Written by Bailey Wilson, Managing Editor. From campus closures to important updates, there is one name on campus most synonymous with keeping up to date on happenings around VSU: Robbyn DeSpain, director of strategic communications and special events.  DeSpain has worked with VSU since July of 2020 and even before that, received her bachelor’s degree in mass media here. According ...

Written by Armone Gates, Campus Life editor. On Monday, Jan. 20, the NAACP chapter, Career Opportunities & Volunteer Services, Communities & Belongings Campus and The Mighty Mu Omicron chapter hosted their yearly annual MLK Jr. Day Celebration.  This celebration was a three-part event that took place from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., beginning with a celebration around campus. The walk ...

Written by Armone Gates, Campus Life Editor. January is known as Stalker Awareness Month where awareness is raised about the violating nature and warning signs of stalking.   Stalking Awareness Day is actually held on Jan. 18. On this day, many people are encouraged to wear yellow and post pictures with friends and family supporting the cause to bring more awareness to ...

Written by Bailey Wilson, Managing Editor. Among the stately pines of Georgia, snow has fallen on Valdosta State University for the first time since 2018.  A winter storm passed through on Tuesday, Jan. 21, covering Valdosta in a record-breaking four-inch layer of snow. The snow began at 7 p.m., but stopped briefly at 8 p.m. and became rain before returning ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

Originally constructed as a women’s dormitory when VSU was founded in 1906, Ashley Hall has undergone several transformations over the years. Once a residence space for students, the building was later converted into office space, which it remains today.   Home to a variety of academic programs and departments, including the advising team, the departments of philosophy, history and women, gender, ...

Divinity Modeling Troupe hosted their annual Next Top Model show on Nov. 8, with a theme of “Battle of the Fabrics.”   Nine models competed in a show consisting of three rounds, each with a different fabric the models had to base their outfits after. The rounds went in the order of silk, sheer fabric and denim.  Each round was led ...

On Monday, Nov. 4, VSU’s Debate Team met for their weekly club meeting, at meeting room 1022 in the Communication Arts building after a full day of events on VSU’s Communication Major Experience Day.   From 12 p.m. until 5:30 p.m., any incoming students, students with undecided majors, and people curious about VSU’s Communication Program’s offerings and mission could attend.  ...