Studying is important for students to become more knowledgeable in their field, but there are various ways one can accomplish it. One of many important factors to gain the most from studying is the location. The VSU campus provides many places to study, but where do students prefer to study the most? The Spectator Newsletter asked readers to choose from ...

 By: Spectator Staff  Since we started high school, most of our teachers have told us not to use AI, or other websites that would help us cheat on our assignments.   But when we got to college here at VSU, new guidelines tossed those rules out the window.  According to new Academic Affairs Guidelines that were posted towards the beginning of the fall semester, there was an “Artificial Intelligence Acceptable Use” guideline buried within the pages.  This ...

  By: The Spectator Staff  Things are always changing here at VSU, but one thing that stays consistent is the advising issues that many students have had over the years.  Faculty advising has been a constant issue for VSU students, as many of the advisors are not well informed about the classes students need to take for their majors.  Although ...

    VSU Spectator Staff  A few years ago, VSU did not have a dedicated Fall Break; instead, Thanksgiving Break offered students a full week to go home, which, if you included the weekend, was a total of 9 days. Making that 10 for students who did not have Friday classes.   Now that students get Fall Break, for two days, ...

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 ...

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 ...

On Sept. 29, VSU sent a message to all currently enrolled students about attendance and participation that stated “[f]aculty have reported concerns over regular student attendance in the classroom and/or online participation in your coursework.   “Whether online or face-to-face, a student who misses or does not participate in more than 20% of the scheduled course or course activities could be ...

Over the years, VSU has provided several great events and recreational activities for students to go to. One particular activity that many students were fond of was the famous “Wild Adventures Day” On this day, students of all grades and ages could go to the theme park in collaboration with VSU to unwind and destress. This event was incredibly helpful ...

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 ...

VSU’s enrollment has increased this year, causing many students to strain over finding a parking spot in time from class.    The university overall welcomed  300 more students to campus this year than last year. Earlier this year, the school eliminated a lot of online courses, leaving students with no choice but to commute to the campus.     According to Intern ...

Written by Adam Peachey, Staff Reporter. Among the newest restaurants in Valdosta, one stands out from the rest. Although it may seem to be a Waffle House rip-off, The Omelette House on Baytree boasts its own approach to breakfast entirely.  The Omelette House specializes in its namesake – and pretty well. The omelettes they serve are as tasty as they ...