GNTV: Introduction

May 13th, 2013 | By

Hello everyone, I’m Rebecka McAleer from the VSU Spectator. You may know me as author of the ‘Additive Noise’ music column, but this summer I’ll be doing something different. In my downtime during the summer I take the opportunity to work for a traveling media production company called Good News Television Ministry, or GNTV for
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Pan-American Ensemble takes VSU on cultural ride

Apr 24th, 2013 | By

Written by John Preer   Sunday was another chance for the VSU Pan-American Ensemble to showcase its musical prowess. The ensemble consists of talented musicians who boast a myriad of instrumentation varying from piano and accordion to cello, trumpet and guitar. VSU’s Pan-American Ensemble was founded in the spring of 2009.  The ensemble gives its
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Tyler Perry’s ‘Temptation’ disappoints

Apr 24th, 2013 | By

Written by Brian Hickey   There are many things to appreciate about “Temptation” and its world-renowned director, Tyler Perry. It features a few blossoming, talented actors such as Jurnee Smollett-Bell, who you have probably seen in the hit movies “The Great Debaters” and “Roll Bounce.” Starring alongside her is Lance Gross, who has appeared in
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South Georgia String Project to perform at free concert

Apr 24th, 2013 | By

Written by Quasha Ross   Music continues to thrive in Valdosta with the help of the South Georgia String Project. Led by its director, Lauren Burns, the SGSP is a collaboration of the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra and the VSU Department of Music. The project provides an after-school music program where children can receive affordable stringed-instrument
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Spectator Taster: Jessie’s offers healthy lunch options

Apr 22nd, 2013 | By ,
web exclusive

Written by Jennifer Gleason & Amber Smith Jennifer: Jessie’s Eats & Treats is in that same nook downtown that the Bleu Café is hidden. When you walk in, there is a narrow space between the order counter and the tables, but the space is large enough to move around in and be served. The menu
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No winners announced in SGA election

Apr 16th, 2013 | By
breaking news

Written by Joe Adgie The SGA Elections Board declined to name a winner for any of last week’s elections, stating issues that needed to be reviewed by the judicial and elections boards. Winners in the races for SGA executive board positions were slated to be announced at Monday’s SGA meeting, but instead it was announced that election
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New ‘Sonic’: ‘difficult yet rewarding’

Apr 10th, 2013 | By

Written by Steven Setser   We are back this week for another game review for Sonic and All-Stars Racing: Transformed for the Xbox 360.  This is a kart racing sequel to the 2010 game, Sonic and SEGA All-Stars Racing. Depending on what type of system you have, you will play with about 25 characters from
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Witty lyrics sharpen students’ minds

Apr 10th, 2013 | By
joco spotlight

It’s time to get sharp again, so we’re bringing you some “mind-sharpening” tunes to help you out. But don’t worry, because these are actually pretty funny.



Bandana project promotes sexual assault awareness

Apr 10th, 2013 | By

Written by Brian Hickey This week VSU’s very own Women Gender Studies (WGST) are paying homage to Sexual Assault Awareness Month and the women migrant farmer workers in America by inviting students to come out and participate in the Bandana Project. Students can still come out today from 11-2 p.m. to the Pedestrian Mall and
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Wavves returns with new album

Mar 27th, 2013 | By

Written by Anthony Drake “Wavves” is back again with their 4th full length album which was released on Tuesday. The band is staying true to their surf rock sound with their new album “Afraid of Heights.” The album starts off with the track “Sail to the Sun.” The song features heavy guitar and drum playing
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