Front lawn policy proposed
• Date: Sep 2nd, 2010 • By: Amy Johstono • 81 views • CommentComplaints from the City of Valdosta and the appearance of worn-out spots of grass on the Front Lawn have caused the Space and Facilities Committee to create a draft policy placing restrictions on the use of the Front Lawn.
“[This issue] has been pressed upon us quickly by members of the community, the campus community and [...]
Provost search still on
• Date: Sep 2nd, 2010 • By: R. J. Yancey • 36 views • Comment VSU’s search for a new provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs continues, as two candidates have recently been ruled out.
Dr. V.K. Unni, Vice President for Academic Affairs at Bryant University and Dr. David Glassman, dean of the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Southern Indiana were the final two candidates chosen [...]
2010 Happening busier than ever
• Date: Sep 2nd, 2010 • By: Asya Greenwood, Cullen Hough • 42 views • Comment The Happening brought new and returning students to the front lawn on Aug. 26 to find what Valdosta has to offer.
Over 200 exhibitors came to the 19th annual event,
Blazer Zone promotes Blazer pride
• Date: Sep 2nd, 2010 • By: Von Kennedy • 15 views • Comment Get ready sports fans. VSU is launching a new tradition with Blazer Zone, an event happening this Saturday before the first football game. The event will be held at Drexel Park from noon to 6 p.m. and will be open to the entire Valdosta community.
The purpose of the event is to draw fan [...]
Stand-up to entertain in Union
• Date: Sep 2nd, 2010 • By: Sam Raffield • 68 views • CommentBig Badd Stand-Up comedy is making an appearance tonight at the Union Theatre at 7 p.m. The Campus Activity Board is hosting the nationally touring comedians Mike Albanese, Bob Place, Steve Mills, and Shane Leverett.
Front lawn policy
• Date: Sep 2nd, 2010 • By: Spectator • 14 views • Comment- Recurring events or activities on eight or more participants on the front lawn must be reserved through event services.
- Front lawn events/activities must be sponsored by a registered student organization or university department.
- Regulary scheduled repetitive outdoor activitiesmust be registered through event services.
- The following is not allowed on the front lawn: cleats, vehicles [...]
VSU police reports
• Date: Sep 2nd, 2010 • By: Spectator • 39 views • CommentAugust 22, 2010
College Street- A student in a blue Ford Explorer was pulled over and taken into custody for driving with no insurance and a suspended registration.
August 25, 2010
Centennial Hall Parking Lot- A back tire was stolen off a bike that was locked onto a bike rack.
August 26, 2010
Oak Street (next to guest house)- Student [...]
One week away from Wingate, VSU hosts Meet the Blazers
• Date: Aug 29th, 2010 • By: Christopher Natsch • 13 views • CommentVALDOSTA-It is a week away. The start to the 2010 Valdosta State football season that is.
And this past Saturday morning at Bazemore-Hyder Stadium, the Valdosta State football players took time away from watching film and game preparation to give back to the Valdosta community with their annual Meet the Blazers day.
This day is especially enjoyable [...]
Campus construction continues
• Date: Aug 26th, 2010 • By: Jonathan Andrews • 10 views • CommentVSU continues to re-construct its campus, this time with the demolishing of the north wing of Converse Hall.
A Psychology and Counseling Building is planned to take its place.
Converse hall’s replacement will have all new classrooms, labs and administrative offices and will make its debut in July 2011.
The building will be approximately 33,000 square feet and [...]
Altercation occurs in construction area of Odum
• Date: Aug 26th, 2010 • By: Desiree Thompson • 11 views • CommentTwo sub-contract workers were arrested on Aug. 16, after a physical altercation took place on a raised scissor lift in Odum Library.
Parking problems addressed by SGA
• Date: Aug 26th, 2010 • By: Sydney Jordan • 7 views • Comment The Student Government Association discussed new transportation policies and elected new Judicial Board Executives during the first SGA meeting of the semester Aug. 23 in the Student Union.
In this meeting, SGA President, DeMario Jones began by introducing himself as well as welcoming everyone back to school followed by SGA vice president, Adrian Gibson, discussing [...]
