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 ...

By Armoné Gates, Copy Editor You know it’s that Tiiiiiiime of the year when you start to hear Carey’s infamous “All I Want for Christmas Is You”  from her 1994 Christmas album. However, that’s not the only best song on the album.  Mariah remade many beloved Christmas songs on the album by adding her signature sweet, authentic sound, which makes ...

By Winter Dube | Campus Life Reporter  VALDOSTA, Ga. — On Friday, Nov. 21, the Honors Student Association (HSA) filled the house with warm lights, holiday music, and community for its fourth annual Lighting of the House Celebration to continue a tradition that started decades ago by former Valdosta State University President, Hugh C. Bailey, who served for 23 years starting in 1978, with his wife Joan.   HSA President Jillian Abarca, a double major in music general and marketing, said ...

By James Brown VSU’s upcoming Interim President Dr. William Crowe sat down for an interview with The Spectator on Monday November 3 to discuss his strategies and thoughts on his transition to his new position.    While Dr. Crowe is stepping into a big role, it’s not his first rodeo at VSU. He’s confident in his abilities due to the ...

By: Marese Hudson  Assistant Sports Editor    VSU’s football season has been a roller coaster of wins and losses, and now the Blazers look to beat the No. 1 team in their region (Super Region Two) the West Florida Argonauts.  VSU is on a three-game win streak, with two of those wins being against Gulf South Conference opponents. Each of ...

By: Marese Hudson  Assistant Sports Editor    VSU is looking to have another upset against a ranked Gulf South Conference opponent in Delta State, as they attempt to make a late playoff push.     After getting to the midseason at 2-4, the Blazers have won the last two home games to put their record at 4-4 and themselves in playoff ...

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Campus Life Editor: Winter Dube VALDOSTA, Ga. — The Blazer’s flame burns brighter as their win streak against the Buccaneers extends to eight after a nail-biting back and forth play resulting in 28-26 in their second set at the VSU Complex on Thurs. Oct. 23, forwarding them to 9-12 overall and 8-4 in conference play.    The Blazers opened the ...

By: Lloy Hudson Sports Editor After three straight losses and a much-needed bye week, VSU rediscovered its rhythm Saturday afternoon, defeating North Greenville 35-24 at Bazemore-Hyder Stadium in front of a live homecoming crowd. Head coach Graham Craig said the win was exactly the response he wanted to see from his team. “It felt great,” Craig said. “I was really ...