Written by: Adam Peachey, Staff Writer              It’s been two months since I came to Japan, and the country has already impacted me. Not necessarily in my personal life (although in this way, too), but more of an academic impact, in seeing how different cultures take to the same problems we have in America.              One of the classes that ...

By: Arts & Entertainment Editor, Ashley Jones  VSU hosted their annual Homecoming Pep Rally in the Plex on Oct. 21. This year’s pep rally featured a special performance from the Hip-Hop duo The Ying Yang Twins, with additional performances from VSU’s Marching Band, VSU Cheer, VSU’s Red Hots, and MC Trizzy alongside DJ Smeezo.  Before the start of the pep ...

Photos by: Ibec Francis, Photo Editor

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 ...

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 ...

By: Staff Writer Bee Wilson  Conan Gray released his fourth studio album, Wishbone, on Aug. 15. The album features dreamy sounds, powerful vocals, and crushing feelings of heartbreak and yearning.   The aesthetic of the album surrounds imagery of things that people make wishes on such as wishbones, the time 11:11, and four-leaf clovers. This is all neatly wrapped in ...

By Ibec Francis, Photo Editor   In the corner of his college dorm room, surrounded by notebooks, sketches, and half-finished ideas, Kolby James began building something that would grow far beyond fabric. What started as a butterfly tee and a Lil Durk-inspired graphic soon became the foundation for a brand with a mission: OMNI-K.   “The name comes from the word omniscient,” ...

By: Ibec Francis, Photo Editor Jazz-pop singer Laufey released her third studio album A Matter of Time on August 22, 2025, and it’s safe to say I was really looking forward to it. After the success of Bewitched, I was curious to see how she would grow as an artist and whether she’d keep that dreamy mix of old-school jazz ...

By: Ashley Jones , Arts & Entertainment Editor   On Oct. 3, the comedian Darren Knight aka ‘Southern Momma’ accompanied by the comedian Red Squirrel and other special guests, will visit the Whitehead Auditorium in the VSU Fine Arts Building on a stop from their comedy tour “Howz Ya Mama And ‘Em.”  Named one of Variety’s 10 comics to watch ...

By: Arts & Entertainment Editor Ashley Jones     On Sept. 19, Director Justin Tipping and Jordan Peele released “HIM” into theaters. Though, Jordan Peele’s name was referenced heavily within the marketing of the film, he remains only as a producer for the film.   “HIM” is a psychological thriller horror film that explores themes of the high stakes within ...