U.S. President Barack Obama took time out of his busy schedule to answers citizens’ questions for half an hour online at reddit.com on Wednesday beginning at 4:30 p.m.   As a part of his introduction, President Obama expressed his concerns for those directly impacted by Hurricane Isaac.  “We are going to be coordinating with state and local officials to make ...

The Valdosta State football team is looking to get back to national prominence this season with some help from its newest playmaker. VSU cornerback and former Parade All-American at Florida State, Greg Reid, was dismissed from the Seminoles’ program earlier this month for “violation of team rules.” The dismissal happened after Reid’s involvement in several previous mishaps, leading to his ...

Tamara R. Dennis   “I am Tamara (Tami) Dennis and I’m a new instructor in the College of Nursing. I was a labor and delivery nurse for 23 years at Colquitt Regional Medical Center in Moultrie, Ga. I’ve taught Maternal-Newborn Nursing and Women’s Health at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. I am currently completing my dissertation on PTSD and childbirth. I can’t ...

 Former Dean of the College of Education, Dr. Karla Hull has been promoted to the position of interim university provost, following the sudden death of former provost Dr. Phil Gunter.   Former interim president Dr. Levy led a search in his final months at the university, seeking for someone to step-in quickly and fill the position.  He looked at all ...

 The days of colorful and creative advertising for VSU student organizations could come to an end–at least for some areas around campus.   Last spring, a professor showed concern about the sheet signs damaging the life of pine trees around campus.  Areas around the P.E. Complex and fraternity houses are just some of the areas around campus where pine trees ...

 Kick-start the new semester with a brand new and more healthy lifestyle.  The annual 5K Fun Run/Walk hosted by VSU Campus Recreation and Campus Wellness is coming up on Saturday.  Registration begins at 6 a.m. and the race starts at 7 a.m. from the West Hall fountain on VSU’s main campus.  The perimeter of the main campus serves as the ...

 The Student Government Association is geared for greatness, at least according to President Ryan Baerwalde. � During the first meeting of the year Monday night Baerwalde explained that other SGA across Georgia look up to VSU’s.  “I met with (the other SGA presidents) earlier this summer, and spoke with a lot of SGA presidents, and told them what we’ve been ...

 Students may be forced to take detours to class.   Though there will be major repairs and remodeling in various areas, the most significant construction is being done to both Ashley Hall on the main campus and the Health Sciences Administration Building on north campus.  Ashley Hall is part of a historic renovation process.  Once completed, it will have faculty offices ...

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Editor’s Note: The time of commencement for the Langdale College of Business Administration was listed incorrectly in the April 26 issue of the Spectator as 10 a.m. on May 5. The correct time is 1 p.m. on May 5.     ——————————————————————————————————————————————————- Congratulations, grads! All commencement ceremonies are held in the P.E. Complex on Baytree Road. Parking nearest to the ...