Dana Littmann Features Editor dmlittmann@valdosta.edu On Dec. 13, at 3 p.m., Nicholas Braun walks into VSU’s P.E. Complex for the last time.  He’s not watching a basketball game, though; Braun is graduating with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice today. As he sits in his metal folding chair, surrounded by students, family, and friends, he [...]

Spectator Tasters By Ashley George and Dana Littmann This week we didn’t go far; we didn’t even go off-campus. We headed over to the University Center. At the far left of the food court we went to Sky Ranch Grille. Here they serve mostly chicken, burgers and fries. They have a pre-made lunch line or [...]

Dana Littmann Features Editor dmlittmann@valdosta.edu I’m a handicapped student, and on Monday I was given a $110 ticket for “blocking” a disabled parking spot. As you can probably understand, I was pretty upset when I got this ticket. When I went to the Parking and Transportation Department, the employee I spoke with told me that [...]

Dana Littmann Features Editor dmlittmann@valdost “The Vagina Monologues” are coming. “The Vagina Monologues” will be performed April 17 and 18 at 7 p.m. and April 19 at 2 p.m. in the Bailey Science Center Auditorium. “The Vagina Monologues” is an award-winning play written by Eve Ensler. The play is based on interviews Ensler did with [...]

Spectator Tasters by Dana Littmann and Ashley George This week we headed to Masato Japanese steak and seafood on Baytree Road. Masato’s is like a hibachi grill without the show. It’s a little cheaper, but still good. The resturant had a nice atmosphere.There was an Asian theme, of course, with a kimono and other things [...]

Last week’s storm has had an immense impact on the VSU community. Many students are without Internet and cable, and some cannot even get to school because of flooding and road closures caused by the storm. Most of Valdosta lost Internet and cable connections early last Friday. This loss of service has been attributed to [...]

Dana Littmann Features Editor dmlittmann@valdosta.edu Valdosta may be able to escape the job deficit that is hitting much of the country. According to Brad Lofton, the Executive Director of Valdosta-Lowndes County Industrial Authority, Valdosta was recently ranked the only recession-proof community in the country by Mark Hovind at Jobsbate.com. While some of Valdosta’s businesses have [...]

Dana Littmann Features Editor dmlittmann@valdosta.edu VSU’s art gallery buzzed with excitement as it opened its doors to the first viewing of this year’s student competition art show Tuesday evening. The exhibit showcases student work and displays everything from photography, to ceramics, and oil painting. Students were allowed to submit up to four works. These works [...]

Spectator Tasters Dana Littmann and Ashley George This week our taste buds took a trip to California. We went to Submarina at 104 E. Northside Dr by Hungry Howie’s. This is a sub shop with a California twist. The restaurant was nice looking, a bit like an upscale Blimpie, but it was very cramped. Despite [...]

Dana Littmann Features Editor dmlittmann@valdosta.edu The VSU baseball team swept its games last weekend at Billy Grant Field. The Blazers, who played Tiffin, in three non-conference games this weekend, defeated the team by a total of 51 to 10 in the series. The baseball team won its first game against the Dragons 22-2 on March [...]

“Spectator Tasters” Dana Littmann and Ashley George Sisters Pizza and Mussels wows Valdosta. Sisters Pizza and Mussels odd combination of seafood and pizza made a great team. Sisters, at 1407 W Hill Ave offer pizzas, calzones, mussels, clams, pastas, and salads. The interior of the restaurant is very modern. The interior is painted a deep [...]