The Spectator The independent student newspaper of Valdosta State University
The people responsible…
James Brown
Editor-in-Chief
Classification: Senior
Major: English
Hi! My name is James Brown and I am the Editor-in-Chief for The Spectator! I am currently a junior and an English major.
“Tell the whole story when no one else will”
Everyone here has a spark, and we hope you catch the flame.
Always reach out if you have any questions or concerns!
Armone Gates
Copy Editor
Classification: Junior
Major: Mass Media Minor: Journalism
Greetings everyone, I am your 2025-26 copy editor Armone Gates.
“If someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.” -Maya Angelou
Faith Forster
Graphic Coordinator
Classification:
Major: Fine Arts
Hi everyone! I am Faith Forster the Graphic Coordinator for The Spectator.
Winter Dube
Campus Life Editor
Classification:
Major: Mass Media
My name is Winter Dube and I am your campus life editor for Fall 2025.
Llloydrica Hudson
Sports Editor
Classification: Senior
Major: Mass Media Minor: Journalism
Ashley Jones
Arts & Entertainment Editor
Classification: Senior
Major: Communication
Hi everyone! I am Ashley Jones, and I am excited to serve as the Art & Entertainment Editor for the Spring 2025 semester.
“Embrace what makes you unique, even if it makes others uncomfortable. I didn’t have to become perfect because I’ve learned throughout my journey that perfection is the enemy of greatness.”
-Janelle Monae
Sydney Storck
Content Creation Editor
Classification:
Major: Mass Media
Hi Everyone I’m Sydney Storck, The Spectators Content Creation Editor!
Shaye Sikes
Podcast Editor
Classification:
Major: Mass Media
I am Shaye Sikes and I will be the podcast editor for The Spectator this year, in collaboration with Torch Radio, where we will be producing a podcast on all things Blazers.
Brionni Gilbert
Business Manager & Advertisement Specialist
Classification: Graduate
Hello, my name is Brionni Gilbert, and I am the Business Manager & Advertisement Specialist for The Spectator.
Ibec Francis
Photo Editor
Classification: Senior
Major: Fine Arts
Hey everyone, my name is Ibec. I am the Photo Editor for the VSU Spectator and my position consists of creating photos for all social media platforms, shooting special photo features, and other photo related content.
“Spread Creativity”
That being said, let’s have a great Fall semester and welcome to VSU’s The Spectator!