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EDITOR’S NOTE: This letter was written by Dr. JT Cox, a professor in the College of Education and Human Services and was submitted to the Editors-in-Chief. The opinions in this letter are expressed by Dr. Cox and not necessarily those of The Spectator and its staff. An Open Letter to Future Teachers and Revolutionaries* *(Yes, this is a message for ...

Written by Austin Wells, Staff Writer Although it would seem that it would be more suitable for a college student to work on campus, there are actually more benefits to working off campus. One of the benefits is working more hours. If you’re working somewhere on campus, especially here at VSU, then most places will close pretty early compared to ...

We here at the Spectator are many things: journalists, photographers, graphic designers, and editors.  But above all else, we are students.  As students of this university we want the highest quality of education that our steadily increasing tuition can buy. With this in mind, what parameters determine the quality of a college degree?  Is it the sports team or the ...

Written by Jamel Shorter, Staff Writer When a budget is discussed there is a team of people known as the budget committee.  The budget committee is given the task to present an overview of what the majority of the funds for the fiscal year will be allocated towards. Valdosta State University is financially supported by the state and the tuition ...

Written by Julia Rodriquez, Staff Writer Sometimes it can feel like, as a college student, you are constantly starving, broke, or both; now there’s an app for that. Even if you aren’t always hungry or broke, an app that can help you get free food or manage your finances can be your best friend. Money seems to leave faster than ...

Written by John Preer, Editor-in-Chief The forecast for VSU’s future is cloudy at best, according to figures released by university officials.  Faculty senate members are understandably worried by the numbers and what they mean for their future with the university.  Low enrollment and retention are being blamed by administration for the recent downsizing of faculty and staff.  These cuts caught ...

Written by Jordan Barela, Editor-in-Chief Whatever the Supreme Court decides, that is the law. And people have to follow the law, right? Well, Alabama, Kentucky, Nebraska and Texas seemed to have missed the message. Last month, same-sex marriage was legalized in all 50 states. Social media, the news, basically every corner of America was full of pride, rainbows and happiness. ...

Written by Olivia Studdard, Staff Writer Three…Two…One… At fifteen minutes on the dot, if the professor is absent from a class, every student hits the road, eager to get on with the rest of their day. The VSU seal located in West Hall is rumored to be lucky. The myth is that stepping on the seal should be avoided, because ...

Written by Jordan Barela, Editor-in-Chief Some would argue that gaming reached its best level at the popularity of the PlayStation One.  Atop the pixelated throne sat gaming juggernauts Tomb Raider, Final Fantasy, Grand Theft Auto and Resident Evil, to name a few. Action heroes Lara Croft, Solid Snake and a loveable purple dragon by the name of Spyro, were some ...

Written by Erin Martin, Staff Writer Palm’s Dining Hall has gone through some renovations over the summer that students may or may not have noticed. The university has added a stir fry grill closer to the back, similar to the one in Hopper Dining Hall. Students can now enjoy the same custom ordered stir fry along with the other selections ...