The transcript of the interview with Joel Pollack Interview by Ladaezjah Warrens, Staff Writer  1. To start off simply, how do you feel about the new president-elect in general? Do you support him, are you glad he won, do you believe in the things he stands for, etc? a. JLP: I am content and optimistic with Mr. Trump’s victory. Throughout ...

Written by Edward Rella, Staff Writer VSU’s Student Health Center has implemented a new online pharmacy, selling common over-the-counter medication via an online store through the Student Health Center webpage, according to Lynnette Lewis, assistant director for the Student Health Center. On the webstore, students, faculty and staff can find items from cold sore products, pain and headache relivers, as ...

Written by Alex Dunn, Staff Writer More than 15 people died from tornadoes that passed through Southeastern states on Saturday and Sunday. According to ABC News, the tornados swept across Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and Florida. Some formed early Saturday morning, and others came through later on Sunday. Georgia was under tornado watch late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon. Valdosta State ...

Written by Michaela Leung, Web Editor After deadly storms devastated areas of South Georgia, residents are left picking up the pieces. On Monday, VSU students went to Adel to aid in the community clean up and accepted donations to give to families in need. If you were unable to help, there are still ways that you can get involved in the ...

Written by Juston Lewis, Staff Writer The annual MLK March and Candlelight Vigil provided students with the opportunity to reflect on the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The event was hosted by the Mu Omicron chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and Valdosta State’s NAACP organization. King had involvement in both organizations, as a brother of Alpha Phi Alpha ...

Written by Gabe Burns, Editor-in-Chief When Dr. Richard Carvajal spoke with students at a VSU forum Nov. 10, he said he had a special “love” for and connection to South Georgia that was “hard to understand.” It may be a lot easier to comprehend now. The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia announced Thursday it recommends the ...

Written by Kelsey Dickerson, College Life Editor After registration this semester, students at Kennesaw State University might graduate late, but it won’t be their fault. At the start of registration for the spring 2017 semester students at KSU began to realize that there were not enough sections of some classes to accommodate everyone, a fact that will delay graduation for ...

Written by Julia Rodriquez, Opinions Editor VSU’s newest restaurant, Which Wich, aims to satisfy its customers and make eating there not just a pit stop but an experience, so that it may have the same success it has had on other college campuses. VSU’s dining options provider, Aramark, works with many colleges and suggested that Which Wich come to VSU. ...

Written by Kimberly Cannon, Staff Writer VSU placed 24th overall in a best value list of 2017 Top Online Colleges created by the SR Education Group on guidetoonlineschools.com. VSU ranked 10th in online master’s degree programs and fourth in online doctoral degree programs. VSU’s annual tuition for online doctoral degrees was most affordable among the 25 universities, costing $4,395, according ...

Written by Gabe Burns, Editor-in-Chief The final curtain fell. “I’m devastated,” a women’s rights advocate and fellow editor-in-chief texted me late last night. “I fear so much for us all. I’m so scared,” texted Tayler Lawhorn, my friend who’s a member of the LGBT community. “All my hope and belief in this country is gone,” said a minority friend who ...