Over the years, Artificial Intelligence has grown into a mind of its own, generating a complex computer program trying to simulate human intelligence.  However, with the rapid AI usage comes AI data centers to take the software and storage architectures to the next level.   A proposed AI data center will be located near Foxborough subdivision in Valdosta, located 4.6 miles northwest of Valdosta State.  This project is ...

By Madeline Higdon, staff writer  Since I was six years old, my life has been a euphonious wave of chord blending, vowel matching, head voice vs chest voice, and singing in comically named spaces such as “Disney Princess”, “Pizza Burn”, and “Ah Ha”. Which ultimatley reminds me to sing with my soft palate lifted. My earliest memories of music is ...

Classes got you beaten down? Homework got you stressing out? Keep your heads up blazers! Only 3 more days until spring break officially kicks off. Rev up those plans, call up those friends and get ready to party (responsibly of course)! Also be sure to stay tuned in to The Spectator. A big announcement is on its way.

Winter Dube Campus Life Editor Graduation is quickly approaching. In exactly two months from today, well… 61 days, I will become an alumna at VSU. This last semester of college has already been a great reality check for me. As my time closes here, I can safely say this semester is the most self-reflective experience I have had while at VSU.  This is my story ...

by:  Ashley Jones, Art & Entertainment Editor  On Feb. 20, VSU celebrated the re-opening of Einstein Bro’s Bagel in the Dewar College of Education.  The space near the restaurant features an upgraded and revitalized look with digital menu boards, a donut display, upgraded coolers, and a grab-and-go case meant for conveniency.   The menu consists of Egg sandwiches, lunch meals, coffee ...

We at The Spectator wish you a peaceful midterm season. Remember to study up and keep your stress levels down! Don’t forget to ask your teachers for help if you need it.

By Dionte Daniel, Staff Writer VSU’s tennis teams went their separate ways Wednesday afternoon at the VSU Tennis Complex, as the Lady Blazers picked up a solid win against Lee University while the Blazer men fell short against the nationally ranked Flames.   The women jumped out to an early lead winning two of three on the doubles court. Ivana Castillo Hurtado and Charleigh Fay won No. 2 doubles ...

By Rut Labrada, Staff writer  A proposed Artificial Intelligence data center near the Foxborough subdivision in Valdosta, located 4.6 miles northwest of VSU, has sparked concern among Lowndes County residents amidst a growing trend of data-center construction in rural communities.  AI data centers are specialized facilities designed to train and run a large-scale AI model, which is part of a rapidly growing ...

Written by Ashley Jones, Arts & Entertainment Editor  On Feb. 24 Dedo Marnville Fine Arts Gallery hosted an opening reception for their current exhibit titled “You Think You Know Me,” tailored specifically to showcase VSU faculty outside of the roles the VSU community is familiar with.   In the introduction for the opening of the reception, Mark Errol, the director of the gallery stated “Many of you know us by the areas we ...

Written By: Ailyn Quiroz, Staff writer   On Feb. 25 at 11 a.m., the Odum library hosted the Read In. at the Internet Cafe for students to share their favorite stories.   The event was in collaboration with the Africana Studies program, the English and History department.   Reading excerpts in celebration of Black History Month were welcomed to be shared but was not a requirement to participate as anyone could share what they wanted.   “It’s really an opportunity ...