Hang Out Yoga, LLC is Valdosta’s first and only aerial yoga studio. Erika Bennett, owner and instructor said she was inspired by aerial yoga classes she took in Tampa, Florida. Prior to practicing yoga Bennett did crossfit. “I’ve always been very active and immediately recognized the benefits of aerial yoga offers the body,” Bennett said. Anti-gravity, or aerial yoga is ...

“Leopard,” said Tianna Vazquez, a sophomore computer science major. “Baseball Player,” said Brandon Ross, a sophomore biology major. “Flapper 20’s girl,” said Charity Drinkard, a junior psychology major. “Michael Jackson,” said Dashon Walton, a senior education major. “Superwoman,” said Sara Guilmette, a junior biology major. Quotes and photos by Briana Salem, Staff Writer. For more Campus Life stories, click here.

Hurricane Irma is long gone, but the mess she left in her wake seems here to stay. Students of VSU and residents of Valdosta are still recovering from the effects of the storm. While there have been efforts made to assist those who were hit harder than others, some might say these efforts just aren’t enough. The Mercer University School ...

On Oct. 23, VSU President Dr. Richard Carvajal gave a speech regarding his standards for the university at SGA’s weekly meeting. Dr. Carvajal’s first point stated that he wants to increase the graduation rate for VSU and the experience students gain from their degrees. “If you come here and you accumulate hours and you don’t walk across that stage and ...

VSU opened its third art gallery, Cute & Creepy, for the 2017-2018 season on Oct. 16 to get people excited about coming to the gallery. Cute & Creepy is open to the public, and the gallery showcases nonlocal artists. The art in the exhibit are grotesque and contemporary ranging from sculptures to drawings. Originally the exhibit began at Florida State ...

Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken Being a college student means you don’t have a lot of time to spare, especially when it comes to cooking. A slow cooker is a great investment for students who enjoy the taste of a home cooked meal without all the the hassle. Below is a recipe for mouth-watering slow cooker BBQ pulled chicken. Ingredients: ...

VSU’s Student Recreational Center hosts an event called “Gloga,” a twist on normal yoga, but glow in the dark. From the upbeat music to the laughs between friends, instructor Devin Fuller provided the class with a fun time. Sophomore, psychology major, Angelynn Johnson could not have agreed more. “I would maybe take the class again if it wasn’t so crowded,” ...

Going into college, students expect school spirit to be exactly how the movies portray it. I have not seen VSU promote homecoming week as much as people imagine VSU would. The most I have seen is VSU’s band and Blaze the mascot promote excitement for our school. Sophomore, business major, Kelsey Sielagoski believes the school should do more to promote ...

Halloween is right around the corner and that means that the spooky feeling is in the air. With that being said, the editors here at The Spectator want to know what movies get students in the Halloween spirit. I’ll start. My favorite Halloween movies are “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” and “The Corpse Bride.” I love “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” because ...

The music charts have taken a sharp turn with the releases of some of the most beautiful albums of this generation. We have seen albums from “4:44” by Jay Z to “Stoney” by Post Malone. Both installments are far from similar, but for one Ohio native, rage and love combine into one beautiful project.  Trippie Redd is the latest lyrical prodigy to take the world by storm. He’s delivered one of ...