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: Faith Forster Managing and Graphics Editor Have you ever wondered why our nation’s two largest representatives have the most ridiculous animals as their mascot? To begin, we have to go back to 1828, the year of Andrew Jacksons second run for presidency.   During this run most of his opponents called him a “jackass.”. Typical of Jackson’s wild nature,, he ...

 By: Ailyn Quiroz Staff Writer The Student Government Association (SGA) talked about how scooters are affecting VSU campus at its first general meeting of the semester on Sept. 14.  Scooters was a hot topic for the organization, specifically the damage they often cause.   “The University System of Georgia (USG) were getting a lot of reports from universities overall of ...

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 ...

By Dionte Daniel, Assistant Sports Editor  Blazer athletes continue to make waves within the Gulf South Conference, as players from multiple Valdosta State athletic programs picked up GSC weekly honors last week. Volleyball junior Paola Aviles was named GSC Offensive Player of the Week, and football freshman Jabari McMillan was named GSC Freshman of the Week.  Aviles picked up her award ...

 By: Aliya Greenland and Katie Palmer  Staff Writers    On Thursday, Sept. 10, VSU’s political science department held a remembrance event to honor and bring light to the tragic 25-year anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.   Guest speaker, Dr. Edward Ted Duggan shared his experience. Dr. Duggan is an associate professor of political science at Tallahassee ...

Ailyn Quiroz  Staff Writer    VSU Student Conduct & Title IX and the Hazing Prevention Committee hosted events from Aug. 31 through Sep. 4, but there are still more campus awareness events to come.   On Aug. 31 through Sep. 4, the Hazing Prevention Committee alongside VSU Student Code of Conduct hosted events that inform students about hazing.  The Hazing ...

By Lloydrica Hudson, Sports Editor VSU volleyball returns home this weekend for two matches at The Complex, beginning GSC play Friday before turning its attention to Trevecca Nazarene on Saturday. The Blazers will open the weekend against Lee at 6 p.m. Friday before facing Trevecca Nazarene at 2 p.m. Saturday. While Friday marks the beginning of conference play, Saturday gives ...

By Lloydrica Hudson, Sports Editor No.9 VSU will hit the road Saturday, Sept. 19, to face UNC Pembroke as the Blazers look to continue their undefeated start to the season. VSU enters the matchup 3-0 after defeating Fayetteville State last week. The Blazers are ranked No. 9 in the D2 Football poll, No. 13 in the AFCA poll and No. ...