Written by Kayla Stroud, Web Editor  Winners of the Week: Depressing Superbowl Commercials Seahawks fans weren’t the only ones pulling a long face this past Sunday night. In a night of buzzkill commercials, one stood out among the pack. Nationwide Insurance Company spent a reported $6.75 million on a Superbowl spot that left quite the impression with audiences. The commercial featured ...

by Ivey Ingalls-Rubin There’s nothing quite as frustrating and infuriating as being held up in traffic, but researchers at Carnegie Mellon University may have found a solution. By exchanging all physical traffic lights with virtual lights that appear on your windshield, they suggest that this could reduce the commute time of urban workers by at least 40 percent. The use ...

by LaShawn Oglesby SGA discussed everything from local philanthropy goals to ceremonial dinners and brunches at its Monday night meeting. The student philanthropy committee will be setting up a student philanthropy fund. “It’s basically what alumni relations does when they raise money…they get money from the alumni, but we will cater to the students,” SGA Comptroller Tamelia Hall said. In ...

The week ahead…   Monday, Feb. 2 – Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015 Aquarius: Jan. 20 – Feb. 18 Friendly Mercury is inspiring you to set out on a new path. You could be thinking about moving somewhere, starting a different career, or checking out new jobs in your existing field. You’re ready to embrace great opportunities with life and with ...

Today’s Birthday (02/01/15). This is your year for creative collaboration! Nurture and cultivate friendships and partnerships. Fantasies and dreams can make (and lose) money. Keep it well-planned and organized before committing funds. Work gets especially profitable after 3/20. An educational dilemma could require travel after 4/4. Family finances can especially grow after 10/13… watch the budget closely. Share appreciations. To ...

Written by Kayla Stroud, Web Editor Lil Wayne Files for Divorce Apparently being the “best rapper alive” isn’t enough to keep Lil Wayne from being wrapped up in legal disputes. Trouble seems to be brewing in the Cash Money family as Mr. Carter is suing the Bird for $51 million to be released from his Cash Money contract. He has made ...

by Kristin Whitman “Once upon a time, in a kingdom far away, a beautiful princess was born.” Awaken to the lights and dancing of “Sleeping Beauty.” Valdosta School of Ballet put on a Sleeping Beauty the Ballet last Friday and Saturday in the Mathis Municipal Auditorium with a cast of all ages. Back by popular demand this year, “Sleeping Beauty” ...

College is typically seen as a four-year chapter in someone’s life – at least it’s supposed to be. However, now taking five to six years to earn an undergrad degree is quite normal. This extended college stay can be partly attributed to students hopping from one major to another, but other reasons are the lack of flexibility in class schedules ...

Today’s Birthday (01/31/15). Celebrate and savor friendships this year. Build community networks with generosity, and it comes back multiplied. New income flowers after 3/20. An educational turning point arises after springtime. Partnership (and romance) especially flourishes after 4/8. October brings a new phase in shared prosperity. Keep organized. Work together for unimaginable results. Follow your heart. To get the advantage, ...

Today’s Birthday (01/30/15). Community networks prove key this year. Take advantage of lucrative opportunities, especially after 3/20. Partners have solutions for unexpected roadblocks in an intellectual adventure. Collaboration flowers after 4/8. Help others, and get assistance when needed. October eclipses bring a new phase in family finances despite shaky communications. Prioritize love over money. Savor what you have. Nurture your ...