VSU residents were told they will be moved to the Middle Georgia State University campus in Macon, Georgia, due to the effects of Hurricane Helene. VSU is still without power and residential buildings Patterson, Brown and Read have water damage caused by fallen trees. The students will be transported by two buses and the housing van on Sept. 30 at ...
Read More »Cherie’s Picks Week of 09/30
Welcome back to another edition of Cherie’s Picks! I am so glad you decided to drop in. This week is going to be a little different, but nevertheless, Cherie’s Picks will adapt. Without further ado, here are the events for the week of Sept. 30. To preface before getting into things, I hope everyone is well. Cherie’s Picks is pre-written ...
Read More »VSU Athletics Announce Schedule Changes Due To Hurricane Helene
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 ...
Read More »“Attend And Be Saved:” Baptist Collegiate Ministries Hosts Annual Confluence
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 ...
Read More »Marcellus Williams Executed Despite Public Outcry
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 ...
Read More »VSU Theatre and Dance Perform “Chicago”
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 ...
Read More »Seasonal Wellness: Student Health Center Provides Tips for Staying Healthy Throughout the Semester!
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 ...
Read More »The Blazers desecrate the Fleet in a Historic Blowout Win
The Valdosta State Blazers dominated the Erskine College Flying Fleet 73-0 in a historic road blowout. The Blazers made history in many ways in this game, with the first being the 73 points, the most scored in school history. Also, they shut out their opponent for their last two games for the first time in school history and moved to 4-0 ...
Read More »Cherie’s Picks Week of 09/23
Welcome back to another edition of Cherie’s Picks! I am so glad you decided to drop in. As usual, I have a list of upcoming events on campus with organizations that would love for you to accompany them! Without further ado, here are the events for the week of Sept. 23. To start the week off, on Monday, Sept. 23 ...
Read More »Blazers Look to Light Up the Fleet
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 ...
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