Category: Student Life

The new Student Union stands out among the other buildings around campus, not just because it’s still a little shiny, but because on just about every wall hangs a piece of original VSU student artwork.
“Finally Valdosta State University is supporting Valdosta art, and that’s one thing I think is a huge milestone … in buying [...]

Dr. Louis Schmier, senior history professor, does not lecture, give tests, or give grades.
He has to give a final grade, however, so what Schmier does is start his students off with an A in his class, which they may or may not keep throughout the semester.
“They think no grades [means] easy, but I push them,” [...]

The On Tap staff kept a relaxed attitude yet was hard at work at their Tuesday night meeting as they simultaneously produced two different issues. On Tap is VSU’s semester magazine produced by VSU students.
The staff is working on their third and fourth issues, which will be published a week after Spring Break and at [...]

The Valdosta State Ultimate Frisbee Club hosted a tournament last weekend with 12 other teams attending.
Officially labeled In the Heat of the Huck, the Blazer club team played exceptionally well, placing second and falling only to a talented Florida State team.
The tournament started with pool play on Saturday to determine seeding for the championship on [...]

One of the first things you will see upon walking into Dr. Cheré Peguesse’s office in the Student Success Center is a large poster of Billie Holiday on the back wall with a line from her song, “Strange Fruit”: “Southern trees have strange fruit to bear…”
This dog-loving English teacher has been known to practice belly [...]

Suwannee River State Park, just south of the Florida line and only an hour’s drive away, has activities for all types of people. Almost every kind of outdoor activity imaginable is at your fingertips.
For the person who wants a weekend away from the stresses of classes and work, the cabins available do not come with [...]

Some think that drinking and partying are an inevitable part of college life and should be accepted, but sometimes these activities aren’t just fun and games. Many things can occur while under the influence of alcohol or drugs that ar regrettable. That is why VSU sponsors a club that will guarantee a safe, substance-free [...]

Ugh, it’s that time of year again. When on trips to Target your eyes are scalded by flashes of hot pink, your TV delivers a deluge of diamonds and capital-K kisses, and everything in America is reduced to a curious binary construction. Valentine’s Day.
A silly holiday to begin with, and arguably one of the most [...]

Valentine’s Day is three days away; many are becoming worried about what to do. However, Valentine’s Day is meant to bring love, not headaches. Here are some unique, cost-efficient ways to spend Valentine’s Day.
Restaurants are usually packed around this holiday. Because it is public, it’s hard to make it intimate. This Valentine’s Day, plan a [...]

Spike Cook, sophomore mass media major, is not your average punk with piercings.
Cook can be seen on campus dressed in head-to-toe black, black boots, leather jacket, a hoodie, chains, and shades. Both of his ears are pierced as well as his tongue, nose, and lip.
“I look unapproachable,” Cook says, “but if somebody talks to me [...]

The thought of not having another break from school until Spring Break in March can cause students to lose some steam. To keep this from happening, consider taking a weekend trip to Amelia Island, Fla. to relax and recharge.
Amelia Island, located in northeast Florida, is approximately a two hour and 26 minute (roughly 153.8 miles) [...]