The Spectator The independent student newspaper of Valdosta State University
Written by Eric Jackson VSU co-defensive coordinator and defensive line coach, Earl Chambers, could be leaving Valdosta for Georgia Southern University after interviewing for the same position Tuesday afternoon in Statesboro. According to footballscoop.com Twitter feed, “Georgia Southern, sources close tell us [them] Earl Chambers is strong candidate; but decision is not final.” GSU is looking to ...
Read More »Lady Blazers adding ‘spice’ to the lineup
Written by Ace Espenshied With a Gulf South Conference championship appearance and a NCAA tournament appearance already under their belt, the third batch of recruits for the Lady Blazers soccer team will look to add to the progress. Earlier in February, head Coach Melissa Heinz added nine new players that have officially signed to play for the Blazers. In ...
Read More »Lacrosse team to host ‘Battle of the Border’
Written by Neil Frawley “Save the 23rd date!” says VSU lacrosse captain, Mike McGuire. VSU lacrosse captain Mike McGuire wants the Feb. 23rd date saved because on Saturday the Blazers’ club team will play host in what is being called “The Battle of the Border.” The “Battle of the Border” will be a five team, day long lacrosse event ...
Read More »Beijing provides awesome Asian cuisine
This week, the Spectator Tasters decided to head out in search of an awesome Asian dining experience. Written by Jennifer Gleason and Amber Smith Jen: Beijing Café has nice low lighting, but the exterior and interior are difficult to understand. The sign that is lit up to indicate it is open is far away enough from the front door that ...
Read More »VSU says farewell to seniors
Written by Shane Thomas Valdosta State men’s basketball team is gearing up for its final home game of the season, hosting West Florida Saturday afternoon. The Blazers enter the game on a three-game winning streak following a 70-69 victory over the West Alabama Tigers last Saturday at The Complex. UWF has won two consecutive games after defeating West Georgia ...
Read More »Microsoft takes over Skype, analog sticks much ‘better’
Written by Steven Setser Hello tech enthusiasts. I’m here with the newest tech news you need to know about. An analyst says that the iPad will be updated to look like the iPad Mini this spring. Apple will also introduce a new Apple TV box with better software, but no iPad Mini with Retina Display. Take this with a ...
Read More »Blazers walk off against Cougars
Written by Alex Tostado Catcher Bryant Hayman’s game-winning base hit in the bottom of the ninth to bring home Dan Hoover helped outlast the Columbus State Cougars in a 4-3 win on Wednesday night. “They had been pitching me away all day and I just wanted to make sure I didn’t do too much,” Hayman said. While the Blazers ...
Read More »World’s first husband, wife travel through time
Written by Von Kennedy Have you ever wanted to go back in time and see how the world began? Possibly change the past? On Feb. 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Building, you will be able to travel with the people who shaped our planet, George and Maggie Antrobus of Excelsior, N.J. The Skin of Our Teeth ...
Read More »Good fashions equal good grades
Written by Taylor Stone ATTENTION to all of my little fashion stars in training: nobody wants to see what you slept in the night before class, I promise. I know, the college lifestyle can be demanding, hectic and often frustrating — after all, those 10 page papers don’t write themselves and pulling “all-nighters” for exams makes for a ...
Read More »CommonMind to conquer midterm mayhem
Written by Sarah Turner VSU students are invited to indulge themselves in a jazzy, caffeinated night to begin studying for their exams. The Campus Activity Board will be hosting their first ever Midterm Study Night and Relaxation event Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the Student Union Ballrooms B and C. “It’s coming close to midterms, so students are welcome ...
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