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VSU Ignites School Spirit in Students

Written by Mayah Cantave, Staff Writer School spirit is not something that can be defined easily. It is a feeling of pride, a moment to foster relationships between students and to show support to your school. VSU is attempting to give all students and members of the community that feeling of pride. VSU has begun to kick off many activities ...

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Red Shoes for Blazer spirit

Written by: Mayah Cantave School spirit is not something that can be defined easily. It is a feeling of pride, a moment to foster relationships between students and to show support to your school. VSU is attempting to give all students and members of the community that feeling of pride. VSU has begun to kick off many activities to get ...

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Academic Forgiveness

Written By: Tierra Francois Con:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Going through college and rightfully earning your degree is the best way to feel confident in life. Having something given to you is not always what is best. It’s better to work hard for something and cherish it rather than getting it easily and not caring too much about it. Student government is proposing ...

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New Anonymous App Made for Students

Written By: Mayah Cantave A new anonymous photo-sharing app for college students, Unseen, was recently released at Valdosta State University, and students are taking notice.   “It’s hilarious and entertaining, but it’s bound to piss someone off” Camille Pollitt, senior mass media major, said. “(It will make) me question the next time I Snapchat something.”   The app can be downloaded ...

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CCC discusses changes made to VSU’s homepage and more

Written By: Mayah Cantave On Oct. 16, 2014 the Creative Content Coordinatiors met together to discuss the most effective way to get information to students at VSU.   According to the VSU website, the CCC is a network of VSU faculty, staff, and graduate assistants responsible for creating content via web, e-newsletters, printed publications, social media, advertising and videos.   ...

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Supreme Court makes moves in right direction

By: Mayah Cantave The fight for same-sex marriage is almost at an end as the U.S. Supreme Court is paves the way for same-sex marriages in five more states. Technically, the Supreme Court did not establish a constitutional right for same-sex marriage, but rather deny hearing cases. The Supreme Court denied petitions to hear cases in Indiana, Oklahoma, Utah, Virginia ...

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Hard Truths about Dating in College

By:Maya Cantave Dating in general is never easy, but maintaining a successful relationship in college is almost a myth because our generation has embraced the hookup-culture.   A hook-up can anything from kissing to sex. Some people try to find love this way but are unsuccessful.   Here is some advice you may have never received about dating in college: ...

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Clemson forces students to take invasive sex quiz

By: Mayah Cantave  Recently, it was discovered that Clemson University sent students an email requesting students take an hour-long “anonymous” online course, which asked students invasive questions about students’ drug and alcohol habits and sexual history. Clemson students are required to take the course. If they do not, students may face disciplinary action. Some of the questions the course asked ...

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Students Experience Financial Aid Problems

Written By: Mayah Cantave Financial aid complications for the Fall 2014 semester are causing trouble for VSU students and employees alike.   It’s been almost four weeks since classes started and students are still having financial aid difficulties. Some recent problems include the inability to pay for fall tuition and the inability to buy books.   The financial aid office ...

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Paying In The Future

Written By Mayah Cantave The world is moving into the future at fast pace toward cashless transactions. The use of wristbands, smart phones and biometrics are only a few ways the world is changing. London uses wristbands as a means of cashless transactions. Nairobi uses text messages and Sweden uses biometrics. The biometrics transaction is insane. It records your ID ...

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