Written By Christopher Mercer, Sports Editor. Now that Valentine’s Day is here, there are many different places to go to celebrate the day of love. Although many national chains will be well-frequented, this list will include local Valdosta restaurants that can greatly impress your Valentine this year. With that in mind, here are the five of the best local restaurants ...
Read More »Editorial: Will Valdosta State have a coach longer than three years?
This editorial reflects the general opinion of The Spectator staff. VSU Football has one of the richest histories in Division II. The Blazers have enjoyed 11 Gulf South Conference Championships and seven national championship appearances in school history, with their most recent trip coming just this last season in 2024. However, despite their success, the Blazers haven’t been able to ...
Read More »VSU Women’s Soccer Preview
Written by Ansley DeCenzo, Staff Reporter. The VSU women’s soccer team kicked off their spring season, gearing up for their first match on Feb. 22, against South Georgia State College. The Lady Blazers are entering this preparative period with renewed energy and new talent, ready to face the challenges that lie ahead. The Lady Blazers’ spring schedule is designed ...
Read More »Valdosta State University hosts Induction Ceremony Brunch
Written by Lloy Hudson, Staff Reporter. Valdosta State University is proud to announce the 2025 induction class into its Hall of Fame during a special ceremony and brunch on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 10:00 AM. The event took place in the Student Ballrooms and honored eight exceptional individuals and one championship team who have made significant contributions to VSU’s ...
Read More »Who’s In Your Inbox: Robbyn DeSpain
Written by Bailey Wilson, Managing Editor. From campus closures to important updates, there is one name on campus most synonymous with keeping up to date on happenings around VSU: Robbyn DeSpain, director of strategic communications and special events. DeSpain has worked with VSU since July of 2020 and even before that, received her bachelor’s degree in mass media here. According ...
Read More »Interim chief steps away from position, pay raise approved for officers
Written by Bailey Wilson, Managing Editor. The unexpected departure of VSU’s Interim Police Chief leaves the university searching for someone to run the Police Department for the second time since October. However, there has been an increase in interest in VSU’s police department due to a recent pay raise for on-campus officers. Interim police chief Dennis Dorsey abruptly announced his ...
Read More »Crime Blotter: Stolen car causes brief chase
Written by Bailey Wilson, Managing Editor. STOLEN CAR MARY STREET: On Jan. 24, VSUPD responded to a report of a stolen vehicle that was flagged by a license plate reader near campus at 10.14 a.m. The vehicle was stolen out of Cook County, and was first found near the Athletic Field House. The driver started to take measures to evade ...
Read More »Valdosta State Men’s Basketball Continues to Climb in National Rankings
Written by Ansley DeCenzo, Staff Reporter. The Valdosta State Blazers men’s basketball team is making waves in the NCAA Division II landscape, climbing to No. 18 in the latest NABC Weekly Coaches Poll released on Tuesday. This marks a one-spot improvement from their previous ranking. The Blazers’ climb comes amidst significant shifts in the top rankings. VSU’s success is part ...
Read More »Georgia Hall in hot water
Written by Adam Peachey, Staff Reporter. The heat is on in the showers of Georgia Hall; however, residents are still dubious after a full semester of cold water. Housing and Residence Life had been struggling to get hot water to Georgia the entirety of the last semester, even after professional plumbers had been brought in. But recently, they have had ...
Read More »VSU sees record-breaking snowfall
Written by Bailey Wilson, Managing Editor. Among the stately pines of Georgia, snow has fallen on Valdosta State University for the first time since 2018. A winter storm passed through on Tuesday, Jan. 21, covering Valdosta in a record-breaking four-inch layer of snow. The snow began at 7 p.m., but stopped briefly at 8 p.m. and became rain before returning ...
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