By: Austin Sellars, Staff Writer VALDOSTA, Ga. – The VSU men’s baseball team took a road trip to Florida this weekend for three games: Friday at Nova Southeastern in Fort Lauderdale, Saturday at Palm Beach Atlantic in West Palm, and Sunday at Barry in Miami Shores.  They ultimately went 1-2 on the weekend, starting in Fort Lauderdale against NSU.   VSU Junior Garrett ...

 By: Megan Callahan, News Editor   On Jan. 17, the Tallahassee Immigrant Rights Alliance and Michael Noll, a former VSU professor who is now a civil rights activist, joined forces to protest the activities of the U.S. Immigrations and Enforcement agency (ICE).  The protest was put together soon after Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother who was shot and killed by an ICE officer in Minneapolis on Jan. 7.  Similar protests have been taking place across the country since Good was killed.  Several protesters stated that part of the reason for this ...

By: Ailyn Quiroz, Staff Writer  Horse lovers get ready to join the Blazer Equestrian Club!   The Blazer Equestrian Club is the newest club on VSU’s club roster as they held their interest meeting in the second week of the spring semester.   The club has partnered with the Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA), whose mission is to make equestrian competition more ...

Written by Rut Labrada, Staff Writer  VSU’s National Honor Society for Dance Arts (NSHDA) hosted a Broadway Tap class on Jan. 24 at the University Center.  The class is one of many weekly extracurricular dance classes that the NHSDA chapter offers to students every semester.  NHSDA President and senior dance major, Carlene Fults, came up with the idea of weekly classes. “Me and my friend, Emma McGuffey, started them back in ...

Blazer Nation! Are you ready to… freeze?! That’s right folks, it’s no surprise that the nip in the air is still there. This January chill is still lingering on into this weekend. We at The Spectator want to remind you stay safe in the wicked cold. Bundle up, find a new show to cozy up to, make your favorite hot ...

By: Armone’ Gates, Copy Editor   VALDOSTA Ga. –VSU’s Interim President Dr. William Crowe called for an enrollment Summit on Thursday, Jan. 15 in the University Center’s Cyprus Room to address the issues regarding enrollment.   “I think enrollment is everyone’s responsibility and not just admission’s responsibility,” said Dr. Crowe.    Over the years, VSU enrollment has seen better days.  Enrollment has been ...

Hello Blazer Nation! We hope you’re ready for another awesome semester of fun campus events, awe-inspiring sports and plenty of juicy details. The Spectator is kicking this year off with plenty to keep you occupied. Our ready staff of reporters are here to bring you everything you need to know, so don’t worry about missing the action. Our editors are ...

By: Marese Hudson, Assistant Sports Editor  Despite being down by double digits at the half, VSU women’s basketball team extended their win streak to three games, handing the Auburn Montgomery Warhawks their 15th loss of the season Saturday, Jan. 17 at The Complex.   With the win, VSU lengthened its home win streak against the Warhawks to 10, making their home record 10-0 and overall record 19-1.  The Blazers were down 39-29 at the half. They turned it on in ...

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 ...