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 ...

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. 16.  To start the week off, on Monday, Sept. 16 ...

Enactus hosted a fun event last Wednesday on Sept. 4 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Student Union. At this event, students were able to learn more about Valdosta State Universities’ group, Enactus and Nellie’s Diner while enjoying free slices of cake from the local restaurant.   So, a little history, Enactus is a nonprofit international organization wanting to ...

The 2024 VSU family weekend is here, bringing events and activities your entire family will enjoy during their visit.  To kick off the weekend, on Friday Sept. 13, the Annette Howell turner Center will host 2RiverStation for a live music in the Art Park concert from 7 p.m. through 9 p.m. located at 605 North Patterson Street.  Community members are ...

Vice Presidential nominee and Ohio Senator, JD Vance, took a trip down South for a rally at the Lowndes County Sheriff’s office on Aug. 22. He traveled around Valdosta and visited Holt’s Donut Shop where a viral video was born. Ebony Statem, the Holt’s employee speaking in the video, described the event to be “very chaotic.” A secret service worker ...

Another school year also means another VSU faculty art exhibition. The annual art exhibition is back on campus and this year features the theme, “Not Just Pretty Faces.”   With the exhibition being on display from Aug. 22 to Sept. 20, it gives VSU faculty the opportunity to highlight their professional work to students and the Valdosta community.  The exhibition ...

VSU’s College of the Arts has opened an exhibition for International Dot Day to celebrate the 15th anniversary starting on Sept.10 and running through to Sept. 27 to help student’s “make their mark.”  To celebrate Dot Day, students are invited to create their own dots for the exhibition in the student gallery on the front side of the Fine Arts ...

Valdosta State Blazers soundly defeat the Newberry College Wolves 27-14.  The Blazers had a clear edge throughout the game and never lost the lead after scoring on their first drive. The game harkens back to the days when the way to win was for the running backs to lead.   The Blazers accounted for 197 rushing yards on the day, ...

The Blazers look to keep their momentum as they take the show on the road to face the Newberry College Wolves.  The Blazers are coming off a win with a dominating display against the Albany State Rams 42-10. Senior quarterback Sammy Edwards was in midseason form in the win as he only had seven incompletions, 325 yards and five total ...