Welcome back, Blazers!

The 2024-25 school year has begun, and with a new year comes a new staff. Whether fresh or familiar faces, each new member has written out an introduction for readers to get to know us. Meet our staff for the new year!

Hi! My name is Jenna Arnold and I am the Editor-in-Chief for The Spectator! I am currently a junior and an English major. I am so excited about taking on this school year with our incredible staff. Everyone here has a spark, and we hope you catch the flame. We are the lab for the new generation of journalists, photographers, and graphic designers. While also being students, we take on the role of discovering and releasing the latest news on and around campus. While not writing, I am also a member of Phi Mu and work at a hardware store. Always reach out if you have any questions or concerns!

Hi everyone! My name is Bailey Wilson, I’m a senior this year majoring in English with a focus in journalism. I’m serving as the managing editor this year, and I’m excited to be back on staff for my last year of school!

Greetings everyone, I am your 2024-25 copy editor Jasmine Hightower. I am a senior communication major with a minor in journalism and I cannot wait to put my skills to the test in ensuring error free articles. Let’s have a great year!

Hi Everyone I’m Mallory Jablonski, The Spectators Content Creation Editor! I’m a junior right now at VSU majoring in Art and Design with a concentration in Graphic Design and a minor in Creative Writing. I’m so excited to see what this semester brings us to and to be back with the team again!

I am Wyndham Drayton from Thomasville Georgia, and I am a senior looking to graduate in 2025. I will be the podcast editor for The Spectator this year, in collaboration with Torch Radio, where we will be producing a podcast on all things Blazers.

Hi Blazers Nation, Phylisicia Lundy here, as The Spectators’ new Berliner Editor. I am 22 years old and enjoy activities like photography, graphic design, and shopping. I will graduate this Fall (2024) with a Bachelor of Arts in Art major and Entrepreneurship minor. ! I have 3 large pit bulls and a younger brother. 

My name is Josi McGowan and I am a sophomore majoring in English here at VSU. I am the campus life editor for the Spectator. In my spare time, I enjoy reading and crocheting.

Greetings! My name is Christopher Mercer and I am a senior graduating in December of 2024 I am a mass Media Major from Raleigh, North Carolina. I will bring the latest and biggest sports news from around campus and in the community.

Hi everyone! I am Kennedy Hill, and I have the pleasure to serve as the Entertainment Editor for the Fall 2024 semester. I am a Senior obtaining my degree in Communication with a concentration in Public Relations, and double minoring in Advertising & Promotions and Mass Media. During my free time I enjoy trying new things, traveling, shopping, watching movies, and anything in the arts that expresses self-creativity.

Hello, my name is Katie Holton, and I am the Graphic Design editor for The Spectator. A few things about me are that I love all forms of art, especially graphics and painting. I also really enjoy reading in my spare time, and a few of my favorite genres are fantasy, romance, and a little bit of horror.

Hey, hey everyone! I’m your web editor Cherie Simmons. If I’m not on campus, I’m more than likely either napping or figuring out what movie I want to watch next. I’m back for one last semester, as I’ll be graduating this December with my B.A. in Psychology. That being said, let’s have a great semester and welcome to VSU’s The Spectator!