Written by Carlius Williams, Staff Writer Every two years, Valdosta State University’s Office of Alcohol and Drug Education conducts the Core Alcohol and Drug Survey to get the pulse of the substance abuse climate on our campus. The results are used to identify trends and provide information on how to best channel awareness/prevention efforts. In addition to VSU-specific data, the ...

Today’s Birthday (11/24/15). With Saturn in your sign this year, discipline applied to personal goals reaps extraordinary results. Your career status is on the rise. Home projects bloom over spring, prompting social changes. Professional opportunities after autumn could impact your home and family time. Aim for balance. Play for passion. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is ...

Written by Aldean Starr, Staff Writer On a record setting day at Bazemore-Hyder stadium, the Valdosta State Blazers football team gave their 2315 fans and viewers in attendance a treat with an amazing comeback performance last Saturday. The No.17 Valdosta State Blazers went to battle against the No.22 Carson Newman Eagles and the two teams showed why they were ranked ...

Written by Jyrell Wynn, Staff Writer On November 6, President Barack Obama rejected the Keystone XL pipeline proposal as environmentalists celebrated this historic event. Spanning nearly 1,200 miles across six states, the pipeline would carry more than 800,000 barrels of petroleum from Canada to the Gulf coast. Obama’s decision on the Keystone Pipeline means we can continue our focus on ...

Written by Erin Martin, Staff Writer There has been a subtle change in the override request process, which may make getting an override into classes easier for students this upcoming semester. Previously, students could e-mail or fill out a form to personally give to their professor. It would then be under the professor’s discretion whether or not the student would ...

Written by Zenobia Harris, Copy Editor To carry or not to carry—that has been a big part of the controversy surrounding guns on college campuses, and both recent and not-so-recent campus shootings have contributed to the debate, and justifiably has left people on both sides of the issue quite concerned for students’ safety. I’m sure both would agree that we ...

Written by Kenzie Kesselring, Opinions Editor Graffiti featuring a swastika and racially offensive language led to a swift response from VSU administration on Tuesday morning. The VSU community received an email on Tuesday afternoon concerning what the Office of the President called “an act of intolerance” that occurred on campus. In the email Interim President Dr. Cecil Staton wrote, “The ...

Written by Shane Thomas, Staff Writer The Valdosta State Blazer (2-1) overcame a late push to defeat Carver Bible 91-79 Thursday night. The Blazers led 59-47 on a jumper by Josh Lemons with 13:05 to go.  The Cougars embarked on a 24-10 run to cut the Blazers lead to 71-69 with 6:26 to play. Following the timeout, the Blazers went to senior guard ...

Tragedy is a word that is becoming a part of daily diction. If you have seen the news the last couple of days, you will notice that the world seems to be overtaken by grief and tragedy. On Friday, Nov. 13, the world’s clock seemed to stop ticking. Devastating terrorist attacks ravaged areas of Paris. News stations, newspapers, cell phone ...

Today’s Birthday (11/23/15). Your professional influence rises this year. Expand your game to new levels. Explore the view. Home renovations this spring could disrupt your social calendar. New career developments after next autumn could pre-empt home activities. Emotional release provides freedom. Rising seas float all boats. Get your family on board. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 ...