A serious issue in America today is the “Celebrity Role Model”.  If you ask individuals from this generation who they look up to, you’ll hear names like Kim Kardashian or Lil’ Wayne. I am tired of going on Twitter and seeing the ignorance young people are retweeting from celebrities. But what makes me even more upset is the fact that ...

 If you’re looking for a nice atmosphere, cheap prices and quality food, then look no further—these are just a few of the things you’ll find at Cheddar’s.  The restaurant opened for business last December and has quickly become a hot spot for Valdosta dining.  The restaurant is quite nice, boasting three different scenery seating sections.  On one side, is the ...

On Dec. 13, 2010, producer Sean “P. Diddy” Combs and his group, Dirty Money, released their first studio album together. The group—which includes Diddy, Dawn Richard, formerly of Danity Kane and singer/songwriter, Kaleena Harper—has been working together on this album since early 2009. Dirty Money has released a total of six singles so far off of its new album,“Last Train ...

 Kendall Curry is a junior, mass media major, but going to class every day isn’t all that he does.   Curry is an up incoming rapper better known by his initials, K.C. “I didn’t want to use a stage name because that’s not who I am” Curry said.  Music has always been important to K.C.  “It’s the way I express myself,” ...

 By day, Marlowe Munn is a senior mass media major with an emphasis in audio. On stage, he calls himself “Lil Munney.”  In high school, friends called him “Munney” because of his last name, Munn. He said that the “lil” part came from him being a junior.  Munn calls himself a “versatile rapper.” Though he claims that his individual style ...

 Edrick “Bloo” Woods, junior mass media major, is an up and coming photographer at VSU.  Woods began photography in high school. However, he did not get serious with it until 2009 when he was able to save enough money to buy the camera he wanted.  Woods’ mother, a former model, raised him around photography all his life.  “My inspiration comes ...

    Tremaine Neverson, better known as Trey Songz is back again with his fourth studio album, ‘Passion, Pain & Pleasure’. Released on September 14, 2010, ‘Passion, Pain & Pleasure’ is what Songz says is his “most personal album to date”.  This album is one of the better R&B albums of the year with mostly smooth and seductive songs on the ...

 On Sept. 12, the annual MTV Video Music Awards was held at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles, Calif.  The celebrities were dressed to impress at the awards as usual. Standouts included a dazzling Taylor Swift in a gorgeous dress and a very Barbie-luscious jump suit worn by none other than rapper Nicki Minaj.  The always dynamic and controversial dresses ...

Gun fire, armored trucks and an all star cast. If you love these things, then “Takers” is the movie for you. Directed by John Luessenhop, “Takers” is fast-paced and action-packed. However, for all its action and jumping in the plot, the story flows cohesively through the whole film. “Takers” is about a group of career criminals who get together once ...

Late Wednesday night a female student was struck by a moving vehicle outside of Centennial Hall. The victim, whose identity is unknown at this time, was transported to South Georgia Medical Center. According to Cpl. Joshua Luke the extent of the victims injuries are unknown at this time. “The bus was stopped at the bus stop, when the victim ran ...