The Okefenokee Classic offers a chance for the Blazers to right the ship. Before entering the first game of the season the Blazers were ranked No. 11 in the nation. After folding up against unranked Albany State in a 26-12 loss, the VSU Blazers fell out of the rankings and catapulted the Wildcats to the No. 20 ranked team in ...
Read More »Valdosta: Where’s the water?
As of Wednesday night, panic and evacuation measures have led to a shortage of water in Valdosta stores. Hurricane Irma made landfall Wednesday morning, and residents of Florida and Georgia are taking precaution by stocking up on essentials such as water and gas. If you want to know which retail outlets, gas stations or grocery stores have water, here is ...
Read More »Spec’ Sports Weekend Recap Photos
Blazer athletics had a big opening weekend in Titletown, USA. Soccer brought home a 3-1 victory over Clayton State. Men’s Cross Country placed third in the Border Clash race on Friday while Women’s Cross Country placed fifth. Football lost their opening game to Albany State 29-12. Our photographers were there to capture some of the moments. Football photos by ...
Read More »Students consider if food is worth the wait
Leaving campus to grab lunch brings obstacles such as losing a prime parking spot and rushing through a meal without tasting it. VSU though has several popular eateries on campus to save students from leaving campus for a quick meal. “On average the Student Union is serving 3,000 people per day at Moes, Chick-fil-A, Starbucks and Which Wich,” Lynn Darsey, ...
Read More »Gas prices to rise in Georgia
If you’re traveling over the Labor Day weekend, you might want to stop and fill up your gas tank before prices rise any higher. According to the American Automobile Association, “US fuel prices have risen by more than 10 cents a gallon compared to a week ago, nearly $2.45 on average nationwide.” Hurricane Harvey is the leading culprit of the ...
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Red Hots prepare kick off title reign
After bringing home another national championship, the Red Hots are ready to sizzle. Being the reigning champs from the Division II Hip Hop competition at the National Dance Association championships, the VSU Red Hots have something to uphold going into the season this year. “Returning back this year with a national title is absolutely amazing,” second year dancer Jordan Fortick ...
Read More »Cross Country is blazing for glory
Following a progressive offseason, the VSU cross-country team is ready to come out of the gate strong. This season, VSU’s cross-country team will have the luxury of returning runners making up most of the men and women rosters. The teams will feature a total of 14 familiar faces under head coach Todd Smoot, including both of his team captains from ...
Read More »This Week at VSU
Photos by Monique Petition and Taylor Sutherland With students back on campus and Fall Explosion is officially in full swing. Students participated in a part-time job fair, Greek-life events on Palms Quad, a special Dine with the Blazers event and so much more. Check out these photos showcasing campus life here at Valdosta State.
Read More »Back to school: Best places to study
Written by Alex Dunn, Campus Life Editor Photos courtesy of VSU It’s nearly time for school to start back up and for students to return from summer vacations to once again begin another semester full of homework and last minute study sessions before class. While making yourself study can be one of the hardest things to do, motivation is not ...
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