The former police chief of VSU was found to have consumed alcohol while on duty, falsified reports, engaged in discriminatory behavior and committed other offensive acts during his term, according to an investigative report released earlier this month. A third-party investigation of former Chief Alan Rowe proved multiple allegations to be sustained. According to the report, he denies or disputes all ...
Read More »Two dead after shooting after Halloween
Two men were killed and one hospitalized in a shooting outside of a bar in Remerton on Friday, Nov. 1. An argument began outside of a bar on Halloween night, which escalated into a shootout, according to a statement made by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Four off-duty deputies for Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office were present on the scene when ...
Read More »Donald Trump Wins Election 295-226
Former President Donald Trump has won the 2024 election cycle in a 69-point lead and a concession by Vice President Kamala Harris. The lead was determined by Trump gaining the support of key swing states. He won Georgia by 50.7%, as per the Associated Press statistic. Wisconsin was won over by 49.7%, Michigan by 49.8% and Pennsylvania by 50.8%. His ...
Read More »Communication Major Experience Day
On Monday, Nov. 4, VSU’s Debate Team met for their weekly club meeting, at meeting room 1022 in the Communication Arts building after a full day of events on VSU’s Communication Major Experience Day. From 12 p.m. until 5:30 p.m., any incoming students, students with undecided majors, and people curious about VSU’s Communication Program’s offerings and mission could attend. ...
Read More »Family Matters Counseling Event!
On Tuesday, the VSU counseling suite hosted the “Family Matters Counseling Event.” This event was based on helping students who are dealing with family issues back at home. Many students were able to attend this event and learn different ways to cope through navigating family drama. This event discussed important topics and views dealing with the pressures of family drama ...
Read More »Blazers perform another historic blowout against Shorter 52-0
The Blazers returned from their Bye week with a dominant 52-0 over the Shorter Hawks. This win marked the third time that the Blazers have shutout a team this year, which is a new school record. This was the fourth time this year that the Blazers have not allowed a touchdown. The win improved the Blazers to 8-0 on the ...
Read More »Voting Locations Available for VSU Students
The thought of voting can be stressful, and finding places to cast votes can be a challenge for college students. Here are the voting locations available on-campus and around the city of Valdosta. There has been talk of a polling location here on-campus and fortunately, VSU does in fact have a voting location for students and citizens of Valdosta to ...
Read More »VSU Students Have Mixed Responses From Aid Requests
In the wake of the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene, both the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and VSU administration have created initiatives to provide aid to those in need of assistance. However, the aid has had mixed results for students. It has been a month since Hurricane Helene devastated the South, followed shortly by Hurricane Milton. The two back-to-back ...
Read More »Groundbreaking Celebration for $36.5 million PAC investment
The official groundbreaking for VSU’s new $36.5 million performing arts center was celebrated on Friday, Oct. 25. It will be the 43,128 square foot home for theatre and dance programs. State officials, VSU President Richard Carvajal and others picked up shovels and tossed dirt in the air signifying the marking of history. The new performing art center will be the ...
Read More »VSU2030 Promises Hope for Graduate Program
VSU has recently unveiled their plans for the future of the university in VSU2030, a strategic plan for updating the school’s programs and campus priorities. One of the strongest points of the change belongs to the graduate program, where there have been promises of new growth to benefit both students and staff. VSU2030 is the name of the upcoming ...
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