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Spring 2014

Students discuss ex-con voting rights

Written by: John Stephen & Taylor Stone Pro Millions of Americans are being cheated out of their right to vote, and the law of the land is to blame. Attorney General Eric Holder recently gave a speech at Georgetown University, during which he discussed the voting rights that are given to−or more importantly, withheld from−convicted felons. Determining the voting status ...

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Just not enough camaraderie

written by: Neil Frawley Before I began writing for the VSU women’s basketball team, they were a solid 8-2 and undefeated in their home building. Then it seemed as if a switch got flipped. The team wound up losing its next 11 out of 14 games. Was I that very switch? I would surely hope not, but after personally witnessing ...

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Dig in: New Remerton pizza buffet offers food and fun

Written by: Eric Jackson If the thought of fresh, doughy specialty pizzas doesn’t grab your attention, then take one step inside Remerton’s new buffet restaurant, and you won’t leave without a full stomach. The Mill Pizza Buffet and Games opened last week in the Remerton Mill Plaza across the street from the decimated construction area that was once the Strickland ...

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Lady Blazers torch Hawks on Senior Night

One thing is for sure, April Thomas is confident. After scoring just two points in the first half and going just one for three, the explosive 5-6 guard erupted in the second half for 14 of VSU’s 24 total points in the period. Most importantly, she knocked down two key three pointers back to back when her team needed them ...

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Blazers lose fifth straight

Nicole Fasick finished the game with just three points, but her trifecta came when it mattered most. After VSU guard Kourtnee Williams tied the game on a pair of free throws with 17 seconds to play — the Wolves missed a shot, gathered their rebound to kick out a pass to a wide-open Fasick for a last second three. Fasick ...

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Blazers rout conference foe West Georgia

Valdosta State head coach Mike Helfer was more than pleased with his team’s effort Thursday night. And he has every reason to be after a blowout 88-55 victory over foe West Georgia in the P.E. Complex, which completes the regular season sweep.   “We didn’t talk about it but our kids know, and you can see our student section and ...

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Officer 699: Man of Mystery

Written by: Matthew Sullivan The life of a VSU parking attendant is racked with peril. “I had just bought a drink from the Student Union and had set it down to write a ticket,” Officer 699, a VSU parking patroller of two years, said. “When someone walked by, they snatched my drink, ran away and threw it in the creek.” ...

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Struggling VSU to host UWG

written by: Neil Frawley Dogs are often thought of as man’s best friend. But during tonight’s game against West Georgia, the Wolves will be anything but friendly. For VSU, who have just two wins since Jan. 6, the Wolves may be mistaken for vultures. This past weekend for VSU was a difficult one. All three teams they played−University of North ...

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Blazers attempt to sweep Wolves

written by: Shane Thomas Valdosta State (13-9) look to improve their standing in the Gulf South Conference when they welcome in-state rival West Georgia (16-9) Thursday night. The Blazers defeated UWG 72-64 in Carrollton, Ga. on Jan. 16. Blazer guard Blake Justice led the team with 25 points and VSU held UWG’s leading scorer Deonta Stocks to only 10 points ...

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Hollywood upgrades “RoboCop”

Written by: Chris Kessler After 27 years, a “Robocop” remake is a smart choice. Just like technology upgrades over time, the movie about a robot cop needed to as well. The original was praised for its special effects (in 1987 they were state-of-the-art), but they’re laughable compared to modern day effects. Visually, the remade “Robocop” is a masterpiece, but all ...

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