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People Poll: Do you think energy drinks mixed with alcohol like Four Loko should be banned?

  Ashley King  sophomore nursing major   “Yes. Mixing Alcohol with energy drinks makes underage drinkers think it’s ok to drink.” Mack Clemons junior middle grades education major “I don’t think so because it limits the freedoms of American society.” Sasha Sanders sophomore  early childhood  education major “Yes, because it will give you an ‘energy drink high’ and then make ...

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Actions bring advances

 It gives me a full heart to see that no matter what the media or “fundamentalist” religious factions may say, the youth of America is becoming more accepting of homosexuality.   All you need to do is look around you.  In a state and town that is deep in the Bible Belt and has been, at times, infamous for its ...

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Love has no price

 Every holiday season, people are so driven to find that “perfect gift” that they forget one simple principle: “Enjoy the little things,” as Columbus from the movie “Zombieland” puts it.   People should be a part of your life because of who you are, not because of what you can offer them. Honestly, if someone throws a fit because you ...

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Security scans bring safety

Last week, there were a lot of people making a big deal about the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) pat downs and the full body scanners that are now being used at airports across the nation.  Some people said it was invasive and that it broke the right of privacy for individuals that are traveling. Some said they felt violated. Others ...

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Rose-colored autobiographies

 Releasing an autobiography has become almost a prerequisite for a former, president. Why shouldn’t they tell their side of the story—it is the easiest forum for them to make their opinions clear and unadulterated with invasive mass media flourishes, right? But are all these autobiographies really giving the American public worthwhile accounts of history, or are they simply the efforts ...

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People Poll: What is your favorite Thanksgiving memory?

Nicole Gadson freshman pre-nursing mjor “My birthday being on Thanksgiving.” Latoia Blassingame freshman marketing major “When I was finally old enough to sit at the adult’s table.” Bridgitte Ivey junior English major “Going to my great-grandmother’s house and eating home cooked southern food.” Joey Lawson junior history major “When the turkey exploded.” Austin Johnson freshman communication major “Being with my ...

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Give thanks to break

 If the sight of textbooks and the rustling of paper are driving you mad, hold on; Thanksgiving break is charging to rescue you and vanquish all your anxieties. At least in a fairy tale world it would. The reality is we are still in the semester. As finals loom around the corner, it is impossible to go through a day ...

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Prayer should be allowed

 The debate over whether to allow prayer in schools is not a new issue, but after today it may affect VSU students more personally. On the agenda for today’s Faculty Senate meeting is a request to change the university’s policy on public prayer. Previously, the Minority and Diversity Issues Committee (MDIC) recommended the following to the Faculty Senate: “Valdosta State ...

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Online dating gives options

 Technological advances have made it effortless for our generation to meet an acquaintance without any physical interaction.   Nowadays I can easily list the high tech gadgets that we use as social extension of ourselves; laptops, desktops, handhelds, netbooks, cell phones Xbox, Playstation, twitter, facebook, and myspace are all evidence of our tech-happy society. With the increased availability of internet access, ...

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People Poll: How do you feel about the constant weather changes?

Olivia Higgins sophomore art major “I honestly feel like Valdosta has two seasons, winter and fall. Right now, Mother Nature has her panties in a bunch and can’t decide which one to proceed with.” Valencia Williams junior mass media major “It fluctuates way too often. Honestly, I am tired of the guess work.” Darrell Boner junior mass media major “It’s ...

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