Most students here at VSU love the food options, from places like Moes and Chik-fil-A to Starbucks and The Drop. But when it comes to the prices, The Drop in particular, grabbing a bite can be astronomical.  If you factor in a meal, a side of fries and a drink, it can go up to over 20 dollars even if ...

By Rut Labrada, Arts & Entertainment Editor Award-winning poet and professor Geffrey Davis will be visiting VSU on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m. to read selected works at the Odum Library Auditorium. The event is completely free and open to the public. Dr. Davis will be visiting as a part of the Georgia Poetry Circuit, a consortium of 10 ...

 By: Mallory Taylor, Staff Writer  During VSU’s 2026 Homecoming Week, on Oct. 23, the university’s choral community gathered for a melodic reunion. VSU choral alumni joined current members of Concert Choir, Chamber Singers and Voce Vita for a concert that gratified generations of music and legacy.  The evening united voices molded by distinct experiences, all tied together through one notable ...

By:Aileene-Bjork Novascotia, Staff Writer  I have seen and done horrible things in The Outlast Trials. I’ve had to saw a man’s legs off at a recreation of the Last Supper, I’ve electrocuted a police informant, and I’ve melted a politician all the way down to the bone. But, while you might say “Jeez,” it’s all a part of the messy ...

By Dionte Daniel, Assistant Sports Editor  For years, the NFL has been trying to spread its game around the world. With the league starting to play more games overseas, we are slowly getting there. However, this brings us to an issue the NFL needs to address with its expansion. What is global growth going to do to its players?  The ...

By: Dionte Daniel, Assistant Sports Editor It almost became a game that could have cost Valdosta State their homecoming game and their postseason dreams, but five forced turnovers and six rushing touchdowns allowed the Blazers to beat Shorter by a score of 41-31. The Blazers started off hot, taking a 14-0 lead over the Hawks. After some bad plays on ...

By Tahmira Fryson, Sports Reporter    Following an impressive performance, the Blazers secured a 41-31 victory over Shorter University in their previous matchup.  The Blazers will hit the road Saturday, Oct. 31, to face the University of West Alabama. VSU aims to extend its winning streak and carry its momentum into another competitive matchup.  VSU is now 5-1 on the ...

By Nathalie Moreno, Staff Writer How did I, the world’s biggest scaredy cat, find myself in the movie theatre watching a movie about horrifying zombie abominations? The answer would be peer pressure, a free movie ticket and popcorn cravings. But what I believed to be a regular zombie movie instead had me hiding behind my friend’s jacket sleeve, constantly dreading ...

By: Rut Labrada, Arts & Entertainment Editor The Lowndes County Board of Commissioners announced at a regular meeting on Oct. 27 that an ordinance draft will be released Nov. 2 following the ending of the 60-day moratorium on applications to build artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. Many Lowndes residents still feel skeptical, however, and the issue has continued to incite ...

By Rut Labrada, Arts & Entertainment Editor Fortify Pizza & Burger Bar is undoubtedly one of the hottest new places in the City of Valdosta. Since its opening in late August, Fortify has already made headlines multiple times for its perfect score on a recent food inspection — and for being robbed of multiple alcoholic drinks by someone Valdosta residents ...