VSU’s search for a new provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs continues, as two candidates have recently been ruled out. Dr. V.K. Unni, Vice President for Academic Affairs at Bryant University and Dr. David Glassman, dean of the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Southern Indiana were the final two candidates chosen for on-campus interviews out of ...
Read More »2010 Happening busier than ever
The Happening brought new and returning students to the front lawn on Aug. 26 to find what Valdosta has to offer. Over 200 exhibitors came to the 19th annual event,
Read More »Blazer Zone promotes Blazer pride
Get ready sports fans. VSU is launching a new tradition with Blazer Zone, an event happening this Saturday before the first football game. The event will be held at Drexel Park from noon to 6 p.m. and will be open to the entire Valdosta community. The purpose of the event is to draw fan support and attendance for VSU’s first ...
Read More »Stand-up to entertain in Union
Big Badd Stand-Up comedy is making an appearance tonight at the Union Theatre at 7 p.m. The Campus Activity Board is hosting the nationally touring comedians Mike Albanese, Bob Place, Steve Mills, and Shane Leverett.
Read More »Front lawn policy
– Recurring events or activities on eight or more participants on the front lawn must be reserved through event services. – Front lawn events/activities must be sponsored by a registered student organization or university department. – Regulary scheduled repetitive outdoor activitiesmust be registered through event services. – The following is not allowed on the front lawn: cleats, vehicles whom do ...
Read More »Stallone, pals bring macho back to screen
In an age where men wear pink and apply lotion to their skin, there is still one walking, breathing, line-slurring collection of macho muscle out there among the Hollywood Elite. That man is Sylvester Stallone. ‘The Expendables’ is a movie that he has yearned to do for a long time and finally has delivered it to the public in all ...
Read More »Recasting the castaways
Soon there will be a feature film remake of the classic television series “Gilligan’s Island”, with the approval of original series creator Sherwood Schwartz. Schwartz has already said that he would prefer Michael Cera to play Gilligan and Beyoncé Knowles to play movie star Ginger. Who do you think would best fill the sand-filled shoes of the castaways? Cast your ...
Read More »‘Takers’: All-star and all-action
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 ...
Read More »Dance the night away
The VSU Ballroom dance club is ready to welcome new members to the dance floor this semester. Students will learn how to ballroom dance both recreationally and competitively. The idea for the club started in Professor Eric Nielsen’s dance class last semester, when three of his students wanted to create an environment for students to learn how to ballroom dance. ...
Read More »Christian singer slated to perform free concert
Rising Christian singer/songwriter, Dave Barnes, is scheduled to play a free concert for all ages on campus in the Student Union Ballroom at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 7. According to a recent press release issued by Razor & Tie, Barnes’s record label and media publicist, the artist is currently touring for his new album, What We Want, What We ...
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