VSU Spectator Staff  A few years ago, VSU did not have a dedicated Fall Break; instead, Thanksgiving Break offered students a full week to go home, which, if you included the weekend, was a total of 9 days. Making that 10 for students who did not have Friday classes.   Now that students get Fall Break, for two days, ...

By Anna Ramsey, Staff Editor    VSU’s very own Hank Rion, associate professor of theater, just got a taste of stardom.    Rion spent the week of Sept. 7 in New York City extensively workshopping his play, entitled “Truth Is,” with other theatre professionals who are passionate about his story.    Rion’s playwrighting debut has been picked up by no ...

Written by: Ashley Jones, Arts & Entertainment Editor Keeping in line with this year’s homecoming theme of “Throwback to the ’90s,” the Student Life team has scored the Atlanta native duo The Ying Yang Twins to perform during the homecoming pep rally on Tuesday, Oct. 21.    For some of the student body, simply hearing the name Ying Yang Twins ...

Lloy Hudson Sports Editor The VSU Blazers volleyball team put together a winning performance Saturday night, sweeping the Lee University Flames in three competitive sets to secure a home victory. With great offensive execution and consistent defensive play, VSU claimed the match by scores of 25-15, 27-25, and 25-21. Leading the charge for the Blazers was Sabrina Oncins, who delivered ...

By Ashley Jones Arts & Entertainment Editor   After attending homecoming events such as the pep rally, casino night, or the big football game, The Spectator figured out students, and faculty might crave a bite off campus – so we’ve compiled a list of local restaurants worth checking out.  First on the list is Vito’s Pizzeria, this local pizzeria serves ...

By Aiyana Hunter, Staff Writer  Ready your balls, everyone—VSU’s new Pokémon Club is gearing up and getting ready to catch ‘em all.   You may have heard of this club through either email, word of mouth, or the many fliers advertising their interest meeting in September, but now they’re fully up and operational.  With a heavy interest in the franchise and ...

By: Staff Writer Bee Wilson  Conan Gray released his fourth studio album, Wishbone, on Aug. 15. The album features dreamy sounds, powerful vocals, and crushing feelings of heartbreak and yearning.   The aesthetic of the album surrounds imagery of things that people make wishes on such as wishbones, the time 11:11, and four-leaf clovers. This is all neatly wrapped in ...

By Ibec Francis, Photo Editor   In the corner of his college dorm room, surrounded by notebooks, sketches, and half-finished ideas, Kolby James began building something that would grow far beyond fabric. What started as a butterfly tee and a Lil Durk-inspired graphic soon became the foundation for a brand with a mission: OMNI-K.   “The name comes from the word omniscient,” ...

Halloween is on Friday, Oct. 31 this year, and that means that parties will be going all weekend long. Meaning that you, dear reader, need a guide to surviving a college Halloween party!   Halloween parties tend to have several unspoken rules and regulations depending on whose event you go to. These are the dos and don’ts of Halloween party ...

          By Anna Ramsey, Staff Editor Pack your party hats and kazoos, Blazers; you have a 200th birthday party to attend.  Lowndes County’s Board of Commissioners is inviting the entire community to the historic Lowndes County Park from 6-9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17, for a bicentennial celebration. That’s a lot of birthday candles.   Burgers and ...