The Spectator The independent student newspaper of Valdosta State University
For college basketball fans everywhere, this is when the madness begins. It is March. It is tournament time in the Gulf South Conference. The Lady Blazers finished the season 14-12 and secured a No. 2 seed from the East. As a result, VSU will take on a very talented No. 3 seed from the West, 19-7 Ouachita Baptist. Recently, the ...
Read More »Blazers blast by ASU
The 2011 season has been a frustrating one for the Blazers’ baseball team. After fifteen games, their record stands at a disappointing 5-10. However, there is one opponent the Blazers don’t let down against, Albany State (4-12). Tuesday night, the Blazers took the Rams by the horns and didn’t let go, crushing them 13-4. Bobby Triglia added to his already ...
Read More »Softball team wins home-opener 3-1, 5-0
The Lady Blazers softball team moved to 6-0 after taking down Georgia Southwestern, 3-1, 5-0 in their two games to start the season on Tuesday. An unpredictable double play was the result of game one ending, while in game two, the Lady Blazers’ defense started strong and the offense upped the score with runs. During the opening game, Ashley Steinhilber, ...
Read More »Beasley finds her niche
Brenda Beasley has lead, perhaps, one of the most eventful lives of any woman on the VSU faculty, and also one of the most closely tied with the school itself. Beasley, who is the Coordinator of Orientation and Leadership Programs, will celebrate Women’s History Month, not only as one of the most active and highest-ranking women on the VSU faculty, ...
Read More »Cheddar’s offers great quality, prices
If you’re looking for a nice atmosphere, cheap prices and quality food, then look no further—these are just a few of the things you’ll find at Cheddar’s. The restaurant opened for business last December and has quickly become a hot spot for Valdosta dining. The restaurant is quite nice, boasting three different scenery seating sections. On one side, is the ...
Read More »GaGa goes alien, ‘Dancing’ is back
Happy Thursday, fellow addicts! Glad the week is over?? Spring break is right around the corner, and I couldn’t get any higher than I am (hope I don’t run into any of you all in Miami). Now, I must start this week off by congratulating Mr. Anthony, Carmelo Anthony at that for that ridiculous game against the Heat. I believe ...
Read More »Student struck by car
A VSU student is recovering from injuries after being struck while crossing a street on campus by a vehicle. Around 8 p.m. Tuesday, Miranda McNeal was crossing Brookwood Drive, heading towards the Fine Arts building when she was struck by a 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. McNeal was hit on her left side, suffering injuries to her hip bone. According to ...
Read More »Pop Addict: Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous
Who’s enjoying this lovely weather so far this week? I see some of the girls have brought out their dresses and sandals—giving the guys something to take a second look at! Go ahead with your bad self then. Now, it’s time to fix you guys a serving of what’s been happening in the lives of the rich, the famous, and ...
Read More »Rape reported on campus says VSUPD
Valdosta State University Police responded to a report of rape at 6:45 a.m. Sunday. According to the VSUPD police log, officers responded to South Georgia Medical Center and to Hopper Hall. Police Chief Scott Doner said the case is still under investigation and no further information is available at this time. According to crime statistics on the VSUPD website, ...
Read More »Mayor to give State of City
The recession has crippled the economy, but Mayor John Fretti sees this as the “Year the Bleeding Stops,” in this year’s State of the City address. In this year’s 35 minute address, Fretti will focus on the recovery of the Valdosta economy, how it impacts our state and city citizens and the triumphs of Valdosta‘s road to recovery in 2010. ...
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