Written by Quasha Ross   Music continues to thrive in Valdosta with the help of the South Georgia String Project. Led by its director, Lauren Burns, the SGSP is a collaboration of the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra and the VSU Department of Music. The project provides an after-school music program where children can receive affordable stringed-instrument instruction. The project also provides ...

This spring, the VSU faculty portal was recognized as a “model of efficiency” by University Business Magazine, and the unveiling of a student portal is soon to come.

Written by Quasha Ross   Odum Library now offers more than just books. Most recently, Odum Library participated in International Tabletop Day on March 30. This was a day for people to come together and play tabletop board games as part of the library’s attempt to bring the community together, according to Jeff Gallant, reference librarian. On March 18, the ...

Written by Quasha Ross   American Cultural Anthropologist Margaret Mead said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” Social activism consists of an intentional action to bring about social, political, economic or environmental change and is becoming the foundation of our generation today. According ...

Written by Quasha Ross   We have all heard horror stories about life after college, and for many of us VSU students, graduation is right around the corner. We have our eyes set on the perfect job in the perfect location, but statistics reveal that we might not land that dream job. The Associated Press reports that in 2011, about ...

Written by Quasha Ross Outsourcing has become a way of life here in America and is something our country has become quite fond of. Outsourcing means exactly what it sounds like—going out to find a source that can supply a specific need. For instance, businesses can obtain products such as machine parts for certain equipment through outsourcing. Many companies outsource ...

Written by Quasha Ross   The recent film “Identity Thief,” was quite colorful to say the least. With a cast which included Jason Bateman from “Horrible Bosses,” and Melissa McCarthy from “Bridesmaids,” this film was obviously made to bring the comedy. Sandy Bigelow Patterson, played by Jason Bateman, is swindled by Diana (Melissa McCarthy), when she steals his identity. Her ...

Written by Quasha Ross   Remember the infamous “Imma let you finish” speech given by Kanye West at the 2009 MTV VMAs? We’ve seen many instances where he has thrown a temper tantrum because he felt entitled to win. Well, the scary thing is that America is filled with a world full of Kanyes. Narcissism has taken over America, and ...

At least seven states are urging students to turn in their FAFSA applications as close to Jan. 1 as possible, due to depleting funds. The states cautioning students are: Illinois, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee Vermont and Washington. State funds are limited, due to the economic downturn over the past three years—even funds for grants are expected to fall ...

Written by Quasha Ross   Our social skills need reviving. Just the other day I met up with an old friend and we began talking about the new things in our lives– soon I began to notice that our conversation transitioned into long pauses and awkward silence. This was the same friend that I sent over 600 text messages to ...