Written by: Zenobia Harris, Staff Writer Tensions are running high in the midst of a rapidly expanding controversy involving a veteran’s attempt to take an American flag from a group of people walking on it as part of a protest on Valdosta State University’s campus. On Friday afternoon, a group of African-American students set up a protest in front of ...

Written by Cole Edwards, Multimedia Editor VSU students might be soon feeling a little pinch in the pocketbook, but they should be happy they don’t go to UGA. VSU is facing a 2.5 percent increase in tuition for the fall semester after the University System of Georgia’s board approved on April 14 a tuition rise for 30 of the state’s ...

by Kenzie Kesselring This week’s SGA meeting was a flurry of talk that included donuts, fitness, and how to show love to your significant other. SGA has several fun events planned to end the month of February. The “SGA Grams” will be available for purchase and pick up on Feb. 13. They will include a balloon, candy and a romantic ...

by Zenobia Harris This February, the VSU African American Studies program along with the Black History Committee and a number of student organizations, have teamed up for an array of events focusing the celebration of Black History Month. The month-long celebration titled “Refreshing the Black Essence: Celebrating Our Past, Critiquing Our Future and Moving Forward,” started off with the Black ...

by Kailee Kiyett A former VSU student and a former VSU president are set to go head-to-head after an appeals court reversed a decision over a case that floated over the courts seven years ago. Former VSU student Hayden Barnes will be going to court against Ronald Zaccari, former president of the university. Barnes was expelled in 2007 by Zaccari ...

Written by: Alex Corbitt There are no new leads on the armed robbery that occurred on campus the week before school started, but the investigation is ongoing, according to Howard Doner, VSU police director. On Jan. 10 at approximately 8:44 p.m., a female student and her brother were robbed at gunpoint in the Centennial Hall parking lot, according to a ...

Written by: Allison Thorpe Football. America’s most loved sport. But all the tailgating, touchdowns, and tears hinge on one of the most tedious and thought-out processes of the game: recruiting. What many fans aren’t aware of is how a player chooses a school. Not only do coaches hunt for the best of the best to play for their team, but ...

Written by: Mayah Cantave School spirit is not something that can be defined easily. It is a feeling of pride, a moment to foster relationships between students and to show support to your school. VSU is attempting to give all students and members of the community that feeling of pride. VSU has begun to kick off many activities to get ...

Written: Hailey Nelson  During the week, I usually don’t have time to get out of bed, take a shower, get ready, pull together all of my school supplies, and make myself breakfast. I’m pretty sure all of us have experienced days like this. For me, on-the-go smoothies have been a lifesaver when comes to conserving time in the morning. Learning ...

Written by: John Preer  The fragile faith minorities have in the justice system has been left out cold in the streets like Michael Brown’s uncovered, lifeless body. The nation is in a state of disarray and a lot of people seem to be confused, misinformed or just oblivious to the situation America has found itself in.  The Michael Brown shooting ...