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 ...

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 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,” ...

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 ...

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 ...

Late Thursday night on Sept. 27, Hurricane Helene unleashed its fury on Valdosta State University, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Classified as a Category 4 storm, Helene brought torrential rains and powerful winds that felled trees and damaged campus buildings. As many students remained on campus, they faced a harrowing night, trapped in their dorm rooms, listening ...

Another school year also means another VSU faculty art exhibition. The annual art exhibition is back on campus and this year features the theme, “Not Just Pretty Faces.”   With the exhibition being on display from Aug. 22 to Sept. 20, it gives VSU faculty the opportunity to highlight their professional work to students and the Valdosta community.  The exhibition ...

After over two decades, a sequel of “Freaky Friday,” “Freakier Friday,” is finally set to see the big screen in 2025. In March of 2024, it was confirmed that the sequel was in the developing phase, with filming beginning in June shortly after.  On Aug. 9th at Disney’s ultimate fan event, D23, stars Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis announced ...