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Rotaract raises funds for polio research

The members of the VSU Rotaract Club are more determined than ever to offer their support to people who suffer from polio all over the world.  On Sept. 20, they hosted their monthly fundraising activity, Pennies for Polio, in which they collected over $130.  The money collected will be sent to Rotary International, which will distribute the funds among different ...

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Ladies Soccer prepare for Anderson after roadtrip

Valdosta State women’s soccer team is on the road against West Georgia tonight and Palm Beach Atlantic Saturday before coming home to attempt to get the first ever win against Anderson on Tuesday. In what was supposed to be an easy game for the Blazers in 2011, it turned into a 1-0 loss and a lot of motivation.  Coach Melissa ...

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Budget cuts threaten history

Campus has been buzzing this week with the news of one of the biggest tragedies our state has seen in the recent economic crisis. Secretary of State, Brian Kemp, released a statement to the press declaring that beginning Nov. 1, the Georgia State Archives would no longer be open to the public. To access them, one would need to make ...

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Men’s Lacrosse team building towards future

   The men’s lacrosse team is quickly becoming one of the fastest growing clubs at VSU. With the combination of more opponents joining the schedule and an abundance of the new enthusiastic players, the club team has plenty to look forward to in upcoming years.               “I think that’s always awesome,” team advisor, Dr. Nelson, said. “Sometimes you get students ...

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Gay rights activist visits South Ga. Pride

“I am somebody.” This was the chant of Evelyn Thomas and 12 other veterans as they stood handcuffed to the gates of the White House on Nov. 15, 2010, protesting the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy. As Thomas was arrested and carried away by police, she kept chanting, “I am somebody.” Cpl. Evelyn Thomas joined the Army National Guard on ...

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Bach’s recital has bark and bite

Canines, costumes and cash for scholarships are all expected for Sunday’s 3 p.m. premiering of the PDQ Bach recital in the Whitehead Auditorium. This satirical concert is a fundraising effort to raise money for students in the music department. It is free with ID for VSU students. For anyone else interested in watching this musical, the tickets are available at ...

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Swim club makes a splash

 The VSU swim club is back for its second year with more powerful members and confidence.  “Last year got off to a rough start, but this year we have a better idea of what we’re doing and I feel like it’s going really well so far,” Jordan Carhuff, president and founder of the VSU swim club, said.  The Blazers are ...

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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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Campus Safety Awareness

It’s not very known that September represents National Campus Safety Awareness Month. This title has existed since 2005, and yet not many students–if any– know about it. A university should encourage campus organizations to do all they can during the month of September, and year round, to promote campus safety and security. For any student, safety is an extremely important ...

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Blazin Wingz replaces Wing Zone

After resorting to other options because Wing Zone closed, it pleases me to say that the all-new Blazin Wingz has stepped up to the plate and replaced the once loved fast-food restaurant on 2910 North Ashley St. When I first discovered that Wing Zone closed, my heart stopped and my mouth dropped because I didn’t know where I would get ...

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