VSU’s Student Government Association (SGA) held a combined event with the campus police department and offered free coffee to students to build a stronger unity between students and the police. The event took place at Converse Square on March 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event was open to all passing students and had a consistent flow of ...
Read More »Attractive athletes: captivating charm on and off the field
In a world of sports, skill, and dedication there is no denying that some of our favorite athletes do not only possess great talent but also their captivating looks. As we dive into this year’s roster of attractive sports players from all over the world, it should be evident why their charms are beyond the field…or court. Jude Bellingham ...
Read More »Column: VSU’s history as a women’s college
Did you know that VSU used to be a women’s-only college? From VSU’s inception in 1906 until 1937, it was a university meant to train teachers under the name South Georgia State Normal College, or SGSNC. This would change to Georgia State Women’s College, or GSWC, in 1922. The book “Valdosta State University” by Deborah Skinner Davis depicts a long ...
Read More »Column: What caused Miami to cancel spring break?
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 »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 »VSU MLIS Program potentially saved with new substitute bill
Georgia Sen. Larry Walker proposed a substitute to Senate Bill 390 to protect VSU’s Master of Library Science program. Walker first presented Senate Bill 390 to completely disaffiliate from the American Library Association (ALA) to the Georgia Senate Committee on Feb. 7. He showed concerns of what this could mean for VSU, which is the only university in Georgia ...
Read More »Examining the Existence of Cancel Culture
During the past five years, the phenomenon of cancel culture has become increasingly common in the public and on social media. The definition of cancel culture according to Merriam-Webster.com is the practice or tendency of engaging in mass canceling as a way of expressing disapproval and exerting social pressure. Some individuals may argue that cancel culture is necessary for holding ...
Read More »VSU Theatre and Dance Performs SHIFT
From Feb. 29 to Mar. 2, VSU’s Theatre and Dance program is performing SHIFT, a dance concert which features a collection of performances across different genres and mediums. The show features guest artist Keshia Wall’s choreography, a film by Dr. Melissa Pihos, and four selections from the musical “Moulin Rouge,” among other things. SHIFT is the 2024 spring performance hosted ...
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 »Opinion: Media ethics still have a long way to go despite 65 years of advancements
“We interrupt this program for a special news bulletin.” On Feb. 3, 1959, these were the words more than likely heard from the television in a young woman’s Greenwich Village apartment. She was a little over a month pregnant. Her husband had been gone for roughly three weeks, but he would be back as soon as his tour was finished. ...
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