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Abuse of disabled parking permits

Written by Ritsuki Miyazaki   Parking issues on campus continue to rise as students take advantage of disabled parking spaces on campus.   According to the VSU Parking Department, there are a total of 6,063 parking spaces on campus. 4,337 spots are designated for students, and 184 are designated as disabled parking spaces.   To park in the disabled parking ...

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Elimination of Friday classes discussed

No more classes on Friday? This became one of the main topics of discussion at last Thursday’s Faculty Senate meeting at 3:30 p.m. in the UC Magnolia Room when Dr. Aubrey Fowler, assistant professor of marketing, proposed that VSU adopt a two-day class schedule. This would mean that classes on Fridays would cease to exist, and would only be offered ...

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Fitness Frenzy promotes healthy student body

Written by John Preer   With spring break right around the corner, many VSU students are trying to get into shape and look their best.   On Wednesday, VSU hosted “Fitness Frenzy” from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the front lawn and featured different organizations which provided information on staying fit and having a healthy lifestyle.   For those ...

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Steam near Palms just condensation

Written by Joe Adgie   The steam coming from the ground in front of Palms Dining is not steam at all, but rather “water runoff”, according to an anonymous employee with Plant Ops. The employee, who declined to be named, explained that this “water runoff” was the result of the rains that have hit Valdosta lately. “It was so wet ...

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McKinney gets birthday surprise

President Bill McKinney turned 50 on Tuesday, but was out of town for a conference in Athens that day and the day before. While he was away, his wife, Dr. Dacia Charlesworth, and other members of the VSU community planned a birthday celebration for his return to campus on Wednesday.

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eMajor: Earn your bachelor’s degree online

Written by Will Lewis & Jennifer Gleason    Wake up, log on to Facebook, maybe turn down Pandora and go to class—this could be the new morning routine for some students.   VSU is now offering eMajor as an alternative to the traditional university experience.   VSU’s eLearning service has offered eCore for students who wish to take their core ...

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Zombies attack at Sustella

Centennial Hall residents looking for a cool breeze typically crack open their windows, but on Saturday, they got a bit more than they bargained for. At 8 a.m., growls, snarls, and screams echoed through Sustella parking deck. Why? Zombie attack.

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Residential corner block approved for demolition

The final countdown has begun for the demolition of 11 houses located across the street from the Fine Arts Building to make room for a four-story apartment with retail space.   South Carolina developer McAlister proposed the plan last year for the residential and commercial facility that will be aimed at students.   The Valdosta City Council approved the immediate ...

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