By Winter Dube, Campus Life  The Valdosta State volleyball team enters the heart of the Gulf South Conference play with momentum and a dynamic duo that teammates say might as well be sisters.  Freshman Ava Keuntjes, from Ocala, Florida, and Sophomore Avery Mullins, from Cary, North Carolina, are in just their second season with the Blazers, but their connection already feels ...

Over the years, VSU has provided several great events and recreational activities for students to go to. One particular activity that many students were fond of was the famous “Wild Adventures Day” On this day, students of all grades and ages could go to the theme park in collaboration with VSU to unwind and destress. This event was incredibly helpful ...

Written by: The Copy Editor, Armone’ Gates   A questionable prank that has occurred at universities across the U.S. this fall has led to a person of interest being taken into custody at VSU last week.  A new, highly concerning trend on TikTok consists of university students urinating on campus landmarks and posting these videos on the social-media platform.   The ...

Megan Callahan Spectator staff writer   The Annual Foundations Exhibition opened Sep. 9 at the VSU’s Dedo Arts Maranville Fine Arts Gallery  Usually when you think of an Art Exhibit, you think of various paintings, sculptures, each containing one artist. However, what was different about this particular exhibit was, the pieces were collaborated on by each class, and the people who ...

By: Staff Writer Addison Flantos  VALDOSTA- Eric Brandit Nielsen uses the spotlight to share his journey in the world of arts as he shares his memoir “Showboy to Showman: A Lifetime in the Performing Arts.”  Nielsen, who devoted 30 years to shaping VSU’s dance program and founded the VSU Repertory dancers, returns to Valdosta State to read his book and ...

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,” ...

At Valdosta State University, the Student Union should be the heart of campus life.   Yet when it comes to food choices, students are left with limited and costly options: Chick-fil-A, Starbucks and Moe’s.   While popular, these restaurants alone can’t satisfy the diverse tastes and budgets of a growing student body.  Students have already voiced concerns about prices, especially at ...

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 ...

Written by: Winter Dube Campus Life Editor Although students can enjoy the Student Recreation Center for free, it is recommended to try other opportunities to stay fit. If you are looking for a way to stay active, build self-discipline, or just punch out some stress, you should check out Fit Fighters Club, where a sweaty and effective workout is guaranteed. ...

By Megan Callahan  Spectator Staff Writer    VSU purchased three new buses just in time for the fall semester, according to an email from the Parking and Transportation Department.    The three new buses will be part of the Blazer Shuttle Express that operates Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.    The VSU shuttle buses have been ...