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Editorial: Housing shortcomings are causing students stress

 The Spectator has recently received information of a molding issue in residential dorm buildings.  This has become a growing concern, and many students have begun to share their similar experiences on social media.  One student had an allergic reaction to the mold, yet housing made no change.  Another student shared her experience with housing and said that they were slow ...

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Murray and Company herd the Rams in 4 sets

Led by Mackenzie Murray with 17 kills, VSU’s women’s volleyball team outlasted Albany State in 4 sets as the Blazers improved to 11-4 on the season, while the Golden Rams dropped to 9-9. After coming off back to back conference wins against Shorter and Lee respectively, it appeared that the Blazers would make quick work of Albany State. That was ...

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“On the Map” makes it mark

  Post Offices are a major part of the U.S but can be an essential for many towns. VSU’s new art gallery “On the Map” tells the story of Post Offices across Kentucky.  Post Offices were especially important because, for many towns, it is their way of connecting to others. Many towns were also not considered towns without a Post Office.  ...

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Black Swarm shuts down Crusaders in GSC opener

Though much of the focus was on the Blazers’ offense prior to their conference opener, it was the defense that made the biggest statement. The Black Swarm stifled the North Greenville Crusaders (2-2, 1-1 Gulf South Conference) to help lead the Blazers (4-0, 1-0 GSC) to a 28-3 win on Family Weekend. “We play defense now at Valdosta State,” head ...

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Students left outraged at alarming mold growth

Students living in VSU residence halls have reported mold growing at an alarming rate in their rooms. Mold has been seen in Hopper, Georgia, and Centennial. Students have brought awareness to this by posting anonymous pictures of their dorms to the social media platform YikYak. With the increased attention, many other students have said they have seen mold in their ...

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Blazers look to continue hot start into GSC opener

The Blazers (3-0) will be looking to remain undefeated on the young season when the North Greenville Crusaders (2-1, 1-0 Gulf South Conference) come to town. The game kicks off at 7 p.m. and is part of Family Weekend for VSU. In their most recent game, the Blazers capped off their nonconference schedule with a 49-25 win over National Athletic ...

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“Blue Beetle”: Family is the strongest superpower

“Blue Beetle” was released in early August as the first superhero film with a Latino character as the lead. The film follows college graduate Jaime Reyes (Xolo Maridueña) as he moves back home to Palmera City to pursue a career with his recently obtained college degree to provide a better life for his family. After being fired from his job, ...

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Editorial: Students leasing Magnolia Reserve deserve a resolution

One issue that is stirring up the student body here on campus is that of the Magnolia Reserve saga.  (For more info, click here: http://www.vsuspectator.com/2023/09/13/unfinished-apartment-complex-leaves-students-in-limbo/ ) Students had made plans to move into the Reserve months ago, but were told that construction was still going on, leaving some students still living from hotel to hotel. College already has its trials ...

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One Piece makes its long-awaited live-action debut

After multiple attempts to create an accurate live-action version of a highly known anime, Netflix may have finally gotten it right with its new live-action adaptation of “One Piece” with its surprising precise shots from the original show.   “One Piece” is a highly popular and long running Japanese manga and anime series. It debuted as a manga series in ...

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Sammy Edwards’ big day propels Blazers past Keiser

Sammy Edwards has found his groove under center. The junior quarterback torched the No. 4 Keiser Seahawks (1-2) of the National Athletic Intercollegiate Association (NAIA) on Saturday to the tune of 479 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Blazers (3-0) to a 49-25 win. His strong performance was good for the third most passing yards in a single game ...

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