Written by: Ashley Jones, Arts & Entertainment Editor Keeping in line with this year’s homecoming theme of “Throwback to the ’90s,” the Student Life team has scored the Atlanta native duo The Ying Yang Twins to perform during the homecoming pep rally on Tuesday, Oct. 21. For some of the student body, simply hearing the name Ying Yang Twins ...
Read More »VSU Dominates Lee in Straight Sets Victory
Lloy Hudson Sports Editor The VSU Blazers volleyball team put together a winning performance Saturday night, sweeping the Lee University Flames in three competitive sets to secure a home victory. With great offensive execution and consistent defensive play, VSU claimed the match by scores of 25-15, 27-25, and 25-21. Leading the charge for the Blazers was Sabrina Oncins, who delivered ...
Read More »Pokémon Club gaining a following
By Aiyana Hunter, Staff Writer Ready your balls, everyone—VSU’s new Pokémon Club is gearing up and getting ready to catch ‘em all. You may have heard of this club through either email, word of mouth, or the many fliers advertising their interest meeting in September, but now they’re fully up and operational. With a heavy interest in the franchise and ...
Read More »Editorial: Halloween Party Survival Guide
Halloween is on Friday, Oct. 31 this year, and that means that parties will be going all weekend long. Meaning that you, dear reader, need a guide to surviving a college Halloween party! Halloween parties tend to have several unspoken rules and regulations depending on whose event you go to. These are the dos and don’ts of Halloween party ...
Read More »VSU’s New Interim President Steps Up to the Plate
By: James Brown, Editor-in-Chief VSU announced Tuesday that the new inerim president taking over for current president Dr. Richard Carvajal will be Dr. William R. Crowe. Dr. Crowe is set to train alongside Dr. Carvajal starting on October 15. He will officially begin his new role as President of VSU on Jan. 1, 2026 as the 2025-2026 school year ...
Read More »Centennial Hall Fire Follow Up
By: James Brown, Editor-in-Chief More information has been released regarding the fire that happened in Centennial Hall on Sunday that left many students distressed. The fire started around 6 p.m. The blaze began as a kitchen fire that got out of control and spread to the structure itself. Students and staff were asked to remain outside until authorities ...
Read More »Centennial Hall Fire Ignites Stress Over Fall Break
By: James Brown, Editor-in-Chief Be sure to mind the heat, blazers! On Sunday afternoon at 6 p.m., a fire erupted in Centennial Hall causing panic for residents and staff. According to Centennial Hall staff members, the fire began in the kitchen. Students were rushed outside and asked to remain outside of the building as authorities were called ...
Read More »VSUPD’s National Night Out educates students about safety
By: Armone’ Gates, Copy Editor What a night! VSUPD hosted their 9th annual “National Night Out” on Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 5-7 p.m. on the front lawn. The community and students were able to partake in an evening of safety and fun. Many organizations within the community came out to discuss public safety tips and build bonds with students ...
Read More »Student Detained for TikTok Urination Prank
Written by: The Copy Editor, Armone’ Gates A questionable prank that has occurred at universities across the U.S. this fall has led to a person of interest being taken into custody at VSU last week. A new, highly concerning trend on TikTok consists of university students urinating on campus landmarks and posting these videos on the social-media platform. The ...
Read More »Dedo Arts Gallery Holds a “Timely” Exhibit
Megan Callahan Spectator staff writer The Annual Foundations Exhibition opened Sep. 9 at the VSU’s Dedo Arts Maranville Fine Arts Gallery Usually when you think of an Art Exhibit, you think of various paintings, sculptures, each containing one artist. However, what was different about this particular exhibit was, the pieces were collaborated on by each class, and the people who ...
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