by Hillary Straba   For the first time in eight years, VSU students have to power through the fall semester without Fall Break. Last year, the Academic Scheduling and Procedures Committee approved an academic calendar change that omitted Fall Break and instead gave students a full week off for Thanksgiving (previously, classes were still in session on the Monday and ...

Written by: Stephen Cavallaro  If the recent government shutdown has shown us anything, it is that government is not necessary to enjoy the simplicity of nature. The shutdown has caused the closure of 401 national parks. As the Republicans and Democrats battle each other in Washington, one of the federal government’s only money-making operations, the national parks, remains unattended. Yet ...

Written By: Neil Frawley A few days ago, I overheard a colleague of mine say that he wouldn’t mind if the SEC disbanded its football program, saying that football is overrated and the sport has no value. Actually, I didn’t overhear it. My colleague and I were arguing. But that’s not the point. That statement resonated with me. It hurt, ...

Written by: Alex Tostado Hall of Fame quarterback Terry Bradshaw visited the Valdosta State Student Union on October 8th for a benefit dinner hosted by Georgia Christian School. The dinner was to raise money for the school and the master plan that includes state of the art facilities. The four-time Super Bowl champion was the guest speaker and was at ...

by Shane Thomas   The VSU ROTC began holding a vigil in the outdoor classroom near West Hall on Wednesday to commemorate prisoners of war. The event was sponsored by Arnold Air Society, an honorary subgroup of the Blazer Corps of Cadets, to raise awareness for POWs and those missing in action. In the exhibit, an armed cadet stood guard ...

I was extremely disappointed when I read the October 3 Spectator editorial, “Cut-backs put students at risk.” The article is misleading, is a blatant misrepresentation of the facts, and serves only to undermine students’ confidence and trust in the Student Health Center. Lynette Lewis, Valdosta Student Health Asst. Director/Administrator, and I had answered specific questions asked by the writer of ...

Written By: Lia Armistead  The men’s and women’s cross country teams take on conference rival University of West Georgia Wolves in Carrolton during the UWG Invitational this weekend.    This is a new event Wolves head coach Tim Brooks has added on the calendar.   With the disappointment of the pre-regionals tournament, both the girls and boys teams are motivated ...

Alexa Todd junior art major “I don’t think that it’s a hotspot now than it ever has been since it’s the capital.” Sayma Hossin junior art major “Well in a way yes, because recently in the news there have been gun shots fired and no one would ever dare to do that.” Want more opinions? Check out the Video People ...

Written By: Eric Jackson Last time April Thomas took the floor under the beamy P.E. Complex lights, she stunned spectators by dropping 27 points during a sensational performance that grabbed the attention of many, especially her new team. The former Albany State star made an unforeseen decision this past summer to transfer to a rival South Region school, Valdosta State, ...

Written by: Rebecka McAleer Last week, a proposal hit the floor of the Faculty Senate about possible schedule changes designed to allow for both Fall Break and a full week of Thanksgiving break. While there has been no official decision, the responses from around campus have been interesting. Many questions have arisen regarding the matter, starting with, “Where has this discussion ...