Zumba has officially swept the nation. Becoming a popular craze over the last few years, Zumba has become popular in gyms and private studios around the U.S. VSU’s Campus Recreation offers students the chance to get the great culture and exercise that Zumba provides. Sophomore fashion design major, DeAnna Dahmer, also a retail management major, is passionate about her job ...
Read More »‘Black History’ unveils on campus
Black Student League along with NAACP and NPHC will host “It’s Showtime at the Apollo,” a variety show that aims to showcase student talents, today at 7:30 p.m. in the Student Union theater. The showcase is a continuation of Black History Week 2013, and will host an array of talent from steppers, impersonations, and singers in an effort to ...
Read More »Former student returns to display art
Former VSU student, Mathew McConnell, will return to VSU to have his art displayed from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Monday in the exhibit at the Fine Arts building McConnell will host a reception for his display, Everyday Something New, and will also conduct a gallery lecture about his work at 3 p.m. in the gallery. The ...
Read More »WGST asks Valdosta to rise up, strike back
There are approximately three-billion women in the world. Approximately one-billion of those women will be assaulted, either sexually or physically, in their lifetime. VSU plans to join others around the world in one, large, revolution to end these atrocities. “This one-out-of-three translates to One Billion women worldwide, and being a woman and having many friends, coworkers, and relatives who are ...
Read More »Blazeview to get a new look this May
Starting in May, there will be a major change in how VSU students take quizzes, learn about upcoming projects, and submit assignments. Blazeview has been an essential tool for VSU. VSU has been using the Learning Management System Blackboard which is designed to manage online classroom activities and communications between faculty and students. “The new platform that is scheduled to ...
Read More »‘America’s Got Talent’ fails to recognize talent
Imagine the upbeat, modern feel of dub step, but played by a classical musician. It’s beautiful, engaging, but somewhat intimidating. Unusual music like that couldn’t really exist, could it? Ladies and gentlemen, it does. Today’s explosive discovery is none other than the semi-famous “hip hop violinist” of America’s Got Talent. If you haven’t heard of Lindsey Stirling, then you are ...
Read More »CORE to trek the Suwanee
Florida has become the newest destination for CORE this weekend as they head out for a two day trek along the Suwanee River. The trek is approximately 11 miles long, dividing the trip into two parts– five miles on Saturday and six on Sunday. The selected trek is a great beginner’s course according to Thomas Taylor, assistant director of outdoor ...
Read More »Web Exclusive: Top Weekend Picks
1. My senses tell me that your stomach is growling with hunger. That means only one thing: you need to feed it. There’s a place that you could go to in town named Texas Roadhouse. This dine-in restaurant is located at 1874 Clubhouse Dr. Featured on its menu is prime rib, porterhouse T-bone, country fried chicken, grilled pork chops, fried ...
Read More »City, county honor champs
Despite the presence of strong winds and immense cloud cover, the highly-anticipated Parade of Champions took place Wednesday evening. VSU, Lowndes County and the city of Valdosta came together to honor the Division II National Championship teams from the past year.
Read More »‘Two Friends’ offer high quality food on its menu
Two Friends Café & Market is a pleasant mixture of charm and sophistication. From the atmosphere to the menu, the experience was superb.
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