The Spectator The independent student newspaper of Valdosta State University
The people responsible…
Madison Gruber
Editor-in-Chief
Classification: Senior
Major: English/Journalism
She/Her
Hiya! I’m Madison! I am super excited to be the Editor-in-Chief this year and show what I am truly capable of. This is my final year here at VSU and on the staff and I couldn’t be happier with how it’s ending! I am graduating in May and plan to take on grad school shortly after. My goal in life is to become an editor for a news outlet, but I am going where the wind takes me. Coffee, coloring and Harry Styles make my world go round.
“There is no force more powerful than a woman determined to rise.” -Bosa Sebele
Torrence Weaver
Entertainment/Managing Editor
Classification: Senior
Major: Political Science
He/Him
Hello everyone, my name is TJ, and I have the pleasure of serving as the Managing and Entertainment Editor for the 2022 Fall semester. I am very active on campus when I am not fulfilling my duties at the Spectator, so you may see me around a lot. After graduation, I don’t know where life will take me, but hopefully it will take me in a successful direction!
“Confidence literally starts from yourself. You have to go look in the mirror at yourself. If you don’t like what you see, you’re going to give off that energy.” – Megan Thee Stallion
She/Her
I am an English major with a emphasis on editing because I want to be a book editor. I have three dogs and love to read.
“What he knew, he knew from books, and books lied, they made things prettier.” from A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
Austin Bruce
Sports Editor
Classification: Senior
Major: Mass Media
He/Him
Hello, I’m Austin Bruce and I’m back for my second semester as the sports editor. I returned to school after graduating last spring with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. In addition to my love for sports, I love to play video games and like to watch YouTube videos in my free time.
“Never say never because limits, like fears, are often just an illusion.” Michael Jordan
Kilie Huckleby
Campus Life Editor
Classification: Senior
Major: English/Journalism Major Psychology Minor
She/Her
I’m Kilie, which is another spelling for Kylie/Kiley. I’m the Campus Life editor for the Spectator. Not only do I love journalism and editing, but I also love photography, creative writing, and music. When I am not in the Spectator, you can catch me at the ASC as a tutor or at a coffee shop, drinking coffee and reading.
“What does it feel like, to love someone so much that you’re willing to publicly bare your heart and soul with a black Sharpie?” -Kacen Callendar, Felix Ever After
Camille Grube-Hall
Web Editor
Classification: Senior
Major: English-Creative Writing
They/Them/She/Her
“It is what you read when you don’t have to that determines what you will be when you can’t help it.” ― Oscar Wilde
Bailey Storey
Photo and Social Media Editor
Classification: Junior
Major: English and Sociology
She/Her
HI! My name is Bailey, and this is my third year working for the Spectator. I watch way too much TV, love making random Spotify playlists and listen to what my friends have affectionately dubbed “soccer mom” music. You can usually find me in the Spectator office or hanging out on the Front Lawn!
“I realized that I’m searching, searching for what I really want in life. And you know what? I have absolutely no idea what that is.” — Barney Stinson
Gavin Ponder
Graphics Editor
Classification: Sophomore
Major: Fine Arts
He/Him
Heyo! I love art and sometimes like to do accents for some reason. I can spend hours talking and watching Marvel.
“Are you going to finish that croissant?” — Carl Wheezer