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Spring 2016

The remedy for a bad day

Written by Olivia Studdard, Staff Writer There once was a painting my freshman year roommate made that said, “No matter how you feel…get up, dress up, show up, and never give up.” Being in my third year of this adventure called college, some days this admonition is easier said than done. You know the kind of day I’m talking about. ...

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Editorial: We are proud to be at VSU (finally)

Congratulations VSU, you’re finally swimming in the deep end. Kudos to VSU for securing a performance from 2 Chainz on April 15. For years it has felt as though our school was a step behind the UGAs and Georgia Techs of the world, but perhaps that is changing. This semester will have brought a hip-hop superstar and a presidential frontrunner ...

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No IDEA Center Scholars tomorrow

In this week’s issue of the Spectator, it was published under ‘Announcements’ that there would be an IDEA Center Scholars tomorrow. This is incorrect. However, this year and next year’s Scholars are getting together get to know each other and begin preparations for next year’s activities 2 PM tomorrow afternoon. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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OKLAHOMA! Comes to Sawyer Stage

Written by Miles Brown, Staff Writer Tuesday marked the beginning of the play, Oklahoma!, a production about romantic love story that features a rivalry between local farmers and cowboys. Curly, a handsome cowboy, and Laurey, a winsome farm girl, play out their love story.  Although they encounter some difficult situations they persevere and make a new life together. This new ...

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Commentary: A message to Atlanta Braves fans

Written by Austin Wells, Staff Writer For the first 10 years of my life, the Atlanta Braves couldn’t lose. The 10 years after have not been so pretty. But be brave, Brave fans—the future is bright. Very bright. So this is what you can do to keep the fan base’s future just as bright: be supportive, be present and be ...

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Entrepeneurs who don’t follow the crowd

Written by Mayah Cantave, College Life Editor Kanye West, Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg—these are just a few big names who started out in college but decided to cut their losses and try a different route. Many people believe that getting good grades and obtaining a degree are the only steps needed to become successful. But is a formal education really ...

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Illegal to walk and text in New Jersey?

Written by Kayla Stroud, SpecTech Editor Texting and driving has been illegal for years, but now texting and walking might also book you a two week stint in a jail cell. A New Jersey lawmaker introduced a bill that, if passed, would make it illegal to walk the streets with a cell phone glued to your face. According to CBS2, ...

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Former VSU President to be honored at fundraising gala

Written by John Preer, Correspondent Blazers that graduated between 2002 and 2008 may remember Dr. Ronald M. Zaccari as then, acting president of VSU. During Dr. Zaccari’s term and in the years that followed, the former president has been an active member in the Valdosta community. Now, Dr. Zaccari is returning to the VSU campus to be honored at a ...

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Calhoun leads softball’s hot streak

Written by Lamarcus Wilkerson, Staff Writer Since the opening of March, VSU softball has found its rhythm and dominated the opposition. VSU has won nine out of their last 11 games to earn a season record of 23-8-1. Upon the beginning of Spring Break, the Blazers lost to Shorter twice in a three-game series. The Hawks sent three homers over the ...

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