Written by Lloydrica Hudson, Staff writer. VALDOSTA, Ga. – The VSU Student Government Association (SGA) convened Monday evening in the Student Union Ballroom C to discuss upcoming events, budget allocations and key student initiatives.    SGA President William Burnett led the meeting, showing the organization’s continued efforts to pass resolutions and maintain student engagement.   “My predecessor motivated me to ...

Written by Jasmine Hightower, Copyeditor. The City of Valdosta honored the winning team from VSU’s social media class during a city council meeting Feb. 20.  During the fall 2024 semester, students in the social media class taught by Dr. David Nelson worked alongside the Valdosta’s Public Information Office to create a social media campaign to increase public engagement within the ...

Written by Serena Hambrick, Staff reporter. Donyale Luna, a forgotten historical figure in the fashion industry and someone who forever broke down the racial barrier in modeling, has a different life story than the black supermodels we know and love.  Although Donyale was a pioneering supermodel, she often faded into the background of Black history within the fashion realm, with ...

This editorial reflects the general opinion of The Spectator staff.  Global warming and protecting our planet have been a continuously increasing concern. Recycling seemed to be a trustworthy, reliable option to ensure the prevention of overflowing landfills and the conservation of trees, oil and water. As stated in The Spectators article, ‘Blue’ bins or decorated trash cans – The Spectator, ...

Written by Jenna Arnold, Editor-in-Chief. The second largest wetland in the state of Georgia, Grand Bay Wildlife Management Area (WMA), has been under construction for four months and has restricted access to the general public.  Fallen trees and flooding caused by Hurricane Helene have damaged the boardwalk and prevented people from walking across the wetland and climbing the steps of ...

As Black History Month ends, it is essential to appreciate the Black history that defined generations and to celebrate the trailblazers who paved the way for past and present sports players.    This list will consist of athletes who changed the game in their respective sports and were difference-makers in their communities. Here are the rest of the most influential ...

Written By Christopher Mercer, Photo courtesy of Volunteer Girl Scout.org As Black History Month ends, it is essential to appreciate the Black history that defined generations and to celebrate the trailblazers who paved the way for past and present players.   This list will consist not only of athletes who changed the game in their respective sports but were also ...

Written by Bailey Wilson, Managing Editor. VSU Theatre and Dance have continued to dazzle audiences with their spring dance concerts, and their latest show, “Evolve,” has taken the creativity of the department to new heights– in some moments, literally. The project includes a statewide premiere of a collaborative piece that has been years in the making, as well as VSU’s ...

Written by Ansley DeCenzo, Staff reporter. The Rotaract Club, in partnership with the Internationalization & Globalization Committee and VSU’s Center for International Programs, will host an event on Feb. 27, 2025, at VSU. The annual Prosper Tsikata Colloquium is tentatively scheduled for March.  VSU’s Rotaract Club creates a culture of service and leadership among its students. Established to provide young ...

By James Brown, Winter Dube and Ansley DeCenzo, Spectator Staff Writers  The entire VSU community is being heavily impacted by federal and state directives related to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts at universities nationwide.  VSU President Richard Carvajal spoke at a recent Faculty Senate meeting regarding how the federal decisions have impacted the university, including many changes to the ...