Articles Written By ‘ Stephanie Turner ’

 

The must see movies of this summer

Apr 29th, 2010 | Written by: , | Category: 2009-2010, 2010-04-29, Entertainment, Features, Top Headlines

Summer is a time for relaxation, recuperation, and revival, a time to go to the beach, have fun with friends, visit family, read, watch TV all day, whatever you desire.
Summer is ideal in those aspects, but it is also a prime time to go to the movies.
Here’s what’s coming out this year.
Last summer brought [...]



‘Remember Me’ brings more than just romance

Apr 29th, 2010 | Written by: | Category: 2009-2010, 2010-04-29, Entertainment, Features, Top Headlines

Tyler Hawkins and Ally Craig have both lead harsh lives in the harsh world of New York City. When fate puts them together, a perfect match is created.
While a lot of the focus is on the relationship of Tyler and Ally, the plot is complicated. There are issues involving the inattentive lawyer father Charles Hawkins, [...]



A look into epic movies of the past

Apr 21st, 2010 | Written by: | Category: 2009-2010, 2010-04-22, Entertainment, Features, Top Headlines

Movies have been around since the turn of the 20th century, evolving from silent black and white pieces of art to the colored, 3-D visual experiments of today.
Opinions differ on what is the best movie of all time.
The American Film Institute gave the following list of the top 10 films:
1. Citizen Kane
2. The Godfather
3. Casablanca
4. [...]



Know your Professor: Dr. Leslie Jones, assistant professor of biology

Apr 14th, 2010 | Written by: | Category: 2009-2010, 2010-04-15, Features, Top Headlines

Walking into a professor’s office gives a student an impression of the teacher. Walking into Dr. Leslie “Sandy” Jones’ office gives off the perfect vibe for her: fun loving and dedicated to her job.
Currently, Dr. Jones is an assistant professor of Biology and has been part of VSU since 2004. Before she came here, she [...]



‘The Price of Beauty’ from VSU’s point of view

Mar 31st, 2010 | Written by: | Category: 2009-2010, 2010-04-01, Entertainment, Features, Top Headlines

Everyone sees beauty in a different way. Every culture has different standards for women and men to follow.
Singer Jessica Simpson goes around to different countries to find exactly what they consider “beautiful” and how far people, particularly women, are willing to go to obtain the ideal in VH1’s new show “The Price of Beauty.”
So far, [...]



Destination : Savannah for Spring Break

Mar 11th, 2010 | Written by: | Category: 2009-2010, 2010-03-11, Features, Web Exclusive

Spring Break is coming up and the question on everyone’s mind : How am I going to spend this glorious week off?
Savannah is a great choice. About three hours from Valdosta, Savannah is full of history and life with many places to see and things to experience.
St Patrick’s Day falls on Spring Break [...]



SAE holds charity fundraiser

Feb 24th, 2010 | Written by: | Category: 2009-2010, 2010-02-25, Campus News, News, Spotlight

Throughout the month of March, Sigma Alpha Epsilon and the AJ Donohue Scholarship Fund, formerly known as the AJ Donohue Foundation, will join together to raise money for the Wolfson Children Hospital in Jacksonville, FL.
The AJ Donohue Foundation started with a teenage boy who was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer that later [...]



Sorority sign burned down

Feb 18th, 2010 | Written by: | Category: 2009-2010, 2010-02-18, Campus News, Greek Life, News, Top Headlines

An act of vandalism has occurred as Sigma Gamma Rho’s sign advertising their Greek week in front of Hopper Hall was burned down early yesterday morning.
The white sign was between two palms tree and read “Sigma Gamma Rho Week Royal Comeback 2010.”
The president, junior art education major, Maria Vasquez, was sent a picture message at [...]



Checking around for some fun downtown

Feb 4th, 2010 | Written by: | Category: 2009-2010, 2010-02-04, Features, Spotlight

Downtown is certainly diverse in their stores and entertainment facilities, all ready for exploration. Taking a look around at some of the fliers in valdosta, you can see things like local bands at Vito’s Pizzeria and Lounge, now on N Patterson St, or enjoyed the coffee of Hildegard’s., First Friday or local clubs like Glo [...]



Many campuses ban smoking

Jan 28th, 2010 | Written by: | Category: 2009-2010, 2010-01-28, Campus News, News, Spotlight

 According to a recent article on the Inside Higher Ed Web site, smoking has, to date, been banned from or restricted heavily in at least 381 educational institutions, according to Americans for Nonsmokers’ Rights. However, Valdosta State retains their individual restrictions and is currently remaining a smoking environment.
 “The Georgia Smoke Free Act of 2005 prohibits [...]



VP Kurt Keppler resigns position

Jan 21st, 2010 | Written by: , | Category: 2009-2010, 2010-01-21, Administration, Campus News, News, Spotlight


 Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Kurt J. Keppler has resigned after eight years at VSU. Current Dean of Students Russell T. Mast will serve as interim VP of Student Affairs until the position is filled permanently.
  As of May 1, Keppler will assume the position of Vice Chancellor for Student Life and Enrollment Services at [...]



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