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Local stars to shine in Union

Written by Sarah Turner   The VSU theatre and dance departments will have the Student Union shining with stars as they host their biggest fundraising event of the year on Saturday, “Dancing with the Valdosta Stars.” The event will be held in the Student Union grand ballroom from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Seats at the event cost $75 and ...

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New ‘Sonic’: ‘difficult yet rewarding’

Written by Steven Setser   We are back this week for another game review for Sonic and All-Stars Racing: Transformed for the Xbox 360.  This is a kart racing sequel to the 2010 game, Sonic and SEGA All-Stars Racing. Depending on what type of system you have, you will play with about 25 characters from various SEGA games like AiAi ...

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Bandana project promotes sexual assault awareness

Written by Brian Hickey This week VSU’s very own Women Gender Studies (WGST) are paying homage to Sexual Assault Awareness Month and the women migrant farmer workers in America by inviting students to come out and participate in the Bandana Project. Students can still come out today from 11-2 p.m. to the Pedestrian Mall and create their very own bandana ...

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Lady Blazer soccer update

Written by Ace Espenshied   Upcoming scrimmage against men’s club soccer: VSU women’s soccer is getting into the thick of spring training. For the third time, the Lady Blazers face off against the men’s soccer club team in the annual scrimmage on Sunday. This spring the ladies have already played a couple matches resulting in a tie against North Florida ...

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Cross Country head coach search begins

Written by Chris Kessler   The search for the next Valdosta State cross country head coach has unofficially begun. Todd Smoot announced last month that he’ll be stepping down at end of the academic year after accepting the Director of Fitness position at the YMCA in Lake Park. VSU Athletic Director Herb Reinhard has begun to field some inquiries. “We ...

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VSU celebrates inauguration

Written by Amber Smith   Celebration will continue on campus as the University gears up for the Investiture of VSU’s ninth president, Dr. William McKinney. Events have been planned to fill the week leading up to Dr. McKinney’s investiture on Friday, as well as the following Saturday. Events, including symposia, have focused on engaged innovation in higher education. The biggest ...

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HIV/AIDS awareness comes to VSU

Written by Olivia McLean   Mark your calendars–the fight against HIV and AIDS is continuing to push through.   Advocates for Youth, an organization that aims to help and inform young people about reproductive and sexual health, called on President Obama, Congress, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the HIV and AIDS community to officially recognize April ...

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