Written By Christopher Mercer, Sports Editor. Now that Valentine’s Day is here, there are many different places to go to celebrate the day of love. Although many national chains will be well-frequented, this list will include local Valdosta restaurants that can greatly impress your Valentine this year. With that in mind, here are the five of the best local restaurants ...
Read More »College of Humanities and Social Sciences receives largest grant in history
Written by Adam Peachey, Staff Reporter. VSU’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences has received the largest grant in its history, $2.4 million from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation that is set to be spread out over five years. The school received $1.1 million of the grant in December and is set to receive the remaining money in 2026. The school ...
Read More »Who’s In Your Inbox: Robbyn DeSpain
Written by Bailey Wilson, Managing Editor. From campus closures to important updates, there is one name on campus most synonymous with keeping up to date on happenings around VSU: Robbyn DeSpain, director of strategic communications and special events. DeSpain has worked with VSU since July of 2020 and even before that, received her bachelor’s degree in mass media here. According ...
Read More »Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration
Written by Armone Gates, Campus Life editor. On Monday, Jan. 20, the NAACP chapter, Career Opportunities & Volunteer Services, Communities & Belongings Campus and The Mighty Mu Omicron chapter hosted their yearly annual MLK Jr. Day Celebration. This celebration was a three-part event that took place from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., beginning with a celebration around campus. The walk ...
Read More »Stalker Awareness Month Editorial
Written by Armone Gates, Campus Life Editor. January is known as Stalker Awareness Month where awareness is raised about the violating nature and warning signs of stalking. Stalking Awareness Day is actually held on Jan. 18. On this day, many people are encouraged to wear yellow and post pictures with friends and family supporting the cause to bring more awareness to ...
Read More »VSU sees record-breaking snowfall
Written by Bailey Wilson, Managing Editor. Among the stately pines of Georgia, snow has fallen on Valdosta State University for the first time since 2018. A winter storm passed through on Tuesday, Jan. 21, covering Valdosta in a record-breaking four-inch layer of snow. The snow began at 7 p.m., but stopped briefly at 8 p.m. and became rain before returning ...
Read More »Here’s What You Missed: Winter Break Recap
Welcome back, Blazers! While we begin our Spring 2025 semester, here are some things you may have missed: Network Intrusion On Dec. 29, students received an email from Robbyn DeSpain, Director of Strategic Communications and Special Events, about a network outage. The outage restricted access to MyVSU and the sites within it as well as causing the Wi-Fi system to go down. ...
Read More »Reevaluating the VSU Experience: A Call for Transparency and Improvement
VSU has long upheld a reputation as a highly accredited institution, dedicated to fostering an inspiring education, a safe learning environment and a nurturing community. This mission is proudly stated, but some students wonder if their investment truly yields benefits in all aspects of their academic and daily lives. According to the Office of Strategic Research and Analysis, only about ...
Read More »Honors Student Association Tradition Pays Homage to VSU History
VSU’s Honor Student Association hosted the third annual Lighting of the Honors House on Friday, Nov. 22. The event was created as a nod to the Christmas party tradition of former VSU President Hugh Bailey and his wife, Joan Bailey. The party lasted from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and included food, a live jazz band and information regarding the ...
Read More »Ashley Hall: A Hidden Gem and Academic Hub at Valdosta State University
Originally constructed as a women’s dormitory when VSU was founded in 1906, Ashley Hall has undergone several transformations over the years. Once a residence space for students, the building was later converted into office space, which it remains today. Home to a variety of academic programs and departments, including the advising team, the departments of philosophy, history and women, gender, ...
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