The third ranked team in Division II, VSU return to the gridiron this weekend for a road matchup against the Shorter Hawks.   The Blazers are coming off an unplanned bye week. Their last expected matchup against the unbeaten West Alabama Tigers was canceled due to Hurricane Helene’s impact on the Valdosta area when it struck on Sept.16.   The Blazers last ...

The Valdosta State Athletic Department has announced the new schedules for all effected Blazer games due to the disruptions caused by Hurricane Helene, which is set to make landfall Thursday evening. This announcement, made on the department’s website, includes both cancellations and rescheduled games.  In volleyball, the Blazers, who were scheduled to play their Gulf South Conference home opener against ...

Confluence is a yearly gathering in September of university and college students from across Georgia, they gather at confluence with a passion to truly be saved thanks to their growing relationship with God. Spanning three days from Friday Sept. 20 to Sunday Sept. 22.   Participants embark on a whole weekend of creating new relationships, games and learning allowing students to ...

Marcellus “Khaliifah” Williams, a Missouri man who was convicted of killing a social worker, was executed Tuesday despite an outcry from activists who say there is overwhelming proof of his innocence. Williams was convicted in 1998 for murder of Lisha Gayle, who was stabbed to death in her home during a burglary. According to the Innocence Project, a non-profit organization ...

VSU Theatre is taking “show business” to new heights as they prepare for their upcoming performance of Chicago. The show, set to run from Oct. 31-Nov. 2 and Nov. 4-6, tells the classic story of greed, murder, and corruption, all under the backdrop of 1920s Chicago.  The musical starts with Vaudeville star Velma Kelly, played by Arianna Mangus, performing on-stage ...

The Student Health Center is our medical clinic here on campus. Students can pick up daily prescriptions and even get checkups as services are provided with VSU ID for all enrolled students.  The health center’s main goal is to make sure that every Blazer is healthy, happy and well as we continue to dive into the heart of the fall ...

The Valdosta State Blazers begin Gulf South Conference play on the road against the Erskine College Fleet.   The Blazers enter this week’s matchup with all of the momentum after last week’s 34-0 victory against the Fayetteville State Broncos. The Blazers moved their record to 3-0 in the season. The offensive for the Blazers has been led primarily by senior quarterback ...

Whether pre-game habits or post-match celebrations, traditions are essential to the players on the VSU women’s soccer and volleyball teams.    As a senior on the soccer team, Jocelyn Oballe plays a pivotal role in passing on the team’s traditions to underclassmen, ensuring the continuity and significance of these customs.   Outside foward, Jocelyn Oballe. “Being a part of the VSU women’s ...

VSU has issued a statement mourning the sudden death of Dr. Bobbie Ticknor, a criminal justice professor and active member of VSU’s community. She is survived by her husband Michael, as well as her daughter, Amanda Gayer, her son-in-law, Wyatt, and her grandchildren, Aria and Ivan.  Dr. Ticknor has been with VSU for 10 years, serving as an assistant professor ...

The Valdosta State Blazers shut out the Fayetteville State Broncos 34-0.  The Blazers dominated the Broncos in this game from start to finish as they moved to 3-0 on the season and continued their dominance early in the season. This is the first time the Blazers had shut out an opponent since 2021 when they demolished their Gulf South Conference ...