There is an expression: “Do not throw stones if you live in a glass house.” A pretty good piece of advice, especially for people who are in the public “spotlight.” I’m not going to lie; this is directed at a certain person: our SGA president, Kelli Cody. I really did not want to write this [...]

There’s an art to writing an editorial. It is supposed to spark a movement, however small that may be. It is supposed to be a catalyst to thought and eventually change. The theory behind it is, to put it simply, start a revolution on a small scale (or big scale if you’re a good enough [...]

Every 10 years Valdosta State has to go through a reaffirmation process, and from April 6 through 8, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) will visit as a part of that process. SACS is an organization through which Southern colleges and universities become and remain accredited. To remain accredited, schools must set and [...]

“The Free Expression Tunnel gives students a venue for expressing their thoughts and feeling about anything.” That comes straight from North Carolina State’s Web site, under the ‘traditions’ link. The “Free Expression Tunnel” is a place on NC State’s campus where students can voice their opinion with spray paint. Google it. It seems that the [...]

�  Over a week has passed since an earthquake devastated the Caribbean nation of Haiti. The United States and Valdosta have answered the call for help.  Friday VSU will hold a food drive from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. in the baseball field house parking lot located on N. Patterson Street. Bagged rice and beans [...]

he topic has been stressed before, in this specific spot, but time has passed and it seems that voice has been lost in the masses. Please do not underestimate the importance of this idea, and please do not overlook this message. To understand this message, ask yourself: What makes Valdosta State so attractive, not only [...]

Over a week has passed since VSU quarterback Kellen Lewis was arrested for one count of misdemeanor battery. Charges are still pending. The Indiana transfer returned to practice last Thursday, just two days after the arrest, and made the start at Harding. Our question: should Lewis have played? The answer will depend on who you [...]

The University System of Georgia and Valdosta State are taking appropriate measures to ensure that state-funded universities like VSU will come out of the budget cuts as unscathed as possible. This is all well and good, but unfortunately it’s not enough. The upper ranks of the USG and our administration at VSU should not bear [...]

Attention off-campus students: as you may be aware, the City of Valdosta has put into effect a residential parking ordinance (No. 222-11 and 222-12). The ordinance states that “no more than five vehicles [may be parked] in the front yard and ALL vehicles on the property must be parked on an improved surface [i.e. surfaces [...]

Over the past weeks, VSU Parking and Transportation has been cracking down on illegally parked cars in marked disabled spaces on campus. This is due to an increase in the number of people parking in those designated spaces without proper credentials.

We come to the end of another semester. For most it means another one ahead, filled with new classes, teachers, friends and experiences. For the others who walk across the stage next weekend, it means the end of an era, but the beginning of a new, and hopefully, exciting one. Whichever category you fall into [...]