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 ...

Written by James Brown, Entertainment Editor. Grammy winning singer and songwriter the Weeknd released his long awaited sixth studio album “Hurry Up Tomorrow” On Jan. 31.  Many fans have been anticipating the album due to the Weeknd’s established skill as a performer, as well as his upcoming movie of the same name.  With all of the hype surrounding its release, I ...

Written by Madeline Higdon, Staff Reporter. A pair of glasses caused quite a splash outside of Oak Parking Deck on Wednesday.  A student was helped by a fellow classmate, who went into the creek to save them in an act of kindness.  Dr. Clell Wright’s concert choir rehearsal had just gotten out and many students exited the Fine Arts Building ...

Written by Jasmine Hightower, Copy Editor. VSU’s defending champions, the debate team, are striving in their tournaments and continue to refine their winning approach by showcasing their strategic argumentation skills and unwavering dedication.  As champions, the debate team are constantly debating different and somewhat difficult topics against other prestigious schools, such as Harvard University, Louisiana State University, Arizona State University and ...

Written by Jenna Arnold, Editor-in-Chief.  Anyone walking around VSU’s campus and through its buildings might run across blue containers marked for various types of waste to be recycled – paper, plastic or aluminum. One might assume that waste would end up at a recycling plant. But the waste deposited in those recycling bins scattered around VSU’s campus go to the ...