Written by Julia Rodriquez, Managing Editor Jordan Surat-Jones, a junior business management major, is better known as Mr. VSU around campus. Surat-Jones has come a long way to get to VSU. He was originally born in Babylon, New York on Long Island, and his family now lives in Kennesaw. The name Mr. VSU came about in what Surat-Jones describes as ...

Written by Alex Dunn, Asst. Features Editor Nokia released a new version of its seemingly indestructible phone, the 3310, which is based off a model that hasn’t seen the light of day in nearly two decades. The company has taken the back seat over the years, occasionally releasing newer models to compete in the rising demand for smartphones. Now, the ...

Written by Julie Jernigan, Asst. Copy Editor In honor of International Women’s Day, millions of women around of the world sacrificed a day’s pay to rally together and protest President Donald Trump and gender inequality, such as the wage gap, on Wednesday. Dubbed “A Day Without a Woman,” the strike’s purpose was to highlight how women keep businesses and households ...

Written by Darla Dunning, Asst. Opinions Editor Prospective student writers learned from a Georgia Hall of Famer on Feb. 23. Janisse Ray is the author of six books and a collection of eco-poetry. Her latest non-fiction book, “The Seed Underground: A Revolution to Save Food,” has won five awards and deals with the exploration of the seed-saving community. She was ...

Written by Julie Jernigan, Asst. Copy Editor Spring break doesn’t have to be expensive. With these helpful tips, you can save money without skipping the fun. 1. Skip the hotel and stay with friends or family Avoid paying $100 or more on hotel costs by calling friends or family who live or have vacation homes in the area of your ...

Written by Bryce Ethridge, Staff Writer Eighteen years ago, the city of Valdosta received its own news station, and since then, it has been the only Valdosta-based news cast in South Georgia. Head of the program, Professor Frank Barnas, runs News Valdosta, along with the students, providing local news to the community. “By default, the students working here are the ...

Written by Erin Turner, Staff Writer Bust out the eggs and bacon. These tender on the inside and crispy on the outside potatoes are perfect for a lazy Sunday morning; the process is super easy, and most importantly, it’s delicious! Ingredients: 3 russet potatoes 1 teaspoon seasoning salt 1 teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) ...

Written by Darla Dunning, Asst. Opinions Editor VSU lost a member of its community Wednesday. Dr. Joseph Mitchell, associate professor of public relations and communication theory, died Wednesday after a lengthy illness. Dr. Mitchell was a quirky professor with a sense of humor that came across in his syllabus. One student shared her experience from taking his strategic design class. ...

Written by Alex Dunn, Asst. Features Editor Many students at VSU find it hard to balance getting good grades, making it to work on time and balancing a social life. Some students, however, have one more important responsibility to handle: parenting. Stephanie Oliveira, 20, is an early childhood education major at VSU. Her son Jonathan is 4. Oliveira said that ...

Written by Eboni Register, Staff Writer Valdosta State students gathered on Feb. 20 in support of Black History Month by attending Mama’s Best Cook Off & Neo-Soul Concert. Mama’s Best Cook Off & Neo-Soul Concert is an event hosted by the Theta Tau Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated to showcase multiple dishes and deserts based on traditional soul ...