Datonia Hughes senior mass media major ““I think of green, green, green because that is my all-time favorite color. I’m a nature person so spring is not too far behind St. Patrick’s Day. When you think of green, you think of spring.” Shannette Samms senior psychology major “I think of Riverdance, green, and leprechauns.” Benjamin Starling senior mass media major ...
Read More »Not for sale
I find it amusing how shocked our initial reaction to the budget cuts were last week. It’s no secret that legislatures dip their hand into the academic money jar whenever they need some easy cash. After all, the student body practically bleeds money from the moment we send our applications in. The only difference this time is that a few ...
Read More »Sunshine week shines on journalists
Next week is an important one for every student on campus, but spring break is not the only major event scheduled. Next week is also “Sunshine Week,” a media created event aimed at raising the awareness of the free and open press across the country. The event was started by the Florida Society of Newspaper Editors and has spread in ...
Read More »Worst case scenario likely
With the revenue numbers from February decreasing 10 percent, the worst case scenario of an extra $300 million in budget cuts for the University System of Georgia is becoming more likely. Governor Sonny Perdue released the February revenue information Monday March 8 showing a decrease in revenue. In a press conference Thursday, March 4 with Senator Seth Harp, House Representative ...
Read More »Arguing ensues at SGA meeting
In the most recent SGA meeting, President Kelli Cody presented the senate with more information concerning the Rally at the Capitol event. The senate also attempted to vote on a new dress code, community service requirements and bylaws, but failed to pass anything due to the outbreak of several arguments between the senators and the executive board. Cody passed out ...
Read More »Lady Blazers remain perfect
The Lady Blazer softball team had a near perfect performance in its double-header against Florida Southern College on Thursday, March 4, winning 10-0 and 6-0 for both games and improving their record to 10-0 on season. While the team played well offensively, the fielding is what kept the Moccasins scoreless in both games. “So far we have played very well,” ...
Read More »The Lady Blazers look forward to Fort Valley State as first round opponent
The Valdosta State Lady Blazers punched a ticket to the NCAA Division II tournament on Sunday night when it was announced VSU would receive an at-large bid to the tournament. The Lady Blazers (19-8, 10-1 GSC) will be the sixth seed in the South region tournament, which makes up the first three rounds of the NCAA tournament. “I feel great ...
Read More »Golf team hosts tournament
The Valdosta State University golf team will host The First Federal Southeastern Collegiate in their only home tournament of the year this weekend at Kinderlou Forest. Although the squad has been on many road trips throughout the season, some as far as Jamul, Calif., they have not finished in first place since the season opening tournament in the Flagler Invitational. ...
Read More »On Tap magazine is growing by leaps and bounds
The On Tap staff kept a relaxed attitude yet was hard at work at their Tuesday night meeting as they simultaneously produced two different issues. On Tap is VSU’s semester magazine produced by VSU students. The staff is working on their third and fourth issues, which will be published a week after Spring Break and at the start of the ...
Read More »For spring break, consider Jekyll
Sun and sand might be the only things on your mind as spring break edges ever closer. For those of you who don’t feel like spending the entire week at home with the parents, why not spend a little time at the beach for some well-deserved rest and relaxation? One of the best spots to chill that isn’t too far ...
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