Articles Written By ‘ Amy Johstono ’

 

The new face of VSU now contains bank logo

Apr 14th, 2010 | Written by: | Category: 2009-2010, 2010-04-15, Editorial, Opinion, Top Headlines

The university takes such pride in the Student Union, it was shocking when, on Wednesday afternoon, something other than the university name or something about the University System of Georgia to appear at the entrance.
But there it stands .“First Federal Savings of [...]



College isn’t meant for course shopping

Mar 31st, 2010 | Written by: | Category: 2009-2010, 2010-04-01, Editorial, Opinion, Top Headlines

We’ve all been there—staring at the computer screens in annoyance because that one class you really needed is full. To make it worse, you know that at least one person that’s filling a spot that should be yours is going to drop the class after add/drop week. Meanwhile, [...]



Worst case scenario likely

Mar 11th, 2010 | Written by: | Category: 2009-2010, 2010-03-11, Administration, Campus News, News, Top Headlines

With the revenue numbers from February decreasing 10 percent, the worst case scenario of an extra $300 million in budget cuts for the University System of Georgia is becoming more likely.
Governor Sonny Perdue released the February revenue information Monday March 8 showing a decrease in revenue.
In a press conference Thursday, March 4 with Senator Seth [...]



Broke State University

Mar 4th, 2010 | Written by: | Category: 2009-2010, 2010-03-04, Administration, Campus News, News, Top Headlines

Salary cuts, $1,000 fee per student, 35 percent tuition increase, and shorter semester hours are just some of the drastic measures on the table as part of the state’s latest budget cut efforts.
University System of Georgia Chancellor Erroll B. Davis presented a proposal Wednesday morning to the Georgia General Assembly. It is part of the [...]



‘Freedom Wall’ erected

Feb 25th, 2010 | Written by: | Category: 2009-2010, 2010-02-25, Campus News, News, Top Headlines

“Jew,” “redneck,” “homo,” “nigga,” “terrorist,” and “cracker” are just some of the words posted on the walls of the Georgia Hall lobby.
The resident assistants of Georgia Hall decided to have a week full of programs and an exhibit in the lobby dedicated to the remembrance of civil rights and the discussion of respect and equality [...]



VSU responds to campus violence after shooting

Feb 18th, 2010 | Written by: , | Category: 2009-2010, 2010-02-18, Campus News, News, Top Headlines

The issue of gun violence on campuses was pushed back to the forefront after a professor at University of Alabama-Huntsville allegedly opened fire on fellow faculty members on Friday, Feb. 12. The tragedy sent shockwaves to campuses across the U.S., including VSU.
Three professors were killed, two were critically injured, and a sixth was treated and [...]



Be a college student who counts

Feb 4th, 2010 | Written by: | Category: 2009-2010, 2010-02-04, Editorial, Opinion, Top Headlines

It’s that time of the decade again: census time. The US census is basically a set of statistics about the people who live in the United States. But this decade, this census will be a little different than the ones before. Now, for most college students, the census doesn’t sound [...]



Four students charged with disorderly conduct in fraternity house fight

Dec 9th, 2009 | Written by: | Category: Campus News, News

Four VSU students have been charged with disorderly conduct in a fight that took place on Sunday, Nov. 22 at the Sigma Nu house according to Lieutenant Aaron Kirk of the Valdosta Police Department.
Alex Friedl, Sigma Nu President and three VSU football players Justin Curry, DE, Alec Williams, DE, and Keith Helton, OG, were [...]



Police investigate off-campus fight

Dec 3rd, 2009 | Written by: | Category: 2009-12-01, 2009-2010, Campus News, News

The Valdosta Police Department is continuing to investigate  a brawl that occurred at the Sigma Nu fraternity house on Sunday Nov. 22, according to Major Ann Farmer of the Valdosta State Police.
Around 11:30 Saturday night, Nov. 21, two party-goers were allegedly involved in a fight. One fight participant was then escorted off the property. He [...]



Anime Aftermath holds first convention with Kaji-con

Nov 19th, 2009 | Written by: | Category: 2009-11-19, 2009-2010, Entertainment, Features, Spotlight

Characters of all kinds filled the University Center last Saturday for Valdosta’s first anime convention, Kaji-con.
Kaji-con, which was hosted by Anime Aftermath, VSU’s anime club, offered a variety of games, shows, and prizes for anime lovers from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
“I think it was an astounding success there were no massive speed bumps. Even [...]



Virus attacks through jump drives

Nov 19th, 2009 | Written by: | Category: 2009-11-19, 2009-2010, Campus News, News, Spotlight, Technology

VSU Internet Technology has installed a patch on all university computers to block viruses from transferring to and from jump drives.
In the end of October, there were reports that a virus was being transferred through jump drives among all university computers.
The virus shows up as an unusual file on the jump drive and can transfer [...]



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