Written by Jordan Barela, Editor-in-Chief First off, welcome to Valdosta State University! You are about to begin your freshman year. The stereotype of what a freshman is, to put it simply, is outdated. A freshman is typically a fresh out of high school student, away from his or her parent(s) for the first time. With a taste of absolute freedom, ...
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Fall 2015 Convocation: “New students bring us new dreams.”
Written by Kenzie Kesselring, Opinions Editor Editor’s Note: To watch the full convocation, click the link here: Cecil Staton, the VSU Interim President gave the Fall Convocation last Monday in Whitehead Auditorium at 10 a.m. During the convocation, Dr. Staton addressed the importance of the incoming freshman class of VSU, and the importance of focusing on student retention and success in ...
Read More »Letter from the editor: New look, same Spectator
Written by Jordan Barela, Editor-in-Chief “The Spectator is the independent student newspaper of Valdosta State University.” This is the one thing that staff members and editors have been saying whenever someone asks about the paper, calling for an interview, or just simply describing the paper. There is one keyword in that phrase that is becoming dated: newspaper. The Spectator ...
Read More »Daily Strange: The Key to Good Grades? Happiness
Written by Jordan Barela, Editor-in-Chief Study, cram, sleep and repeat. Four words all too familiar to college students. These four words often make college students cringe. Cringe at the fact of trying to earn quality grades or to just simply stay afloat in college. The old saying “Cs get degrees,” comes to mind about the latter. But, what if the ...
Read More »From Africa to Italy: An Immigrant’s Story For A Better Life
Written by Kenzie Kesselring, Opinions Editor EDITOR’S NOTE: During his interview with Kesselring, Christopher chose to keep his full name private. Kesselring is currently studying abroad in Italy. Similar to the United States and other developed countries around the world, Italy has seen a recent spike in immigrants coming in search of a better life. According to National Geographic, in ...
Read More »Dr. Rogers Steps Down as Provost
Written by John Preer, Editor-in-Chief Provost and Vice President of Student Affairs, Dr. Hudson Rogers, has stepped down from the position in order to resume teaching in the classroom. Dr. Rogers will continue teaching as a tenured member of the Harley Langdale Jr. College of Business Administration faculty. Before taking on the role of provost, Dr. Rogers served as finance ...
Read More »Kenzie Kesselring’s Study Abroad Trip to Italy
Opinions Editor Kenzie Kesselring is currently in Montepulciano, Italy on a study abroad trip. Check out a few photos from her trip! Also, be on the look out for her written updates! Her blog about her trip can be found here.
Read More »Diddy’s Embarrassing Arrest, Tay-Tay vs. Apple and Paris Hilton Bro Breaks Into Exes’ House
Written by: Kayla Stroud, Web Editor In “Well, THIS Is Embarrassing” News of the Day: Diddy arrested for fight involving college football coach According to a UCLA police report, Sean Combs aka Puffy Daddy aka Diddy aka Puff Man was arrested on UCLA campus Sunday afternoon for attacking UCLA assistant strength and conditioning coach, Sal Alosi, with a kettlebell. Yes, ...
Read More »Daily Strange: A Cat Video A Day Keeps the Negative Away
Written by Jordan Barela, Editor-in-Chief Most of us are guilty of doing it. You are scrolling through Youtube, watching random videos and in the suggested videos is a cat video. A cute and cuddly feline doing something even more cute and cuddly that someone just had to record. So, you click on it and watch. Or, you are the ...
Read More »BREAKING: Bond appeal decision in Sheppard case not made
Written by Jordan Barela, Editor-in-Chief The decision for bond on appeal for Eric Sheppard has not been announced as of Wednesday. Sheppard, 21, was transported to the Lowndes County Jail, after being arrested last month. Sheppard was denied bond earlier this month. Sheppard was arrested on June 4 in Tampa, FL, after hiding from law enforcement. In April, Sheppard was charged with ...
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