by Shane Thomas Better late than never, but never late is better. That was the will and testament for the VSU men’s basketball team last Saturday night. A team on a nine-game losing streak lifted itself from the canvas once more to provide a most memorable finale. The Blazers drilled a school-record 21 three-pointers in a 114-95 win over the ...
Read More »Early bird gets the ‘A’
by Tatyana Phelps Many students try to avoid taking early morning classes if they can help it, but after reading the results of two professors’ study, students may want consider taking earlier classes if they want better grades. Two professors at St. Lawrence University conducted a study that confirmed that the earlier the class time students take, the higher their ...
Read More »Crate diggers rejoice: The wax comeback
by John Preer Remember way back when? This question is the driving force behind the recent trend of vintage items. This retrospective movement has gone from dusty clothing and discontinued candy to ‘90s cartoons and restored automobiles. People seem to have an involuntary need to reminisce about the “good old days.” Music can be a powerful trigger for memories, but ...
Read More »Faculty senate rants against administration
by Kenzie Kesselring The air was thick with tension at last Thursday’s emergency faculty senate meeting as members met to discuss their concerns with the administration, the firing of faculty members and sexual harassment claims made in recent months. The meeting began with faculty members discussing an anonymous letter that was sent to some senate members. According to faculty senate ...
Read More »Editorial: Pay attention to faculty senate issues
Most college students consider themselves to have a very set political stand point, but what about when it comes to the politics that go on within our campus? Does reading that this story will be about university politics, make you want to snatch this paper up and do some research on what’s going on? As a whole, do students even ...
Read More »Horoscopes: Daily Forecast 3-5-15
Today’s Birthday (03/05/15). Blossoming at work and home this year comes through partnership. Luck smiles on committed words and action. Make promises and support each other. The Vernal Equinox solar eclipse (3/20) launches a new confident and creative phase. Springtime planning leads to bold summer moves. Autumn eclipses (10/13 & 10/27) inspire a potentially profitable teamwork breakthrough. Rejoice! To get ...
Read More »Horoscopes: Daily Forecast 3/3/15
Today’s Birthday (03/03/15). Industrious efforts win big this year. Luck, profit and status follow when you play full out. The Spring Equinox solar eclipse (3/20) inspires a personal flowering. Review rules and plan for a summer boom (after 6/14). Prepare infrastructure and sign contracts. Grow your business network, especially after autumn eclipses (10/13 & 10/27). Collaborate to thrive. To get ...
Read More »Men’s basketball bids adieu to seniors
by Shane Thomas The VSU Blazers (9-16, 4-15 Gulf South Conference) look to play spoiler when the West Alabama Tigers (18-9, 13-6 Gulf South Conference) visit The Complex tonight at 8. With their loss to Christian Brothers over the weekend, the Blazers have lost seven straight games but could have found a silver lining in the process. The Blazers trailed ...
Read More »VSU ‘Peacefest’ feel-good event of the month
Written by Zenobia Harris, Asst. Features Writer On Feb. 20, the Collegiate Women of VSU along with Black Student League, Women of Diversity, and Gay-Straight Alliance hosted a peace rally on Palms Quad from 3 to 7:00 p.m. The event featured a variety of activities including making tie-dye shirts, flower headbands, henna tattoos, and painting. The festival was just one ...
Read More »VSU gets ready for heart health month
by Erin Martin Valdosta State’s Wellness Program is promoting health during American Heart Month by hosting an event, Take Heart, on Feb. 27 in the Student Union Ballrooms. The purpose of Take Heart is to raise awareness of heart disease and heart wellness. The Event will begin at 10 a.m. and include health screenings and information to all VSU students, ...
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