Where is the Constitution these days? What about the Bill of Rights?     The Judicial, Executive and Legislative branches of the government have been slowly eroding away the efficiency of both the Constitution and the Bill of Rights to the point that they both feel like skeletons of their former selves.    At a neighborhood gathering over the ...

“Willingness to stand up for the student body, and willing to make make changes.” Kimberly Wright junior marketing major “Somebody who can portray what the majority of students want, and their issues, and represent students fully.” Sami Ullah junior computer science major “Gets students involved with functions that are happening around campus.” Jay Winn senior sign language interpreting major “One ...

   The Internet often borders the boundaries of what we consider legally correct.  Our society holds libelous content (published content), which directly harms the reputation of others, as a very serious criminal offense.    There are now websites that blur the boundary of libel laws.    One site has gained media attention because of how it brings to question our ...

   On March 30, the campus organization, Xchange Ministries, took over Club Heat on North Ashley Street and hosted Elevate: The Light Club.    The rationale behind the title is to live as people of the light. The light within you produces only what is good and true.    Elevate provides an alternative for those searching for good, clean fun. ...

   Already inclined toward liberalism, college freshmen are leaning even farther left on key political issues, a nationwide survey of first-year students has found.    An all-time high of 71.3 percent of the new students support same-sex marriage, 6.4 percentage points higher than in 2009, according to the annual survey of more than 200,000 freshmen conducted by UCLA’s Higher Education ...

 The police are here to assist us when we’re in predicaments. People shouldn’t be afraid to ask for their help.  It seems common that a lot of people are afraid of the police. It’s typical that people view police officers as “out to get us” as opposed to a symbol of protection.    It is unfortunate that officers sometimes abuse ...

It must be pretty hard to teach school spirit. I checked the course catalog, and the subject wasn’t an option.    The majority of our student body could use a crash course. If only it was available.     People who proudly sport their red & black attire aren’t the ones who need the lesson.    We’re talking to those who ...

“People are going to judge you for what you show them. So if you wear provocative clothes you’re basically saying you’re lower-class.” Sosa Thompson sophomore nursing major “That’s what’s up!” Cate Campodonico freshman biology major “I think it’s important to be aware of your surroundings no matter what you’re wearing.” Kelly Bunn freshman biology major “I don’t really care for ...

   Is there a strategy I missed when editor of my college newspaper?  The last few editions of the Spectator, which I read every week, have been front page free adverts for Olive Garden, iPad 4G, and the “Hunger Games” movie.  A black aviator who visits our campus to talk about flying against Nazi jets in 1945 is consigned to ...

   The anxiety that comes along with a child possibly disappointing his or her parents is high among college students. This makes students uneasy when discussing college related material with their parents.  � When it comes to talking to your parents about changing majors, I’m an expert. In the span of four years at Valdosta State University, I have changed ...