Who’s enjoying this lovely weather so far this week? I see some of the girls have brought out their dresses and sandals—giving the guys something to take a second look at! Go ahead with your bad self then. Now, it’s time to fix you guys a serving of what’s been happening in the lives of the rich, the famous, and ...
Read More »One day only: IHOP offers free pancakes
Students who want to enjoy a free stack of pancakes during mid-term week can head to The International House of Pancakes for National Free Pancake Day on March 1. Every year customers swarm to IHOP between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. to savor a free short stack of pancakes. In exchange for this free treat, customers are asked to make ...
Read More »A legacy in jeopardy
Ashley Cinemas, one of Valdosta’s two movie theater complexes, is known for its cheaper ticket prices, but there might be quite a bit you didn’t know about this theater’s past. Now VSU wants part of Ashley Cinemas’ history. While long-term plans have yet to be made, the university wants to purchase the theater, keeping it in business and using the ...
Read More »Pride and Prejudice is educational, entertaining
Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice is a true literary classic. It is the story of a family of sisters in the 1800’s raised to become skilled, upstanding wives and elegant women of their time.
Read More »Cyrus concerned, MTV staple returns
What’s up you POP addicts? I hope cupid treated you better than he did me on Valentine’s Day. I actually heard some people saying that they no longer recognized Feb.14 as V-Day but “Single’s Awareness Day.” I know some single people became aware when the flowers, hearts and candy became unbearable out on the pedestrian walk around noon, but we’re ...
Read More »Realistic love story hits big screen
Even if most young couples will find the subject matter too depressing to get their money’s worth on theater tickets, “Blue Valentine” is probably the most realistic portrait of a relationship, and a marriage to hit the American cinema in quite a while. It provides a stark contrast to the films generated by the Nicholas Sparks generation, turning the concept ...
Read More »Graves brings life to ordinary
He looks for the interesting and unique features in life to depict and capture for audiences to dwell on. “I look to point out the obvious, yet often ignored connections that exist between the natural world and the cultural attitudes and practices we project on it,” Travis Graves said in an artist statement about his work. “The direction of my ...
Read More »World renowned violinist performs on campus
The Valdosta Symphony Orchestra warmly welcomes the widely-successful violinist, Amy Schwartz Moretti, to campus on Feb. 12. She will be performing the Beethoven Violin Concerto. “The Beethoven is widely regarded as one the greatest works for violin, and I believe that its considerable musical and technical challenges provide Ms. Moretti with the perfect showcase for her world-class artistry,” Director ...
Read More »Mixed feelings surround monologue on lynching
“In a world this dark, a lynching story isn’t as striking as it should be to get a reaction on a college campus,” Rebecka McAleer, freshman theatre major, said. “It’s hard to get someone’s attention with things like that.”
Read More »Verizon Gets iPhone4, Rihanna’s into ‘S&M’
What’s up you addicts? How has the “excess” spending been going? I hope somebody at least paid their bills before he or she went to Ink Addiction or a trip to Tallahassee. Shame on you if you didn’t! It’s Thursday and Friday is right around the corner, so you know I have some juicy news for you all this week! ...
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