by Hillary Straba   Over the past few months, there have been numerous changes made to the VSU campus—new retainer gardens, flowering shrubs,  art installations— but perhaps the most misunderstood addition to the campus has been the outdoor classroom behind West Hall. Completed in August, the outdoor classroom is one of the larger improvements scheduled to take place on campus, ...

by Jennifer Gleason   Last week, campus buzzed with rumors that student organization members would be required to have a 2.5 GPA to be involved. “That is, as many things in life are, just a rumor,” said Erin Sylvester, Greek Life assistant director for organizational development. The truth: Student Life is finally enforcing a policy in which members are required ...

by Joe Adgie   The SGA continued to fill its ranks on a night that also saw a refresher course on parliamentary procedure and the SGA fumbling on a decision to support the upcoming Mr. VSU pageant. In total, 20 new members of the SGA and one returning member, between the legislative and judicial branches, were sworn in on Monday ...

Written by: Allison Ericson Miss VSU is far more than a pretty face and a crown; she is a VSU ambassador, scholarship winner and an active participant in Valdosta community organizations and both local and national charities. The Miss VSU pageant was re-introduced to the university for the first time last year after a short hiatus. Last year’s pageant was ...

Written by: Jordan Barela Whether it is during or after college, a job interview is the one thing that almost every student must go through. Career Services will be helping students to improve their interview skills at its next Successful Interviewing seminar on Sept. 17 at 3 p.m. in Powell Hall West. “This seminar is important because it is not ...

Written by: Steven Setser Hello, SpecTech followers, and welcome to another wonderful Thursday. In this issue we have a lot to talk about from Samsung to Apple. Also, the Xbox One got a release date! You’ve been waiting for it. The Xbox One will release in the U.S. on Nov. 22 while the PS4 will release on Nov. 15. Microsoft ...

Written by: Cole Edwards Tell Mom and Dad they can quit calling and come visit instead. VSU will be hosting its annual Parent’s Weekend event Sept. 20-21. Parent’s Weekend is a great opportunity for parents to spend time with their students on campus. The event allows parents to meet other parents as they join students, faculty and staff for a ...

By: Alex Tostado No. 25 Valdosta State women’s soccer team (2-0) begins its conference schedule this weekend at home against Union University (1-0-1) on Friday evening and Alabama-Huntsville (0-0-2) on Sunday afternoon. The Blazers are nationally ranked for the first time in its young history. Head coach Mel Heinz has been working on increasing the confidence of her team as ...

By: Chris Webb The Valdosta State University golf team is set to tee off their 2013-2014 season Monday, Sept. 23 at the Jay Jennison Memorial. The event is set to take place at The Palencia Club in St. Augustine, Fla., the par 72 layout features 7073 yards of golf. This will be the Blazers first appearance at the tournament since ...

By: Shane Thomas It’s always exciting when results equal expectations. It’s even better when results exceed those expectations. Though the volleyball season is only in its first week, it’s hard to not be impressed by a 5-0 start. The VSU Lady Blazers are fresh off their home opener victory against the Albany State Golden Rams in what was a 3-0 ...