Written by Anthony Pope Hello world—Anthony here bringing you a full Pop Addict. Let’s see what’s been going on in the entertainment world this past week. After the Oscar’s last week, most of Hollywood is making the wise decision to lie low for a week, but there are always a few celebrities who just can’t stay away from the rachetness, ...

Written by Dowling Payne If you’re searching for an individual with a passion for their interests, then look no further than Allison Forbes. Known to most as Ally, Forbes is a beautiful singer and devoted fitness extraordinaire. Forbes came to Valdosta from Smyrna, Ga. where she quickly fell in love with the campus and college life. Growing up, she was ...

Welcome back to Additive Noise, your #1 source for music recommendations. We’ve touched on all varieties of cultural music recently, but now it’s time to strike a harsher chord. Follow me to Finland, home of semi-famous power metal band Sonata Arctica. Power metal as a subgenre does not come with the most respect. In fact, power metal bands are generally ...

Written by Taylor Stone   Top 4 “it list” for spring 2013! 1. Black & White When you think of spring you probably think of dainty fabrics and Easter pastels, right? For this season black and white is hotter than ever. It’s a unique look, but also classic enough for everyday wear. Try a bold stripe or a crisp short ...

After spending ten seasons rebuilding Division I Evansville University’s volleyball program into contenders, Mike Swan now has the same opportunity to do so for the Blazers.   The veteran colligate head coach was announced Monday as the new helm of Valdosta State volleyball.   “I would like to thank President McKinney, Herb Reinhard (Athletic Director) and the rest of the ...

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. The VSU golf team hopes this won’t be the case after they compete in the first Las Vegas Desert Classic on Sunday and Monday. The Revere Golf Club, where the event is held, has a par-72 layout enclosed by mountainous Nevada gorges complete with an overlooking view of the Las Vegas skyline. “It’s ...

Written by Steven Setser   Hey everyone and welcome to the last day of February! Here’s the newest tech news. An update on last week’s story–Sony did unveil the PlayStation 4.  They did not show the actual console, but the controller is a modified version of the prototype.  The system and controller will interact with the new PlayStation Eye in ...

Written by Anthony Pope   Top 5 Things We Learned This Week 1. Oscar host Seth McFarlane told a lot of tasteless jokes at Sunday’s Oscars, but what would you expect from a guy who voices a diabolical baby on a cartoon. 2. Jennifer Lawrence won an Oscar and tripped up the stairs on her way to give her acceptance ...

Anyone who has ever raised a bottle will tell you that many college students get their culture in the form of classic Irish drinking music.

Written by Dowling Payne   Lights, cameras and action—a lot of action. It all came together in the dorms of VSU. A combination of those three along three students is what formed SurviveFight Productions, a photography, cinematography and graphic design company. Behind the lens of SurviveFight is Graham Nguyen, a 19-year-old sophomore mass media major from Montgomery, Ala.  Nguyen first ...