By: Lloydrica Hudson, Sports Editor Florida State fired head football coach Mike Norvell on Nov. 1 following a 36-24 home loss to Clemson that dropped the Seminoles to 3-5. Norvell finished his seven seasons at FSU with a 41-39 record. The school faces a buyout of roughly $50 million, according to The Associated Press. Offensive analyst Rick Stockstill, a former ...

By: Dionte Daniel, Assistant Sports Editor The Blazers showed that they can come back from 24 points last Saturday. They will have another chance to prove that they are one of the best teams in Division II Football this Saturday.  No. 17 Valdosta State (6-1) will take on No. 14 North Greenville (8-1) this Saturday at 2 p.m. Both teams ...

  By Tahmira Fryson, Sports Reporter   As the season opener nears, the VSU men’s basketball team is putting the final adjustments on their game plan.   The Blazers will hit the hardwood on Nov. 9 at The Complex against Thomas University.  Valdosta State men’s basketball enters into the oncoming game after going 18-11 overall in the 2025-26 campaign.  Last season, the ...

By: Dionte Daniel, Assistant Sports Editor   The WNBA did not need a perfect ending, but it needed a series like this.  The Atlanta Dream didn’t leave Saturday night with a ring on their fingers, but what they provided to the league over these past seven games may mean more than what we realized.  The Golden State Valkyries beat the Atlanta ...

By: Lloydrica Hudson, Sports Editor Before Hezekiah “Champ” Harris ever led a college offense, he knew he wanted to play quarterback.  He talks about being a toddler and going through incidents where family would block the tv and he would lean over so he could view the game. Years later, that remains at the heart of how Harris plays at ...

By: Tahmira Fryson, Sports Reporter  On Halloween Day, the Blazers crept into West Alabama with one thing on their minds: haunting the Tigers’ home field and stealing another victory.  On Saturday, Oct. 31, VSU secured a road victory against the University of West Alabama, finishing the matchup with a 28-21 win.  The Tigers came off strong, winning the coin toss ...

By Aileene-Bjork Novascotia, Staff Writer After finishing Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival, I can proudly say: I cannot unsee any of that. Nevertheless, what 10 hours I spent with this chain-wrapped, pin-covered experience were mostly a blast, as it graced me with a flavor of graphic survival horror I hadn’t tasted before. It’s definitely bigger on style than substance and has ...

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 ...