Written by Christopher Mercer, Sports editor. The Blazers have officially promoted offensive coordinator Graham Craig as their 12th head coach in school history. According to Football Scoop, VSU had at least three candidates to replace Jackson, including Sparky McEwen, current head coach at Davenport University and a former assistant at Ferris State. Craig is no stranger to VSU as ...
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Here’s What You Missed: Winter Break Recap
Welcome back, Blazers! While we begin our Spring 2025 semester, here are some things you may have missed: Network Intrusion On Dec. 29, students received an email from Robbyn DeSpain, Director of Strategic Communications and Special Events, about a network outage. The outage restricted access to MyVSU and the sites within it as well as causing the Wi-Fi system to go down. ...
Read More »The Blazers are set to go for a national championship clash with the Bulldog
The VSU Blazers seek victory as they prepare to play the Ferris State Bulldogs in the Division II national championship game in Mckinney, Texas. The Blazers are coming off a semifinal win over the Minnesota State Mavericks last weekend, 35-21, to improve their record to 13-0. One of the significant contributors was running back Alfonso Franklin, who scored all five ...
Read More »Biden’s Trip Down To Valdosta After Hurricane Helene Aftermath
In October, President of the United States Joe Biden made his way down to South Georgia to provide aid and support from Hurricane Helene. Biden visited many different cities in South Georgia, including Valdosta. From the end of September to the beginning of October, Hurricane Helene made its way through the southeastern part of the United States. Valdosta was one ...
Read More »Blazers whip Virginia Union, cruise into NCAA semis
The VSU Blazers ease their way into the NCAA Division II semifinals with a crushing 49-14 win over Virginia Union Panthers on Saturday afternoon at Bazemore-Hyder Stadium. The Blazers seemed to have had a comfortable seat for the whole game, with their offense racking up 506 yards and seven touchdowns. They took a commanding 14-0 lead early in the second ...
Read More »Reevaluating the VSU Experience: A Call for Transparency and Improvement
VSU has long upheld a reputation as a highly accredited institution, dedicated to fostering an inspiring education, a safe learning environment and a nurturing community. This mission is proudly stated, but some students wonder if their investment truly yields benefits in all aspects of their academic and daily lives. According to the Office of Strategic Research and Analysis, only about ...
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Cherie’s Picks Week of 12/09
Welcome to Cherie’s Picks! I am so glad you decided to drop in. This is a very bittersweet edition as it will be the last as I graduate this week. It has been such a joy informing you all on the upcoming events here at VSU! I could not leave you all without one last update. As you know, this ...
Read More »Blazers set to face Panthers in quarterfinal of NCAA playoffs.
The VSU Blazers will be home for a playoff matchup with the Virginia Union Panthers. The Blazers come into this quarterfinal playoff game 11-0 on the season and were victorious in their second-round game against Miles College 33-17 last week. They were led by the stellar play of running back Blake Hester, who accounted for 118 yards, rushing with three ...
Read More »Honors Student Association Tradition Pays Homage to VSU History
VSU’s Honor Student Association hosted the third annual Lighting of the Honors House on Friday, Nov. 22. The event was created as a nod to the Christmas party tradition of former VSU President Hugh Bailey and his wife, Joan Bailey. The party lasted from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and included food, a live jazz band and information regarding the ...
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