“My parents didn’t come down over the weekend.” Jameeka Montgomery freshman biology major “I went home and me and my parents watched The Hunger Games.” Rachel West freshman mass media major “I showed my parents the sights of Valdosta.” Angelica Simpkins freshman biology major “I went home and me and my parents went to the movies to see house ...
Read More »People Poll: Should there be more lighting on campus?
“I think they should put more lights in Oak Street. There are only a few there and they are all burned out.” Ashley White senior criminal justice major “It’s not that much light by the strip behind the education building.” Destiny Aighobahi junior biology major “I haven’t felt unsafe yet.” Joe Pyles junior nursing major “I feel like the area ...
Read More »What restaurant would you like to see on campus?
“Another Starbucks; closer to the Fine Arts building.” Alan Sifventes sophomore art major “An oriental restaurant.” Bilal Bush junior engineering major “California Pizza.” Bill Hoover senior computer science major “Baja Fresh.” Giovanni Luna senior computer science major “A sushi bar.” Stephanie Clark sophomore undecided
Read More »PeoplePoll: What is your biggest pet peeve?
“When I hold the door for a lady and she doesn’t say ‘thank you’.” Alex Bell senior speech pathology major “People always being late.” Ashton Odoe junior accounting major “I don’t like people who waste class time. I pay my money to be here just like you do.” Santiago Rodriguez sophomore undecided major “People who talk about things that they ...
Read More »PeoplePoll: How have the prices of textbooks affected how you purchased them this semester?
“I purchased them on Amazon.com I got them so much cheaper.” Ashley Watkins sophomore art major “I buy them online where-ever I can get them cheapest. Some places will let you rent them for free, but definitely not the bookstore unless it’s absolutely needed.” Dario Samtillan sophomore undecided major “A lot, because textbooks are rather expensive, so when you go and purchase ...
Read More »People Poll: Name your favorite moment at the 2012 Olympic Games in London?
“When runner Erick Barrondo won the the silver medal for Guatemala.” Cesar Menjibar junior computer science major “The final medal count during the closing ceremonies.” Brian Shanken senior physics major “When Usain Bolt of Jamaica did his signature move.” Anupam Gupta sophomore biology major “When Serena Williams celebrated by doing the crip walk, after her win in London.” Sheba Lee ...
Read More »People Poll: Do you believe it is important to attend your college graduation?
“I think it is. It’s kind of like a motivation for other students who aren’t graduating.” Jasmine Horn senior chemistry major “Yes. Why not let everyone see your accomplishments?” Ashlin Allen senior chemistry major “To walk, yes. It’s just your way of showing you’ve done it to the world.” Hannah Aldrich senior sociology major “I guess it depends. It’s important, ...
Read More »PeoplePoll: What qualities are you looking for in an SGA presidential candidate?
“Willingness to stand up for the student body, and willing to make make changes.” Kimberly Wright junior marketing major “Somebody who can portray what the majority of students want, and their issues, and represent students fully.” Sami Ullah junior computer science major “Gets students involved with functions that are happening around campus.” Jay Winn senior sign language interpreting major “One ...
Read More »PeoplePoll: Do you think the Slut Walk will be a good way to prevent sexual harassment?
“People are going to judge you for what you show them. So if you wear provocative clothes you’re basically saying you’re lower-class.” Sosa Thompson sophomore nursing major “That’s what’s up!” Cate Campodonico freshman biology major “I think it’s important to be aware of your surroundings no matter what you’re wearing.” Kelly Bunn freshman biology major “I don’t really care for ...
Read More »People Poll: Are you looking forward to seeing ‘The Hunger Games’?
“I’m actually interested in seeing the movie after seeing how excited my younger sister was about it.” Skylar Gordon freshman psychology major “I’m excited to see what I’ve read become a movie!” McKenzie Drain freshman biology major “After seeing the previews, the movie actually looks adventurous. I can’t wait to see it.” Rastarja Heard freshman criminal justice major “I haven’t ...
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