By Anthony Duckworth, Spectator Staff The casino night that was held Monday night in the ballrooms of VSU’s Student Union was filled to the brim with students ready to feel the thrill that a casino has to offer. The casino hosted several classic games from the small roulette tables that take luck into the role of a single marble to ...
Read More »Editorial: Students Need More Time Off For Fall Break
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, ...
Read More »Ying Yang Twins to Perform at VSU’s 2025 Homecoming Pep Rally
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 ...
Read More »Pokémon Club gaining a following
By Aiyana Hunter, Staff Writer Ready your balls, everyone—VSU’s new Pokémon Club is gearing up and getting ready to catch ‘em all. You may have heard of this club through either email, word of mouth, or the many fliers advertising their interest meeting in September, but now they’re fully up and operational. With a heavy interest in the franchise and ...
Read More »Album Review: Wishbone
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 ...
Read More »OMNI-K: Defiant. Ascending. Transcending.
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,” ...
Read More »Editorial: Halloween Party Survival Guide
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 ...
Read More »VSU’s New Interim President Steps Up to the Plate
By: James Brown, Editor-in-Chief VSU announced Tuesday that the new inerim president taking over for current president Dr. Richard Carvajal will be Dr. William R. Crowe. Dr. Crowe is set to train alongside Dr. Carvajal starting on October 15. He will officially begin his new role as President of VSU on Jan. 1, 2026 as the 2025-2026 school year ...
Read More »Centennial Hall Fire Follow Up
By: James Brown, Editor-in-Chief More information has been released regarding the fire that happened in Centennial Hall on Sunday that left many students distressed. The fire started around 6 p.m. The blaze began as a kitchen fire that got out of control and spread to the structure itself. Students and staff were asked to remain outside until authorities ...
Read More »Centennial Hall Fire Ignites Stress Over Fall Break
By: James Brown, Editor-in-Chief Be sure to mind the heat, blazers! On Sunday afternoon at 6 p.m., a fire erupted in Centennial Hall causing panic for residents and staff. According to Centennial Hall staff members, the fire began in the kitchen. Students were rushed outside and asked to remain outside of the building as authorities were called ...
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