By Chris Kessler Don’t let their name fool you, this team is no joke. Moose Attack, a coed flag football team at VSU, has a staggering list of accomplishments that would make other teams green with envy. In their two seasons, they’ve been VSU intramural runner-up, state runner-up, VSU intramural champions and state champions. Along with all that, they recently ...
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Pop Addict: Beyoncé belts it out, boy bands return to touring
Hello World—Anthony here bringing you all the latest news in the world of entertainment. Kicking things off this week, Beyoncé continued her reign over the world by singing the national anthem at Barack Obama’s inauguration. Always having the tendency to be extra, Beyoncé gave a show stopping performance of “The Star Spangled Banner,” complete with pulling out her ...
Read More »School of ballet performs “Cinderella”
By Taylor Stone Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo. Sound familiar? The Valdosta School of Ballet created a romantic and comical portrayal of the beloved childhood tale of Cinderella on Jan. 19 and 20at the Valdosta High School Performing Arts Center. The classic fairytale was transformed into something new using nostalgic melodies and a variety of dancing talent, while the use of ...
Read More »Shane’s drizzles in with BBQ sauce
By Amber Smith & Jennifer Gleason Amber: I took a right at the light by the Valdosta Mall entrance one day and noticed that the Moe’s that had previously sat at the end of the strip mall had been replaced by Shane’s Rib Shack. I laughed– my boyfriend commented that our friend Shane now had a namesake in town, ...
Read More »VSU not hit by flu epidemic
By Jessica Ingram The flu has reached epidemic status in the nation, however much of VSU’s campus community said they have not had the flu. According to area experts—Lynette Lewis, assistant director and administrator at the Student Health Center, and Dr. Edwin Hiatt, M.D. Director at the Student Health Center—the flu season started abnormally early and is now ...
Read More »Panel attempts to clarify issues
Healthcare reform was on the minds of people at the Bailey Science Center on Wednesday night, as a panel discussion attempted to clarify this highly complicated issue. The event, which was attended by approximately 60 members of the community, discussed how the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, more commonly referred to as ObamaCare, would affect patients, caregivers and businesses. ...
Read More »City, county to host Parade of Champions
By Ace Espenshied Beginning with the 2011 men’s tennis team and followed by the 2012 softball and football squads, VSU has seen three national championships in the past 19 months. The city of Valdosta and Lowndes County have announced that they will honor all three championship teams by hosting a Parade of Champions on Wednesday, Jan. 30 at 4 ...
Read More »Web Exclusive: Water bottles destroy earth
There certainly was a time where the brand names of Perrier and Dasani brought about images of purity and health. Lately though it seems that this imagery has been replaced with criticism and scrutiny. People seem to be leaning towards a greener way of life, or at least recommending such lifestyles
Read More »Sports Web Exclusive: My Three Cents
Nobody knows what this new blend of ballers is capable of just yet. Thus far we’ve gotten glimpses of the Blazers’ prosperous potential though a lousy (2-5) conference record could make you think otherwise. “We have to continue to get better and play well in February,” Head Coach Mike Helfner told me. And he’s completely right or the early hype ...
Read More »Web Exclusive: Top Weekend Picks
Top Weekend Picks Hey, VSU! Are you going to be bored this weekend and need something to do? Check out my recent top weekend picks Did this week’s movie review in the Spectator make you want to see ‘A Haunted House?’ According to fandango.com, it will be playing at 12:30 p.m., 2:45 p.m., 5:10 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and ...
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