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VSU Athletics Announce Schedule Changes Due To Hurricane Helene

The Valdosta State Athletic Department has announced the new schedules for all effected Blazer games due to the disruptions caused by Hurricane Helene, which is set to make landfall Thursday evening. This announcement, made on the department’s website, includes both cancellations and rescheduled games.  In volleyball, the Blazers, who were scheduled to play their Gulf South Conference home opener against ...

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“Attend And Be Saved:” Baptist Collegiate Ministries Hosts Annual Confluence

Confluence is a yearly gathering in September of university and college students from across Georgia, they gather at confluence with a passion to truly be saved thanks to their growing relationship with God. Spanning three days from Friday Sept. 20 to Sunday Sept. 22.   Participants embark on a whole weekend of creating new relationships, games and learning allowing students to ...

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Marcellus Williams Executed Despite Public Outcry

Marcellus “Khaliifah” Williams, a Missouri man who was convicted of killing a social worker, was executed Tuesday despite an outcry from activists who say there is overwhelming proof of his innocence. Williams was convicted in 1998 for murder of Lisha Gayle, who was stabbed to death in her home during a burglary. According to the Innocence Project, a non-profit organization ...

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VSU Theatre and Dance Perform “Chicago”

VSU Theatre is taking “show business” to new heights as they prepare for their upcoming performance of Chicago. The show, set to run from Oct. 31-Nov. 2 and Nov. 4-6, tells the classic story of greed, murder, and corruption, all under the backdrop of 1920s Chicago.  The musical starts with Vaudeville star Velma Kelly, played by Arianna Mangus, performing on-stage ...

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VSU Mourns the Loss of Dr. Bobbie Ticknor

VSU has issued a statement mourning the sudden death of Dr. Bobbie Ticknor, a criminal justice professor and active member of VSU’s community. She is survived by her husband Michael, as well as her daughter, Amanda Gayer, her son-in-law, Wyatt, and her grandchildren, Aria and Ivan.  Dr. Ticknor has been with VSU for 10 years, serving as an assistant professor ...

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Vice Presidential Nominee JD Vance visits local donut shop

Vice Presidential nominee and Ohio Senator, JD Vance, took a trip down South for a rally at the Lowndes County Sheriff’s office on Aug. 22. He traveled around Valdosta and visited Holt’s Donut Shop where a viral video was born. Ebony Statem, the Holt’s employee speaking in the video, described the event to be “very chaotic.” A secret service worker ...

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Blazers Return to the Gridiron vs. the Albany State Golden Rams

For what has been billed as the Labor Day classic, the Valdosta State Blazers prepare for the home opener against the long-standing non-conference rival, Albany State Golden Rams. The Blazers begin the season with lofty expectations to continue the winning tradition that is the norm in a city with the nickname “Titletown.” After missing the playoffs in their first season ...

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CAB Bingo Event Draws Full House

VSU’s Campus Activity Board had to supply guests with extra chairs after their Boom Boom Bingo event drew a crowd that packed out the Student Union’s ballrooms. CAB hosted the game on Thursday, Aug. 22 as a celebration to open the first week of school. The event was to encourage students to mingle and make friends with a high-energy take ...

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Meet The 2024-25 Spectator Staff

Welcome back, Blazers! The 2024-25 school year has begun, and with a new year comes a new staff. Whether fresh or familiar faces, each new member has written out an introduction for readers to get to know us. Meet our staff for the new year!   Hi! My name is Jenna Arnold and I am the Editor-in-Chief for The Spectator! ...

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An Update: Watcher Backtracks on Controversial Decision

“You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become three guys on a couch.”  This was just one of over 30,000 comments left on Watcher Entertainment’s “Goodbye YouTube” video following the announcement of the company’s new streaming service on April 19.  Created in 2019 by content creators Ryan Bergara, Shane Madej and Steven Lim, best known ...

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