Written by Christopher Mercer Sports Editor  Many changes have shaped and changed college basketball in the Gulf South Conference, but what hasn’t changed is who has been leading the charge for the VSU Blazers: Head Coach Mike Helfer. Helfer has just completed his 20th season as the head coach of the Blazers, which included his most successful turnaround in school ...

Written by Jasmine Hightower, Copyeditor. Housing has recently updated its health and safety inspection policy, increasing the number of room inspections to better the safety and well-being of their residents. At the beginning of the 2024-2025 semester, students have noticed that housing has increased the amount of room inspections. In previous years, these inspections were conducted approximately once every two ...

Written by Christopher Mercer Sports Editor  Former VSU quarterback Sammy Edwards has been invited to the New York Giants’ Mini camp. After going undrafted in the 2025 NFL draft, Edwards announced on his social media that the Giants would ask him. He will hope to compete for a spot on the roster come September. For the first time in since ...

Story and photo by Jenna Arnold, Editor-in-Chief. The recycling committee announced a return for the recycling program during the March Faculty Senate meeting.   As reported in a recent Spectator story, VSU has not been recycling for several years despite the continued distribution of recycling bins across campus.   For more information click here: ‘Blue’ bins or decorated trash cans – ...

Story and photo by Jenna Arnold, Editor-in-Chief. A Valdosta man was arrested after Valdosta Police connected him to a series of room break-ins in Lowndes Hall.   Twenty-year-old Ricardo Neloms of Valdosta was arrested on April 16 after he was accused of multiple unlawful residential break-ins.   According to the Valdosta State University Police Department report, the first account was recorded on ...

Written by James Brown, Entertainment Editor. The city of Valdosta held its third annual Bluesberry Festival on April 11 and 12, bringing fun filled nights of food and music participants from across the south of Georgia.   Although the musical performances were great, the main attraction for many pedestrians and vendors was the food.   I took to the festival grounds to ...

Written by Ansley DeCenzo, Staff Reporter. As Gulf South Conference  teams continue to grow their national presence, the media partnership with FloSports is helping push VSU athletics to new levels of visibility and opportunity. Through a multi-year agreement, FloSports serves as the exclusive digital platform for GSC broadcasts, including VSU’s football, basketball, volleyball and other sports. The partnership has elevated ...

Written by Bailey Wilson, Managing Editor. After 56 years of existence, Langdale Hall is set to be demolished within the next year.  VSU officials confirmed that the dorm hall was to be torn down in the summer or fall of 2025 and are waiting for state approval to move forward with the project. The building has not been in active ...

Written by Bailey Wilson, Managing Editor. VSU Theatre is performing their rendition of Iphigenia 2.5, a student-adapted version of the classic play Iphigenia in Aulis by Greek playwright Euripides, from Apr. 17-20. The story itself is a must-see performance, with contributions by students to bring this story to life in a way that is as beautiful as it is devastating. ...

Ansley DeCenzo, Staff reporter. Valdosta State University is a powerhouse in NCAA Division II football and has seen several of its standout players leap into Division I programs in recent years, seeking greater opportunities and resources to further their athletic careers. These transfers highlight the growing trend of D2 athletes transitioning to D1 schools through the NCAA transfer portal.  One ...