The ball is now in Valdosta State University’s court as the athletic department begins searching for a new volleyball coach. Former VSU volleyball head coach, Sia Poyer, recently accepted an offer to return to his alma mater, Eastern New Mexico, to take on the same position. Athletic Director, Herb Reinhard, is now in the process of filling the position. The ...
Read More »Community to host MLK Day events
VSU will hold its Martin Luther King Jr. commemoration celebration tomorrow at 7 p.m. in the UC Magnolia Room. The keynote speaker for the event will be Bakari T. Sellers of the South Carolina House of Representatives. Some may argue that since the civil rights era has long been over, younger members of the community might fail to see the ...
Read More »Diamond Dinner Saturday
The Valdosta State baseball and softball programs will host the first annual Diamond Dinner on Saturday, January 19, 2013. The Diamond will feature a social hour to mingle with players and coaches, refreshments, tickets for cocktails, and silent and live auctions for a variety of rare sports memorabilia. “One of the things that is going to be really unique about ...
Read More »Flu virus reaches epidemic in Ga.
Influenza, a virus better known as the flu, has reached epidemic status in Ga. and VSU is doing what it can to help keep students from getting infected with the virus. VSU students are able to go to the Student Health Center to receive a flu vaccination by appointment. The cost of the vaccination is $10 for students and ...
Read More »Arrest made in Benjamin case
The latest developments in the homicide case of VSU freshman Jasmine Benjamin brings closure to empathizers nationwide. Eighteen-year-old Darien Meheux of Lawrenceville, Ga., who turned himself in to authorities on Thursday after learning that a warrant had been issued for his arrest, was transported to Valdosta Wednesday morning. The former VSU student is currently being held in the Lowndes County ...
Read More »Blame the people, not the firearms
In the aftermath of the recent mass shootings across the U.S, a wave of unrest has swept through U.S citizens. People are worried about the President’s proposed bill for laws regulating firearm purchase and ownership. One side of the argument against gun laws claim that new gun laws will keep everyone helpless leaving people unable to protect themselves, while the ...
Read More »Consuming for fair shopping
About a week ago I considered myself to be a smart shopper, but I was only thinking in terms of cost. Of course a large part of shopping smart is spending wisely, but researching products before purchasing could make you both a smart shopper and spender. Have you ever checked to see if your favorite brand of Coffee was fair ...
Read More »Crazy College News!
College degrees are becoming the norm among those seeking jobs. The statistics from before the economic recession indicate this to be true. However, that college degree could still be worth something in future interviews. A Degree Still Helps! Brought to you by Managing Editor Jennifer Gleason.
Read More »Sports Wrap-Up of the Week
Valdosta State volleyball Head Coach applications completed by hopeful candidates are piling up however filling the shoes of the teams’ irreplaceable predecessor won’t be easy. Blazer fans are still digesting the bittersweet news which came roughly a month ago that Sia Poyer has accepted the same position back home at his alma mater, Eastern New Mexico. This of course is ...
Read More »Arrest made in Benjamin homicide case
New developments have surfaced in the homicide case involving the possible murder of 17-year-old freshman Jasmine Benjamin on November 17. The GBI has announced that Darien Meheux, 18, had been arrested in connection with the case. According to a press release from the GBI on Friday, Meheux was arrested at approximately 11:30 p.m. Thursday at the Schley County Sheriff’s Office in ...
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