It’s that time of year at the movies again. The summer blockbusters have passed, and it’s not quite Oscar season yet. What we as movie goers are left with is the average run of the mill movies that really have no reason to exist other than someone finding the money to make it. So thankfully we have “Dredd.” It’s been ...
Read More »West, Kardashian look-a-like sex tape surfaces
Hello World–Anthony here. As usual its time to see what stories in pop culture had us talking this week. The world of television put on its best prom tuxedos and dresses and gathered for the 64th annual Primetime Emmy Awards. Modern Family cleaned house as usual, taking home a total of three awards. Julie Bowen won best supporting actress in ...
Read More »The Love Game: Learning to compromise
When in a relationship, it’s impossible for both partners to agree on everything. There will be some clashing of different opinions, views and thoughts. This is where compromise and sacrifice both come in to play. Though these two relationship elements tend to be a struggle to achieve for some people, it’s worth the battle in the end when both partners ...
Read More »Rotaract raises funds for polio research
The members of the VSU Rotaract Club are more determined than ever to offer their support to people who suffer from polio all over the world. On Sept. 20, they hosted their monthly fundraising activity, Pennies for Polio, in which they collected over $130. The money collected will be sent to Rotary International, which will distribute the funds among different ...
Read More »Peanut-y professor comes to Powell Hall for seminar
Dr. Ye [Juliet] Chu works with peanuts—well, on peanuts. The next Science Seminar will take place at 4 p.m. today in Powell Hall featuring guest speaker Dr. Ye [Juliet] Chu, postdoctoral associate. Dr. Chu works in University of Georgia’s horticulture department at the Tifton campus. Though she’s been to various seminars, this will be her first time participating in a ...
Read More »ZTA hosts Pink Out for breast cancer
Operation: code pink. VSU’s new favorite is pink! Zeta Tau Alpha will kick off the fifth annual Pink Out this weekend at the VSU vs. Waters football game to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. During the game, VSU players will wear pink accessories with their uniforms. ZTA’s national philanthropy is for breast cancer education and awareness. “We’re hosting the game ...
Read More »Counseling Center hosts self-awareness seminar
Self- awareness. Clarity. Serenity. These were the lessons taught during the “Mastering Self- Awareness” seminar hosted by the Counseling Center on Tuesday. The seminar was organized by Dr. Leah McMillan, the assistant director of the VSU Counseling Center, who has worked at the center for over seven years. “My professional and personal experiences revealed the need for a seminar at ...
Read More »Bynes ignores Lohan’s shady tweets
Hello World—Anthony here. As usual it’s time to wrap up everything that had us talking in celebrity news. In “ the pot calling the kettle black news”, Twitter was abuzz on Sunday when former (insert big question mark) hard partying actress Lindsay Lohan threw some serious shade at troubled actress Amanda Bynes. Referring to Bynes recent run ins with the ...
Read More »Mixed media exhibit inspires students
The Fine Arts Gallery at VSU is going wild. “Truth in Animals,” a mixed-media art exhibit by Linda Mitchell, opened this week to positive reception. The exhibition will run until Oct. 5 in the Fine Arts Gallery. Artists are voted on by a committee of faculty members from the art department. “[The] Faculty felt that students and [the] community could ...
Read More »Ten ways to treat your parents this weekend
Get ready students! Friday marks the first day of the 2012 Parents Weekend so be prepared to make this weekend one that your parents will enjoy. To avoid watching TV this weekend, show your parents the perks of Valdosta with this list of 10 things to do: Give your stomach a break from campus dining and take your parents to ...
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