By: Austin Sellars – Spectator Staff Writer VALDOSTA, Ga – The VSU men’s golf team competed in and hosted the First Federal Collegiate Classic on Monday and Tuesday, March 9-10, at Kinderlou Forest Golf Club in Valdosta, Ga. The red and black finished their home tournament in eighth place, posting scores of 284, 288, and 292 for an even-par total ...

By: Rut Labrada, staff writer As we approach the summer season, the sun’s rays continue to shine down on us more and more, and I’m sure we’ve all felt the sticky discomfort of sweat attacking us at every second, leaving us craving a refreshing drink.  These days, I’ve turned to drinking boba a lot more often — there’s fruity options, ...

By: Rut Labrada, staff writer   March 25 was not just any typical Wednesday for the writers at the Spectator office. It was The Chickening, the day when all the members would come together and decide, once and for all, what restaurant in Valdosta sells the best chicken.  During the previous weeks, the rowdy group carefully planned the event—they searched for ...

By Ashley Jones, Arts & Entertainment Editor   On March 27, Valdosta’s Zaxby, located on North Ashley Street, celebrated the first anniversary of its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Deck of Dealz (a year full of free food) for the first 100 guests, free Birthday Cake milkshakes for everyone that purchased food and, lastly, a spinning wheel comprised of coupon and merch ...

Are you ready for CHICKEN? Tomorrow The Spectator will be releasing THE food review of the year: THE CHICKENING. Witness this incredible food feat right here on our website (and all of our social media) on April 1 at 8:00pm. We hope you’re hungry.

Welcome back from spring break, Blazers! We at The Spectator hope you’ve had an amazing week. To keep your spirits high, we’re here to remind you that there’s only six weeks left in the school year! That means it’s time to kick it into high gear. Finish those classes strong, go out with a bang, prep for graduation (reminder: the ...

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By Madeline Higdon, staff writer  Since I was six years old, my life has been a euphonious wave of chord blending, vowel matching, head voice vs chest voice, and singing in comically named spaces such as “Disney Princess”, “Pizza Burn”, and “Ah Ha”. Which ultimatley reminds me to sing with my soft palate lifted. My earliest memories of music is ...

Classes got you beaten down? Homework got you stressing out? Keep your heads up blazers! Only 3 more days until spring break officially kicks off. Rev up those plans, call up those friends and get ready to party (responsibly of course)! Also be sure to stay tuned in to The Spectator. A big announcement is on its way.

We at The Spectator wish you a peaceful midterm season. Remember to study up and keep your stress levels down! Don’t forget to ask your teachers for help if you need it.