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: Winter Dube, Campus Life Editor To kick off the new semester, the National Honor Society for Dance Arts (NHSDA) had its first class hosted by senior dance major Carlene Fults, on Jan. 24.   It was an energetic class that got the students moving, and it welcomed seasoned dancers and newcomers to experience something new together.  Fults, the VSU’S NSHDA President said, “Teaching class was a ...

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 ...

As 2025’s Fall Semester came to a close, VSU’s Housing Department released a survey with a big offer to students – a $300 prize – the catch: you had to indicate 100% satisfaction with Housing’s performance and facilities. Initially, the offer was extended to students through both flyers, and an email which read, “Good afternoon, {FirstName}! We would love to ...

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: 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 ...