The Spectator The independent student newspaper of Valdosta State University
Written by: Isaiah Smart What would a clash between Eric Church and T.I. sound like? Ask the LACS and listen to their new album, “Keep It Redneck.” The LACS, consisting of Clay “Uncle Snap” Sharpe and Brian “Rooster” King, recently released the album as a follow-up effort to “190 Proof” that held the group on Billboard’s top country albums ...
Read More »Court date pending for Benjamin case
by Alexis Waters An ex-VSU student charged with murder may get his day in court. Darien Meheux, indicted by a Lowndes County grand jury for the murder of VSU freshman Jasmine Benjamin on June 3, may face trial in January or February. The body of Benjamin, 17, was discovered in a study room in Georgia Hall late in the ...
Read More »MAG to showcase talent
Written by: Khiry Clements Whether you are good with a camera or have the voice of an angel, Media Arts Geniuses may be for you. Singers, rappers, photographers, cinematographers and spoken word artists are just a few of the many talented acts that make up the 25 active members of the organization whose goal is to showcase talent at VSU. ...
Read More »VWC provides water fun year-round
Written by: Olivia Gear For students interested in water sports, a long drive does not have to be a part of the equation. The Valdosta Wake Compound sits about 12 minutes away from VSU and is considered to be one of Valdosta’s best-kept secrets because not many people know about it. Although the lake has been open for about a ...
Read More »Fans express ’50 shades of anger’
Written by: Anthony Pope Hello, World—Anthony here bringing you everything that had us buzzing this past week in pop culture. While everyone was recovering from the televised twerk session that was the VMAs, the entertainment industry attempted to return to a sense of normalcy. Kicking things off this week, the cast for the highly anticipated film “Fifty Shades of Grey” ...
Read More »Increased controller use for Xbox One
Written by: Steven Setser Hello, SpecTech followers, and welcome to another wonderful Thursday! This week, Xbox increased the amount of controllers the One can have, and LG announced a device before it was supposed to, so let’s dig right in. First off, Microsoft announced that the Xbox One will be able to have eight controllers, but not all games will ...
Read More »Christians face persecution in Egypt
Written by: Taylor Stone Following the 2011 uprisings throughout the Middle East, commonly referred to as “The Arab Spring”, the Obama administration and the mainstream media quickly set out to dismiss valid concerns that the Muslim Brotherhood would take power if various regimes were overthrown. Administration officials as well as the President repeatedly stated that the Islamic organization was ...
Read More »Preserving diversity takes effort
Written by: Isaiah Smart What a year 2013 has turned out to be. Here we are, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave a pivotal speech in the spirit of equality for jobs and freedoms among all people. That was Aug. 28, 1963; a few weeks later another crucial moment ...
Read More »Up ’til Dawn supports children’s hospital
Written by: Cole Edwards Fundraising and giving back to those in need continues to be a main focus for many students at VSU. Up ‘til Dawn, a nationwide program of more than 180 colleges, helps to raise awareness and funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The VSU chapter of the organization was started in the fall of 2010 by ...
Read More »Weapons don’t discriminate
Written by: Will Lewis What were you doing Tuesday evening, Aug. 20? Across Valdosta and on campus many people were settling down for dinner. As some students scooped their evening meal onto a plate in Palms Dining Hall, more than 426 children shook and then died. Damascus, a city immortalized by the biblical story of a Pharisee named Saul, ...
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