Did you know that VSU used to be a women’s-only college? From VSU’s inception in 1906 until 1937, it was a university meant to train teachers under the name South Georgia State Normal College, or SGSNC. This would change to Georgia State Women’s College, or GSWC, in 1922. The book “Valdosta State University” by Deborah Skinner Davis depicts a long ...
Read More »Sharks Sink Lady Blazers Historic Season
The Nova Southeastern Lady Sharks upset the Valdosta State Lady Blazers in the Round of 32 of the South Region of the Women’s Division 2 Championship. The Lady Blazers came into this matchup as one of the regions hosts for the women’s NCAA Division 2 championship tournament, thanks in part to their impressive 30-2 record coming into this matchup. After ...
Read More »Column: What caused Miami to cancel spring break?
Spring break just passed for Valdosta State University, and many other college students are going on spring break this month. Many students take trips to see their family, but most students are known to take trips to Florida; a state known for its sun-drenched beaches, warm climate, and popular spots such as Orlando and Miami. However, despite Miami being a ...
Read More »Celebrating Young Artists: Youth Art Showcase at the Annette Howell Turner Center
On Sunday, Feb.25, The Annette Howell Turner Center held its opening reception for their newest exhibition: Youth Art Month. Youth art month is widely known throughout the United States, it celebrates and emphasizes the art education for children. Schools, art museums and other programs typically host exhibitions and events to showcase the creativity of the youth and encourage the public ...
Read More »The Spectator takes home gold once again at Georgia College Press Association awards conference
On Feb.23, The Spectator won seven awards applauding their hard work and performance during the Georgia College Press Association Awards. Once again, The Spectator made their way down to Athens, Georgia, onto the University of Georgia’s campus to prepare for the big day. Every year, multiple colleges in Georgia compete against one another for prestigious awards such as Best Review, ...
Read More »Unleash your Wild Side: 2024 Concerts and Special Events revealed at Wild Adventures
Wild Adventures theme park has finally announced the lineup for their 2024 concerts and special events, including a performance by rapper and singer, Flo Rida. The lineup is filled with a variety of artists and different genres of music, so there is something for everyone to enjoy. Each performance will take place every Sunday starting in April. The live entertainment ...
Read More »VSU MLIS Program potentially saved with new substitute bill
Georgia Sen. Larry Walker proposed a substitute to Senate Bill 390 to protect VSU’s Master of Library Science program. Walker first presented Senate Bill 390 to completely disaffiliate from the American Library Association (ALA) to the Georgia Senate Committee on Feb. 7. He showed concerns of what this could mean for VSU, which is the only university in Georgia ...
Read More »Examining the Existence of Cancel Culture
During the past five years, the phenomenon of cancel culture has become increasingly common in the public and on social media. The definition of cancel culture according to Merriam-Webster.com is the practice or tendency of engaging in mass canceling as a way of expressing disapproval and exerting social pressure. Some individuals may argue that cancel culture is necessary for holding ...
Read More »VSU Theatre and Dance Performs SHIFT
From Feb. 29 to Mar. 2, VSU’s Theatre and Dance program is performing SHIFT, a dance concert which features a collection of performances across different genres and mediums. The show features guest artist Keshia Wall’s choreography, a film by Dr. Melissa Pihos, and four selections from the musical “Moulin Rouge,” among other things. SHIFT is the 2024 spring performance hosted ...
Read More »Part 2: Meet The Models
Note: this is the second half of a story on the Divinity Modeling troupe. For part, one, start here. Now that leadership of the Divinity Modeling troupe has been introduced, the models need to be introduced. Here are the models for the 2024 spring modeling season. Elizabeth Williams, a junior business and management major, has been modeling for two years. ...
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