VSU’s Campus Activity Board hosted a takeover of the Recoil Trampoline Park on Jan. 17. The event featured a student-only environment, where participants were given free access to a trampoline park, arcade games, laser tag, and free pizza. The event had a large turnout, with students partaking in activities from 6:00 p.m. to closing time at 10:00 p.m. “Events ...
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Elton John achieves EGOT glory
During the Emmy Awards, musical legend Elton John secured his fourth major entertainment award, making him the 19th person in history to obtain EGOT status—someone who has won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony. The 76-year-old singer took home an Emmy after winning the Outstanding Variety Special category for his concert film, “Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium.” This ...
Read More »Blazers and Lady Blazers recap of Alabama trip
The Lady Blazers extend their winning streak to 11 while the Blazers drop two more on the road. Both squads traveled to Huntsville, Ala. last Thursday, Jan. 11 to take on the University of Alabama Huntsville. The Lady Blazers came out of the gates strong at the end of the first half leading 29-16. However, in the second half, points ...
Read More »Photos: Fall Class of 2023 bid their final farewells
The class of 2023 bid their final farewells as the Fall 2023 graduates took the stage by storm on Dec. 8 and 9. Both undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremonies celebrated the accomplishments, dedication, and hard work of hundreds of graduates. VSU’s President Dr. Richard Carvajal congratulated graduates on their accomplishments as he handed out their master’s degrees at the graduate ...
Read More »The Best and Worst Moments of the Golden Globes
This year’s Golden Globe Awards was filled with many heartfelt and historic moments, and many controversial and cringe-inducing moments as well. Here are the best and worst moments of the show. Best Moments: 1. Lily Gladstone makes history Lily Gladstone made history at the Golden Globes by being the first Indigenous person to win best actress. Gladstone spoke in Blackfeet, ...
Read More »Severe weather projected for Valdosta; Lowndes County schools close ahead of Tuesday storms
UPDATE 5:58 p.m. VSU will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 8. Staff have been instructed to move all business online. In-person classes with the ability to function remotely have been moved online for the day. Palms Dining Hall will remain open for residential students only, and no busses will operate. Residential students and employees are encouraged to move their vehicles to ...
Read More »Blazers storm back to knock off the Argos, snap three-game skid
The Blazers came back from a 15-point deficit to defeat the West Florida Argonauts 82-73 in the Blazers’ first game of 2024. The Blazers had four double-digit players as junior forward Caden Boser had a game-high 19 points while shooting a perfect 7 for 7 from the field and 3 for 3 from the three-point line to go along with ...
Read More »Lady Blazers set to double down their defense against Auburn Montgomery
The Lady Blazers (10-2, 7-1 Gulf South Conference) are on a seven-game winning streak as they enter the second half of their conference season and are focusing primarily on building their defense before stepping on the court with the Auburn Montgomery Warhawks (7-6, 5-4 GSC) this Saturday at 2 p.m. at The Complex. Head coach Deandra Schirmer is preparing the ...
Read More »Unspoken Rules in College: A Guide for Making College Life a Little Easier
In college, there are some rules that are worth knowing, even if they seem a bit ridiculous. These are the top five unspoken rules college students should know to make campus life less stressful. Rule #1: Unassigned assigned seats During the first week of classes, students usually pick a seat that they feel comfortable in. This seat may be closer ...
Read More »VSU to collaborate with Georgia Film Academy
Following the VSU mass media student groups’ trip to Trilith Studios in Atlanta, VSU has finally gotten the opportunity to have a collaboration with the Georgia Film Academy. Georgia Film Academy has partnered with multiple schools in the University System of Georgia, including University of Georgia, Kennesaw State University, Georgia State University, and many more. Because of certain roadblocks in the way of ...
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