By Devin Crudup   Obesity has become an epic issue that has driven the need for preventative care.   Although obesity affects all Americans, the root of African American obesity stands out. According to the Office of Minority Health, 70 percent of black men are overweight or obese, as well as 80 percent of black women. Due to this overwhelming ...

By Veronica Dominicis   According to the welcome page of the department’s site, psychology is one of the most useful majors at VSU. The Department of Psychology and Counseling here at VSU is program-designed to help students understand people. Dr. Steven Kohn, professor of psychology, said that students enroll in the program for many reasons. “Some of our students go ...

By Brian Hickey   CORE will host Campout on Campus at 1 p.m. on Friday on the front lawn to promote free outdoor activities and events. The event, which was a collaboration with other campus organizations, will include slackline, an inflatable challenge course, a kickball tourney, ultimate Frisbee, a photo booth and the showing of “Total Recall” at 7 p.m. ...

By Rebecka McAleer   Any person can press a piano key. That doesn’t make them a musician. Welcome to Additive Noise– the official Spectator source for music reviews and recommendations. We’re here to bring you music you may not have ever heard, to broaden your horizons, or to bring you new information about the music you already love. We hope ...

By Ritsuki Miyazaki   The sweet sound of a symphony could be heard during the Tunes for Tots performance from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday in the Whitehead Auditorium.   The annual event, held by the Valdosta Symphony Guild, was designed to introduce the several instruments played by the child orchestra.   “Tunes for Tots is the annual out ...

Hello World—Anthony here bringing you all the latest news in the world of entertainment.   Kicking things off this week, Beyoncé continued her reign over the world by singing the national anthem at Barack Obama’s inauguration.   Always having the tendency to be extra, Beyoncé gave a show stopping performance of “The Star Spangled Banner,” complete with pulling out her ...

By Taylor Stone   Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo. Sound familiar?   The Valdosta School of Ballet created a romantic and comical portrayal of the beloved childhood tale of Cinderella on Jan. 19 and 20at the Valdosta High School Performing Arts Center.   The classic fairytale was transformed into something new using nostalgic melodies and a variety of dancing talent, while the use of ...

By Amber Smith & Jennifer Gleason   Amber: I took a right at the light by the Valdosta Mall entrance one day and noticed that the Moe’s that had previously sat at the end of the strip mall had been replaced by Shane’s Rib Shack. I laughed– my boyfriend commented that our friend Shane now had a namesake in town, ...

Top Weekend Picks   Hey, VSU! Are you going to be bored this weekend and need something to do? Check out my recent top weekend picks   Did this week’s movie review in the Spectator make you want to see ‘A Haunted House?’ According to fandango.com, it will be playing at 12:30 p.m., 2:45 p.m., 5:10 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and ...

Whoever said that film writer and actor Marlon Wayans does not belong in comedy obviously has not seen any of his work. His latest work, “A Haunted House,” hit theaters Friday making an estimated $18.8 million according to boxofficemojo.com. Wayans, who also produced “Haunted,” is known for participating in spoofs, and this movie is no different. I imagine that it ...