The VSU Blazers seek victory as they prepare to play the Ferris State Bulldogs in the Division II national championship game in Mckinney, Texas.  The Blazers are coming off a semifinal win over the Minnesota State Mavericks last weekend, 35-21, to improve their record to 13-0.  One of the significant contributors was running back Alfonso Franklin, who scored all five ...

In October,  President of the United States Joe Biden made his way down to South Georgia to provide aid and support from Hurricane Helene.  Biden visited many different  cities in South Georgia, including Valdosta.  From the end of September to the beginning of October, Hurricane Helene made its way through the southeastern part of the United States.  Valdosta was one ...

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 ...

The Valdosta State University senate’s virtual meeting on Thursday sparked controversy among staff following the senate’s plan to start meeting in person. The VSU senate has made plans for the council to start meeting in person for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic struck starting next semester. Senate President Forrest Parker said that the virtual meetings were originally held ...

Ronald M. Zaccari, VSU’s seventh president who fundamentally changed campus by overseeing the building of the new Student Union, four new dormitories and two parking decks during his tenure, died Nov. 29 at the age of 87.  Zaccari died after a short illness and is survived by his wife, Nancy and their two sons, Rick and Rahn.  Zaccari served as ...

The VSU Blazers defeated the Miles College Golden Bears 33-17 to advance to the quarterfinal round of the NCAA Division ll tournament, improving their record to 11-0 on the season.   The Blazers were in complete control of the Golden Bears all game and were able to shut down one of the best offenses in Division ll with great ease. The ...

The VSU Blazers return from the bye to take on the Miles College Golden Bears in the second round of the NCAA Division II playoffs.    The Blazers come in fresh off the bye as the number one seed in the Region and look to continue their undefeated season. The last time the Blazers took the field ended with a dominant ...

Two VSU students were hospitalized after a car collided with them.  A 45-year-old man was driving west on Brookwood Drive in a white GMC Suburban when he failed to see two pedestrians crossing the street, allegedly due to the sun in his eyes. He hit the victims at 5:10 p.m. while trying to pull down his visor, sending them backwards ...

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, ...

Welcome to Cherie’s Picks! I am so glad you decided to drop in. As usual, I have a list of upcoming events on campus with organizations that would love for you to accompany them! Without further ado, here are the events for the week of Nov. 18.  On Tuesday, Nov. 19 starting at 6:30 p.m., the English Department is hosting ...