Written by Anthony Pope Hello World—Anthony here again bringing you all the news in the entertainment world this week. Somewhere at Disney World, Mickey Mouse is throwing a major side-eye and yelling ‘I told you so’ at the heavens because the love that house of mouse built just might have come crashing down. After more than three years of ...
Read More »Blazer heats up the radio air waves
Written by Dowling Payne Claire Contevita is not your average college student. Within a minute of conversation, you can see the drive that keeps her moving forward toward her goals and dreams. Originally from San Francisco, Contevita considers herself a true California girl. Her father was in the air force so she quickly grew accustomed to moving around and ...
Read More »Mr. Pinstripe Suit: ‘a smooth talker with an export cigarette’
Written by Rebecka McAleer Welcome back to Additive Noise, where music goes for rediscovery. Today we have a blast from the past in the genre section. Ladies, put on your butterfly sleeves and rayon stockings, because we are going back to the 1930s and 40s– also known as the Swing Era. Swing music really made its debut around 1935. ...
Read More »‘RiRi” goes from bottles to babies, Bieber goes insane
Written by Anthony Pope Hello world—Anthony here bringing you a full Pop Addict. Let’s see what’s been going on in the entertainment world this past week. After the Oscar’s last week, most of Hollywood is making the wise decision to lie low for a week, but there are always a few celebrities who just can’t stay away from the rachetness, ...
Read More »Students strives to sing, stay fit
Written by Dowling Payne If you’re searching for an individual with a passion for their interests, then look no further than Allison Forbes. Known to most as Ally, Forbes is a beautiful singer and devoted fitness extraordinaire. Forbes came to Valdosta from Smyrna, Ga. where she quickly fell in love with the campus and college life. Growing up, she was ...
Read More »Sonata Arctica: ‘harsh, progressive’
Welcome back to Additive Noise, your #1 source for music recommendations. We’ve touched on all varieties of cultural music recently, but now it’s time to strike a harsher chord. Follow me to Finland, home of semi-famous power metal band Sonata Arctica. Power metal as a subgenre does not come with the most respect. In fact, power metal bands are generally ...
Read More »Taylor’s Take: Top fashion choices for spring 2013
Written by Taylor Stone Top 4 “it list” for spring 2013! 1. Black & White When you think of spring you probably think of dainty fabrics and Easter pastels, right? For this season black and white is hotter than ever. It’s a unique look, but also classic enough for everyday wear. Try a bold stripe or a crisp short ...
Read More »Mike Swan named VSU head volleyball coach
After spending ten seasons rebuilding Division I Evansville University’s volleyball program into contenders, Mike Swan now has the same opportunity to do so for the Blazers. The veteran colligate head coach was announced Monday as the new helm of Valdosta State volleyball. “I would like to thank President McKinney, Herb Reinhard (Athletic Director) and the rest of the ...
Read More »Blazers ready for Las Vegas trip
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. The VSU golf team hopes this won’t be the case after they compete in the first Las Vegas Desert Classic on Sunday and Monday. The Revere Golf Club, where the event is held, has a par-72 layout enclosed by mountainous Nevada gorges complete with an overlooking view of the Las Vegas skyline. “It’s ...
Read More »SpecTech: Dell debuts Project Ophelia, Samsung Galaxy S4 to be released
Written by Steven Setser Hey everyone and welcome to the last day of February! Here’s the newest tech news. An update on last week’s story–Sony did unveil the PlayStation 4. They did not show the actual console, but the controller is a modified version of the prototype. The system and controller will interact with the new PlayStation Eye in ...
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