Spring break just passed for Valdosta State University, and many other college students are going on spring break this month. Many students take trips to see their family, but most students are known to take trips to Florida; a state known for its sun-drenched beaches, warm climate, and popular spots such as Orlando and Miami. However, despite Miami being a ...
Read More »Celebrating Young Artists: Youth Art Showcase at the Annette Howell Turner Center
On Sunday, Feb.25, The Annette Howell Turner Center held its opening reception for their newest exhibition: Youth Art Month. Youth art month is widely known throughout the United States, it celebrates and emphasizes the art education for children. Schools, art museums and other programs typically host exhibitions and events to showcase the creativity of the youth and encourage the public ...
Read More »The Spectator takes home gold once again at Georgia College Press Association awards conference
On Feb.23, The Spectator won seven awards applauding their hard work and performance during the Georgia College Press Association Awards. Once again, The Spectator made their way down to Athens, Georgia, onto the University of Georgia’s campus to prepare for the big day. Every year, multiple colleges in Georgia compete against one another for prestigious awards such as Best Review, ...
Read More »Part 2: Meet The Models
Note: this is the second half of a story on the Divinity Modeling troupe. For part, one, start here. Now that leadership of the Divinity Modeling troupe has been introduced, the models need to be introduced. Here are the models for the 2024 spring modeling season. Elizabeth Williams, a junior business and management major, has been modeling for two years. ...
Read More »New Looks, Same Goal: Meet Divinity Modeling Troupe
Divinity Modeling Troupe is one of the fastest-growing organizations on campus, with a recent rebrand and mission to show that beauty is not just in how you look, but in how you act and how you interact with your community. Divinity is an on-campus modeling organization, focused on creating a community for those interested in what modeling has to offer. ...
Read More »Red Alert! VSU free speech in danger
VSU has earned a “red light” rating from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, the worst rating we have ever received. Here’s what it means for the university community. The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, or FIRE, is a national organization dedicated to the preservation of free speech. They have helped college campuses in particular since their inception ...
Read More »Deadpool and Wolverine Trailer Breakdown
After six years of owning 20th Century Fox, Disney is finally bringing “Deadpool 3” back onto the big screen. The new trailer for the film was released during the the 57 Super Bowl. Fans of the franchise were more than excited to see Ryan Reynolds return as Wade Wilson and Hugh Jackman’s return to reprise his iconic role, Wolverine. The ...
Read More »Lady Blazers upsets Union, again
The no. 8 ranked Lady Blazers defeated the Lady Bulldogs 74-56 on Saturday afternoon for their second win over Union this season. In a game that has many postseason stipulations, the Lady Blazers faced their toughest test of the season against the Lady Bulldogs. These two squads have played once prior, in which the Lady Blazers ran an offense that ...
Read More »The Day the Music Died: TikTok Removes Music from UMG Artists
On Tuesday, Jan. 10, Universal Music Group accused the media platform TikTok of providing insufficient compensation for music and permitting AI-generated recordings on its platform. After the announcement, TikTok users noticed that some videos no longer played the attached audios and had a statement at the bottom of the video that stated, “Sound removed due to copyright restrictions.” Due to ...
Read More »Kalifa Ford’s journey as a student-athlete-mom
Kalifa Ford is a 22-year-old from Bono, Arkansas, managing three different lifestyles while aiming for one goal: a comfortable life for herself and her family. Ford is a junior guard forward for VSU’s women’s basketball, an accounting major and a full-time mother to her 10-month-old daughter, Elleauna. After playing three seasons at her previous school, Oklahoma Baptist University, she realized ...
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