Written by Julia Rodriquez, Opinions Editor VSU’s newest restaurant, Which Wich, aims to satisfy its customers and make eating there not just a pit stop but an experience, so that it may have the same success it has had on other college campuses. VSU’s dining options provider, Aramark, works with many colleges and suggested that Which Wich come to VSU. ...
Read More »Online accolades keep rolling in for VSU
Written by Kimberly Cannon, Staff Writer VSU placed 24th overall in a best value list of 2017 Top Online Colleges created by the SR Education Group on guidetoonlineschools.com. VSU ranked 10th in online master’s degree programs and fourth in online doctoral degree programs. VSU’s annual tuition for online doctoral degrees was most affordable among the 25 universities, costing $4,395, according ...
Read More »Trump result changes nothing: America can still be great
Written by Gabe Burns, Editor-in-Chief The final curtain fell. “I’m devastated,” a women’s rights advocate and fellow editor-in-chief texted me late last night. “I fear so much for us all. I’m so scared,” texted Tayler Lawhorn, my friend who’s a member of the LGBT community. “All my hope and belief in this country is gone,” said a minority friend who ...
Read More »Remerton shooting leaves questions unanswered
Written by Gabe Burns, Editor-in-Chief A man was injured by gunfire and the perpetrator remains at-large after an incident near campus Wednesday. The Valdosta Police Department responded to a shooting at Jackson Square Apartments on Melody Lane early in the afternoon. Investigator Derrick Sinclair confirmed a male victim was shot in the leg by an unidentified male aggressor. The wound ...
Read More »VSU’s Halloween policy
Written by Bryce Ethridge, Staff Writer Halloween is on Monday and some students may even want to wear their costumes around campus, but does VSU allow that? “There is no policy,” said Dr. Vincent Miller, Vice President of Student Affairs. With this revelation, students probably feel like they can pretty much wear anything they want, but Dr. Miller had something ...
Read More »SGA proposes impeachment
Written by Juston Lewis, Stadd Writer A rarity occurred at the weekly SGA meeting when Senator Dillon Rountree was proposed for impeachment by Senator Aisha Johnson. SGA held its weekly public meeting on Monday night even with the absence of SGA president Maya Mapp who was in Atlanta working on the Presidential Search Committee. The meeting was conducted by SGA ...
Read More »Mediacom out, VSU contracts with Philo
Written by Jada Dukes, Staff Writer VSU has ended its contract with Mediacom; Philo is now the only on-campus television provider for the next three years. Philo was introduced to the student body at the beginning of the 2016 spring semester. The DVR feature and unlimited online access provided by Philo were among highlighted features. According to their website, Philo.com, ...
Read More »Dr. Brown applies for permanent presidency: Interim leader has interest in staying long term
Written by Juston Lewis, Staff Writer Interim president Dr. Kelli Brown said she’s always thinking about how her decisions can make VSU better. Dr. Brown was named interim president of VSU in May and began the position on June 1. With her appointment, she is the first female president, interim or not for university. “It is an honor and I ...
Read More »Homecoming is here
Written by Michaela Leung, Copy Editor Oct. 17 – 23 is Homecoming Week and the theme is the 1980s. The line-up for next week’s events has been released to the public. VSU Student Life will be placing Rubik’s Cubes all over campus in secret locations and prizes will be given to those who find them. Hints to the location of ...
Read More »VSU establishes Department of Diversity and Inclusion
Written by Bryce Ethridge, Staff Writer In recent years, society as a whole has realized that we as people need to start recognizing or start to capitalize off our diversity. Universities around the nation have begun departments focused on diversity and inclusion. Starting Oct. 1, 2016, VSU will have its own Department of Diversity and Inclusion led by interim ...
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