Aiyana Hunter Staff Writer A VSU student who is listed as secretary of the Georgia College Republicans and has connections to other collegiate Republican organizations in the state says that racially charged messages that appeared under his name on a local Facebook group were not written by him.   In late March, The Facebook group Lowndes County Word of Mouth investigated some anonymous posts from ...

By: Armone’ Gates, Copy Editor & Megan Callahan News Editor  VALDOSTA, Ga. – It’s time to turn over a new leaf, as VSU’s communication program will be leaving the College of the Arts starting in the fall of 2026 to join the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.   The program will be joining the Department of English for the creation ...

By: Rut Labrada, staff writer   On April 10 and 11, the City of Valdosta hosted its 4th annual Bluesberry Festival to celebrate Georgia’s agricultural industry, local vendors, and of course, the blues music scene of the deep South. When I first heard about the festival, I was confused as to why it was blueberry themed, but a quick Google ...

By Adam Peachey, Staff Writer If a person’s screentime is four hours a day, that winds up being equivalent to eleven years of their life on the phone, assuming they live for 80 years. While the importance of phones in our modern society definitely isn’t to be written off, it gets to a point where one must question the status ...

Be on the lookout for our latest newspaper edition, “The Tech  Edition,” filled with a variety of stories ranging from  News to Campus Life and Sports. You can find copies in our newspaper stands within each lecture hall all across campus. Our editions can also be found off campus, including “The Mix”, “Big Nicks, and “Outback”. Follow us on all ...

By: Austin Sellars – Spectator Staff Writer VALDOSTA, Ga – The VSU men’s golf team competed in and hosted the First Federal Collegiate Classic on Monday and Tuesday, March 9-10, at Kinderlou Forest Golf Club in Valdosta, Ga. The red and black finished their home tournament in eighth place, posting scores of 284, 288, and 292 for an even-par total ...

By: Rut Labrada, staff writer As we approach the summer season, the sun’s rays continue to shine down on us more and more, and I’m sure we’ve all felt the sticky discomfort of sweat attacking us at every second, leaving us craving a refreshing drink.  These days, I’ve turned to drinking boba a lot more often — there’s fruity options, ...

By: Rut Labrada, staff writer   March 25 was not just any typical Wednesday for the writers at the Spectator office. It was The Chickening, the day when all the members would come together and decide, once and for all, what restaurant in Valdosta sells the best chicken.  During the previous weeks, the rowdy group carefully planned the event—they searched for ...

By Ashley Jones, Arts & Entertainment Editor   On March 27, Valdosta’s Zaxby, located on North Ashley Street, celebrated the first anniversary of its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Deck of Dealz (a year full of free food) for the first 100 guests, free Birthday Cake milkshakes for everyone that purchased food and, lastly, a spinning wheel comprised of coupon and merch ...

Are you ready for CHICKEN? Tomorrow The Spectator will be releasing THE food review of the year: THE CHICKENING. Witness this incredible food feat right here on our website (and all of our social media) on April 1 at 8:00pm. We hope you’re hungry.