On September 20, Recoil Trampoline Park held its grand opening, bringing new business to Valdosta while also providing a safe and fun environment for everyone. The trampoline park offers a plethora of trampolines, a space for dodgeball, basketball and an obstacle course. Besides taking an hour or two to jump, Recoil also offers party rooms and will soon start hosting ...
Read More »People Poll: What’s your favorite Starbucks drink?
Angel Austin, junior international business major “I like the Strawberry Acai with apple juice instead of water and three cups of strawberries,” Austin said. “Apple juice makes the drink sweeter, also light ice so that they don’t rip you off from the drink.” Randy Spires, sophomore mathematics major “I usually go and get their peppermint mocha frappe. It’s coffee ...
Read More »‘One Voice, One Message’ draws attention to new polling location
A new polling location at the University Center makes it easier than ever before for student’s voices to be heard, but a recent meeting hosted by the Caribbean Student Association revealed that many students are unaware of the new polling place’s existence. The CaribSA held “One Voice, One Message,” an informational session for voters, on Sept. 6 in the Student ...
Read More »City of Valdosta ready to skate ‘n play
The long-awaited Skate and Play Family Fun Center is finally here. Its grand opening was on Sept. 5 and many local residents are excited about the new addition. The initial family fun center, Jungle Jym, was bought by the owners of Skate and Play, Janki and Neil Patel, in January. Construction began around April and ended on Sept. 1. Shannon ...
Read More »People Poll: What are your thoughts about parking at VSU?
Payton Pritchard, freshman mass media major “I think there should be more on campus (parking) options,” She said. “Sometimes even trying to get to your dorm, you have to make your own parking spot because there are no more options.” Ciara Gilbert, sophomore mass media major “(The parking is) terrible! It’s never enough space. Students park in ...
Read More »Is VSU branding project for spirit or recruitment?
School spirit is a lot of things. It’s showing up to football games in all your red and black gear. It’s promoting any VSU events. It’s even wearing a VSU t-shirt to class. But is it putting up VSU logos in different places around the school? “Environmental branding” is anything on the physical campus to help brand the campus and ...
Read More »People Poll: What Advice Would You Give Incoming Freshmen?
“Do not procrastinate, if your teacher assigns something do it that same day,” he said. “Put your assignments before going out until you have free time. Don’t be a yes man.” “Don’t let your friendships or relationships obscure you from your academics,” she said. “The relationships and bonds you create are not promised, you should focus on obtaining ...
Read More »It Happened: 2019 The Happening a Success
From on-campus movie clubs to community churches, The Happening was every student’s one stop shop for any and every extracurricular activity they had in mind. The event last Thursday showcased 100 plus organizations for students to explore and decide what worked best for them. Jade Ricks, a sophomore biology major and member of the Feminist Film Club, said that she ...
Read More »VSU’s Department of Art and Design presents Faculty Exhibition
VSU’s Department of Art and Design opened the Faculty Exhibition on Monday, Aug. 26. It was breathtaking. The gallery was filled with family members, faculty, students and professors who all came out to support and take in the artwork. Jazz melodies by the VSU Faculty Jazz Combo floated and intermixed with little comments on the pieces around the room. Two ...
Read More »Student Health Center, an often overlooked resource.
Many students at VSU often miss out on many of the services the Student Health Center provides. Cecilia Pierce, a nurse at the Student Health Center, is aware of this and said this is due mostly to Freshmen’s perception of the Health Center as a limited student resource. “Many freshmen do not utilize the Student Health Center due to the ...
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