Articles Written By ‘ Molly Deaton ’

 

Technology in the Classroom

Nov 19th, 2009 | Written by: , | Category: Web Exclusive

The Valdosta State University campus features a number of technologies to improve the educational experience for both professors and students. There are many devices to which professors have access that supplement the classroom and the ways the students in the class learn. These devices, which include computers, projectors, and programs such as PowerPoint, are available [...]



Christmas in November

Nov 12th, 2009 | Written by: , , | Category: Opinion

 The holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year; that is fully agreed. However, it seems that America has began decorating and planning for Christmas earlier and earlier, sometimes starting as early as the end of October. There have been Christmas decorations in almost every single store I have set foot in and [...]



Study abroad program helped in China

Oct 21st, 2009 | Written by: , , | Category: Features, Spotlight

Every summer at VSU a study abroad program is offered to all students to participate in which includes going to different countries throughout the world. There are more than 17 countries to choose from and range in prices, depending on the place, and from what students and teachers alike say, it is well worth it. [...]



Kappa Pi brings all art styles together

Oct 7th, 2009 | Written by: , , | Category: Greek Life, Spotlight

Molly Deaton Staff Writer mmdeaton@valdosta.edu  The art club Kappa Pi is more than just a regular art club. It is an honorary art fraternity (eta theta chapter) that was founded last year by Maegan Moore and Izzy Garcia, who have both now graduated.   The club was started for art majors but has evolved into [...]



Becoming a zombie does not have to mean the end for you

Oct 1st, 2009 | Written by: , , | Category: Entertainment

Molly Deaton Staff Writer mmdeaton@valdosta.edu  Now that you have become a zombie, it is important that you understand the different ways people see you, as opposed to a living and normal human that you were once accepted as. Zombies have pros and cons, like everything else. However, the pros really seem to outweigh the cons [...]



Obama’s address to kids brings controversy

Sep 17th, 2009 | Written by: , , | Category: Opinion

Molly Deaton Staff Writer mmdeaton@valdosta.edu Last week on Tuesday September 8th, President Barack Obama gave a speech at 12 noon that was addressed to America’s schoolchildren (or was supposed to be, anyway). It came as a shock to find out that parents were contacting their children’s principals’ saying they did not want their children to [...]



On-campus voting starts next week

Sep 10th, 2009 | Written by: , , | Category: Administration, Campus News, News

Molly Deaton Staff Writer mmdeaton@valdosta.edu  VSU will have a new option for faculty and students to vote on campus this fall.  College Democrats and College Republicans worked together with Deb Cox, the supervisor of elections for Lowndes County, to make it easier for our students and faculty here at VSU to participate in local as [...]



Greek life more than what meets the eye

Aug 27th, 2009 | Written by: , , | Category: Uncategorized

Molly Deaton Staff Writer mmdeaton@valdosta.edu The concept of Greek life sounds very strange to some students on the Valdosta State campus, and sororities and fraternities are sometimes brushed off and thought to have no significance to the campus at all. However, Greek organizations have many purposes  that go beyond socials and fraternity parties; so do [...]



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