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 ...

Campus Life Editor: Winter Dube VALDOSTA, Ga. — The Blazer’s flame burns brighter as their win streak against the Buccaneers extends to eight after a nail-biting back and forth play resulting in 28-26 in their second set at the VSU Complex on Thurs. Oct. 23, forwarding them to 9-12 overall and 8-4 in conference play.    The Blazers opened the ...

By: Lloy Hudson Sports Editor After three straight losses and a much-needed bye week, VSU rediscovered its rhythm Saturday afternoon, defeating North Greenville 35-24 at Bazemore-Hyder Stadium in front of a live homecoming crowd. Head coach Graham Craig said the win was exactly the response he wanted to see from his team. “It felt great,” Craig said. “I was really ...

Photos by: Ibec Francis, Photo Editor

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 ...

Lloy Hudson Sports Editor The VSU Blazers volleyball team put together a winning performance Saturday night, sweeping the Lee University Flames in three competitive sets to secure a home victory. With great offensive execution and consistent defensive play, VSU claimed the match by scores of 25-15, 27-25, and 25-21. Leading the charge for the Blazers was Sabrina Oncins, who delivered ...

Halloween is on Friday, Oct. 31 this year, and that means that parties will be going all weekend long. Meaning that you, dear reader, need a guide to surviving a college Halloween party!   Halloween parties tend to have several unspoken rules and regulations depending on whose event you go to. These are the dos and don’ts of Halloween party ...

By Megan Callahan Darren Knight, a controversial comedian who talks a mile a minute, put on a spectacular show for the audience even though most of the audience members weren’t students here at VSU. He got a lot of laughter during his set as well as Red Squirrel did as the opener for his show.   During Southern Momma’s set ...

By: Lloy Hudson   Sports Editor   VSU (2-3) travels to FCS member The Citadel (2-3) on Saturday for a sunny 2 p.m. football game at Johnson Hagood Stadium in Charleston, South Carolina.  This will be the Blazers’ first game against a Division I opponent since 2003. Head coach Graham Craig said he was proud of his team’s effort despite ...

By: Lloydrica Hudson  Sports Editor Valdosta State’s offense showed flashes of rhythm Saturday night, but four costly interceptions from quarterback Harris Boyd proved to be the difference in a 32–25 loss to Lenoir-Rhyne at Bazemore-Hyder Stadium. Boyd threw for 306 yards but struggled to protect the ball, including a final interception in the closing minutes that sealed the Blazers’ loss. ...