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Student Employment Awareness luncheon on campus

Written by Shambree Wartel   In 2008 former Mayor John Fretti proclaimed the second week in April as Student Employment Week in hopes of bringing recognition to student workers in the VSU community. Five years later the student employment team at VSU is continuing this grand tradition. The Student Employment Office will host a student employment luncheon today at noon ...

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Local stars to shine in Union

Written by Sarah Turner   The VSU theatre and dance departments will have the Student Union shining with stars as they host their biggest fundraising event of the year on Saturday, “Dancing with the Valdosta Stars.” The event will be held in the Student Union grand ballroom from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Seats at the event cost $75 and ...

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New ‘Sonic’: ‘difficult yet rewarding’

Written by Steven Setser   We are back this week for another game review for Sonic and All-Stars Racing: Transformed for the Xbox 360.  This is a kart racing sequel to the 2010 game, Sonic and SEGA All-Stars Racing. Depending on what type of system you have, you will play with about 25 characters from various SEGA games like AiAi ...

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Bandana project promotes sexual assault awareness

Written by Brian Hickey This week VSU’s very own Women Gender Studies (WGST) are paying homage to Sexual Assault Awareness Month and the women migrant farmer workers in America by inviting students to come out and participate in the Bandana Project. Students can still come out today from 11-2 p.m. to the Pedestrian Mall and create their very own bandana ...

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Students engage McKinney at barbecue

Written by Brian Hickey   Wednesday in honor of VSU president Dr. McKinney’s inauguration, students and alumni were invited to a barbecue. Scheduled to take place on Reames practice field, it was moved to the P.E. complex due to inclement weather. The rain was unable to spurn students from attending. VSU’s catering provided food and beverages as students sat alongside ...

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Campus-wide art show continues

Written by Stephen Cavallaro   Monday, the VSU Fine Art Gallery showcased over a hundred student-submitted works to the public at the VSU Student Art Competition review.   The exhibition was one of three presented by the Fine Arts Department each year.   Chairman Alan MacTaggart of Georgia Regents University judged the event that featured over 205 submissions from 77 ...

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VSU’s hype man boosts crowd morale

Written by Dowling Payne   If you have been to any Blazer sporting event, there is one person you are sure to have seen. Usually running around hyping the crowd or greeting all the fans is Marc Kaiser. Kaiser, graduate assistant for marketing in the athletic office, attended VSU for both his undergraduate and now for his graduate degree. During ...

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Natural high promotes sober living

Written by Anthony Pope   Most people assume that drinking alcohol and partying are a normal way of life for most college students, but for some it’s not their cup of tea.   VSU’s Natural High Club was founded as a great alternative for students who don’t care for the college night life.   The club will host a game ...

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