Written by Armone Gates, Campus Life Editor. The Kappa Delta Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity hosted their annual scholarship pageant in the Pound Hall auditorium of North campus on the evening of Friday, April 4.  The title of Miss Phi Beta Sigma was awarded to SGA’s vice president, senior Neaveh Wallance.  The Phi Beta Sigma are a Divine Nine ...

Written by Armone Gates, Campus Life Editor. A group of freshmen members of the Honors Student Association are expressing disapproval with some aspects of the organization and feel their voices are not being heard. In the beginning of spring semester, freshman member John-Michael Allen resigned from the Honors Student Association due to differences with the executive board of HSA, which ...

Written by Ansley DeCenzo, Staff writer. VSU is gearing up for its upcoming Athletics Day of Giving, scheduled to begin on April 8. This event is part of an effort by the university to support student-athletes and various campus initiatives through targeted fundraising.   The campaign aims to raise funds for scholarships, enhance athletic programs, and other projects specific to ...

This editorial reflects the general opinion of The Spectator staff. In a recent Faculty Senate meeting, President Richard Carvajal revealed that VSU, along with several other universities in Georgia, will be making a big push to bring students back into the classroom and severely cut the number of on-line classes in the near future.   The university will be creating numerous ...

Written by Bailey Wilson, Managing Editor.  VSUPD’s reports for the weekend of 3/28-3/30 had three incidents that stood out among the report, which also contained five other incidents, two traffic stops and 155 building and property checks.  FRAUD  STUDENT UNION: A 19-year-old man was arrested in the Student Union for theft at 6:40 p.m. on Sunday, Mar. 30.   Officers ...

Written by Adam Peachey, Staff Reporter. Among the newest restaurants in Valdosta, one stands out from the rest. Although it may seem to be a Waffle House rip-off, The Omelette House on Baytree boasts its own approach to breakfast entirely.  The Omelette House specializes in its namesake – and pretty well. The omelettes they serve are as tasty as they ...

Written by Bailey Wilson, Managing Editor. After over a year of investigation, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation has charged two men with the murder of a VSU college student who was killed in October of 2023. Long, 21, was bartending at The Pier on Oct. 29, 2023, when the shooting occured outside of the bar. She was shot while closing ...

Written by Lloydrica Hudson, Staff Reporter. “The Monkey” is a wild horror film that fully embraces its absurdity. Based on Stephen King’s short story, this adaptation blends eerie horror with dark humor, showcasing a mix of supernatural horror and outrageous, over-the-top deaths. The film follows twin brothers, Bill and Hal, in adolescence finding the toy monkey and experimenting with it ...

Written by James Brown, Entertainment Editor. The VSU Spectator took home several awards in writing, reporting and photography excellence, including the coveted “Watchdog” award, at the 2025 Georgia College Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest in February in Athens, Georgia.  GCPA is an organization that prides itself on benefitting newspapers and journalists across various colleges in Georgia. The organization helps colleges ...

Written By Christopher Mercer, Sports Editor. Photo from GSC.com Television deals have become a vital part of sports, and over the last few years, they have changed how we view our favorite sports events. In 2020, the Gulf South Conference entered into an agreement with Flo Sports as its new official streaming partner and distributor for all of its athletic ...