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VSU Community 5K returns

Written by: Jordan Barela   Get ready to lace up your shoes. The VSU Community 5K Run/Walk is just around the corner. The race will take place at 7 a.m. on Saturday outside of the Student Union. “The 5K started as a ‘welcome to the campus’ type of event and is now in its eighth year,” Katy Latevola, graduate assistant ...

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Cupcakes in the Student Union

On Friday, Aug. 16, VSU president Dr. William McKinney and wife Dr. Dacia Charlesworth passed out cupcakes in the Student Union. Check out the photos below: Photos by: Joe Adgie and Rebecka McAleer

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Greek Life invites students to party on Palms Quad

Photos and story by: Sarah Turner Greek Explosion attracted hundreds of students into the Palms Quad Wednesday evening from 7- 9 p.m. The event was hosted by Greek Life. Students were able to enjoy free food, play games, dance and learn about an array of Greek organizations. “I am overly ecstatic about the turn out, I wasn’t even expecting half ...

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Natural High hosts karaoke in Odum

Sunday, Aug. 11, VSU’s Natural High hosted a Karaoke event in the Odum Library Auditorium. (Photos by: Rebecka McAleer and Will Lewis.) Presentation1 from VSUspectator (Video shot and edited by: Rebecka McAleer.)

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Pan-American Ensemble takes VSU on cultural ride

Written by John Preer   Sunday was another chance for the VSU Pan-American Ensemble to showcase its musical prowess. The ensemble consists of talented musicians who boast a myriad of instrumentation varying from piano and accordion to cello, trumpet and guitar. VSU’s Pan-American Ensemble was founded in the spring of 2009.  The ensemble gives its 15 musicians a chance to ...

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Tyler Perry’s ‘Temptation’ disappoints

Written by Brian Hickey   There are many things to appreciate about “Temptation” and its world-renowned director, Tyler Perry. It features a few blossoming, talented actors such as Jurnee Smollett-Bell, who you have probably seen in the hit movies “The Great Debaters” and “Roll Bounce.” Starring alongside her is Lance Gross, who has appeared in other Perry works such as ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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