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 ...

Lloy Hudson Sports Editor The VSU Blazers volleyball team put together a winning performance Saturday night, sweeping the Lee University Flames in three competitive sets to secure a home victory. With great offensive execution and consistent defensive play, VSU claimed the match by scores of 25-15, 27-25, and 25-21. Leading the charge for the Blazers was Sabrina Oncins, who delivered ...

By: Lloy Hudson Sports Editor   Valdosta State fell 38-14 to The Citadel on Saturday at Johnson Hagood Stadium, as the Bulldogs capitalized on early momentum and tough conditions to hand the Blazers their third straight loss. The Citadel (3-3) jumped out to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter and extended it to 24-0 before halftime. “We’ve been put ...

By: Lloy Hudson   Sports Editor   VSU (2-3) travels to FCS member The Citadel (2-3) on Saturday for a sunny 2 p.m. football game at Johnson Hagood Stadium in Charleston, South Carolina.  This will be the Blazers’ first game against a Division I opponent since 2003. Head coach Graham Craig said he was proud of his team’s effort despite ...

By: Armone Gates Copy Editor The Valdosta state soccer team is looking to make a comeback this season as they compete against The University of Alabama in Huntsville on Sun Oct. 5, 2025 at 2p.m.   This has been a tricky season for the team as they scored a 1-1 tie with Trevecca Nazreen in Nashville Tenn last game. The previous ...

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By: Marese Hudson  Spectator staff writer    Last Saturday’s loss was one for the history books as Valdosta State was shutout 31-0 at home against UNC Pembroke marking the first ever shutout in program history at Bazemore-Hyder Stadium and their first shutout loss since 1991.   Now, the focus shifts to Lenoir-Rhyne, a chance for the Blazers to redeem themselves in ...

By: Lloy Hudson Sports Editor   UNC Pembroke handed Valdosta State a historic defeat Saturday, shutting out the Blazers 31-0 at Bazemore-Hyder Stadium in VSU’s home opener.  It was the program’s first shutout loss since 1991 and the first ever at home. The Blazers struggled to find rhythm offensively, cycling through quarterbacks and failing to cross midfield on several possessions.  ...

Written by Jenna Arnold, Editor-in-Chief.  Anyone walking around VSU’s campus and through its buildings might run across blue containers marked for various types of waste to be recycled – paper, plastic or aluminum. One might assume that waste would end up at a recycling plant. But the waste deposited in those recycling bins scattered around VSU’s campus go to the ...

VSU has long upheld a reputation as a highly accredited institution, dedicated to fostering an inspiring education, a safe learning environment and a nurturing community. This mission is proudly stated, but some students wonder if their investment truly yields benefits in all aspects of their academic and daily lives.  According to the Office of Strategic Research and Analysis, only about ...