The VSU Fine Arts Gallery opened its doors to the Art Faculty Exhibition on Aug. 22 at 7 p.m. while the faculty jazz combo played for the guests. The gallery displays artwork from various mediums, including illustrations, photography, oil paintings, sketches, and even sculptures. The exhibition is sponsored by Hester and Morris Orthodontics. “[The objective is to] showcase works of ...

During the school’s 100 years of operation, Valdosta State University has educated thousands of students. In that time, plenty have gone on to become successful adults. Alumni Benjamin Williams (“Been Jammin’”), from Boston, Georgia, is on his way to making a name for himself in the art of entertainment. “Ever since I was young I always had a love for ...

Part of being in college is the social experience—learning new things and connecting with fellow peers who share the same interests. Student Life, the office focused on the needs of the students from social to recreational, oversees campus activities and has a long list of student organizations eager for new members. In fact, four new organizations have joined VSU as ...

As part of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) of Lowndes County is working with Prevent Child Abuse Lowndes County and various other organizations to spread awareness of child abuse across the county. In honor of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Valdosta State Chapter of Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) helped sponsor the ...

In America, most children are blessed with a roof over their heads and shoes on their feet; however, in certain countries there are many children who are forced to walk around barefoot in tough environments every day at the risk of getting sick or potentially hurting themselves. On April 5, you can raise awareness to what these children live through ...

 Students who want to enjoy a free stack of pancakes during mid-term week can head to The International House of Pancakes for National Free Pancake Day on March 1.  Every year customers swarm to IHOP between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. to savor a free short stack of pancakes.  In exchange for this free treat, customers are asked to make ...

Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice is a true literary classic. It is the story of a family of sisters in the 1800’s raised to become skilled, upstanding wives and elegant women of their time.

 The Valdosta Symphony Orchestra warmly welcomes the widely-successful violinist, Amy Schwartz Moretti, to campus on Feb. 12.   She will be performing the Beethoven Violin Concerto.  “The Beethoven is widely regarded as one the greatest works for violin, and I believe that its considerable musical and technical challenges provide Ms. Moretti with the perfect showcase for her world-class artistry,” Director ...

  VSU’s student organization, S.U.R.G.E (Students United for Real Gender Equality), have been working all week, to provide students with Valentine’s Day themed events. On Feb. 2, they performed a series of skits on love and sex.  The members acted out three different scenarios: a female tutor hitting on a male student who was only looking for help on his math ...

Students who sold their soul for loans this semester are expecting excess checks in the mail Feb. 1. With amounts ranging from a couple hundred to a few thousand dollars, deciding what to do with the money is the biggest challenge. While being responsible with the money is the most reputable, the check also allows students to finally buy what ...