Valdosta State University will welcome Masayasu “Jack” Iizuka, a Japanese potter and ceramic artist, to its Department of Art Ceramics Studio on Wednesday, April 5, and Thursday, April 6. Born in Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture, Japan, he is a master at the sgraffito technique, which involves the etching and carving of intricate designs into…

Pictured are Valdosta State University Forensics (Speech and Debate) Team’s Nathalie James and Travis Edwards, who won second place at the Georgia Parliamentary Debate Association State Championship. VALDOSTA — The Valdosta State University Forensics (Speech and Debate) Team’s Travis Edwards and Nathalie Jaimes won second place at the Georgia Parliamentary Debate Association State Championship. “I didn’t expect…