VSU Volleyball took a step back with a 3-0 non-conference loss against Flagler College. The deck was stacked against VSU from the start. Starting middle blocker Kayla Windera sat out due to an ankle injury, and middle blocker Lindsey Robinson played with a broken finger. Each set of the game was a tight one. Even against the odds, Blazers fought ...
Read More »Wild Adventures’ VSU night cancelled
VSU and Wild Adventures will not be hosting the annual Homecoming VSU Night this semester according to Robin Vickery, director of student life. VSU Night has been a homecoming staple for several years, appearing in the VSU News homecoming calendar for the first time in 2012, though the event may go back further. According to Vickery, complications with Wild Adventures ...
Read More »Editorial: NFL players have the right to protest
What had dwindled down to a one-player protest was reignited this week by an explosive outburst from President Donald Trump. The outburst verbally attacked NFL players for kneeling during the “Star-Spangled Banner.” To recap, former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick remained seated during the national anthem throughout the season last year. Kaepernick’s actions started a movement for others who ...
Read More »#TakeAKnee causes mixed feelings
Over a year ago, former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick made a major protest by sitting on the benches during the national anthem. Kaepernick’s actions went unnoticed at first, but made headlines when he sat during the 49ers first three preseason games, according to Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network. According to SB Nation, Kaepernick began gaining attention for his protest ...
Read More »VSU copes with lost time after Irma
As VSU jumps back into gear after the damage of Hurricane Irma, students and professors are trying to find ways to cope with the loss of time. After returning to classes from the unintended break, teachers and students have to accommodate for missed classes, labs and other university related work. Provost and Vice President of academic affairs, Dr. Robert Smith, ...
Read More »Housing plans unapproved renovations for Langdale Hall
As of Monday, Sept. 18, the housing department began planning and approving renovations for Langdale Residence Hall. They are working with Lott and Barber Architects to draw up a blueprint. “At this time, we are conducting a feasibility study to determine how much it would cost to renovate Langdale for a better residential experience,” Dr. Zduy Chu, director of housing, ...
Read More »Wells out, Robles in: Football searching for first win of the season
The Blazers will be heading to Pensacola, Florida on Saturday, not in search of the beach but their first win instead. The Blazers fell to 0-2 on the season last week after the 30-24 loss against our GSC rival, North Alabama. Valdosta’s starting quarterback Rogan Wells was forced out of the game early due to a left shoulder injury. The ...
Read More »SGA discusses homecoming, allocation funds
At Monday’s SGA meeting, Vice President Aisha Johnson spoke about the Homecoming plans for this year. As the voice for the students, SGA wants to make sure homecoming week will be one to remember. “Homecoming will be Oct. 30 through Nov. 5,” Johnson said. “We want to go big this year. Last year when Big Nick’s catered, we also had floats and a really great time.” Mapp also announced the theme of ...
Read More »Structuring your academic career for the job world
After graduating college, some may find themselves to be in the job-hunting rut. You have a degree, but have difficulty finding the place that is best suited for it. Regardless, students should be prepared for the job world, even if they do not find one right away. College years are the hallmark for finding yourself—to figure out what you’re passionate ...
Read More »VSU students speak out on college struggles
Throughout September, VSU sent out a survey to all students, calling for them to “speak out” on their college experience. The “Speak Out” survey asks questions about the living, financial and work situations that current students are going through. Acting director of the Wisconsin HOPE lab, Jed Richardson, said the survey was sent to get a better grasp on what ...
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