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Our own actions foster peace

Today, you can make a difference. It was 10 years ago Sunday that thousands watched as the airplanes crashed into the Twin Towers. Brian Patrick Monaghan, 21, loved baseball and was known around Inwood, a neighborhood in New York, as “slick” the good guy; he was on his second day of work at the Certified Installation Services on the 98th ...

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VSU should stand by Rybicki

According to recent reports from InsideHigherEd.com, an online news source for college and higher education, Dr. Frank Rybicki, will finish the 2011-2012 academic year, but it will be his last here at VSU. According to Rybicki, this was the decision of the VSU administration. For those who are not aware, last semester Rybicki was involved in a confrontation with a ...

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America the debatable

A patriotic tradition is being challenged as Goshen College in Indiana decides to play “America the Beautiful” instead of “The Star Spangled Banner” before all sporting events. The school, according to WBST-TV, decided that the words to “America the Beautiful” better suited its Mennonite, pacifist standards. Apparently, this is not the first time the issue has come up. According to ...

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Freshmen add to parking woes

The new school year is here and there are many things to look forward to. The VSU sports teams are gearing up for another season of intense competition. Our campus is graced with the presence of new freshmen in their foray into their collegiate careers—and another game of parking roulette begins with the gusto of a rocket blasting off to ...

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People Poll: What did you enjoy most about the VMAs?

“My favorite performance was Bruno Mars because he actually sang live, danced, and it was for Amy Winehouse.” Amy Vardeman sophomore biology major “My favorite performance was Beyonce because of her revealing her pregnancy.” Joplin Stryon senior psychology major “My favorite part was the celebrities arriving on the black carpet.” William Carraway freshmen undecided major “My favorite performance was Adele ...

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Rant and Rave

Rant of the Week I know everyone is entitled to an education but the amount of freshmen on campus is overwhelming. It seems they outnumber everybody. My biggest issue with them is the parking. They shouldn’t be able to have cars until they are upperclassmen. It might seem unfair but what about us commuters who don’t live on campus that ...

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People Poll: What do you think about BlazeView and VSU email crashing the first week back to school?

“Having Blazeview crash is a large inconvenience mainly because our professors assign our assignments through that program. It’s putting students behind in their work and causing major problems.” Tayla Brooks Sophomore Pre-nursing Major “Trying to get ready for classes, get to know teachers, buy books, etc. became pretty much impossible when Blazeview crashed. It really set me back. I understand ...

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DC Comics going back to square one

In March of 1937, a small publishing company led by a middle aged entrepreneur rolled out its third and final title, Detective Comics. Seeking a partnership to produce this last series, Major Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson partnered with Harry Donenfeld and together, formed Detective Comics, Inc. Long after Mr. Wheeler-Nicholson had left the business, Detective Comics introduced their most popular character to ...

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Chapter closes for Borders

The faltering economy seized yet another beloved store this past summer as Borders bookstores all across the nation prep to shut their doors for the last time. As it held a special place in my Augusta heart, I visited the store when I went home. As I browsed the wooden shelves for the final time, I started to think about ...

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People Poll: What do you think of Dr. Schloss resigning?

“I’m gonna be sad to see him go, he was a great man and did a lot of great things far the university. We are gonna be hard pressed to find someone as good as he is.” Aaron Hatch freshman marketing major “I think it sucks that he’s leaving. Who will take care of the major issues for the school ...

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