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PeoplePoll: How important is voting in the primary to you?

“Voting in the primary election is extremely important because whoever wins the outcome of the vote has the power to impact my life and my future.” Reuben Brooks junior exercise physiology major “I don’t feel like there should be a switch in the presidencies, I say that I vote for Obama still so that he could finish what he started. ...

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Valentine’s Day at VSU brings plenty of events for everyone

Love is in the air and cupid has struck again. This week there have been many more couples on campus than any other period in the semester before. The last few days leading up to Valentine’s Day, there were few places on campus that were not infested with couples and signs of this day approaching. They have taken over the ...

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VSU needs full finals week

If students were given a full week there would be less anxiety, more time to focus and ultimately better academic performance, as there would be less chance that they would have three finals packed in one day as many students have experienced this at least once.

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Local team raises money for local impoverished children

Strawberry Sweethearts trays were on sale from Feb. 7-13, benefiting the impoverished children and families of Valdosta, Ga. The team, affiliated with Azalea City Church of God, conducts Outreach Programs every week, raising money and giving aid to those in need around the community. The Emerge Demo Team sold strawberry Sweet Hearts Trays all week for $20. “So far we ...

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“All Black Affair” concludes Black History Week

VSU held the “All Black Affair” at the Fruits of the Garden Winery to finish up Black History Week. The owner of Fruits of the Garden Winery, Blanch Boykins, was the ultimate host, greeting students and serving wine. Mrs. Boykins has been in business three years and has been located in downtown Valdosta for two of those three years. The ...

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Work Study program provides alternate form of employment

Based on financial needs, VSU offers students financial relief through the Federal Work Study program (FWS). FWS allows students to work on or off campus with jobs that work around the student’s schedule. These jobs, or assignments, are made for the entire academic year. “FWS provides income just like an off-campus job,” said Rett Moore, the work-study coordinator and financial ...

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Giveback with Ruby Tuesday

Ruby Tuesday united with American Red Cross for its first Community Giveback Program event on Feb. 8 to 10. “Our goal is to raise money for the Red Cross,” Chuck Millsap, the restaurant manager, said. “All people have to do is come in and eat and request your 20 percent of your bill be donated to the Red Cross.” Valdosta ...

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