This editorial reflects the general opinion of The Spectator staff.  Faulty air conditioning. No hot water. No access to information on bus routes. Limited parking spots. Sound familiar? VSU has struggled for years with facilities on campus not working, or if they work, at a lower quality than advertised. Ask any senior who has spent their college career here– most ...

This editorial reflects the general opinion of The Spectator staff.  VSU Football has one of the richest histories in Division II. The Blazers have enjoyed 11 Gulf South Conference Championships and seven national championship appearances in school history, with their most recent trip coming just this last season in 2024. However, despite their success, the Blazers haven’t been able to ...

VSU has long upheld a reputation as a highly accredited institution, dedicated to fostering an inspiring education, a safe learning environment and a nurturing community. This mission is proudly stated, but some students wonder if their investment truly yields benefits in all aspects of their academic and daily lives.  According to the Office of Strategic Research and Analysis, only about ...

VSU Dining has implemented a new event to its rotation in order to bring the fine dining experience to campus, 20 students at a time: a monthly supper club.  The idea of a supper club is simple: a few people come together once per month or so, where they eat a meal consisting of a few courses based on a ...

Students at VSU have a positive feeling about Blazer All-Access, but some would like to know more information about their personal meal plans.  Here at VSU, freshmen are automatically signed up for The Blazer All-Access, which allows them to have unlimited access to an all-you-can-eat buffet at the cafeteria. However, along with the All-Access meal plan, they are also given ...

For those of you who are unaware, outside of my duties as sports editor for The Spectator, I have a job with my first love: sports commentary. Last November, I was afforded an opportunity to do something I’ve always wanted to do: travel with our basketball programs as their road radio play-by-play commentator. While I got to know both basketball ...

 With the city and county elections underway, and the upcoming presidential election around the corner, most college students unfortunately face significant challenges when trying to register to vote.  Part of being in college is about getting ready for adult life. Being an adult, voting is one of the biggest freedoms and privileges.  Many college students, especially those out of state, are ...

The past few years have brought up a long-debated question: Is journalism dying? The emergence of the internet and social media has, in past years, been considered the killer of journalism. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicted in 2021 that jobs within the journalism field are predicted to decline by approximately 5% by 2030. However, we at The Spectator believe ...

On Sept. 27, VSU communications professor Dr. Fred Earls stirred up controversy during one of his lectures. In the lecture, Dr. Earls wrote the n-word on a whiteboard as part of a lecture on how language changes depending on who uses it. (For more, read here: http://www.vsuspectator.com/2023/10/11/investigation-on-professor-who-wrote-racial-slur-in-lecture/). While we are not aware of action taken against the professor, one thing ...

Homecoming week is the most exciting time of year for college students. As we are halfway through the week, we reflect on the fun traditions that Homecoming offers.  The week of Homecoming is filled with celebration and school spirit. That sparks the question; why are spirit days not included in the festivities?  As many may remember from high school, spirit ...