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By: Rut Labrada, Arts & Entertainment Editor The Lowndes County Board of Commissioners announced at a regular meeting on Oct. 27 that an ordinance draft will be released Nov. 2 following the ending of the 60-day moratorium on applications to build artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. Many Lowndes residents still feel skeptical, however, and the issue has continued to incite ...

By: Rut Labrada, Arts & Entertainment Editor    The mayor of Valdosta shared plans to allocate $24 million to increase foot traffic downtown among other topics at a press conference with journalism students on Oct. 8.  According to Mayor Scott James Matheson, he has big projects in store for the city of Valdosta in the coming years.  The improvements to ...

As the midterms come closer, everyone’s text messages and social media ads are likely going “vote this person for Congress” or “this person is bad and you shouldn’t vote for them for various reasons.” Tiring, yes. Important? Also yes.  If you have any opinions on the current goings-on of the government in any capacity, are legally an adult and registered ...

 By: Faith Forster, Managing Editor and Graphics Editor  I lived in a household growing up where I always heard my father talking about retirement. So, how did this inspire me? Well, since I was a kid, after I finished my schooling, I planned to retire.   Unfortunately, those childhood dreams won’t come to fruition. But investing in your future properly could ...

By: Demaya Sawyer, Staff Writer Valdosta State University’s campus bookstore is getting a new look and a new name after the university’s contract with Barnes & Noble ended. The store will reopen as VSU’s “Spirit Shop,” focusing on merchandise and a self-checkout market instead of selling textbooks in person. Alandria Steele, the current Barnes & Noble store manager, said she ...

Editorial.   It seems that no matter where a student looks on the VSU campus anymore, Artificial Intelligence (AI)  looks back at them.   Since the start of the 2026 academic year, there has been a drastic rise in AI-generated advertisements for campus events.   It began first with Housing, showing off an AI-generated infographic on their table at The Happening, then other ...

By Armone’ Gates, Editor-in-Chief   The provost position at VSU is changing hands. President Green is currently identifying who will serve as the new interim provost for the Spring semester of 2027, until a permanent replacement is appointed. Dr. Dana Nichols was announced as the new interim provost at the Faculty Senate in September for the VSU Spring of 2027 semester. ...

By Rut Labrada, Arts and Entertainment Editor A new immigration policy restricting duration of stay for international students has sparked concern among VSU students and community members. The policy, enforced by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), went into effect on Sept. 15, affecting all universities in the country. According to the DHS, the new policy seeks to end the ...

By Ashley Jones Arts & Entertainment Editor   After attending homecoming events such as the pep rally, casino night, or the big football game, The Spectator figured out students, and faculty might crave a bite off campus – so we’ve compiled a list of local restaurants worth checking out.  First on the list is Vito’s Pizzeria, this local pizzeria serves ...

At Valdosta State University, the Student Union should be the heart of campus life.   Yet when it comes to food choices, students are left with limited and costly options: Chick-fil-A, Starbucks and Moe’s.   While popular, these restaurants alone can’t satisfy the diverse tastes and budgets of a growing student body.  Students have already voiced concerns about prices, especially at ...