by Kenzie Kesselring After a year of complaints coming from the Faculty Senate at Valdosta State, the group has a tough decision to make in the coming month. The Faculty Senate has to decide if they want to come together and conduct a vote of no confidence on President McKinney and the rest of the administration at VSU, or if ...

The Faculty Senate is contemplating a no-confidence vote on our president. The chief of staff recently resigned after allegedly demonstrating drunken behavior on campus. Long-time VSU employees are being replaced at an alarming rate out of nowhere. It basically seems as though our administration is in a state of confusion. Yet, we’ve gotten little explanation as to why these things ...

By Cole Edwards A member of VSU’s administration resigned March 23, three days after an encounter with campus police. Dr. Kimberly Luse, former VSU Chief of Staff, had a run-in with police around 11:45 p.m. on March 20 following the President’s Scholarship Gala at VSU, according to police. VSU Police said they noticed that Dr. Luse appeared to be under ...

by Lia Armistead VH1’S “Hot GRITS,” Girls Raised in the South, premiered last Wednesday, showing the world Valdosta’s southern hospitality and what (some) people here are all about. The show follows a group of born-and-raised South Georgia girls – Emily, Bear, Rachet, Sarah, Hailey, Jenna and Jennifer – as they go about their business in Valdosta. “The South is more ...

Today's Birthday (03/27/15). Love, romance and fun take priority this year. Soul-search and set intentions. Plan and organize, especially before April, when a partnership levels up and the action intensifies. Open a new door in your studies and research after June. Travel may be involved. New work opportunities lead to personal discovery after October eclipses (10/13 & 10/27). Pursue excellence. ...

by Kenzie Kesselring To friend request or not to friend request, that is the question on many students’ minds when it comes to being friends with their professors on Facebook. This online friendship, which is not regulated by VSU policy, could provide a way to share educational links, stories and pictures with classmates and teachers. It could also offer teachers ...

by Niamani Carlyle-Hollis Kip Moore’s “Coming Home” concert on April 11 has been the talk of the town. As a former golfer at VSU from 2000 to 2002, Kip will return to his old stomping grounds to blaze up the complex. Students, faculty and locals alike are looking forward to hearing the country vocals of the platinum recording superstar. “It’s ...

Today’s Birthday (03/23/15). Dreams come true this year with help from friends and family. For the next three months, it’s easier to save money. Thoughtful introspection reveals a hidden passion. What to learn? Plan a magnificent summer adventure with someone special. Polish your image before October eclipses (10/13 & 10/27) illuminate your work. Play full out, and reap rewards. Share ...

by Kailee Kivett When people are asked who they think are the most famous comedians, a list of males used to come to mind first. Recently, however, female comedians have become more and more well-known. Tina Fey, Sarah Silverman and Amy Schumer have all become big names in the comedy genre thanks to Comedy Central and Saturday Night Live. Not ...