SGA held its last meeting this past Monday in the Odum Library Auditorium, addressing aiding CAB with their spring comedy show, the SGA holiday dinner next Monday, whether or not SGA members should dress up for their meetings, and a senator being elected Parliamentarian. Tatiana Lee, head of CAB’s Coffeehouse and Comedy committee, came to ask SGA to join with ...
Read More »New buildings in the works
Plans for a new Psychology building at Valdosta State will be presented to the Board of Regents in either January or February of next year. If plans are approved for the new building, which will consist of clinics, classrooms and offices, the two-story part of Converse Hall will be renovated, according to and President Dr. Patrick J. Schloss. “No student ...
Read More »How old is too old for costumes?
It is the social norm for children to get dressed up in their cute costumes and go from door to door with their moms and dads to the friendly, candy-giving neighbors, saying that infamous phrase, “Trick or Treat,” but who says older kids and adults can’t join in on the dressing-up fun? Halloween is a time for witches, goblins and ...
Read More »National Denim Day on October 28
Health Promotions will be holding Lee National Denim Day, a day to wear denim in recognition of breast cancer and those inflicted with it, on Oct. 28. Lee National Denim Day has been held every October since 1996 and “has become one of the largest single-day fundraisers nationwide for breast cancer”, according to the campaign’s official website. For the past ...
Read More »Making a cool zombie costume that everyone can afford
Stephanie Turner Staff Writer sdturner@valdosta.edu Ever wanted to be a zombie for Halloween, but don’t exactly have a lot of money to spend? Well here’s some tips on different costumes at an affordable price. These creatures can come in different forms but have one thing in common, they are the dead brought back to life. The attitude and behavior is ...
Read More »Model UN to face competitions
Stephanie Turner Staff Writer sdturner@valdosta.edu VSU’s Model UN is getting ready to address the issues of the world as they prepared Tuesday evening at Odum Library for their upcoming competition. This year, the group is focusing on the United Kingdom and South Africa. James Hamilton, a political science senior, will focus on global views on the International Assessment of ...
Read More »Theatre Season Premieres with Romantic Comedy “Almost, Maine”
by Stephanie Turner Love dominates the magical town of Almost, Maine in the Valdosta State Theatre production of John Cariani’s comedic play, “Almost, Maine.” According to H. Duke Guthrie, director and Theatre and Dance area chair, and Philip Jones, senior and student director, the play is centered around “romantic love.” Guthrie selected this “new and exciting” play in ...
Read More »Palms and Hopper: Just a simple dine-in experience
Stephanie Turner Staff Writer sdturner@valdosta.edu Dining at Hopper or Palms can be a costly meal without a meal plan, but you better eat your fill because campus dining does not allow doggy bags. Imagine you just got out of one of your classes. It is the middle of the day, and a couple of friends are going to go grab ...
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