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 ...

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 ...

Written by Ashley Jones, Arts & Entertainment Editor  The moment you step into Gud Coffee Company, you’re transported into a tranquil and visually pleasing environment. This cafe is the perfect place for students or faculty members looking for a morning refresher or a quick lunch off campus but not too far from campus.   Located in Downtown Valdosta, the cafe rests ...

By: Megan Callahan, Spectator Staff Writer When people think of Jazz, they usually think of stimulating music to help people focus on studies, dinner music, or simply just elevator music.   However, on Nov. 12 in the Whitehead Theatre our very own VSU Jazz band reminded people that this particular genre of music can be exciting and riveting to watch.  ...

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 Dionte Daniel, Spectator Staff Writer  VALDOSTA, Ga. — VSU will open the 2025–26 women’s basketball season on Friday night at 5: 30 p.m., when the Blazers host Eckerd College inside The Complex. The two teams met last season, with the Tritons prevailing 61–55. With the pair playing in the season opener, Friday will give VSU an early chance for ...

By: Megan Callahan, Staff Writer  The Duchess of Malfi is a truly haunting, ominous, yet amazing play that will have you on the edge of your seat. Throughout the entire play, the amazing acting from the cast had the audience in the palm of their hands.   When Hank Rion, the director, first came onto the stage before the play, he ...

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 ...

Written By: Ashley Jones, Arts & Entertainment Editor Dedo Maranville’s Fine Arts Gallery partnered with the Annette Howell Turner Center to host their annual fundraising event for scholarships benefiting VSU’s art students On Nov. 7.   The annual event is usually held at The Turner Center, but this year the event was held in Dedo Maranville.   During her opening speech, Interim ...