Ruthie King and the Lady Blazers volleyball team have been on fire since this season’s campaign has started. After last weekend’s tournament at the invitational in Huntsville, Ala., the team sits at 7-4. King, a proficient hitter and team leader, would love to see her team do well, as she takes the floor for her final year. “I can see ...
Read More »Lady Blazers seal victory
The Lady Blazers volleyball team advanced to 7-4 after a well-played weekend in the Alabama-Huntsville Invitational.
Read More »Blazers face winless Muleriders
The Valdosta State Blazers suffered their first loss of the 2010 season this past weekend when they fell to their conference rival Delta State 27-23.
Read More »New BlazeFM tower plans discussed
� With all the construction going on around campus, it is hard to remember what is going to be rebuilt next. One thing that may see a change is a new tower for the campus radio station, BlazeFM. Everything concerning the tower is still in its beginning stages, but the new tower might be completed by the end of the ...
Read More »SGA debates use of faculty-staff committees
The SGA meeting Monday was dominated by a discussion concerning the placement of senators on Faculty Senate committees. The discussion ended in a small debate between the senators and the executive board. Demario Jones, SGA president, was concerned about the absence of senators on the faculty staff committees. Senators are supposed to represent the student body when university issues are ...
Read More »Flu vaccine now available at SHC
Students will soon be able to receive a flu vaccine from the Student Health Center for $10. The vaccine will be available starting on Sept. 29 from 9-11 a.m. and 2-4 p.m. and by appointment. The flu vaccine will also be available to VSU faculty and staff after Oct. 22 by appointment for $20. The SHC is also organizing a ...
Read More »Fresh start program to help smokers
From Staff Reports The American Cancer Society is hosting a free program in conjunction with Campus Wellness for VSU faculty, staff, and students to offer group support for smoking cessation. The Fresh Start program will consist of four classes, which meet once a week. The classes start on Sept. 27 and will be at 1 p.m. in the Student Union ...
Read More »UNICEF to host charity tournament
Soccer is the world’s sport. And on Oct. 8, the Society for International students will host a two-day UNICEF soccer tournament on the Front Lawn. United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund is an agency devoted to promoting the welfare of children and their needs. UNICEF currently helps over 115 developing countries and has a steady focus on providing emergency relief ...
Read More »Inconsiderate students: cough up dough
Courtesy is a topic that needs to be addressed at VSU. An important issue that seems to be lacking courtesy is keeping appointments at the Student Health Center. We know almost everyone has made a doctor appointment at some point in their lives. And although sometimes people have a legitimate excuse to miss an appointment, it’s not okay to simply ...
Read More »People Poll: Do you wish VSU had its own football stadium?
Harrison Pratt sophomore political science major “Oh yeah, definitely.” Golden Scott junior public relations major “It really should by now.” Chris Thomas graduate student sociology major “Oh yeah. I can’t believe they don’t have one.” Kerry Murphy junior music education major “It’s a shame we don’t have one. It’s ridiculous.” Kyle Helms sophomore computer science major “Definitely yes!.”
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