By Winter Dube | Campus Life Reporter  VALDOSTA, Ga. — On Friday, Nov. 21, the Honors Student Association (HSA) filled the house with warm lights, holiday music, and community for its fourth annual Lighting of the House Celebration to continue a tradition that started decades ago by former Valdosta State University President, Hugh C. Bailey, who served for 23 years starting in 1978, with his wife Joan.   HSA President Jillian Abarca, a double major in music general and marketing, said ...

By: Marese Hudson  Assistant Sports Editor    VSU is looking to have another upset against a ranked Gulf South Conference opponent in Delta State, as they attempt to make a late playoff push.     After getting to the midseason at 2-4, the Blazers have won the last two home games to put their record at 4-4 and themselves in playoff ...

By Anna Ramsey, Staff Editor    VSU’s very own Hank Rion, associate professor of theater, just got a taste of stardom.    Rion spent the week of Sept. 7 in New York City extensively workshopping his play, entitled “Truth Is,” with other theatre professionals who are passionate about his story.    Rion’s playwrighting debut has been picked up by no ...

For the cheerleaders, it’s more than just winning another cheer competition. According to AC Freeman, cheering is why she loves VSU.

Written by Dowling Payne   If you have been to any Blazer sporting event, there is one person you are sure to have seen. Usually running around hyping the crowd or greeting all the fans is Marc Kaiser. Kaiser, graduate assistant for marketing in the athletic office, attended VSU for both his undergraduate and now for his graduate degree. During ...

Written by Dowling Payne   Over the past few months, VSU has been home to a new dynamic duo in the form of our new university president and his wife, Dr. Dacia Charlesworth. Always sharing a smile and more than willing to sit and talk with any student, Dr. Charlesworth has taken on her title of being the “VSU First ...

Written by Dowling Payne   Claire Contevita is not your average college student. Within a minute of conversation, you can see the drive that keeps her moving forward toward her goals and dreams. Originally from San Francisco, Contevita considers herself a true California girl. Her father was in the air force so she quickly grew accustomed to moving around and ...

Written by Dowling Payne If you’re searching for an individual with a passion for their interests, then look no further than Allison Forbes. Known to most as Ally, Forbes is a beautiful singer and devoted fitness extraordinaire. Forbes came to Valdosta from Smyrna, Ga. where she quickly fell in love with the campus and college life. Growing up, she was ...

Written by Dowling Payne   Lights, cameras and action—a lot of action. It all came together in the dorms of VSU. A combination of those three along three students is what formed SurviveFight Productions, a photography, cinematography and graphic design company. Behind the lens of SurviveFight is Graham Nguyen, a 19-year-old sophomore mass media major from Montgomery, Ala.  Nguyen first ...

Zumba has officially swept the nation. Becoming a popular craze over the last few years, Zumba has become popular in gyms and private studios around the U.S. VSU’s Campus Recreation offers students the chance to get the great culture and exercise that Zumba provides. Sophomore fashion design major, DeAnna Dahmer, also a retail management major, is passionate about her job ...