VSU has long upheld a reputation as a highly accredited institution, dedicated to fostering an inspiring education, a safe learning environment and a nurturing community. This mission is proudly stated, but some students wonder if their investment truly yields benefits in all aspects of their academic and daily lives. According to the Office of Strategic Research and Analysis, only about ...
Read More »VSO’s Frightful Night of Costumes and Concert
A packed house gathered in the Whitehead Auditorium to watch a “frightful” themed concert from the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra. The event took place on Saturday Oct. 26 at 7:30 p.m. The musicians and the audience came dressed head to toe in various costumes to celebrate the Halloween spirit. A cosplay competition occurred during intermission and over 40 people competed on ...
Read More »Turner Center for the Arts Present Three Exhibits During Gallery Opening
On Sept. 23, the Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts opened three new exhibitions, “Eye Candy” by Victor Bokas, “Degrees of Dissonance” by Annie B. Campbell and “By Heart” by the National Association of Women Artists. The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts is a non-profit art center located in downtown, Valdosta, offering a wide variety of art ...
Read More »VSU Theatre and Dance Perform “Chicago”
VSU Theatre is taking “show business” to new heights as they prepare for their upcoming performance of Chicago. The show, set to run from Oct. 31-Nov. 2 and Nov. 4-6, tells the classic story of greed, murder, and corruption, all under the backdrop of 1920s Chicago. The musical starts with Vaudeville star Velma Kelly, played by Arianna Mangus, performing on-stage ...
Read More »Diving into the prickly second season of pretty little liars: summer school
“Pretty Little Liars: Summer School” season two was a harrowing experience compared to the previous season and the original “Pretty Little Liars” television series. The Max drama series follows the events after “Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin” with new characters having to face a fate worse than death- summer school. Although this new plot may not be the one the ...
Read More »An Update: Watcher Backtracks on Controversial Decision
“You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become three guys on a couch.” This was just one of over 30,000 comments left on Watcher Entertainment’s “Goodbye YouTube” video following the announcement of the company’s new streaming service on April 19. Created in 2019 by content creators Ryan Bergara, Shane Madej and Steven Lim, best known ...
Read More »Mayhem Music Festival: Night of Musical Ecstasy
Mayhem Music Festival returns to the front lawn of VSU campus on April 26 with a music lineup that features KCamp, Derrick Flowers, Mandalla music, and other musical talents. Last Mayhem Music Festival was moved from the outside to the inside, but students and local residents can expect blue skies for this year with the same sweet and savory foods ...
Read More »Spoiler Alert: “Civil War” is At Valdosta Cinema
The movie, “Civil War” has recently been released in theaters. “Civil War” is written and directed by Alex Garland, and it takes place in a modern-day American civil war setting. America is a fractured dystopian country at war with itself and we follow a team of photojournalist Lee Smith played by Kirsten Dunst, Joel played by Wagna Moura, and Jessie ...
Read More »John Robinson: Artist and Survivor
In the annals of history, there are stories that stand as a testament of the human spirit. Among those stories is the journey of John Robinson, a man who has experienced both racial discrimination and terminal illness, and turned his experiences into art. Born in Lowndes County, Georgia, Robinson was born at the height of the civil rights acts. ...
Read More »The Potential TikTok ban, is it acceptable or not?
On March 13, 2024, the United States House of Representatives passed House Resolution 7521, a bill titled Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act. It has commonly been called the TikTok ban, as this bill states that if TikTok, which is owned by Chinese company ByteDance, is not sold to an American company or shareholders it will be banned ...
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