Brad Paisley

Country superstar, Brad Paisley, will be performing in concert this Friday, April 27, at Paulson Stadium at 8:00 p.m. As of Tuesday, ticket sales had reached 9,000, but more are expected to be sold. The award-winning singer-songwriter will share the stage with Jack Ingram, Kellie Pickler and Taylor Swift.

Tickets are $25 for students and $35 for the general public.The gates at Paulson Stadium will open at 4 p.m. with a $10 charge per car for those who wish to park and tailgate. The RAC parking lots, which are within walking distance of Paulson and considered the stadium’s overflow parking, will be open as well with a $5 charge per car to park.

Hershey's is sponsoring the concert and will be giving out tons of free stuff prior to the event. Local country station, KIX 96, will also be giving out prizes to all the early birds.

I'm sure all the country fans at GSU will be heading out to the concert...I know I am! I know Brad is going to give us all a great time. I'm looking forward to relaxing and hearing some great music before I have to start studying for finals! I encourage all country music fans to come out and enjoy the show!!

Virginia Tech Vigil

There will be a candlelight vigil Thursday, April 19, from 8:00p.m.-9:00p.m. at the Russell Union rotunda for any GSU students who wish to honor those affected by the tragic event that took place at Virginia Tech Monday. The vigil is sponsored by the Student Government Association and will feature a representative from the GSU adminstration and GSU's Dean of Students, Georj Lewis.

Different religious groups from campus will share prayer and poetry and a spiritual song will be performed as part of the program. Those in attendance will also have a chance to sign a card expressing condolences that will be sent to Virginia Tech. Students may also give donations that will go toward a memorial fund set up at Virginia Tech.

I think it is very important for everyone, not just students, to take the time to realize that this can happen anywhere. This is no doubt a horrible tradegy and we should honor those who went to class like every other college student around the world Monday morning and just happened to be the victims of a troubled man. For those students who may be having trouble with feeling safe after Monday's events, I would highly encourage you and your friends to attend this vigil as the Geogia Southern community comes together during this time.My prayers go out to the students and families at Virginia Tech.

Power Team visits Statesboro

The Power Team is a group of world-class athletes who use their extraordinary strength as a way to get people's attention so they can spread the word of God. The team has been going strong for 30 years and has held crusades in every state in the U.S. as well as 20 nations around the world.

"It attracts people who wouldn't normally walk into a church and hear a pastor in a suit and tie speak," said Carey Leighow, one of the four members of the team. "We use our physical strength to tell our story," explained Craig Lemley, another of the team members.

The team will be performing tonight, Saturday and Sunday night at the old West Building Supply behind Statesboro First United Methodist Church beginning at 7 p.m. In addition to the performances each night, the team is spending their days speaking at schools, though their message there is strictly secular.

The mission statement of the Power Team is "To reach people with the gospel of Jesus Christ which an ordinary church meeting or event cannot. Drawing people through the use of performing visually explosive and spectacular feats of strength by incredible athletes who share with them the life-changing message of the cross."

I remember when these guys came to my high school and they were pretty interesting to say the least. I remember one of them took a phone book and ripped in half straight down the middle, that really got our attention. They mostly talked about making the right choices during the school years...staying away from drugs and alcohol, pretty much the basic topics of any school assembly, but they definately made it much more interesting. I think they are worth checking out if you've never seen of heard of them.

Congressman to visit Statesboro

Congressman John Barrow is taking a week long tour across the district and on April 10, he will make a stop in Statesboro. He is going on tour to hear concerns from military verterans. Barrow will be here from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the American Legion Post #90, which is located at 100 Rucker Lane off of Highway 301 South. Barrow will be hearing ideas from veterans as to how they think Congress and the government itself can better serve those who have served in the military. John's father, James Barrow, was a decorated World War II veteran, and his mother, Phyllis Barrow, also served in the armed service during World War II, attaining the rank of Captain.

Barrow is currently serving his second term as Congressman from Georgia’s 12th Congressional District. John earned degrees in political science and history from the University of Georgia. Later, at only 20 years old, he became one of the youngest members of his class at Harvard Law School. In 1990, Barrow was elected as a charter member of the Athens-Clarke County Commission which he served on for 14 years, voting against every tax increase, working for economic development, fighting for property tax relief for homeowners, and developing innovative programs to improve the quality of life of the people he represents. In the House of Representatives, Barrow currently serves on the Energy and Commerce Committee and the Agriculture Committee.


In addition to Statesboro, Barrow will be visiting Savannah, Louisville, Milledgeville, Lyons and Augusta. "It's a great opportunity for veterans to come out and tell the congressman what they'd like to see Congress working on," said Harper Lawson, spokesman for Barrow.

I think it is important that all veterans have their voices heard. I encourage any military vet to get out there and let Congress know what is on your mind. Maybe you could be the one to help make a change!