Two students injured after being hit by car
Two VSU students were hospitalized after a car collided with them. A 45-year-old man was driving west on Brookwood Drive in a white GMC Suburban when he failed to see two pedestrians crossing the street, allegedly due to the sun in his eyes. He hit the victims at 5:10 p.m. while trying to pull down his visor, sending them backwards ...
Read More »Blazers set for a huge clash against the Statesmen
The VSU Blazers are set to hit the road to Cleveland, Mississippi, to take on the Delta Statemen in a pivotal Gulf South Conference clash. The Blazers come into this matchup 8-0 following a dominant victory over GSC rival, the Chowan Hawks, last week 52-0. The offense was clicking on all cylinders as they rushed for 335 yards on ...
Read More »What is on the Ballot?
As weeks draw closer to the upcoming election, The Spectator wants to make sure VSU’s community is made aware of what is on their ballot. It is important to be informed of who you are voting for. We want to ensure that, especially with the election just one week away. Early voting for Georgia began on October 15th. 2024 and ...
Read More »Former President Trump travels to Valdosta to speak to press
Former President Donald Trump traveled to Valdosta on Monday to speak with the press about the damages from Hurricane Helene. He held a press conference in front of Chez What Furniture Store in downtown Valdosta at 2 p.m. on Sept. 30. Supporters gathered early in the morning and viewed from the street. Trump was hidden from the public eye and ...
Read More »VSU Theatre and Dance Performs SHIFT
From Feb. 29 to Mar. 2, VSU’s Theatre and Dance program is performing SHIFT, a dance concert which features a collection of performances across different genres and mediums. The show features guest artist Keshia Wall’s choreography, a film by Dr. Melissa Pihos, and four selections from the musical “Moulin Rouge,” among other things. SHIFT is the 2024 spring performance hosted ...
Read More »New Looks, Same Goal: Meet Divinity Modeling Troupe
Divinity Modeling Troupe is one of the fastest-growing organizations on campus, with a recent rebrand and mission to show that beauty is not just in how you look, but in how you act and how you interact with your community. Divinity is an on-campus modeling organization, focused on creating a community for those interested in what modeling has to offer. ...
Read More »Blazers and Lady Blazers recap of Alabama trip
The Lady Blazers extend their winning streak to 11 while the Blazers drop two more on the road. Both squads traveled to Huntsville, Ala. last Thursday, Jan. 11 to take on the University of Alabama Huntsville. The Lady Blazers came out of the gates strong at the end of the first half leading 29-16. However, in the second half, points ...
Read More »Former NFL player visits Valdosta to discuss mental health issues
For many student athletes, managing their mental health can be tougher than playing the sport they love. For former college football and NFL player Tra Battle, he knows firsthand about struggling with mental health. Battle, a former walk-on safety at the University of Georgia from 2003-2007 before spending six years in the NFL and United Football League, recently visited Valdosta ...
Read More »People Poll: What’s wrong with the Blazers?
The VSU football team has been having a hard time adjusting to the season and fans are really starting to notice. The Blazers have lost three straight games for the first time since 2013. Additionally, it is the first time they’ve had a losing record at any point of a season since 2017. Christian Vasquez, Freshman Business major, said “I ...
Read More »Anthropology Club highlights new Study Abroad
The Anthropology Club is a VSU club available for all students. Anthropology is all about embracing diversity and understanding cultural differences while appreciating and being sensitive to them, to be a global citizen. The goal is to help students envision themselves as global citizens and understand that the things they do, even in Valdosta, Georgia, have an impact globally. “Anthropology ...
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