“It has its pros and its, but overall it could be a bad decision. Students could become prone to irresponsibility because of lack of maturity.” Josias Valdez senior mass media major “I feel that there is really no need for students to carry a gun around campus. It only opens the door for more issues.” Hope Ripsam sophomore psycholology major ...

Valdosta State University administration and the Faculty Senate are considering an increase to the admission requirements on SAT scores for incoming freshmen. During the Faculty Senate meeting held on Sept. 15, a proposal to increase the SAT minimum requirements moved forward to the Educational Policy Committee by unanimous vote. The proposal asked for a total composite SAT score increase from ...

In acknowledgement of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, VSU has planned several events to help better inform students of the effects of domestic violence and ways to eliminate the pattern in the future. The National Coalition against Domestic Violence reported that approximately “1.3 million women are victims of physical assault by an intimate partner each year.” Dr. Tracy Woodard Meyers, sociology ...

Season 4 of Bravo’s hit show, Real Housewives of Atlanta, starts Nov. 6 at 10 p.m. How’s everyone enjoying homecoming week? I know the rain is threatening to make the week a bust, but don’t let it take your school spirit! A real blazer isn’t scared of a little water! Let’s jump right in on the celeb gossip, because I ...

This week was about more tablets, a new phone, Netflix figuring out its next move, and Microsoft is all about streaming content. Microsoft has revealed a huge line up of streaming content for its Xbox 360 gaming console. Upcoming content includes CinemaNow, Bravo, Crackle, Dailymotion, EPIX, HBO GO, iHeartRadio and Manga Entertainment. MSN with MSNBC, Syfy, TMZ, The Today Show, ...

Rant of the Week: “The library is supposed to be quiet, so please stop getting offended when someone gives you an evil eye when you’re carrying on a 2-hour conversation on the phone and the volume of your voice is on 100. I have no problem with you answering the phone, but if I can hear you and the person ...

VSU’s Women’s and Gender Studies program is presenting its 5th annual Clothesline Project in recognition of Domestic Violence Awarenss month. During the week of Oct. 17, decorative shirts will hang on a clothesline on the Pedestrian Mall. The shirts will portray personal experiences of domestic violence. “We will provide shirts and paint to decorate the shirts; anyone can participate,” Dr. ...

The VSU Blazers will travel to Pensacola, FL this weekend to take on four teams in the Gulf South/Sunshine State Crossover Tournament. VSU is going in to the tournament looking to continue the strong play they’ve shown as of late. The Blazers dropped three straight matches before the group responded by sweeping their next six sets, resulting in two big ...

For the second straight week, VSU made the trek into Arkansas. However, the Blazers left feeling much better about themselves than in the previous week as they ousted Ouachita Baptist by a 40-13 score. The win gives the team confidence heading into conference play but the biggest question coming out of Saturday; will Coach David Dean march out a different ...

Homecoming is a tradition that takes place throughout the U.S. from high school to universities every year. Homecoming is supposed to be a time when school spirit is at an all-time high, from the students who love the school, to the students who can’t wait to transfer; however, I have noticed that school spirit is a very small part of ...