By spectator staff  With President Richard Carvajal stepping down and Dr. William R. Crowe preparing to take charge as our new president to come spring semester, VSU is entering an important moment of change.   As a campus community, we should think about what kind of leadership VSU needs most at this moment.  At The Spectator, we strongly believe the next president should bring energy, transparency, and a true commitment ...

Written by: Megan Callahan: Spectator Staff Writer  “Wicked” has been a household name in the Broadway industry for 22 years now and has been named the fourth of the longest-running shows in Broadway theatre History.  So, when the director, Jon M. Chu, decided to take this Broadway musical to the big screen, people were both very excited yet skeptical to see if this project would be taken in the right direction.  After seeing the first “Wicked” movie, finding out how Chu took his time ...

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 ...

Written by: Adam Peachey, Staff Writer Japanese people want to preserve their own culture, and rightfully so. But in defense of this culture, is xenophobism the solution? Some of my international friends have been cussed out in bars for lack of Japanese skills. Some of my friends and I have been denied service at restaurants, regardless of language proficiency. People ...

By James Brown VSU’s upcoming Interim President Dr. William Crowe sat down for an interview with The Spectator on Monday November 3 to discuss his strategies and thoughts on his transition to his new position.    While Dr. Crowe is stepping into a big role, it’s not his first rodeo at VSU. He’s confident in his abilities due to the ...

Usually, when someone tells you about sororities and fraternities, they inform you that you will have a lifelong bond between your brothers and sisters.  Is that really true or is that what they tell you to join them.  But you can’t just want to be a part of Greek Life to get in; you must have credentials. To be accepted into a sorority, you need a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher   However, while in it you have to have 60 hours of volunteer work under your belt.    You also must go ...

By: Austin Sellars – Spectator Staff Writer VALDOSTA, GA – The Valdosta State University women’s volleyball team is set to host Christian Brothers University at the Complex, Tuesday, November 18th, at 6p.m. for the opening round of the Gulf South Conference tournament. VSU currently holds the sixth seed in the tournament, while CBU holds the seventh. VSU finished the regular ...

By: Marese Hudson, Assistant Sports Editor VSU went to PenAir Field and had a thriller game against No. 3 West Florida, as the Blazer won 47-44 with a game winning field goal in overtime and earned the automatic qualifier to the NCAA playoffs. In this game VSU racked up 426 total yards, with Jameson Holcomb leading the offense with 331 ...

By: Marese Hudson  Assistant Sports Editor    VSU’s football season has been a roller coaster of wins and losses, and now the Blazers look to beat the No. 1 team in their region (Super Region Two) the West Florida Argonauts.  VSU is on a three-game win streak, with two of those wins being against Gulf South Conference opponents. Each of ...

By: Spectator Staff  Crosswalk safety is a main concern among students at VSU. Our campus heavily relies on crosswalks so students can get from one side of a busy street. However, many drivers don’t proceed with caution when driving through these crosswalk areas.   There are many areas on campus that have crosswalks which include. The Mass Media Communication Arts and, Fine ...