The Spectator has recently received information of a molding issue in residential dorm buildings. This has become a growing concern, and many students have begun to share their similar experiences on social media. One student had an allergic reaction to the mold, yet housing made no change. Another student shared her experience with housing and said that they were slow ...
Read More »“On the Map” makes it mark
Post Offices are a major part of the U.S but can be an essential for many towns. VSU’s new art gallery “On the Map” tells the story of Post Offices across Kentucky. Post Offices were especially important because, for many towns, it is their way of connecting to others. Many towns were also not considered towns without a Post Office. ...
Read More »Students left outraged at alarming mold growth
Students living in VSU residence halls have reported mold growing at an alarming rate in their rooms. Mold has been seen in Hopper, Georgia, and Centennial. Students have brought awareness to this by posting anonymous pictures of their dorms to the social media platform YikYak. With the increased attention, many other students have said they have seen mold in their ...
Read More »“Blue Beetle”: Family is the strongest superpower
“Blue Beetle” was released in early August as the first superhero film with a Latino character as the lead. The film follows college graduate Jaime Reyes (Xolo Maridueña) as he moves back home to Palmera City to pursue a career with his recently obtained college degree to provide a better life for his family. After being fired from his job, ...
Read More »Austin’s Angles: Has conference realignment gone too far?
I’m sure every college sports fan at this point is well aware of the ongoing massive wave of conference realignment that’s sweeping the nation. While college athletics is no stranger to realignment, this wave is unlike any that have been seen before. Today, I’ll be sharing my thoughts on whether conferences have gone too far in their quests for power, ...
Read More »The aftermath of Hurricane Idalia causing potential seven week clean up
Ever since Hurricane Idalia hit the city of Valdosta, Georgia, on Aug. 30, 2023, Valdosta State University has made efforts to clean and restore what has been lost. A campus-wide power outage occurred on Wednesday, Aug. 30 at 10:30 a.m. Generators were active during the power outage throughout the VSU Police Department, Information Technology systems, and VSU Emergency Operations Center, ...
Read More »VSU student joins Hairspray national tour cast
Valdosta State University’s theatre department has gained a new success story: Kalab Quinn, a senior performance major, has joined the Hairspray National Tour cast. “Hairspray” follows the story of Tracy, a teen girl, and her chance to rise to stardom in the 1960s. Tracy navigates the socio-political scene of the time, and uses her fame to integrate her school. Quinn ...
Read More »Campus closed Wednesday due to Hurricane Idalia
VSU campus will be closed on Wednesday, Aug. 30 due to Hurricane Idalia. VSU will be closed from 8 a.m. till midnight. The hurricane will pass through Valdosta from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Students living on campus have been advised to be safe and stay inside. VSU is planning on reopening on Thursday, Aug. 31. Face-to-face classes are canceled ...
Read More »Fall 2023 Semester Underway at VSU
August has arrived and so has the fall semester at Valdosta State University. The scenic campus is once again teeming with life. Students have locked in their classes for the rest of the year and are settling into the hustle and bustle that comes with college. When asked how they feel about VSU, student’s responses varied. Some enjoy the diversity ...
Read More »Tour Challenge: Beyoncé or Taylor Swift?
Two of the most successful recording artists in this generation, both with incredible talent and devoted fanbases, have made a monumental impact for people all over the world. But which star can claim to have the bigger and better tour- Beyoncé or Taylor Swift? Both artists are currently touring on their respective world tours, Beyoncé on her Renaissance and Taylor on ...
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