Vice Presidential nominee and Ohio Senator, JD Vance, took a trip down South for a rally at the Lowndes County Sheriff’s office on Aug. 22. He traveled around Valdosta and visited Holt’s Donut Shop where a viral video was born. Ebony Statem, the Holt’s employee speaking in the video, described the event to be “very chaotic.” A secret service worker ...
Read More »VSU features Faculty Art Exhibition: “Not Just Pretty Faces”
Another school year also means another VSU faculty art exhibition. The annual art exhibition is back on campus and this year features the theme, “Not Just Pretty Faces.” With the exhibition being on display from Aug. 22 to Sept. 20, it gives VSU faculty the opportunity to highlight their professional work to students and the Valdosta community. The exhibition ...
Read More »“Make Your mark”- International Dot Day
VSU’s College of the Arts has opened an exhibition for International Dot Day to celebrate the 15th anniversary starting on Sept.10 and running through to Sept. 27 to help student’s “make their mark.” To celebrate Dot Day, students are invited to create their own dots for the exhibition in the student gallery on the front side of the Fine Arts ...
Read More »VSU Blazers Defeat Newberry Wolves
Valdosta State Blazers soundly defeat the Newberry College Wolves 27-14. The Blazers had a clear edge throughout the game and never lost the lead after scoring on their first drive. The game harkens back to the days when the way to win was for the running backs to lead. The Blazers accounted for 197 rushing yards on the day, ...
Read More »The Blazers face off with the newberry wolves at away game
The Blazers look to keep their momentum as they take the show on the road to face the Newberry College Wolves. The Blazers are coming off a win with a dominating display against the Albany State Rams 42-10. Senior quarterback Sammy Edwards was in midseason form in the win as he only had seven incompletions, 325 yards and five total ...
Read More »Diving into the prickly second season of pretty little liars: summer school
“Pretty Little Liars: Summer School” season two was a harrowing experience compared to the previous season and the original “Pretty Little Liars” television series. The Max drama series follows the events after “Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin” with new characters having to face a fate worse than death- summer school. Although this new plot may not be the one the ...
Read More »Lady blazers set to face middle georgia knights in season opener
The Lady Blazers will take on Middle Georgia College for the first game of the season and the first home opener for soccer. As our Blazers finished with an 8-6-4 record, they are ready to start this season strong and take advantage of the 0-2 College team. As their opponents, the Middle Georgia Knights has yet to begin its ...
Read More »Freshmen like their meal plan, but want to know more
Students at VSU have a positive feeling about Blazer All-Access, but some would like to know more information about their personal meal plans. Here at VSU, freshmen are automatically signed up for The Blazer All-Access, which allows them to have unlimited access to an all-you-can-eat buffet at the cafeteria. However, along with the All-Access meal plan, they are also given ...
Read More »Musical EP surpasses Travis Scott and Sabrina Carpenter on iTunes
On Saturday, Aug. 31st, musical composer Jorge Rivera-Herrans’ EP passed Travis Scott’s album, “DAYS BEFORE RODEO” and Sabrina Carpenter’s album, “Short n’ Sweet” on iTunes. The musical, which is called, “EPIC: The Wisdom Saga,” adheres to the story of The Odyssey from the beginning to the end. The concept album began with Rivera-Herrans’ first EP in 2022, “EPIC: The Troy ...
Read More »Blazers Dominate the Golden Rams at Home Opener
The Valdosta State Blazers dominate the Albany State Golden Rams, 42-10, in the season opener at Bazemore-Hyder Stadium. The game was not even Close. The Blazers had a clear advantage in nearly every statistical category and took control of the game early. Senior Quarterback Sammy Edwards delivered a dazzling performance, completing 18 out of 25 passes for 306 yards and ...
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