By: Armone’ Gates, Copy Editor What a night! VSUPD hosted their 9th annual “National Night Out” on Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 5-7 p.m. on the front lawn. The community and students were able to partake in an evening of safety and fun. Many organizations within the community came out to discuss public safety tips and build bonds with students ...
Read More »Faculty Senate wrestles with changes to syllabus policy
By: Armone’ Gates, Copy Editor The Faculty Senate discussed a controversial change to syllabus policy, along with other issues, at its first meeting of the year on Aug. 21. Every third Thursday of each month, the senate meets in the University Center’s Magnolia Room to discuss the plans and protocols for the upcoming semester. The e-board members consist of ...
Read More »“The title goes to… ” KD Sigma Hosts 10th Annual Beauty Pageant
Written by Armone Gates, Campus Life Editor. The Kappa Delta Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity hosted their annual scholarship pageant in the Pound Hall auditorium of North campus on the evening of Friday, April 4. The title of Miss Phi Beta Sigma was awarded to SGA’s vice president, senior Neaveh Wallance. The Phi Beta Sigma are a Divine Nine ...
Read More »Freshmen Honors College members express frustration
Written by Armone Gates, Campus Life Editor. A group of freshmen members of the Honors Student Association are expressing disapproval with some aspects of the organization and feel their voices are not being heard. In the beginning of spring semester, freshman member John-Michael Allen resigned from the Honors Student Association due to differences with the executive board of HSA, which ...
Read More »VSU moves to comply with new DEI standards
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 ...
Read More »Inside VSU’s ELI Program: Conversation Classes
Story By: Bailey Wilson, Ansley DeCenzo, Arizona Renfroe, Lloy Hudson, Winter Dube, Armoné Gates, James Brown, Jasmine Hightower, SeanTae-A Price In a small blue house next to the Student Health Center, a student walks through the yellow front door of the ELI Annex. She stops just long enough to sign her name on the sheet on the table in front ...
Read More »Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration
Written by Armone Gates, Campus Life editor. On Monday, Jan. 20, the NAACP chapter, Career Opportunities & Volunteer Services, Communities & Belongings Campus and The Mighty Mu Omicron chapter hosted their yearly annual MLK Jr. Day Celebration. This celebration was a three-part event that took place from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., beginning with a celebration around campus. The walk ...
Read More »Biden’s Trip Down To Valdosta After Hurricane Helene Aftermath
In October, President of the United States Joe Biden made his way down to South Georgia to provide aid and support from Hurricane Helene. Biden visited many different cities in South Georgia, including Valdosta. From the end of September to the beginning of October, Hurricane Helene made its way through the southeastern part of the United States. Valdosta was one ...
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