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From condoms to roses: Golden Key members encourage safe sex

From left: Vontessa Kendall, senior middle grades education major; Terri Harris, junior communication sciences and disorders major; and Molly Seal, Health center graduate assistant work to create condom roses in a effort to encourage safe sex. Photo by Jennifer Gleason, The Spectator.

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Students feel campus lacks safe lighting

VSU students are still concerned with lighting around campus. Though many are well acquainted with the familiar late night walks around campus to and from their car, library or dormitory, some feel these walks have turned fearful.  This fear is frequently present among the students of VSU due to the dark corners, empty walkways and the lack of lighting among ...

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Shooting safety video among items discussed by SGA

After the semester ends, VSU could become a simulated war zone. At the SGA meeting Monday night, senators discussed an “Active Shooter” video to be filmed after the school closes for winter break. The film would be a VSUPD production. Amber Worthy, SGA vice president, explained. “We do have an open campus, and we are more susceptible to active shooters, ...

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VSU professor hit by car

A VSU psychology professor will be unable to return to the classroom for the rest of semester after being struck by a car while on a morning bike ride Monday. Dr. Mark Whatley, associate professor of psychology, was riding south down Inner Perimeter road near Jaycee Shack Road at 6:30 a.m. when he was hit from behind by a Ford ...

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Flip Flops welcomes rap artist Bubba Sparxxx

Valdosta, get ready to see southern rapper Bubba Sparxxx perform live Friday at Flip Flops at 10. The doors will open at 9 p.m. The performance is a part of Bubba Sparxxx’s college tour. Cloroks will be the opening act with a set of about 20-30 minutes before Bubba Sparxxx will appear on stage. He shows pure excitement for the ...

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Take books, leave others behind at Odum Library

The “Take-One-Leave-One” bookcase, located in Odum Library, has revamped this semester. Previously a cart that read “free books”, the Odum staff decided it was time for a change. The cart has been replaced with a bookshelf located near the reference desk, on the second floor of the library. The redesign of the once cart, has opened up a larger world ...

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Soccer team hosts Wolves Saturday

The VSU women’s soccer team looks to stay perfect as rival West Georgia looks to stay perfect on the road. The Lady Blazers added victories against conference opponents Delta State and Christian Brothers last week to remain undefeated at 3-0. Both VSU and UWG enter today’s game unbeaten in Gulf South Conference games with victories over the same schools. This ...

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Blazers crush Fort Valley 62-14

Valdosta State quarterback Graham Craig tallied 314 passing yards and six total touchdowns in the 62-14 rout over Fort Valley State Saturday night at Bazemore-Hyder Stadium. Craig, who started replacing the injured Cayden Cochran, led the Blazers to their first win of the season. It also was the first time a Blazer quarterback has thrown five touchdowns in a game ...

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Keeping safe on VSU streets

          The VSUPD are concerned about crosswalk safety again.           “Last year, we had several students receive jay-walking tickets from the city of Valdosta for not crossing properly,” Russell Mast, vice president for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, said. “I’m really hoping that students will walk on the lane all the time even when the walk sign is up.” ...

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Resumé help offered again

Career Services cannot offer you a job, but it is here to help you get one. The office teaches students and alumni how to market themselves to potential employers.   Due to popularity and success, Career Services has decided once again to host resume walk-ins. This service aids students through the challenging process of developing a resume. The resume acts ...

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