by Shane Thomas The Valdosta State Blazers (9-12, 4-11 Gulf South Conference) look to avoid yet another defeat when they tangle with Mississippi College (8-9, 6-9 Gulf South Conference) tonight at 8 at The Complex. In their last game against Lee, the Blazers led by seven in the second half before the Flames took a nine-point lead with 4:10 to ...

by Cole Edwards Construction began on Monday for a new ATM to be located at the northwest corner of the Student Union. The ATM located at the University Center will remain open during the two-week construction of the new ATM, although the new location will not go live until mid-March. “Part of the construction for the new ATM is that ...

Written by Kayla Stroud, Web Editor  Winners of the Week: Depressing Superbowl Commercials Seahawks fans weren’t the only ones pulling a long face this past Sunday night. In a night of buzzkill commercials, one stood out among the pack. Nationwide Insurance Company spent a reported $6.75 million on a Superbowl spot that left quite the impression with audiences. The commercial featured ...

by Ivey Ingalls-Rubin There’s nothing quite as frustrating and infuriating as being held up in traffic, but researchers at Carnegie Mellon University may have found a solution. By exchanging all physical traffic lights with virtual lights that appear on your windshield, they suggest that this could reduce the commute time of urban workers by at least 40 percent. The use ...

by LaShawn Oglesby SGA discussed everything from local philanthropy goals to ceremonial dinners and brunches at its Monday night meeting. The student philanthropy committee will be setting up a student philanthropy fund. “It’s basically what alumni relations does when they raise money…they get money from the alumni, but we will cater to the students,” SGA Comptroller Tamelia Hall said. In ...

The week ahead…   Monday, Feb. 2 – Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015 Aquarius: Jan. 20 – Feb. 18 Friendly Mercury is inspiring you to set out on a new path. You could be thinking about moving somewhere, starting a different career, or checking out new jobs in your existing field. You’re ready to embrace great opportunities with life and with ...

Today’s Birthday (02/01/15). This is your year for creative collaboration! Nurture and cultivate friendships and partnerships. Fantasies and dreams can make (and lose) money. Keep it well-planned and organized before committing funds. Work gets especially profitable after 3/20. An educational dilemma could require travel after 4/4. Family finances can especially grow after 10/13… watch the budget closely. Share appreciations. To ...

by Tatyana Phelps Students are stopping school shooters by fighting metal weapons with canned weapons of steel . These aren’t your normal weapons of steel, though. We’re talking about the steel cans that keep green beans, ravioli and chicken noodle soup contained. As part of its active shooter response, a middle school in Valley, Alabama is considering collecting canned goods ...

Written by Kayla Stroud, Web Editor Lil Wayne Files for Divorce Apparently being the “best rapper alive” isn’t enough to keep Lil Wayne from being wrapped up in legal disputes. Trouble seems to be brewing in the Cash Money family as Mr. Carter is suing the Bird for $51 million to be released from his Cash Money contract. He has made ...

by Kristin Whitman “Once upon a time, in a kingdom far away, a beautiful princess was born.” Awaken to the lights and dancing of “Sleeping Beauty.” Valdosta School of Ballet put on a Sleeping Beauty the Ballet last Friday and Saturday in the Mathis Municipal Auditorium with a cast of all ages. Back by popular demand this year, “Sleeping Beauty” ...