What’s poppin’ pop addicts? Another day, but at least it’s at the end of the week. Some people got baked Wednesday and others went to Mickey D’s for that job interview (I know some people were car pooling—but I’m not calling out any names), so overall who can complain? So let’s get into this dirt for this week, shall we? ...
Read More »Dreams come true for Woods
Some people have dreams that they never dare to step out and pursue, but not this individual. Edrick Woods, junior mass media major, who is commonly known as “Bloo,” began chasing his dream through art and hip-hop—at 20 years old, he didn’t wait until his degree was in his hands to do so. Inspired by anything artistic, Woods found a ...
Read More »CAC fights to end child abuse
As part of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) of Lowndes County is working with Prevent Child Abuse Lowndes County and various other organizations to spread awareness of child abuse across the county. In honor of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Valdosta State Chapter of Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) helped sponsor the ...
Read More »Pop Addict: Hollywood’s dark side comes out to play
How’s it going fellow pop addicts!? I would rate my week an 8.5 out of 10. Yes, it was just that great. I have to say that the impersonation show Tuesday was a treat! If you missed the show, you missed out on a lot. It was too much for Twitter—seriously! Anyway, let me get right into it because I ...
Read More »Remakes ignore changing audience
The advent of the Hollywood remake era is upon the entertainment industry, and the responses are mixed beyond explanation. This past Friday, a remake of the classic comedy “Arthur” was released, generating little revenue and lukewarm reviews. The film garnered a mere 37 percent approval rating at Metacritic.com, a site that accumulates the reviews of all the major entertainment publications. ...
Read More »Greeks put on step show for charity
Greek Week came to a close with the College Pan-Hellenic Council’s (CPC) annual step show Tuesday night, which donated all proceeds to the Partnership Cancer Fund. Each sorority presented a fun theme to their performances. From Kappa Delta’s “Insane Asylum” to Phi Mu’s “Ballin Out” theme, the audience enjoyed the show and some were even surprised at the sororities’ step ...
Read More »Baby bump, reality shows, hit singles in, football out
Hello fellow pop addicts! This week’s weather has been like a rollercoaster, hasn’t it? So who’s ready for this week’s dirt? I know you are because I have some treats for you! All the big ballers who didn’t find it smart to invest are about to be hurt big-time with the lockout. So with Sundays and Mondays gone, what will ...
Read More »BetheMatch
On Tuesday, Georgia Military College held a donor registry event called “BetheMatch” for VSU student Michele Siegrist and other people needing bone marrow transplants around the country in order to help in their battle with leukemia. The event was held from 9 a.m to 7 p.m and was deemed successful as over 250 people throughout the community registered to become ...
Read More »“Good” celebrities go bad, GaGa gets fashion column
Hey fellow pop addicts! It’s been a rainy week so far, hasn’t it? I really need to invest in some rain boots—any ideas anyone? While you’re trying to come up with some places for me to go, I’m going to go ahead and dish out the dirt for this week! The State Trooper has been busy, busy, busy, I see! ...
Read More »Doggone College Life
A dog is a man’s best friend…or is it? For some college students, owning a dog can be a hassle, while for others, a dog can be a relief from everyday stress. Josh Goforth, junior mass media major, and Bailey Ragan, sophomore sociology major, own Olive, a 13-week-old chocolate lab who they say helps them learn more about themselves. “We ...
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