The Spectator The independent student newspaper of Valdosta State University
by Will Lewis Tuesday night roadblocks were set up on Baytree rd. and in Lake park, following a meeting of the South Regional Traffic Enforcement Network, one of 16 chapters of an organization that monitors all 159 counties in Georgia. “[Tuesday] night city police, county police and state patrol had roadblocks in Lake Park and, I believe, Baytree rd,” ...
Read More »Blazers new o-line has big, ugly cleats to fill
by Chris Kessler It’s always difficult to come into the season with five new starting offensive linemen. Last season’s offensive line broke numerous school records, had four players named first team Gulf South Conference, three players earning All-American status, and two players currently playing in the NFL. Not to mention, leading Valdosta State to a National Championship. It’s safe ...
Read More »2013 Women’s Soccer GSC Preview
by Alex Tostado Last season was a strong one all around for women’s soccer in the Gulf South Conference. The University of West Florida took home its fifth consecutive GSC tournament title as well as the NCAA Division II title by beating University of California San Diego. Valdosta State and University of North Alabama also made an appearance in ...
Read More »Blazin’ Brigade ready to ‘rock’ the football field
by Cole Edwards (Photos by Ritsuki Miyazaki) All eyes may be on the Blazers at the start of the new football season, but the Blazin’ Brigade marching band is training to ensure that it is also ready for the upcoming football season. “We want to have the effect that it would be obvious if we were not (at ...
Read More »Additive Noise: Playlist of the week
by Rebecka McAleer Hello my faithful readers! Like many of you, we at the Spectator were not really impressed with the Miley Cyrus/Robin Thicke performance at the 2013 VMA’s. In retaliation (and to save the rest of our week), we have compiled a playlist of the music we remember seeing on TV as children and teens. Ladies and gentlemen, we ...
Read More »Mixed media comes to Fine Arts Gallery
by Hillary Straba (Photos by Ritsuki Miyazaki) There’s an old saying, “those who cannot do, teach.” Clearly, whoever believes that notion has not been to the 2013 Faculty Art Exhibition. This mixed media exhibition features works from VSU art department faculty members and has everything from sculpture to animation. The exhibit will be available for viewers at no ...
Read More »Pop Addict: Miley Can’t Stop; *NSYNC won’t stop
by: Anthony Pope Hello, World—Anthony here bringing you everything that had us buzzing this past week in pop culture. This week the VMAs were on everybody’s mind, and depending on who you ask, the ceremony left nothing to be desired. There was nudity, twerking, shade-throwing and just all around ratchetness—or as I would call it, a normal MTV event. ...
Read More »Valdosta promotes healthy lifestyles with 5K Fun Run/Walk
(Video shot and edited by Rebecka McAleer) (Photos by Ritsuki Miyazaki)
Read More »Cupcakes in the Student Union
On Friday, Aug. 16, VSU president Dr. William McKinney and wife Dr. Dacia Charlesworth passed out cupcakes in the Student Union. Check out the photos below: Photos by: Joe Adgie and Rebecka McAleer
Read More »Greek Life invites students to party on Palms Quad
Photos and story by: Sarah Turner Greek Explosion attracted hundreds of students into the Palms Quad Wednesday evening from 7- 9 p.m. The event was hosted by Greek Life. Students were able to enjoy free food, play games, dance and learn about an array of Greek organizations. “I am overly ecstatic about the turn out, I wasn’t even expecting half ...
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