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 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 ...

By: Demaya Sawyer, Staff Writer Valdosta State University’s campus bookstore is getting a new look and a new name after the university’s contract with Barnes & Noble ended. The store will reopen as VSU’s “Spirit Shop,” focusing on merchandise and a self-checkout market instead of selling textbooks in person. Alandria Steele, the current Barnes & Noble store manager, said she ...

Editorial.   It seems that no matter where a student looks on the VSU campus anymore, Artificial Intelligence (AI)  looks back at them.   Since the start of the 2026 academic year, there has been a drastic rise in AI-generated advertisements for campus events.   It began first with Housing, showing off an AI-generated infographic on their table at The Happening, then other ...

By Rut Labrada, Arts and Entertainment Editor The VSU Honors College announced that it will move to the Communication Arts Building, marking the college’s first move since the former presidential residence was given to the college in 2007. The college announced the move, which is expected to happen in November or December, at a regular meeting on Sept. 24, but ...

By Lloydrica Hudson, Sports Editor Shawn Paschall grew up playing football wherever he could find room in Deerfield Beach, Florida. If he and his friends did not have a ball, they filled a bottle with dirt and water and played with that instead. The games were rough, often played without pads. Paschall loved them. Football was part of his family, ...

By Dionte Daniel, Assistant Sports Editor Kenny Moore II came back to VSU not knowing what his future held for him when it comes to football. Three weeks later, the NFL Pro Bowl cornerback had his answer. On Sept. 23, Moore was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad. This will allow the former Blazer to once again play football ...

Megan Callahan Campus Life and News Editor Quick announcement that the new printed football editions of the newspapers are being distributed and handed out today! So be sure to take a copy while you are going to and from class. We will have newspapers in Odum, West Hall, Nevins (east and west), Bailey, Ashley, Education Center, Health Science Building, Admissions, ...

By Dionte Daniel, Assistant Sports Editor  After 46 years in the Gulf South Conference, VSU will be making the move to the Peach Belt Conference and kick off a new chapter of Blazer Athletics.   It was announced on Friday that VSU will make the transition to the PBC in the 2027-28 school year. This will not include football as the ...

By Lloydrica Hudson, Sports Editor VSU will look to return to the win column when it hosts Erskine at 12 p.m. Saturday at Bazemore-Hyder Stadium. The Blazers enter the matchup after a 44-41 loss to UNC Pembroke on Sept. 19, their first loss of the season.  VSU is ranked No. 16 in the D2Football poll, No. 18 in the AFCA ...