Today’s Birthday (04/09/15). Love is your key to success this year. New partnership profits, while realizing an impossible dream. Prepare to perform, and give it everything. Springtime fun leads to summer adventure. Study a subject up close after 6/14. Explore uncharted terrain. Take advantage of work changes after 10/13. Find renewed confidence after 10/27. Play with beloved people. To get ...
Read More »McKinney resigns, effective July 1; students express grief over resignation
by Jamel Shorter At SGA’s April 6 meeting, President William McKinney’s resignation was the dominant topic of discussion, and many senators expressed their sadness at his planned departure. “I don’t want him to leave, because he can really have a high impact on the future of the institution,” Senator Nydrah Wright said. “I think he is a great president, and ...
Read More »New interim president announced, will start term once McKinney steps down
by Cole Edwards A week after the surprise resignation of Dr. William McKinney, the Board of Regents has tapped a five-term Republican Georgia senator to take over the helm of VSU for the foreseeable future. University System of Georgia Chancellor Hank Huckaby announced in a press release released late Wednesday afternoon that Dr. Cecil Staton would take over as VSU’s ...
Read More »President McKinney resigns
By Jordan Barela The campus is starting to buzz with the news that VSU’s top official is calling it quits. In an email sent out Thursday afternoon, VSU President William McKinney announced his resignation, effective July 1. Dr. McKinney did not give a reason for his resignation; instead, he listed the improvements that were made at VSU while he was ...
Read More »Editorial: Align VSU’s Spring Break with other universities
Any break from the daily grind of classes and homework is always something to be appreciated, and students often mark Spring Break week on their calendars long before the new semester even begins. As we slowly limp into the weekend, classes are taking less precedence in students’ mind, replaced with the desires for warm beaches, refreshing mountains or the simple ...
Read More »Pop Addict: Leonard Nimoy dies; Brown fathers child
Written by Kayla Stroud, Web Editor Chris Brown is with child Chris Brown’s life continues to be a circus. According to TMZ, it has come out that the R&B star has been keeping a 9-month-old kid on the down low—a child that he had with a woman who isn’t his girlfriend. Which when you think of the song that he ...
Read More »Ending on a high note: Blazers look to future after rough season ends
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 »Horoscopes: Daily Forecast 3/1/15
Today’s Birthday (03/01/15). Good fortune comes through service and industry this year. Expand your business and professional status diligently. The Spring Equinox (3/20) solar eclipse in your sign ushers in a new power phase. Review the rules and make plans for a summer launch. A revolution affects your bottom line. Autumn eclipses impact collaboration and profit. Build long-term friendships. Cherish ...
Read More »Horoscopes: Love Forecast Feb. 9-15
The week ahead… Monday, February 9 – Sunday, February 15 Aquarius: Jan. 20 – Feb. 18 A bouncy sun is putting you in a silly and playful mood. You’ll want to tell jokes, perform, or create a work of art. Or you’ll enjoy sharing funny stories with your friends, family and significant other. Spread some light and laughter. Pisces: ...
Read More »Baseball: RECAP
by Chris Webb Valdosta State (3-0) cruised to blowout victories in each game of Saturday’s double-header against Paine College (1-4). Behind impressive hitting and dominant starting pitching VSU went on to win both games by a score of 15-0 and looked over-powering in all aspects of the game. Game One Starting pitcher Mitchell Cody and shortstop Mike Reed set the ...
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