By Faith Forster, Managing Editor & Graphic Coordinator  A piggy bank has always been a classic way that a child would save their money. So, why shouldn’t adults have one?  I grew up, living by the philosophy that you should only buy what you need in order to do your best to save money for the future. Now, as an ...

By: Megan Callahan, Campus Life and News Editor  VSU’s faculty had its first Faculty Senate meeting of the fall semester Thursday, Aug. 20, which included an appearance by Dr. Don Green, the new president of the university who took over the position this month.  Green had a lot to say about his plans for the semester.  After the introduction portion ...

By: Ailyn Quiroz, Staff Writer  VSU is partnering with the King Sejong Institute Foundation and Hannam University to bring Korean culture to students and Valdosta residents.  King Sejong Institute Foundation is a global initiative funded by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of the Republic of Korea, with the goal of promoting Korean Culture and Korean language education overseas.  ...

By: Gray Walker, Staff Writer  Welcome, freshmen, to your first year at VSU. Now, the first year of college is always a little scary, so is starting anything new. But your upperclassmen peers are here to help. We went around and asked some of the more seasoned students things that they wished they knew back when they were first starting ...

By: Lloydrica Hudson, Sports Editor  After a weather delay and a closely contested first half, VSU found its rhythm in the second half, using explosive plays and a strong defensive performance to defeat Emory & Henry 38-10 in the Blazers’ season opener. The matchup marked the first time Valdosta State hosted Emory & Henry. The Blazers entered halftime with a ...

By: Armone’ Gates, Editor & Chief The Queen of Country Music, Dolly Parton, died at the age of 80 years old on Aug. 25, 2026, from cancer. She was a philanthropist, singer-songwriter, and film star whose career spanned more than a decade. Known for her hits “9 to 5”, “I Will Always Love You,” and “Jolene,” Parton helped change the ...

By: Dionte Daniel, Spectator Staff Writer  Valdosta State University has had one of the top athletic programs in Division II for years. The Blazers have won championships, created professionals and cultivated a football legacy that rivals any school not playing in the FBS.   College athletics are evolving though, and the Gulf South Conference is evolving with it. At some point ...

By: Rut Labrada, Arts & Entertainment Editor  Welcome to another installment of Ruts & Veggies! The first couple weeks of school have passed by in a blur, and I hope we all feel the crisp fall air right around the corner.  As we are all settling into a new semester, I’ve been thinking about our newest students who are not ...

By: Megan Callahan, News & Campus Life Editor  A summer in Paris includes time in a new country, a new town, and several new experiences every day. I was lucky enough to spend a month in the heart of Paris on a study abroad program at Cité Universitaire.   During my time there, it was shocking how different things were ...

By: Armone’ Gates, Chief and Editor   VALDOSTA- VSU enters a new chapter as Donald J. Green has been named the new president of the university, with his term starting in Aug 1st of 2026.  He has been a vet administrator with the University Systems of Georgia for some time, with a plethora of leadership experience within his portfolio.   Coming ...