By Maddie Higdon Photojournalist Waffle House has some new competition in town! The Baptist Campus Ministry, more commonly known on campus as the BCM, sets up a free waffle bar outside of Bailey Science Center between 8:00A.M. to 10:00 A.M. every Monday.   The organization began Maple Mondays in the fall of 2024, wanting to help bring the love of ...

By: Rut Labrada, staff writer  Be ready to lend an ear, everyone! Poet and professor Tim Seibles will be visiting Valdosta State University on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. as part of the Georgia Poetry Circuit.  He will be reading selected poems from his works to a wide audience at the Student Union Theater that evening, with entry being ...

By: Ailyn Quiroz, Staff Writer  VSU students and local high school students can win a total of up to $20,000 in cash prizes by participating in a business competition that takes place this spring.   The J. Donald Lee Center for Entrepreneurship and the College of Business Administration have launched the 2026 Business Plan Competition where students get to build and showcase their business ideas while gaining real-world skills in the entrepreneurial field.   The registration date for the contest is Feb. 15.  Participants must form teams of at least two ...

By: Ailyn Quiroz, Staff Writer  Horse lovers get ready to join the Blazer Equestrian Club!   The Blazer Equestrian Club is the newest club on VSU’s club roster as they held their interest meeting in the second week of the spring semester.   The club has partnered with the Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA), whose mission is to make equestrian competition more ...

Written by Rut Labrada, Staff Writer  VSU’s National Honor Society for Dance Arts (NSHDA) hosted a Broadway Tap class on Jan. 24 at the University Center.  The class is one of many weekly extracurricular dance classes that the NHSDA chapter offers to students every semester.  NHSDA President and senior dance major, Carlene Fults, came up with the idea of weekly classes. “Me and my friend, Emma McGuffey, started them back in ...

Blazer Nation! Are you ready to… freeze?! That’s right folks, it’s no surprise that the nip in the air is still there. This January chill is still lingering on into this weekend. We at The Spectator want to remind you stay safe in the wicked cold. Bundle up, find a new show to cozy up to, make your favorite hot ...

Hello Blazer Nation! We hope you’re ready for another awesome semester of fun campus events, awe-inspiring sports and plenty of juicy details. The Spectator is kicking this year off with plenty to keep you occupied. Our ready staff of reporters are here to bring you everything you need to know, so don’t worry about missing the action. Our editors are ...

As 2025’s Fall Semester came to a close, VSU’s Housing Department released a survey with a big offer to students – a $300 prize – the catch: you had to indicate 100% satisfaction with Housing’s performance and facilities. Initially, the offer was extended to students through both flyers, and an email which read, “Good afternoon, {FirstName}! We would love to ...

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: Ibec Francis  In the ever-evolving world of campus life, fashion serves as both a means of self-expression and a powerful way to stand out amidst a bustling environment filled with diverse individuals. Each day, students have the opportunity to showcase their creativity and unique identities through their clothing, whether they’re attending classes, hanging out with friends, or participating in ...