A serious issue in America today is the “Celebrity Role Model”.  If you ask individuals from this generation who they look up to, you’ll hear names like Kim Kardashian or Lil’ Wayne. I am tired of going on Twitter and seeing the ignorance young people are retweeting from celebrities. But what makes me even more upset is the fact that ...

“Another Starbucks; closer to the Fine Arts building.” Alan Sifventes sophomore art major   “An oriental restaurant.” Bilal Bush junior engineering major “California Pizza.” Bill Hoover senior computer science major “Baja Fresh.” Giovanni Luna senior computer science major “A sushi bar.” Stephanie Clark sophomore undecided

VSU students are still concerned with lighting around campus. Though many are well acquainted with the familiar late night walks around campus to and from their car, library or dormitory, some feel these walks have turned fearful.  This fear is frequently present among the students of VSU due to the dark corners, empty walkways and the lack of lighting among ...

After the semester ends, VSU could become a simulated war zone. At the SGA meeting Monday night, senators discussed an “Active Shooter” video to be filmed after the school closes for winter break. The film would be a VSUPD production. Amber Worthy, SGA vice president, explained. “We do have an open campus, and we are more susceptible to active shooters, ...

A VSU psychology professor will be unable to return to the classroom for the rest of semester after being struck by a car while on a morning bike ride Monday. Dr. Mark Whatley, associate professor of psychology, was riding south down Inner Perimeter road near Jaycee Shack Road at 6:30 a.m. when he was hit from behind by a Ford ...

Valdosta, get ready to see southern rapper Bubba Sparxxx perform live Friday at Flip Flops at 10. The doors will open at 9 p.m. The performance is a part of Bubba Sparxxx’s college tour. Cloroks will be the opening act with a set of about 20-30 minutes before Bubba Sparxxx will appear on stage. He shows pure excitement for the ...

 The VSU volleyball team starts its quest for a conference championship today against Gulf South Conference newcomer Shorter.  Following the match Thurday afternoon, the Blazers face conference rivals Alabama Huntsville Friday and West Georgia Saturday.  The Blazers went 2-2 in the Azalea Classic Lynn invitational tournament this past weekend. VSU is quickly solidifying their position as a top dog program ...

 The VSU swim club is back for its second year with more powerful members and confidence.  “Last year got off to a rough start, but this year we have a better idea of what we’re doing and I feel like it’s going really well so far,” Jordan Carhuff, president and founder of the VSU swim club, said.  The Blazers are ...

The “Take-One-Leave-One” bookcase, located in Odum Library, has revamped this semester. Previously a cart that read “free books”, the Odum staff decided it was time for a change. The cart has been replaced with a bookshelf located near the reference desk, on the second floor of the library. The redesign of the once cart, has opened up a larger world ...

It’s not very known that September represents National Campus Safety Awareness Month. This title has existed since 2005, and yet not many students–if any– know about it. A university should encourage campus organizations to do all they can during the month of September, and year round, to promote campus safety and security. For any student, safety is an extremely important ...