music majors performing in the orchestra and is expected to have an audience of 500 people. VSU Concerto competition winners Alexander Schimpf and Mario Rivera will be performing pieces that are sure to showcase ...
Read More »South Georgia String Project to perform at free concert
Written by Quasha Ross Music continues to thrive in Valdosta with the help of the South Georgia String Project. Led by its director, Lauren Burns, the SGSP is a collaboration of the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra and the VSU Department of Music. The project provides an after-school music program where children can receive affordable stringed-instrument instruction. The project also provides ...
Read More »Humphries, Kardashian set free
Written by Anthony Pope Hello World—Anthony here bringing you the final Pop Addict of the year. While I’m sure most of you will be crying Adderall infused tears because you will miss this column so much over the summer, I on the other hand, will keep up with the happenings of your favorite celebs as always. First up this ...
Read More »Additive Noise: ‘Acoustic sounds unplugged’
The truly amazing thing about music is its flexibility. A song is a song, but it can be played or sung many different ways.
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