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Break leads to empty classrooms

Thanksgiving is around the corner and some students have began plotting their schemes of early departures for Turkey Day. Many students don’t attend Monday and Tuesday classes in order to leave town earlier and spend more time with families. “Well, everyone I know gets a week, even high schoolers,” said Anslee Hutson, a sophomore astronomy major. “I know people whose ...

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Blazers must beat UNA to save season

Following two tough conference losses the Blazers football team is faced with a must win situation against the University of North Alabama Saturday. Against West Georgia and for the second game in a row, VSU took a lead late into the fourth quarter, only to give up a go-ahead touchdown with little time remaining. The loss dropped VSU to 6-3 ...

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Blazers basketball is back

Having lost 68 percent of their offense since last season, the men’s basketball squad is looking for new talent to step up. Despite losing so much scoring, the Blazers were still voted to finish second in the conference by the GSC coach’s rankings. VSU returns just five players from last year’s squad—second leading scorer Tristan Steele, Sidney Harris, Josh Sparks, ...

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People Poll: What do you think about the Sunday ban on alcohol sales ending?

“There was no need for that law in the first place.” Micah Howell sophomore mass media major “I don’t really drink so the passing of the law doesn’t affect me, but I’m sure some people will love this.” Jazz Williams sophomore mass media major “Seeing that I don’t drink, it really doesn’t affect me. It will be good for state ...

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Unthink launches social network

Everybody, these days, wants to be famous. The stars of “Jersey Shore” are tremendously famous for fighting with each other and portraying negativity on national television. Every so-called “wife” on the “Basketball Wives” and “Basketball Wives: LA” shows are famous for not being actual basketball wives. Upstart Unthink is no different. This is an organization that focuses all of its ...

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Protests change our world

They marched. They fought. They shouted, protested and prayed. And they won. Tuesday marked the final day of Valdosta voting. Along with the new mayor (congratulations John Gayle), Sunday alcohol referendum (alcohol is now sold on Sundays in Valdosta, awesome) and Valdosta Council at Large, the no school consolidation movement succeeded. While a few, the 1 percent if you will, ...

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Veterans deserve appreciation

Listen. Listen for the 6,200 names. It could have been you; but because it wasn’t, listen and pay respect. In honor of Veteran’s Day, VSU’s chapter of Student Veterans of America will sponsor a Remembrance Day Roll Call beginning at 8 a.m. on Friday. VSU faculty, staff and students will read the names of the 6,200 plus men and women ...

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