The Office of Social Equity and Access at VSU paid tribute to people with disabilities by displaying their Disability History Exhibit in Palms Dining Hall from Jan. 27 to Jan. 30 and the University Center from Jan. 25 to Jan 26. VSU has held events bringing awareness to disabilities, but this is the first Display Exhibit that has been brought ...
Read More »Golden Key recognizes new members
VSU’s chapter of the Golden Key International Honour Society hosted their annual New Member Recognition Ceremony this past Saturday in the Student Ballroom. Golden Key is one of the world’s premiere international societies, admitting the top 15% of college sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students. “I joined the Golden Key Honour Society because when you get to the real world ...
Read More »Organization fair brings groups forward
The pedestrian mall was buzzing with activity during the Spring Organization Fair on Wednesday afternoon as a multitude of VSU students passed from table to table to gather information on various campus organizations. Among the organizations that participated in the event were fraternities and sororities, religious communities, community service teams and special interest groups. Many of the organizations who set ...
Read More »Counseling center helps with anxiety on campus
A college student can deal with many types of stresses including classes, work and relationship problems. The VSU Counseling Center offers a wide range of services, not only individual counseling, but group counseling, outreach programs, testing, training consultation, crises intervention, evaluation of services and accountability research. “Our role is to help and support the students so that they can be ...
Read More »Separating church and state
The religious leanings of our politicians are almost as prevalent as their stand on the issues – which are often impacted by their religious beliefs.
Read More »Nerd turned Rapper: VSU takes a new approach to hip hop music
Michael Schwartz is a nerd. It may be hard to believe, but there is something very unusual about this sophomore from Roswell, Ga; he can rap.
Read More »Don’t mess with how I dress
When it comes to the classroom, students should have to worry about tests and papers, not how they are dressed.
Read More »Unstoppable force
The Lady Blazers are on a romp right now, winning 13 of their last 15 games including a four-game win streak they hope to continue when they travel to Delta State tonight.
Read More »Fountain device filters water in Union
Student Life is “going green.” By installing the Elkay EZ H20 water fountain filter on the Student Union’s second and third floors, the department aims to cut down on plastic bottle waste. “Student Life is trying to encourage reusing water bottles and trying to stop students from throwing away so much plastic,” John Writer, Student Life associate director, said. To ...
Read More »Mamma mia, its finally here!: Olive Garden opens in Valdosta
Attention, Italian-food lovers: Olive Garden has come to Valdosta. About 200 people gathered in anticipation of the restaurant’s grand opening Monday afternoon. “We’re a family restaurant focusing on delighting everyone with a genuine Italian dining experience,” Eric Kosloff, Olive Garden director of operations, said. “A lot of people are excited because it will save them trips to Warner Robins, Tallahassee ...
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