The Spectator The independent student newspaper of Valdosta State University
Written by Sarah Turner Drivers should thank cyclists for saving gas and keeping the air clean, but in many cases cyclists are the targets of violent accidents. “It seems like a lot of drivers are uninformed about cyclists on the road which causes danger,” Edward Rollins, president of Blazer Cycling Club, said. Rollins has been cycling since 2008, but ...
Read More »Deep Release Poetry Society searches for talent
Written by John Preer It takes a lot of effort to make it through a full day of classes. When classes are finished, some students like to unwind by listening to and reciting poetry. The Deep Release Poetry Organization provides the perfect exhale to calm nerves after a stressful day. Meetings are held every other Tuesday at 8:30 p.m., ...
Read More »Blazers split in doubleheader against rivals West Georgia
Written by Alex Tostado Valdosta State (16-12) pitcher Pete Whittingslow set a career-best 11 strikeouts in a 5-1 victory over West Georgia (19-14) in Game 1 however the Blazers fell 6-1 in Game 2 of doubleheader Saturday afternoon. The senior in a complete game gave up only two hits and one run, earning his third win of season (3-1). ...
Read More »Cinderellas steal March Madness spotlight
Written by Neil Frawley With the bevy of “Cinderellas” (teams that have extremely low expectations of winning) remaining in the NCAA Tournament, college basketball has been provided its much needed spark needed in order to entice fans. Despite a season that failed to produce any great team(s) or any exceptional players, the myriad of underdog stories offers America something ...
Read More »Stimulus cripples national employment
Written by Taylor Stone Welcome to the “Land of the Free” where the headlines are bad and the bombast from President Obama is even worse. Lets take a glance back to 2009 where for the first time in American history, government spending is going to increase job growth. It’s going to work this time. Pay no attention to the ...
Read More »‘Red Assassins’ continue takeover
Written by Isaiah Smart The Theta Tau chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has once again painted VSU with a week full of crimson and cream-coated events. Delta week, entitled “D-Day: RED Assassins,” is a military inspired week of events that offered VSU students the chance to participate in the chapter’s fun and community inspired events. ...
Read More »VSU’s first lady: ‘always shares a smile’
Written by Dowling Payne Over the past few months, VSU has been home to a new dynamic duo in the form of our new university president and his wife, Dr. Dacia Charlesworth. Always sharing a smile and more than willing to sit and talk with any student, Dr. Charlesworth has taken on her title of being the “VSU First ...
Read More »3D printing comes to VSU
Written by Olivia McLean Although it sounds like a future invention, 3D printing has made its way onto the VSU campus. This past year, VSU purchased two machines named the Replicator—a desktop 3D printer introduced in January 2012 and manufactured by MakerBot Industries. “Basically, it uses plastic to build things in layers,” Michael Holt, assistant professor and ...
Read More »Blazers root Rams 13-0
Written by Alex Tostado The Valdosta State (14-11) pitching staff stole the show against Albany State University (10-20) holding the Golden Rams to only one hit in a 13-0 rout Wednesday night. VSU pitcher Jarrod Carlton got his first win of the season pitching two innings and giving up zero runs or hits. Nonetheless it was a combined effort ...
Read More »VSU golf team prepared for Invitational
Written by Shane Thomas The Valdosta State golf team looks to bounce back in the Buccaneer Invitational on April 1 in Miami Gardens, Fla. In last week’s Bobcat Invitational, the Blazers finished 16th out 17 teams after shooting a final round 303. Despite the disappointment, VSU Head Coach Jared Purvis maintains that the psyche of his team remains very ...
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