Editorial. It seems that no matter where a student looks on the VSU campus anymore, Artificial Intelligence (AI) looks back at them. Since the start of the 2026 academic year, there has been a drastic rise in AI-generated advertisements for campus events. It began first with Housing, showing off an AI-generated infographic on their table at The Happening, then other ...
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VSU announces new interim provost set to take on the position
By Armone’s Gates, Editor-in-Chief The provost position at VSU is changing hands. Starting in January of 2027, Dr. Dana Nichols will be the new Interim Provost of VSU’s academic affairs until July 2027, while VSU will be looking for a permanent person to fill the position. Dr. Nichols currently serves as the Vice President of Academic Affairs for Georgia ...
Read More »New VSU Immigration Policy Brings Changes To International Students
By Rut Labrada, Arts and Entertainment Editor A new immigration policy restricting duration of stay for international students has sparked concern among VSU students and community members. The policy, enforced by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), went into effect on Sept. 15, affecting all universities in the country. According to the DHS, the new policy seeks to end the ...
Read More »Scooters or no Scooters: That’s SGA’s question
By: Ailyn Quiroz Staff Writer The Student Government Association (SGA) talked about how scooters are affecting VSU campus at its first general meeting of the semester on Sept. 14. Scooters was a hot topic for the organization, specifically the damage they often cause. “The University System of Georgia (USG) were getting a lot of reports from universities overall of ...
Read More »Valdosta State comes out with statement win over Erskine 56-0
By Dionte Daniel, Assistant Sports Editor VALDOSTA, Ga. — Valdosta State had three weeks to digest their loss. Once they stepped back on the field, they showed what they could do. The No. 16 Blazers came and blew out Erskine 56-0 at Bazemore-Hyder Stadium on Saturday. They were able to utilize their rushing attack and defensive line to ...
Read More »VSU sweeps weekend road matches, prepares to host Montevallo
By Lloydrica Hudson, Sports Editor VSU volleyball won all six sets during its weekend trip to Tennessee, sweeping Christian Brothers and Union to improve to 11-8 overall and 5-2 in GSC play. The Blazers opened the weekend with a 25-17, 25-18, 25-20 win over Christian Brothers on Friday, Oct. 2, in Memphis. Eva LaRochelle led VSU with 14 kills, while ...
Read More »Hurricane Isaias Update
Megan Callahan, Campus Life and News Editor On Wednesday, Tropical Storm Isais was in the waters of eastern New Mexico. According to Associated Press, forecasters predicted, “it will strengthen into the first hurricane of the Atlantic season before striking the U.S. Gulf Coast.” So far, the maximum sustained winds were 65 mph (100 km) and was moving east-northeast at 8 ...
Read More »VSU Honors College Announces Move to Communication Arts Building
By Rut Labrada, Arts and Entertainment Editor The VSU Honors College announced that it will move to the Communication Arts Building, marking the college’s first move since the former presidential residence was given to the college in 2007. The college announced the move, which is expected to happen in November or December, at a regular meeting on Sept. 24, but ...
Read More »Shawn Paschall brings Speed and Heart to VSU Football
By Lloydrica Hudson, Sports Editor Shawn Paschall grew up playing football wherever he could find room in Deerfield Beach, Florida. If he and his friends did not have a ball, they filled a bottle with dirt and water and played with that instead. The games were rough, often played without pads. Paschall loved them. Football was part of his family, ...
Read More »NFL pro bowler Kenny Moore returns to VSU then gets picked up by the Eagles
By Dionte Daniel, Assistant Sports Editor Kenny Moore II came back to VSU not knowing what his future held for him when it comes to football. Three weeks later, the NFL Pro Bowl cornerback had his answer. On Sept. 23, Moore was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad. This will allow the former Blazer to once again play football ...
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