If students were given a full week there would be less anxiety, more time to focus and ultimately better academic performance, as there would be less chance that they would have three finals packed in one day as many students have experienced this at least once.
Read More »VSO features guest conductor and Toronto Symphony harp soloist
VSU’s Symphony Orchestra will perform their third concert this season on Feb. 18 at 8 p.m. in Whitehead Auditorium.
Read More »Program improves literacy in kids
Blazing Through Books is in need of VSU student volunteers to help community children improve their reading and writing skills as well as their social and confidence level.
Read More »Tying the knot, gay or not
In light of Tuesday’s landmark decision by the California Supreme Court, I am reminded of a comment by a female friend who once had this to say on gay marriage: “Why should straights be the only ones to suffer?” Apparently California gays will be allowed to suffer matrimony first hand, now that the state’s appeals court decision to declare the ...
Read More »Mistakes fuel losing streak
The VSU baseball team lost 7-3 against the Albany State Golden Rams last night to open their season with a 1-3 record. After defeating Lindenwood to open the season, the Blazers have dropped three in a row at Billy Grant Field.
Read More »Coffee shop gets spiked
Starbucks Coffee Company will sell beer and wine in Atlanta, Southern California, Chicago and Pacific Northwest area stores later this year. Customers expressed a desire to have more options for relaxing in an evening setting. “We recognize the importance of continuously evolving with our customers’ interests, lifestyles and values in order to stay relevant over the long term,” a company ...
Read More »Local business bears new artistic mural.
Students who drove down Baytree Road may have notice a very new addition to the nearby scenery. John Gay, a former VSU student and owner of the novelty shop Divided By Zero hand painted a very impressive artistic mural on the side of his shop just off Baytree Road. Check the slideshow below for some picture of John Gay painting ...
Read More »Separating church and state
The religious leanings of our politicians are almost as prevalent as their stand on the issues – which are often impacted by their religious beliefs.
Read More »Nerd turned Rapper: VSU takes a new approach to hip hop music
Michael Schwartz is a nerd. It may be hard to believe, but there is something very unusual about this sophomore from Roswell, Ga; he can rap.
Read More »Don’t mess with how I dress
When it comes to the classroom, students should have to worry about tests and papers, not how they are dressed.
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