Brenda Beasley has lead, perhaps, one of the most eventful lives of any woman on the VSU faculty, and also one of the most closely tied with the school itself.  Beasley, who is the Coordinator of Orientation and Leadership Programs, will celebrate Women’s History Month, not only as one of the most active and highest-ranking women on the VSU faculty, ...

 If you’re looking for a nice atmosphere, cheap prices and quality food, then look no further—these are just a few of the things you’ll find at Cheddar’s.  The restaurant opened for business last December and has quickly become a hot spot for Valdosta dining.  The restaurant is quite nice, boasting three different scenery seating sections.  On one side, is the ...

Happy Thursday, fellow addicts! Glad the week is over?? Spring break is right around the corner, and I couldn’t get any higher than I am (hope I don’t run into any of you all in Miami). Now, I must start this week off by congratulating Mr. Anthony, Carmelo Anthony at that for that ridiculous game against the Heat. I believe ...

A VSU student is recovering from injuries after being struck while crossing a street on campus by a vehicle. Around 8 p.m. Tuesday, Miranda McNeal was crossing Brookwood Drive, heading towards the Fine Arts building when she was struck by a 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. McNeal was hit on her left side, suffering injuries to her hip bone. According to ...

Who’s enjoying this lovely weather so far this week? I see some of the girls have brought out their dresses and sandals—giving the guys something to take a second look at! Go ahead with your bad self then. Now, it’s time to fix you guys a serving of what’s been happening in the lives of the rich, the famous, and ...

­­  Valdosta State University Police responded to a report of rape at 6:45 a.m. Sunday.  According to the VSUPD police log, officers responded to South Georgia Medical Center and to Hopper Hall.  Police Chief Scott Doner said the case is still under investigation and no further information is available at this time.  According to crime statistics on the VSUPD website, ...

The recession has crippled the economy, but Mayor John Fretti sees this as the “Year the Bleeding Stops,” in this year’s State of the City address.  In this year’s 35 minute address, Fretti will focus on the recovery of the Valdosta economy, how it impacts our state and city citizens  and the triumphs of Valdosta‘s road to recovery in 2010. ...

 For the first time ever, VSU undergraduates can stay home…and still earn their entire degree without ever having to enter the classroom.  Beginning fall 2011, VSU will offer complete online degrees in criminal justice, office administration and technology, and legal assistant studies, with many other programs to follow.  “This newly adopted program is designed to convenience such students that may ...

The Faculty Senate discussed the continuous problem of students not completing Student Opinion of Instructions, also known as SOIs, during Thursday’s meeting.  Teacher evaluations ( SOIs) have been a point of concern since the response rate decreased as the transition was made from paper form to electronic in fall 2010.  All faculty members are instructed to administer student evaluations for ...

 Students who want to enjoy a free stack of pancakes during mid-term week can head to The International House of Pancakes for National Free Pancake Day on March 1.  Every year customers swarm to IHOP between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. to savor a free short stack of pancakes.  In exchange for this free treat, customers are asked to make ...