Directions to TUG (2pm) *from VSU head south on Patterson through downtown *pass over the over pass (on the left u will see a McDonalds) *go past the traffic light (you will see a family dollar on the left then a building that looks like an old car wash) turn there -griffin avenue *go straight [...]

Kate Breitbach Photo Editor klbreitbach@valdosta.edu VSU is going shoeless today. Abby Thurmond, VSU student representative for TOMS Shoes, is asking everyone to go barefoot today and participate in a one mile walk at the Valdosta Middle School track at 7 p.m. to raise awareness for Podoconiosis. “This company is really important to me and I [...]

Kate Breitbach Photo Editor klbreitbach@valdosta.edu Valdosta tasted its way around the world. Over 160 guests enjoyed the 33rd Annual International Dinner on April 4 at Saint John’s Catholic Church.  The event was hosted by VSU’s Society of International Students (SIS). “The students fully organized this event, and had a lot of support from the community,” [...]

Weighing in with Kate by Katie Breitbach The last component to complete the triad of yoga benefits are the biochemical effects within the body. Regular practice of yoga is known to increase high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, while decreasing the low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels in the body, according to the Yoga: Mind and Body website, [...]

Weighing in With Kate By Katie Breitbach Understanding how your body physically improves from yoga is important, but it’s just as important for you psychologically.  By adding yoga into your day to day routine you can enhance your mood and state of mind. Practicing yoga takes a great deal of concentration. You have to focus [...]

Kappa Sigma held their Sandcastle competition on Friday. The College Panhaellenic Council (CPC) participated in the event. The overall of Kappa Sigma Philanthropy Week was won by Phi Mu. All proceeds went to the American Cancer Foundation Society and VSU’s Relay for Life. Kappa Sigma week was held the week of Feb. 23 – 27. [...]

Weighing in with Kate OK, so you’re feeling overwhelmed with tips, guides and resources on what to and what not to do to get fit and healthy.  You are confused and all you know is that you want to change. The truth is different eating habits and workout plans work for different people. That is [...]

Katie Brietbach Photo Editor klbreitbach@valdosta.edu The 33rd Annual International Dinner will be held April 4 at St. John Catholic Church at 7pm. This community wide event will feature food and entrainment from the various cultures of international students attending VSU. The entertainment will consist of a Japanese and an El Salvadorian pianists, Colombian, Brazilian and [...]

Weighing in with Kate Katie Breitbach Photo Editor klbreitbach@valdosta.edu Money seems to be an excuse for a lot of things these days, including your health. With the convenience of the “value” menu offered at many fast-food restaurants people are neglecting their health and the fact that they could have spent the same amount of money [...]

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Cartoon by Maegan Moore

Throughout this semester you may have noticed crowds gathered in front of the stage connected to Langdale Hall: this is the Free Expression Area on the campus that gives everyone the chance to express his or her views and opinions in a reasonable manor.

Spectator Tasters Dana Littmann, Ashley George, and Katie Breitbach So, for this Taster we decided to go to Two Friends Café. We have all lived in Valdosta and we had a hard time finding the restaurant and while we don’t have a very great sense of direction, even MapQuest had a hard time finding this [...]