By: Ashley Jones, Arts & Entertainment Editor  Many members of the VSU community are anticipating the upcoming Homecoming celebrations. To release any worries of possibly missing events, The Spectator has compiled a list comprising of all VSU Homecoming events to look forward to.   Before we begin, the theme for this year’s Homecoming is “Throwback to the 90’s: A Blazer Homecoming ...

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: Ashley Jones , Arts & Entertainment Editor   On Oct. 3, the comedian Darren Knight aka ‘Southern Momma’ accompanied by the comedian Red Squirrel and other special guests, will visit the Whitehead Auditorium in the VSU Fine Arts Building on a stop from their comedy tour “Howz Ya Mama And ‘Em.”  Named one of Variety’s 10 comics to watch ...

With the demolition of Langdale Hall, our campus finally closed the chapter on an aging dormitory that had long been unsafe and uninhabitable.   For many students, the teardown sparked excitement about the possibilities for something new, useful, and community-driven to take its place. Unfortunately, the administration’s current plan to turn the lot into a simple green space falls short of ...

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.  ...

By: Arts & Entertainment Editor Ashley Jones     On Sept. 19, Director Justin Tipping and Jordan Peele released “HIM” into theaters. Though, Jordan Peele’s name was referenced heavily within the marketing of the film, he remains only as a producer for the film.   “HIM” is a psychological thriller horror film that explores themes of the high stakes within ...

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 ...

By: Lloy Hudson Sports Editor Valdosta State women’s soccer dug itself into an early hole Saturday and couldn’t climb out, falling 4-0 to Montevallo in the Blazers’ Gulf South Conference opener at the VSU Soccer Complex. The Falcons (3-2, 2-0 GSC) scored all four goals in the opening half-hour, using quick ball movement and clinical finishing to silence the home ...

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 ...