Written by: John Preer Those who attended VSU Mass Media Program’s screening in the University Center Theater last Wednesday arrived with intentions to view a film entitled “No Soliciting.” The film’s director was scheduled to attend the screening and be available for a question and answer afterwards.  Dove was not able to make it so instead assistant professor Jason Brown ...

Written by: Brian Hickey Not only are they in October movie marathons, but zombies have been spotted on the VSU campus – all thanks to Campus Recreation. This year Campus Recreation will be putting on its annual haunted trail. The trail will be located behind the Sustella parking deck by the CORE ropes course. Admission to the haunted trail will ...

Written by: Abbie Baggerly Dr. Carol Locust discussed Native American Culture and Wellness on Tuesday in the Bailey Science Center. “I was told I was to go toward the sunset because that was my destiny,” Locust said. Locust travels all over the U.S. and speaks to audiences about balance in their lives.  She said when you feel like you’re out ...

Written by: Khiry Clements The VSU Department of Physics, Astronomy and Geosciences hosted four public showings at the planetarium in Nevins Hall beginning at 7 p.m. last Friday. This year the planetarium is celebrating 50 years of Quasars. Each show began with a telescopic view of the Valdosta night sky. The show gave detail as to how the star formations ...

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Written by: Sarah Turner/Photo by: Ritsuki Miyazaki   In the same stadium that her father dominated, Jessica Tuggle was crowned by President William McKinney as the 2013 VSU Homecoming Queen. “It was crazy,” Tuggle, senior sociology major, said. “I was so grateful and so thankful; words really can’t describe the feeling.” Tuggle’s father, Jessie Tuggle, is a former VSU football ...

Written by: Jordan Barela Things are expected to get jazzy tonight as money is raised for VSU’s music majors. The VSU Music Scholarship Alliance will hold the first music scholarship fundraiser of the school year tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Fine Arts Building amphitheater. Pops in the Park is an annual music event featuring jazz performances in ...

Written by: Khiry Clements Tyrell Ruffin, junior theater major, was named Mr. VSU 2013 on Friday. While there were only three other contestants, there was an array of performances. “It’s more than just a title and having a crown,” Ruffin said. “It’s a man that is dedicated and passionate about everything that he does on campus and off campus.” The ...

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Written by: Isaiah Smart The P.E. Complex might shake a little this Saturday, as Greeks compete for a spot in the “Hall of Phame.” The Mu Omicron chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. will bring one of VSU’s biggest homecoming events back to the P.E. Complex for the 23rd annual homecoming step show. The event takes place every year ...