Dear Kobe, Mr. Bryant always felt insincere, you were always Kobe to the masses. It was bigger than basketball with you. You changed everything we value in sports. You were the man I never met, but knew my entire life. For many middle to late 1990’s kids, you were their icon. We shouted your name when shooting at a trash ...

By Dionte Daniel, Assistant Sports Editor  For years, the NFL has been trying to spread its game around the world. With the league starting to play more games overseas, we are slowly getting there. However, this brings us to an issue the NFL needs to address with its expansion. What is global growth going to do to its players?  The ...

It almost became a game that could have cost Valdosta State their homecoming game and their postseason dreams, but five forced turnovers and six rushing touchdowns allowed the Blazers to beat Shorter by a score of 41-31. The Blazers started off hot, taking a 14-0 lead over the Hawks. After some bad plays on special teams, Shorter was able to ...

By Tahmira Fryson, Sports Reporter    Following an impressive performance, the Blazers secured a 41-31 victory over Shorter University in their previous matchup.  The Blazers will hit the road Saturday, Oct. 31, to face the University of West Alabama. VSU aims to extend its winning streak and carry its momentum into another competitive matchup.  VSU is now 5-1 on the ...

By: Rut Labrada, Arts & Entertainment Editor The Lowndes County Board of Commissioners announced at a regular meeting on Oct. 27 that an ordinance draft will be released Nov. 2 following the ending of the 60-day moratorium on applications to build artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. Many Lowndes residents still feel skeptical, however, and the issue has continued to incite ...

By: Faith Forster Managing Editor and Graphics Editor   On Feb. 3, 1870, the 15th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified. It stated: “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.”   Though the language ...

By: Rut Labrada, Arts & Entertainment Editor    The mayor of Valdosta shared plans to allocate $24 million to increase foot traffic downtown among other topics at a press conference with journalism students on Oct. 8.  According to Mayor Scott James Matheson, he has big projects in store for the city of Valdosta in the coming years.  The improvements to ...

By Dionte Daniel, Assistant Sports Editor Many people have talked about what Angel Reese cannot do in her career so far in the WNBA. Well, she won Defensive Player of the Year and can win the Atlanta Dream their first WNBA championship in four games. Pretty good right? Considering all the people that said she was not good enough. Angel ...

By Tahmira Fryson, Sports Reporter   Following a two-week break, the Blazers return to Bazemore-Hyder Stadium on Oct.ober 24 at 3 p.m. to face Shorter University in their annual Homecoming matchup.   With the home crowd behind them, the Blazers look to make a statement as they return to the field for one of the university’s most anticipated traditions.   The Blazers ...

Lowndes High School will be showing “Come From Away” from October 22 to October 24. The shows will begin at 7:00 P.M and will be held in the Performing Arts Center. “Come From Away” shares the stories of the “come-from-away”s, whose flights were diverted to Gander, Newfoundland on September 11, 2001. When the city’s population doubles overnight, both natives and ...

As the midterms come closer, everyone’s text messages and social media ads are likely going “vote this person for Congress” or “this person is bad and you shouldn’t vote for them for various reasons.” Tiring, yes. Important? Also yes.  If you have any opinions on the current goings-on of the government in any capacity, are legally an adult and registered ...