In October,  President of the United States Joe Biden made his way down to South Georgia to provide aid and support from Hurricane Helene.  Biden visited many different  cities in South Georgia, including Valdosta.  From the end of September to the beginning of October, Hurricane Helene made its way through the southeastern part of the United States.  Valdosta was one ...

The VSU Blazers ease their way into the NCAA Division II semifinals with a crushing 49-14 win over Virginia Union Panthers on Saturday afternoon at Bazemore-Hyder Stadium. The Blazers seemed to have had a comfortable seat for the whole game, with their offense racking up 506 yards and seven touchdowns. They took a commanding 14-0 lead early in the second ...

The VSU Blazers will be home for a playoff matchup with the Virginia Union Panthers.    The Blazers come into this quarterfinal playoff game 11-0 on the season and were victorious in their second-round game against Miles College 33-17 last week. They were led by the stellar play of running back Blake Hester, who accounted for 118 yards, rushing with three ...

VSU’s Honor Student Association hosted the third annual Lighting of the Honors House on Friday, Nov. 22. The event was created as a nod to the Christmas party tradition of former VSU President Hugh Bailey and his wife, Joan Bailey. The party lasted from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and included food, a live jazz band and information regarding the ...

The Valdosta State University senate’s virtual meeting on Thursday sparked controversy among staff following the senate’s plan to start meeting in person. The VSU senate has made plans for the council to start meeting in person for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic struck starting next semester. Senate President Forrest Parker said that the virtual meetings were originally held ...

Ronald M. Zaccari, VSU’s seventh president who fundamentally changed campus by overseeing the building of the new Student Union, four new dormitories and two parking decks during his tenure, died Nov. 29 at the age of 87.  Zaccari died after a short illness and is survived by his wife, Nancy and their two sons, Rick and Rahn.  Zaccari served as ...

The VSU Blazers defeated the Miles College Golden Bears 33-17 to advance to the quarterfinal round of the NCAA Division ll tournament, improving their record to 11-0 on the season.   The Blazers were in complete control of the Golden Bears all game and were able to shut down one of the best offenses in Division ll with great ease. The ...

Two VSU students were hospitalized after a car collided with them.  A 45-year-old man was driving west on Brookwood Drive in a white GMC Suburban when he failed to see two pedestrians crossing the street, allegedly due to the sun in his eyes. He hit the victims at 5:10 p.m. while trying to pull down his visor, sending them backwards ...

The VSU Blazers defeat the West Florida Argonauts 28-7 to claim the Gulf South Conference championship in the regular season finale.   The win saw several significant milestones achieved as the Blazers go back-to-back in GSC championships; it is the first GSC title won since 2019 and is also the first win against the Argonauts in Valdosta since that same ...

Voting is a fundamental right, and college students play a pivotal role in this process. But when it comes to voting, it seems that the process to cast a vote is becoming harder through the years for these students.  Despite their influence, colleges often miss the opportunity to encourage and influence their students to vote by failing to provide them ...