Vice President, Kamala Harris, announced a bus tour through southeast GA on Aug. 28, alongside Minnesota Gov, Tim Walz.   They have not announced the travel stops, but there is wide speculation that Harris will make way through Valdosta, GA. She will be meeting supporters, voters and small business owners throughout her tour.  Harris settled in Savannah on Wednesday at ...

VSU’s Campus Activity Board had to supply guests with extra chairs after their Boom Boom Bingo event drew a crowd that packed out the Student Union’s ballrooms. CAB hosted the game on Thursday, Aug. 22 as a celebration to open the first week of school. The event was to encourage students to mingle and make friends with a high-energy take ...

Welcome back, Blazers! The 2024-25 school year has begun, and with a new year comes a new staff. Whether fresh or familiar faces, each new member has written out an introduction for readers to get to know us. Meet our staff for the new year!   Hi! My name is Jenna Arnold and I am the Editor-in-Chief for The Spectator! ...

“You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become three guys on a couch.”  This was just one of over 30,000 comments left on Watcher Entertainment’s “Goodbye YouTube” video following the announcement of the company’s new streaming service on April 19.  Created in 2019 by content creators Ryan Bergara, Shane Madej and Steven Lim, best known ...

Mayhem Music Festival returns to the front lawn of VSU campus on April 26 with a music lineup that features  KCamp, Derrick Flowers, Mandalla music, and other musical talents.  Last Mayhem Music Festival was moved from the outside to the inside, but students and local residents can expect blue skies for this year with the same sweet and savory foods ...

For many students working in fields requiring extensive research, one of the best ways to gain opportunities is through having your work published. From chemistry to criminal justice, recognition through published and printed research can look great on a resume.  That’s where Omnino comes in.  Omnino is VSU’s peer-reviewed journal, where students can submit their work to be cross-referenced and ...

Yik Yak users create sexual rumors on VSU campus  On April 3, 2024, at approximately 10:25 p.m., Officer Kent James with the Valdosta State University Police Department responded to the Hopper Hall front lobby in reference to harassment.   Upon arrival, he contacted the anonymous female student who stated that a group of unknown individuals spread damaging information concerning her through ...

  In the annals of history, there are stories that stand as a testament of the human spirit. Among those stories is the journey of John Robinson, a man who has experienced both racial discrimination and terminal illness, and turned his experiences into art.  Born in Lowndes County, Georgia, Robinson was born at the height of the civil rights acts. ...

On April 4, VSU’s Department of Music hosted its Opera After Dark show “Vibrant Voices,” the department’s spring show. It showcased student, alumni and faculty talent in an impressive display of artistry and skill. The show included selections from operas such as “Carmen”, “Don Giovanni”, “The Magic Flute” and “Queen of Spades”, among others. The show also included non-operatic performances ...

On March 13, 2024, the United States House of Representatives passed House Resolution 7521, a bill titled Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act.   It has commonly been called the TikTok ban, as this bill states that if TikTok, which is owned by Chinese company ByteDance, is not sold to an American company or shareholders it will be banned ...