SGA presidential candidate, Cassie Katen adapts Valdosta’s slogan “a city without limits” to steer VSU into advancing its campus “Without Limits.” Katen is in her sophomore year, majoring in history and secondary education. She believes that she is ‘the perfect candidate for president because of my drive.” “I am driven to not only better myself but to better everyone and ...
Read More »VSU community continues to come together through virtual events
VSU student organizations, including Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity and Campus Board Activities continue to keep students actively engaged in the VSU community through virtual events on social media. The most interactive social media platform for VSU organizations is Instagram with a feature that allows students to “go live” and broadcast any events they hold. Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity ...
Read More »How to stay productive during a quarantine
We all have nothing but time on our hands during this pandemic. Instead of being on your phones all day or binge-watching television shows and movies, now is the time to take advantage of the time we have to do all the things we usually would not have time to do.. If you have time to be bored at home, ...
Read More »First cases of coronavirus at Valdosta State confirmed
The VSU’s President’s Office confirmed that a staff member and a faculty member have tested positive for COVID-19 in a statement released today. The staff member was last reported on campus on March 18. The faculty member was last seen on campus on March 11. Despite the incubation period for coronavirus lasting two weeks, the President’s Office assures students, faculty ...
Read More »Photos: A campus abandoned: Valdosta State left bare in light of coronavirus pandemic
Normally, VSU’s campus is bright and bustling the week after spring break. Most students are refreshed and ready to finish out the semester. Several students either look forward to the end-of-the-year events, finish up their registration or prepare for the spring commencement. With the front lawn sprawling with activity, most students are either enjoying the warmer weather or catching up with ...
Read More »VSU Housing and Residence Life moves students out
In light of the recent campus closure, VSU Housing and Residence Life has decided to move students out of residence halls by March 27. This move out applies to all campus residents, even the Centennial residents whose leases go beyond the Spring 2020 semester. In order to comply with CDC regulations and limit the amount of people in a public ...
Read More »An unprecedented distruption: What campus closure could mean for students
In the wake of the coronavirus being spread to what has been deemed to be pandemic levels, hundreds of schools across the country have closed down for the remainder of the academic semester. VSU is one of the latest victims of such closure, with the University System of Georgia deciding that all of their institutions will switch to online instruction. ...
Read More »Valdosta State will be temporarily suspending school starting Monday
VSU students get their wish. The University System of Georgia announced Thursday, March 13, it will suspend instruction for the next two weeks and then transition to a remote learning environment at all institutions. The announcement was made through a letter to presidents of 26 USG institutions. Spring break was set for March 16-20. Teresa MacCartney, Board of Regents of ...
Read More »Here for a good time, not a long time: Where’s the best place to go for spring break?
With Spring Break approaching and travel rates cheaper than ever, we had to ask our fellow VSU students what they recommend you do for your week vacation. “The best thing to do for spring break is personally is just to relax. No matter where you go as long as you have the right people and do whatever you want, that’s ...
Read More »Spring Break: Valdosta Edition
The much needed week-long break from school is right around the corner and while some students will be traveling, others will be staying in Valdosta For students planning to stay in Valdosta, there are still plenty of fun and inexpensive things to do. Wild Adventure’s theme park will be open Thursday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m., 10 a.m. until ...
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