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: Lloy Hudson, Sports Editor  After a bye week to regroup and get healthy, VSU will finally take the field at Bazemore-Hyder Stadium this Saturday at 4 p.m., hosting UNC Pembroke in its first home game of the season.  The Braves are currently on a three-win streak this season, including a key win over Delta State University, and bring a ...

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,” ...

By: Marese Hudson, Lloy Hudson  The Valdosta State volleyball team picked up its first win of the tournament but could not carry that momentum throughout the weekend, finishing 1-2 at the VSU Fall Tournament held Friday and Saturday at The Complex.  The Blazers opened Friday morning with a dominant sweep of Shorter University (25-21, 25-17, 25-10). Behind strong serving and ...

By: Lloy Hudson, Spectator Sports Editor    A man wanted in connection with an armed robbery at a Valdosta convenience store is now in custody after turning himself in, police, said Monday.   Franklin Kier, 25, surrendered Wednesday, at the Valdosta Police Department after detectives obtained arrest warrants charging him with armed robbery, aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during ...

By: Marese Hudson, Staff Writer To most, rugby looks like football without pads. But for the student members of VSU Rugby Club, the real difference isn’t just the rules and playstyle, it’s the family bonds.  Rugby shares a lot of physical intensity with football. The difference is after the games with players from opposing teams, it’s about camaraderie.   “The one ...