As the end of the semester is approaching, VSU’s Department of Art and Design features the Fall 2024 Senior Exhibition. The exhibition, E.V.E., is at the Dedo Maranville Fine Arts Gallery in the Fine Arts Building.   The exhibition opened to the public on Nov. 17 and was on display until Dec. 4.  The theme of the exhibition was adapted ...

The 2025 Grammy Awards nominees were released on Friday, Nov. 8 for the show’s 67th annual show.  Many of the nominations were not surprising, including Beyonce, leading with 11 nominations to add to her remarkable record of 99 Grammy nominations in total. Followed behind her are Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar and Charli XCX, with each artist receiving seven nominations.  The ...

On Friday, Nov. 8, The City of Valdosta partnered with Greater Valdosta United Way in efforts to provide relief for the Valdosta community to support residents affected by Hurricane Helene. In addition, the Sounds for Lowndes Concert was hosted by local underwriters.  The Sounds for Lowndes Concert took place at Unity Park Amphitheater on Friday from 4 p.m. until 10 ...

When it comes to this time of year, movies that will leave you spooked and feeling festive are perfect for this Halloween season. Here are ten movies that will get you into the Halloween spirit.  Starting with a classic that you cannot beat is “Hocus Pocus” (1993). This spooky classic is a Halloween comedy that tells the story of a teenager ...

From Oct. 24 until Oct. 27, VSU’s theatre and dance department opened the 2024-2025 season with yet another phenomenal play, “Tiny Beautiful Things.”  The play, which astonished the audience with its comedic aspects that contained adult themes and language, was held in the Fine Arts Building on VSU’s campus in the Lab Theatre without an intermission.   Due to delays caused ...

Liam Payne, a former member of the 2010s English Irish pop group, One Direction, was pronounced dead today in Buenos Aires, Argentina.   According to The New York Times, Buenos Aires emergency services reported that Payne fell three stories out of a window at the Casa Sur Hotel. The circumstances of the fall are still undetermined.  Payne rose to fame as ...

Another school year also means another VSU faculty art exhibition. The annual art exhibition is back on campus and this year features the theme, “Not Just Pretty Faces.”   With the exhibition being on display from Aug. 22 to Sept. 20, it gives VSU faculty the opportunity to highlight their professional work to students and the Valdosta community.  The exhibition ...

On Thursday, Sept. 5 the rap music community lost artist, Dequantes Devontay Lamar, who was known professionally by his stage name, Rich Homie Quan.   Lamars’ death has saddened and astounded the rap and hip-hop music community as he was only 34 years old. The circumstances of his death are still being investigated, and the exact cause of death will not be ...

On Saturday, Aug. 31st, musical composer Jorge Rivera-Herrans’ EP passed Travis Scott’s album, “DAYS BEFORE RODEO” and Sabrina Carpenter’s album, “Short n’ Sweet” on iTunes.  The musical, which is called, “EPIC: The Wisdom Saga,” adheres to the story of The Odyssey from the beginning to the end. The concept album began with Rivera-Herrans’ first EP in 2022, “EPIC: The Troy ...

After over two decades, a sequel of “Freaky Friday,” “Freakier Friday,” is finally set to see the big screen in 2025. In March of 2024, it was confirmed that the sequel was in the developing phase, with filming beginning in June shortly after.  On Aug. 9th at Disney’s ultimate fan event, D23, stars Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis announced ...