By:Maya Cantave Dating in general is never easy, but maintaining a successful relationship in college is almost a myth because our generation has embraced the hookup-culture.   A hook-up can anything from kissing to sex. Some people try to find love this way but are unsuccessful.   Here is some advice you may have never received about dating in college: ...

Written By:Lia Armistead VSU junior Maya Newsome has successfully made one of her dreams come true: in June, she self-published her first book of poems, “Things I Wrote by the Window.” All written within the past two years, the 25 poems found in “Things I Wrote by the Window” encompass love, self, faith, the world and life observations. Newsome started ...

Writtn By: Jordan Barela In 1996, a gaming icon was born. “Tomb Raider” was one of the first titles for the Playstation to be released to the gaming masses. With her trademark dual pistols and ponytail, Lara Croft raided both the gaming world and my parents’ wallets. I have been a fan of the Tomb Raider series since the first ...

Written By: Hailey Nelson During midterm, we can’t help but feel pressured and stressed out with all the tests and lists of things we have to do. Developing the habit of doing certain relaxation poses before bed can help with better sleep and establish a clear mindset. Yoga allows us to bring attention to our bodies and come into a ...

Written By:Kenzie Kesselring The grand opening of the Mellow Mushroom took place on Monday. The restaurant was packed with enthusiastic people. Signs of support for the new business were clear during the grand opening.   From the moment the friendly hostesses open the doors, the vibrant colors and captivating super hero theme set a fun and joyful mood. Modern décor ...

Written By: Lia Armistead Studying abroad is one of those things that every student dreams about during their years in college. However, only a small amount of students actually do the research and takes the necessary steps to make this dream come true. VSU offers many ways for students to broaden their horizons and step out of their comfort zones ...

Written By: Adrienne Fry After nearly four months of construction, Valdosta’s new Mellow Mushroom will be officially open for business on Monday, exciting members of the Valdosta community.   This Mellow Mushroom franchise has been planned for over a year, according to general manager Wes Kennedy, and the theme of this Mellow Mushroom? Comic Books.   “Most Mellow Mushrooms are ...

Written By: Hailey Nelson Hello Spectator readers; my name is Hailey Nelson. I am a VSU junior and I am the new writer for The Health Corner. This column is all about ways to live a happy healthy college lifestyle. I am very passionate about nutrition and the benefits of feeding your body well. As a new certified yoga instructor ...

Written By: Tatyana Phelps Ratemyprofessors.com is one of the most useful resources when it comes to students choosing their classes. For those unfamiliar with the website, it allows students to type in almost any teacher’s name to see how other students rated that professor. Each teacher’s overall rating (known as overall quality on the website) consists of helpfulness, clarity and ...

Written By: Julia Armistead Valdosta’s own Seth Ennis took on Nashville, Tennessee, this past summer to further his career in country music and get his name out there. The country singer has been interested in music almost his whole life. Starting out, however, his parents made him take piano lessons when he was five years old, along with his older ...