The Spectator The independent student newspaper of Valdosta State University
Written By Anna Ramsey Staff Editor Valdosta State University’s nationally acclaimed athletic program just got a digital upgrade. On August 15, Assistant Athletic Director Gregory Richards announced the launching of the brand new Blazer Athletics app. “As an athletic department we are always looking for new and better ways to grow our fan base and support for our student athletes,” ...
Read More »VSU Says Goodbye To President Carvajal
Written by: James Brown Editor in Chief VSU President Dr. Richard Carvajal has announced that he will be stepping down from his position and leaving the university at the end of the 2025 fall semester. Dr. Carvajal will be accepting a new role as President of California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt. The polytechnic university is located in the North Coast ...
Read More »Stay Fit and Lay Off of the Freshman 15
Written by: Winter Dube Campus Life Editor Although students can enjoy the Student Recreation Center for free, it is recommended to try other opportunities to stay fit. If you are looking for a way to stay active, build self-discipline, or just punch out some stress, you should check out Fit Fighters Club, where a sweaty and effective workout is guaranteed. ...
Read More »Transfers Hope to Shape the Blazers’ Season
By Lloy Hudson Sports Editor As the Blazers football team starts a new season with a new coach, it’s also introducing several high-profile transfer students who are likely to have a big impact on the team’s future. Among them are quarterback Harris Boyd and linebacker Jaden Dawkins. New Head Coach Graham Craig talked about the importance of this year’s transfer ...
Read More »Editorial: Fix our Parking
VSU’s enrollment has increased this year, causing many students to strain over finding a parking spot in time from class. The university overall welcomed 300 more students to campus this year than last year. Earlier this year, the school eliminated a lot of online courses, leaving students with no choice but to commute to the campus. According to Intern ...
Read More »Professors Spotlight: Creativity in the Classroom
By Ibec Francis This fall, the Fine Arts building has welcomed two new faces who bring fresh energy, creativity, and passion to the classrooms: Professor James Reiman and Professor Tijuana M. Vasquez. Both artists and educators come to Valdosta State University with unique journeys that led them back to the place where creativity thrives. Reiman, a photographer and ...
Read More »The Happening Returns to VSU Front Lawn
Written by: Ashley Jones, Arts & Entertainment Editor The Happening Information Fair was launched in 1991 to offer in-coming and returning students the opportunity to connect and learn all that Valdosta State’s local community offers. It is held every fall semester on the VSU front lawn, the happening hosts fun activities, free food samples, giveaways, and familiarity with ...
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