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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 ...

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 ...

By Dionte Daniel, Assistant Sports Editor  After 46 years in the Gulf South Conference, VSU will be making the move to the Peach Belt Conference and kick off a new chapter of Blazer Athletics.   It was announced on Friday that VSU will make the transition to the PBC in the 2027-28 school year. This will not include football as the ...

By Aileene-Bjork Novascotia, Staff writer  When I played the first episode of “Fallen Aces” titled “Heart of Glass” back in 2024, I was greeted to one of the freshest experiences I’ve played in a while. All the pieces fit perfectly: the noir, the comic-like appearance, the depth of combat and exploration, and the replay value. More notable was how these ...

By Aileene-Bjork Novascotia, Staff Writer   “Tonight on Dateline, This Man Will Die” is a 2007 Esquire article written by Luke Dittrich. From a first glance, you can expect it to tackle mature subject matter, but with a name like that, you can’t help but read it. Lance Oppenheim’s debut feature film based on said article, “Primetime,” created a similar feeling ...

By Maddie Higdon, Photo Editor As of Sept. 15, Naloxone ONEboxes have been placed all across campus. These boxes contain a nasal spray dosage of Naloxone (Narcan) – a drug used to reverse an overdose on opioids, which include prescription painkillers and illegal drugs like heroin and fentanyl.    The ONEboxes are spread in almost every building on campus. They will ...

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Recently, students at VSU have noticed that some of the buildings on campus have been having some issues with air conditioning. Last semester, Hopper Hall had AC issues that took weeks to fix, and now some of the other buildings have been having issues as well.   It’s gotten hot in major buildings, like West Hall and Bailey Science Center, and even Odum Library wasn’t ...

By: Faith Forster, Managing and Graphics Editor  Growing up, I was taught to save money, how to balance a checkbook, and plan for the future. As I got older, I learned how to invest money to help finance my future. This is the advice I’d like to offer.  I’m guessing you’re wondering how to do it yourself, right? First, open ...

By Mallory Taylor, Staff writer  When you walk in, you notice the clothes, candles and carefully chosen gifts. But before you take in any of that, you notice the smell. Maybe it’s pumpkin or lavender.   Whatever the scent, it’s one of the first things that stays with you. It fills the room quietly, creating an atmosphere that feels separate from ...