Written by Kristin Whitman, Sports Editor “We can’t change the past but looking forward all we can do is try, and this meeting is a step in the right direction,” Scott Doner, director of University Police said, at the “Know Your Rights” event last Tuesday, Feb. 17. The event was held in the University Center Magnolia Room where a panel ...
Read More »Title IX revisions broaden scope
by Kristin Whitman Title IX, the law against sexual discrimination on campus, will now apply to sexual harassment and violence, according to an email sent to VSU students on Jan. 21. Revisions to federal law brought about these changes to Title IX. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs ...
Read More »Once upon a time: ‘Sleeping Beauty’ wakes up audience with performance
by Kristin Whitman “Once upon a time, in a kingdom far away, a beautiful princess was born.” Awaken to the lights and dancing of “Sleeping Beauty.” Valdosta School of Ballet put on a Sleeping Beauty the Ballet last Friday and Saturday in the Mathis Municipal Auditorium with a cast of all ages. Back by popular demand this year, “Sleeping Beauty” ...
Read More »Academic foregiveness still needs ‘fine tuning’
by Kristin Whitman Call to order of decisions to be made at VSU. Faculty Senate had a meeting last Thursday, Jan. 22, in University Center Magnolia Room to talk about new, old and unfinished business on campus. The meeting started out with the election of a new Parliamentarian. Dr. Peggy Moch, who served in this capacity last semester, is on ...
Read More »Sophomore Josh Lemons Aids Blazers in Win Against UAH
by Kristin Whitman Sophomore Josh Lemons’ go-ahead jumper with 16.2 seconds remaining lifted the Blazers (9-9, 4-8 GSC) over Alabama-Huntsville (13-5, 8-4 GSC) 67-66 Thursday night. The Chargers had two more cracks to win as senior guard Ronnie Mack’s drive to the basket was blocked by Colin Cook with eight seconds remaining. On the final possession, Blazers forward James Spencer ...
Read More »Faculty Senate Preview
by Kristin Whitman The 2015 faculty senate could be making some drastic changes to the VSU community. The first 2015 faculty senate meeting will take place today at 3:30 p.m. in the University Center’s Magnolia Room, and the members of the senate hope to improve campus life this semester. New business that will be brought up at the meeting are ...
Read More »VSU soccer season closes
Written By: Kristin Whitman The dark, thick, flammable liquid of the Rollins College Tars distilled over the VSU Blazers in the second round of the South Regional Tournament Sunday afternoon. The Blazers’ (12-7-2) run came to an end in the NCAA South Regional tournament with a 1-0 loss to No. 8 RC (17-2). The Blazers defeated Christian Brothers University in ...
Read More »McKinney talks football, food and funding by the fire
Written By: Kristin Whitman “Look at me about to walk into the fire,” President William McKinney said, laughing as he almost stepped into the projector set up with a scenic fire for the Fireside chat Tuesday night in the Powell Hall Auditorium. It was a time to sit back, relax and cozy up by the crackling fire as a question ...
Read More »Soccer team set to make national run
Written By: Kristin Whitman The goal became a reality for the Blazers soccer this past Sunday as they took down the North Alabama Lions for the team’s first ever Gulf South Conference championship title. No. 10 VSU (8-2-1) upset the No. 3 UNA (10-1) team in the South Region rankings. VSU blazed past the UNA in the first ...
Read More »First year head coach takes team to GSC tournament
Written By: Kristin Whitman Your attention please, your attention please I would like to introduce you to first year coach Rebecca Nolin and her playoff-bound soccer team. VSU will be headed to the Gulf South Conference Tournament starting with a game of revenge against the West Florida Argonauts on Friday, Nov. 7. After a rocky start to the season, ...
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