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Cyclemeisters attack

WARNING: The following is a work of sarcasm. Any resemblance to any persons living, dead, undead, or Super Saiyan is purely coincidental, so seriously, get off your ass and go and support these people! Beware the Cyclemeisters, dear readers! This Friday, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Bleu Pub Parking Lot on 116 N Lee St., a bevy ...

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See what Downtown has to offer

Valdosta State University faculty members are not the only ones thrilled to see the new and returning college students for the fall 2010 semester. Downtown Valdosta’s young professionals and business owners are overjoyed, as well. Downtown welcomes you into their hometown and wants you to value it as much as they do. In fact, these business owners support VSU more ...

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Pop Addict

Guess I’m double booking it this issue but it’s what I do, and what an interesting change this certainly is from the mosque issue now plaguing New York. Oh, but rest assured, there’s always something crazy, disturbing or just plain shocking going on in the glamorous world of Hollywood. Charges have been brought against Mel Gibson for domestic violence against ...

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Find happiness in Eat, Pray, Love

The film “Eat Pray Love” follows Liz Gilbert (Julia Roberts), a woman living the life expected of her rather than one that makes her happy. To find herself and what makes for true joy, Liz leaves the life she has and sets out on a year-long journey. The first stop is in Italy for the tastes and smells of good ...

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The Toys are Back in Town

Finalizing a brilliant, classic film series is no easy task. George Lucas proved that all too well with the less-than-brilliant prequels to Star Wars, and the sequels of many other films do not even bear mentioning. Toy Story 3, however, proves that there is a way to make it happen, because this sequel is not only well-written and masterfully executed. ...

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Inception: No dreams are safe

When it comes to appreciating a movie or a work of fiction, I must say that “Inception” is by far one of the best movies of the year. “Inception” was co-written and directed by Christopher Nolan, the man who brought us masterpieces such as “Batman Begins,” “The Dark Knight,” “The Prestige,” and “Memento.” All of these movies are great and ...

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Blaze’s 10th birthday bash

Sept. 1 Blaze will be celebrating his 10th birthday. VSU has many events planned for this special day commemorating Blaze’s decade of service.

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Damage Report

An e-mail sent by the VSU housing and residence office demanding damage fees be paid has upset some of the students living on campus. Four of the eight residence halls received bills for maintenance repairs in preparation for next year’s residence. Each resident received an equal bill amount, but the price of damages varied by each hall. Hopper residents were ...

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No new summer construction plans

According to Robert Kellner of Auxiliary Services, VSU will not initiate any new construction during the summer, and instead will focus on completion of already existing projects such as the renovation of Langdale Hall’s C-wing. This comes as good news for environmental advocates who feel that past construction has negatively affected native animals’ habitats. “Trees being cut down affects not ...

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New apartments opening

A new off-campus housing option is now available for VSU students. What will attract students most to these apartments is the proximity to campus, according to founder Kurt Lamon. “Living at CarronOak eliminates the constant parking hassle,” according to the CarronOak Web site. The CarronOak student housing, which is located on Oak Street across from Palms Dining Center, consists of ...

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