By Logan Franklin, Staff Writer Blazers, grab your fancy pants and grab a friend for this year’s return of the Blazer Ball. VSU’s Collegiate Women and Office of Student Life have formally invited Blazer Nation to Ballroom A in the Student Union at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12, for the annual Blazer Ball. The highlight of previous Blazer Ball ...
Read More »Lady Blazers Travel to UNG for Weekend Double Header
Austin Sellars – Spectator Staff Writer VALDOSTA, Ga – The VSU women’s softball team will travel to Dahlonega, Georgia, for a doubleheader against the University of North Ga. The first game starts at 1 pm, and the second begins around 3:30 pm at Haines and Carolyn Hill Stadium. VSU is coming off a win over Middle Georgia in the Gulf Shores Invitational, where the ...
Read More »February is Self-Love Too
By: Winter Dube, Campus Life Editor The weather is colder than normal this year and classes are in full swing now. February has arrived on campus and has filled the atmosphere with heart-shaped boxes, romantic social media posts, and love. Valentine’s Day has started to feel less like a holiday and more of a deadline. In under two weeks everyone is expected to be in love, or at ...
Read More »Welcoming All Majors to VSU’S NHSDA
By: Winter Dube, Campus Life Editor To kick off the new semester, the National Honor Society for Dance Arts (NHSDA) had its first class hosted by senior dance major Carlene Fults, on Jan. 24. It was an energetic class that got the students moving, and it welcomed seasoned dancers and newcomers to experience something new together. Fults, the VSU’S NSHDA President said, “Teaching class was a ...
Read More »VSU Rallies Back Down Double Digits to Extend Their Win Streak
By: Marese Hudson, Assistant Sports Editor Despite being down by double digits at the half, VSU women’s basketball team extended their win streak to three games, handing the Auburn Montgomery Warhawks their 15th loss of the season Saturday, Jan. 17 at The Complex. With the win, VSU lengthened its home win streak against the Warhawks to 10, making their home record 10-0 and overall record 19-1. The Blazers were down 39-29 at the half. They turned it on in ...
Read More »Housing renovations continue across campus
By: Winter Dube, Campus Life Editor Construction and renovations have become a familiar sight around VSU over the past few semesters. From the demolition of Langdale hall, tech upgrades at the Student Recreation Center, and a new bus stop at Palms, after its destruction in Hurricane Helene. VSU Housing and Facilities Maintenance has been steadily working to modernize campus infrastructure ...
Read More »A New Perspective on Campus Safety: Meet the New Police Chief
By: Samaria Johnson: Staff Writer VSU’s newest leader in red and black, Police Chief Chris Hughes is bringing fresh energy and a commitment to a safer campus. With a career dedicated to serving others, Hughes brings a fresh perspective to campus policing. When asked what led him to a career in law enforcement, he shared that this was not his ...
Read More »Behind the Helmets: The Unseen Work of VSU’s Equipment Team
By: Lloydrica Hudson Sports Editor While most fans only see the players on the field every Saturday, a small group of students spends countless hours making sure the VSU’s football team is ready to play. For seniors Alexa Hawkins, Chase Kerlin, and junior Le vy Nguyen, being part of the VSU football equipment staff is more than just setting ...
Read More »Mariah Carey’s Merry Christmas Album Review: Top 5 songs
By Armoné Gates, Copy Editor You know it’s that Tiiiiiiime of the year when you start to hear Carey’s infamous “All I Want for Christmas Is You” from her 1994 Christmas album. However, that’s not the only best song on the album. Mariah remade many beloved Christmas songs on the album by adding her signature sweet, authentic sound, which makes ...
Read More »Christmas for the Baileys: Following a Tradition
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 ...
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