By James Brown VSU’s upcoming Interim President Dr. William Crowe sat down for an interview with The Spectator on Monday November 3 to discuss his strategies and thoughts on his transition to his new position.    While Dr. Crowe is stepping into a big role, it’s not his first rodeo at VSU. He’s confident in his abilities due to the ...

By: Staff Writer Samaria Johnson  As the holiday season approaches, Blazer Fest has brought students together to celebrate the holiday spirit, an afternoon of arts and crafts, and conversation. From Polaroid decorating fun to nostalgic carnival style fun, they even offered something heartfelt for everyone who stopped by.   One of the heartfelt stations was hosted by Omega Phi Beta sorority member Jasmine Jaimes, who led students to create holiday ...

By Winter Dube | Campus Life Reporter  VALDOSTA, Ga. — On Friday, Nov. 21, the Honors Student Association (HSA) filled the house with warm lights, holiday music, and community for its fourth annual Lighting of the House Celebration to continue a tradition that started decades ago by former Valdosta State University President, Hugh C. Bailey, who served for 23 years starting in 1978, with his wife Joan.   HSA President Jillian Abarca, a double major in music general and marketing, said ...

Usually, when someone tells you about sororities and fraternities, they inform you that you will have a lifelong bond between your brothers and sisters.  Is that really true or is that what they tell you to join them.  But you can’t just want to be a part of Greek Life to get in; you must have credentials. To be accepted into a sorority, you need a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher   However, while in it you have to have 60 hours of volunteer work under your belt.    You also must go ...

By: Megan Callahan, Staff Writer  The Duchess of Malfi is a truly haunting, ominous, yet amazing play that will have you on the edge of your seat. Throughout the entire play, the amazing acting from the cast had the audience in the palm of their hands.   When Hank Rion, the director, first came onto the stage before the play, he ...

Photos by: Photo Editor Ibec Francis

Campus Life Editor: Winter Dube VALDOSTA, Ga. — The Blazer’s flame burns brighter as their win streak against the Buccaneers extends to eight after a nail-biting back and forth play resulting in 28-26 in their second set at the VSU Complex on Thurs. Oct. 23, forwarding them to 9-12 overall and 8-4 in conference play.    The Blazers opened the ...

By Anthony Duckworth, Spectator Staff  The casino night that was held Monday night in the ballrooms of VSU’s Student Union was filled to the brim with students ready to feel the thrill that a casino has to offer.   The casino hosted several classic games from the small roulette tables that take luck into the role of a single marble to ...

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By Anna Ramsey, Staff Editor    VSU’s very own Hank Rion, associate professor of theater, just got a taste of stardom.    Rion spent the week of Sept. 7 in New York City extensively workshopping his play, entitled “Truth Is,” with other theatre professionals who are passionate about his story.    Rion’s playwrighting debut has been picked up by no ...