By: Armone’ Gates, Editor and Chief When you think of many uprising Christian artists who write songs with catchy lyrics that encourage you to walk with Jesus, no other artist comes to mind then Tiffany Hudson.  Tiffany Hudson is a renewed member of Elevation Worship, where she serves as a worship leader and co-writes songs that help people grow in ...

By: Rut Labrada, Arts & Entertainment Editor The VSU Anthropology Club, in partnership with Lowndes Citizens Against Data Centers (LCAD), will be hosting a screening of the documentary “Ghost in the Machine” on Monday Sept. 21 in the Student Union Theater at 5:30 p.m.  The doors will open at 5 p.m. for the event, which is completely free and open ...

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. ...

By Dionte Daniel, Assistant Sports Editor   VSU’s perfect 3-0 start is impressive, yes. But it’s more than just an early-season statement.  Those three victories are the building blocks for an at-large playoff resume the Blazers will have to craft without the postseason safety net that came with Gulf South Conference titles in years past.  The GSC lost its automatic ...

By Madeline Higdon, Photo Editor On Wednesday, September 16, multiple witnesses have reported that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been spotted in the Valdosta area.  A hashtag on TikTok and Facebook  has been gaining attention — #iceinvaldosta — where witnesses have been posting videos of ICE chasing down cars, blockading roads and parking lots, as well as a video ...

Since the beginning of the fall semester, there has been an increase in many of the restaurant lines within the Student Union and Palms Dining Hall.   Around lunchtime from 11:30 a.m-2:30 p.m., the Student Union is packed with students and faculty members trying to grab a quick bite to eat between classes.   Palms is also packed around these times, as ...

By Rut Labrada, Arts & Entertainment Editor VSU is seeing an increase in the number of students choosing to enroll at the school this fall semester.  In an email earlier this semester, Vice President of Enrollment and Student Affairs Vincent Miller wrote that preliminary numbers showed a total increase of 7.8%.  “VSU begins this semester with 11,254 students, an increase ...

By: Lloydrica Hudson, Sports Editor VSU volleyball will look to bounce back as it continues the Blazer Volleyball Fall Tournament at The Complex this weekend. The Blazers enter Friday with a 3-5 record after falling to Embry-Riddle 3-1 Thursday. VSU will play Lander at 1:30 p.m. Friday before playing two matches Saturday. The Blazers will take on Paine College at ...

By: Lloydrica Hudson, Sports Editor VSU football will hit the road for the first time this season when they take on Fayetteville State on Saturday at 11 a.m. in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The Blazers enter the matchup 2-0 after wins over Emory & Henry and Warner. VSU’s offense has shown improvement through its first two games, particularly on the ground.  ...