It almost became a game that could have cost Valdosta State their homecoming game and their postseason dreams, but five forced turnovers and six rushing touchdowns allowed the Blazers to beat Shorter by a score of 41-31. The Blazers started off hot, taking a 14-0 lead over the Hawks. After some bad plays on special teams, Shorter was able to ...

By Tahmira Fryson, Sports Reporter    Following an impressive performance, the Blazers secured a 41-31 victory over Shorter University in their previous matchup.  The Blazers will hit the road Saturday, Oct. 31, to face the University of West Alabama. VSU aims to extend its winning streak and carry its momentum into another competitive matchup.  VSU is now 5-1 on the ...

By Nathalie Moreno, Staff Writer How did I, the world’s biggest scaredy cat, find myself in the movie theatre watching a movie about horrifying zombie abominations? The answer would be peer pressure, a free movie ticket and popcorn cravings. But what I believed to be a regular zombie movie instead had me hiding behind my friend’s jacket sleeve, constantly dreading ...

By Rut Labrada, Arts & Entertainment Editor Fortify Pizza & Burger Bar is undoubtedly one of the hottest new places in the City of Valdosta. Since its opening in late August, Fortify has already made headlines multiple times for its perfect score on a recent food inspection — and for being robbed of multiple alcoholic drinks by someone Valdosta residents ...

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 Dionte Daniel, Assistant Sports Editor   VALDOSTA, Ga. — Valdosta State had three weeks to digest their loss. Once they stepped back on the field, they showed what they could do.   The No. 16 Blazers came and blew out Erskine 56-0 at Bazemore-Hyder Stadium on Saturday. They were able to utilize their rushing attack and defensive line to ...

By Lloydrica Hudson, Sports Editor VSU volleyball won all six sets during its weekend trip to Tennessee, sweeping Christian Brothers and Union to improve to 11-8 overall and 5-2 in GSC play. The Blazers opened the weekend with a 25-17, 25-18, 25-20 win over Christian Brothers on Friday, Oct. 2, in Memphis. Eva LaRochelle led VSU with 14 kills, while ...

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, ...

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 ...