Dr. William McKinney, VSU’s president, celebrates with his mother and sister Kristen at Friday’s Inaugural Ball.

For the cheerleaders, it’s more than just winning another cheer competition. According to AC Freeman, cheering is why she loves VSU.

Affirmative Written by Taylor Stone When the word “business” is mentioned in this country, it should best be described in three words: free market capitalism. Businesses are meant to grow, compete and expand into new markets. It is natural and, when left alone, extremely effective. This is a free market, and businesses are allowed to venture out to explore new ...

Written by Olivia McLean   Amazon.com is a favorite among college students looking to save a buck or two on textbooks. It’s also a favorite for students looking to sell used textbooks at the end of the semester; however, selling textbooks and other items on Amazon may become a bit more expensive with their recent increase in seller’s fees. As ...

Written by James Washington   A senior center for the Baylor University Bears and one of the most talked-about student athletes of today, Brittney Griner has proven to be a force to be reckoned with. Aside from winning a national championship in 2012, she is a four-time Defensive Player of the Year in the Big 12 Conference. Mark Cuban, owner ...

Written by Shambree Wartel   In 2008 former Mayor John Fretti proclaimed the second week in April as Student Employment Week in hopes of bringing recognition to student workers in the VSU community. Five years later the student employment team at VSU is continuing this grand tradition. The Student Employment Office will host a student employment luncheon today at noon ...

Written by Sarah Turner   The VSU theatre and dance departments will have the Student Union shining with stars as they host their biggest fundraising event of the year on Saturday, “Dancing with the Valdosta Stars.” The event will be held in the Student Union grand ballroom from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Seats at the event cost $75 and ...

Written by Steven Setser   We are back this week for another game review for Sonic and All-Stars Racing: Transformed for the Xbox 360.  This is a kart racing sequel to the 2010 game, Sonic and SEGA All-Stars Racing. Depending on what type of system you have, you will play with about 25 characters from various SEGA games like AiAi ...

It’s time to get sharp again, so we’re bringing you some “mind-sharpening” tunes to help you out. But don’t worry, because these are actually pretty funny.

Written by Brian Hickey This week VSU’s very own Women Gender Studies (WGST) are paying homage to Sexual Assault Awareness Month and the women migrant farmer workers in America by inviting students to come out and participate in the Bandana Project. Students can still come out today from 11-2 p.m. to the Pedestrian Mall and create their very own bandana ...