Rant Losing Internet I don’t like the fact that the construction work is interrupting the internet connection in Odum Library. Usually if you’re on the second and third floor IT will tell you to move to the first floor. Jasmine Coker- Sophomore Biology major Rave Good food at a later time I like the fact that Salsa Rico Mexican Grill ...
Read More »Apathy for Dummies: written by the Blazers
here’s the spirit? Have students lost their usual Title town fever in favor of the more real flu fever, or has the lack of financial prosperity lightened more than just wallet? Perhaps it is the fault of our usually high powered football team. The students of Valdosta State University need to get up and give back and the root of ...
Read More »Greeks of the week: Zeta Phi Beta, leaders in community service
Desiree Thompson Staff Writer drthompson@valdosta.edu The ladies of Zeta Phi Beta originated at Howard University in 1920 and made its mark here at VSU in 1977. As the only official Greek letter brother (Sigma Phi Beta) and sister organization in the NPHC (National Pan-Hellenic Council), the Zetas continue to strive for sisterhood, friendship and community service. These standards the Zetas ...
Read More »Too much Ex-husband drama and the Gosselin’s show now has just momma
Pop Addict By Kristal Jones krijones@valdosta.edu While some were a little too excited over the zombies taking over the big screen, others still wanted to be informed with real issues, like who’s breaking up in Hollywood and who was that crazy chick who thought she could get away with that outfit? Because of the zombie infestation last week, we had ...
Read More »Students need to get more sleep, just not in classes
Kristin Shannon Staff Writer knshannon@valdosta.edu We’ve all seen or been one of those students who slowly drift into sleep during the middle of a class lecture. The slam of a professor’s book on their podium or the gentle tap of a fellow classmate usually wakes up the class sleeper. But what is the reason for the inappropriate nap time? Often, ...
Read More »PSP Go comes out starting some changes
Thomas Dale Staff Writer tadale@valdosta.edu You wouldn’t think it from the complete lack of marketing hype and momentum from Sony, but last week’s launch of the PSP Go is actually pretty monumental for the video game industry and media in general. Sony, the ultimate parade leader for proprietary media (remember the long dead Betamax?), has taken some bold steps towards ...
Read More »Kappa Pi brings all art styles together
Molly Deaton Staff Writer mmdeaton@valdosta.edu The art club Kappa Pi is more than just a regular art club. It is an honorary art fraternity (eta theta chapter) that was founded last year by Maegan Moore and Izzy Garcia, who have both now graduated. The club was started for art majors but has evolved into anyone being interested in art; ...
Read More »Reddies aim to spoil VSU’s Homecoming
Ed Hooper Sports Writer ephooper@valdosta.com A week after being eliminated from playoff contention, the Valdosta State Blazers (2-3, 1-2) will look to rebound and even their record at 3-3 when they host the Henderson State Reddies (3-3, 3-1) on Saturday at Bazemore-Hyder Stadium for the 2009 VSU Homecoming football game. Last Thursday the Blazers were knocked off by Delta State ...
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