By Dionte Daniel, Spectator Staff Writer VALDOSTA, Ga. — Spring football isn’t about wins and losses. Spring football is about finding identity. VSU has found parts of who it wants to be. Head Coach Graham Craig said effort and competition were what stood out to him after the Blazers finished spring practice with their spring game. “I think this team ...
Read More »The VSU Spectator Presents In the Ring with Tom Aiello
By: Austin, Stellars, Staff writer VALDOSTA, Ga – When you hear the name Muhammad Ali, the phrase “float like a butterfly, sting like a bee” might come to mind, or you might remember his legendary fights with “mean” Joe Frazier and his bouts with George Foreman. What if I told you that his most important fight wasn’t against either of those guys? ...
Read More »Big Brother is Watching, but So are We
Growing up, we were told all about the wonders of technological advancements: how they would take us beyond the moon or let us soar through the sky in flying cars. They were supposed to lead us toward freedom that we could never imagine, right here in the land of the free. But what happens when those that can afford to support ...
Read More »“What Were You Wearing?” Exhibit Protests Against Victim Blaming
By Madeline Higdon, Staff writer April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and during April, for the past ten years, The Haven, an organization dedicated to the sheltering and protection of sexual assault victims, has set up a display between West Hall and Nevins Hall on VSU campus to fight against the question of: “What were you wearing?” One thing that ...
Read More »Chasing the Story: Gabriel Burns’ Journey From VSU To The Pros
By: Dionte Daniel, Staff Writer The sound of the ball connecting with the bat bounced around Minute Maid Park. Gabriel Burns looked up to see where the ball would land before he knew he was about to watch a home run. “Oh my God,” Burns spoke aloud from inside the press box. Jorge Soler ended up hitting a three-run ...
Read More »Happy Distribution Day Blazers
Be on the lookout for our latest newspaper edition, “The Tech Edition,” filled with a variety of stories ranging from News to Campus Life and Sports. You can find copies in our newspaper stands within each lecture hall all across campus. Our editions can also be found off campus, including “The Mix”, “Big Nicks, and “Outback”. Follow us on all ...
Read More »Blazers Prepare for Final Stretch of the Season
By: Summer Smiley, Staff Writer VALDOSTA, Ga. – VSU baseball has had a challenging 2026 season filled with ups and downs. Although some of the series’ matchups ended in losses, the team continues to play with effort and determination. The Blazers opened their season with a 4-5 loss against Nova Southeastern on Jan. 30 but gained momentum with a 15-12 win over Palm ...
Read More »Late goal edges Jacksonville past Blazers in spring exhibition
By Dionte Daniel, staff writer VALDOSTA, Ga. — VSU women’s soccer suffered a late-goal setback against Jacksonville University Saturday afternoon in a spring exhibition game on the VSU Soccer Fieldhouse turf. The scoreless deadlock was broken with just over five minutes left in regulation, as Jacksonville put the game away. Despite falling to the Dolphins, the Blazers stayed composed against ...
Read More »Seguimos Aqui: CAMP’s Bittersweet Finale
By:Ailyn Quiroz, staff writer At 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 26 in the Student Union, the rotunda was filled with artwork from this year’s College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) cohort. CAMP is a national program that is federally funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Migrant Education, which assists seasonal farm workers, or their dependents, through their ...
Read More »Surveillance Cameras on Campus Spark Concern
By Madeline Higdon, staff writer On Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2025, a student discovered an anonymous message written on a stoplight box – located near the corner of North Patterson and College street – across the street from the VSU Wesley Foundation. The message read: “Caution!!! Ahead on the left (roadside) 35-45 paces is a camera put up illegally funded by ...
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