By: Winter Dube, Campus Life Editor Construction and renovations have become a familiar sight around VSU over the past few semesters. From the demolition of Langdale hall, tech upgrades at the Student Recreation Center, and a new bus stop at Palms, after its destruction in Hurricane Helene. VSU Housing and Facilities Maintenance has been steadily working to modernize campus infrastructure ...

By: Lloydrica Hudson, Sports Editor  VALDOSTA — VSU recovered from a slow start and pulled away from Montevallo for a 101-point performance Thursday night at The Complex.  The Blazers trailed early before MJ Jones scored two free throws to give VSU its first lead at 11–10. Maalik Leitch added a free throw, and Lucas Brown Jr. followed by going 3-for-3 at the line ...

By Dionte Daniel , Staff Writer  VALDOSTA, Ga. — Looking to continue building momentum, the VSU Blazers men’s basketball team will host Auburn Montgomery Saturday afternoon at The Complex.  Coming off a 101–83 win against Montevallo on Thursday; VSU will aim to reach the five-win mark during its current winning streak. The Blazers shot 50% from the floor and forced 16 turnovers against Montevallo. The victory improved VSU’s record to ...

By: Samaria Johnson: Staff Writer  VSU’s newest leader in red and black, Police Chief Chris Hughes is bringing fresh energy and a commitment to a safer campus. With a career dedicated to serving others, Hughes brings a fresh perspective to campus policing. When asked what led him to a career in law enforcement, he shared that this was not his ...

  By: Lloydrica Hudson Sports Editor While most fans only see the players on the field every Saturday, a small group of students spends countless hours making sure the VSU’s football team is ready to play. For seniors Alexa Hawkins, Chase Kerlin, and junior Le vy Nguyen, being part of the VSU football equipment staff is more than just setting ...

By: Marese Hudson, Assistant Sports Editor   For the first time in two years, the Blazers came out on top Saturday against No. 8-ranked opponent, stunning Alabama Huntsville with a clutch second-half surge that brought the fire and confidence inside The Complex to win 93-91.   Entering the game, the Blazers were on a six-game losing streak to The Chargers and had a total record against Huntsville ...

By Armoné Gates, Copy Editor You know it’s that Tiiiiiiime of the year when you start to hear Carey’s infamous “All I Want for Christmas Is You”  from her 1994 Christmas album. However, that’s not the only best song on the album.  Mariah remade many beloved Christmas songs on the album by adding her signature sweet, authentic sound, which makes ...

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 ...

By Winter Dube | Campus Life Reporter  VALDOSTA, Ga. — On Friday, Nov. 21, the Honors Student Association (HSA) filled the house with warm lights, holiday music, and community for its fourth annual Lighting of the House Celebration to continue a tradition that started decades ago by former Valdosta State University President, Hugh C. Bailey, who served for 23 years starting in 1978, with his wife Joan.   HSA President Jillian Abarca, a double major in music general and marketing, said ...

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 ...