The Spectator The independent student newspaper of Valdosta State University
With midterm elections right around the corner, young American adults celebrate the fortieth anniversary of their right to vote. On June 22, 1970, Richard Nixon signed the bill that permitted 18-year-olds to vote. On Nov. 2, 435 House seats, 37 Senate seats, and 37 governors will be chosen, according to CNN. The elected officials will impact the issues currently facing ...
Read More »Lady Blazers defeat UNA
The VSU Lady Blazers volleyball team storm into this weekend’s Wingate by Wyndham Crossover Classic riding a six-match winning streak. The momentum couldn’t come at a better time, as the squad will host the tournament right here at the VSU Complex. Since the 0-3 outing at the Lynn Invitational to start the season, in which the ladies didn’t win a ...
Read More »VSU food services up for bid
The contract for the company that provides VSU’s food services is up for bid this year. Sodexo, the current food service provider, will be facing competing companies for the bid.
Read More »Vegetarian meals available on campus
Vegetarians have always had to adapt at restaurants or eateries trying to find a dish that fits their appetite. Finding meals while being a vegetarian student at VSU is no different.
Read More »Halo Reach: Rebirth of Halo series
Halo Reach landed in stores on Sept. 14, and it couldn’t have been a bigger hit. As an avid fan of the Halo franchise, I purchased Reach to see if it was worth the money and all the hype, and it was just one incredible head-rush after another.
Read More »Pivotal game awaits Blazers
The VSU Blazers are 3-1. So are the Ouachita Baptist Tigers. And this Saturday the two teams will meet at Bazemore-Hyder Stadium for what will be a make or break game in the Gulf South Conference.
Read More »Professors should embrace technology
Because students have started using their laptops during classes, professors are making a point to restrict the use of computers during class.
Read More »Constitution week a success at VSU
Constitution week kicked off with Professor Kenneth Janda as the key note speaker. Dr. Janda expressed the importance of the Constitution.
Read More »‘The American’ disappoints
‘The American’, based on the novel “A Very Private Gentleman” by Martin Booth, is probably not one of the better movies I’ve seen.
Read More »Lady Blazers seal victory
The Lady Blazers volleyball team advanced to 7-4 after a well-played weekend in the Alabama-Huntsville Invitational.
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