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Spring 2023: Meet the Staff

The people responsible…

 

Madison Gruber

Editor-in-Chief

magruber@valdosta.edu

Classification: Senior

Major: English/Journalism

She/Her

Hi! I’m Madison and this is my last semester here at VSU and as Editor-in-Chief (bittersweet, really). But I am making sure to end this semester with a bang! I want to become an editor one day, but I plan to go with the flow once May gets here. My life revolves around my pets, traveling, and Harry Styles.

“I still believe that if your aim is to change the world, journalism is a more immediate short-term weapon.”— Tom Stoppard


Torrence Weaver

Entertainment/Managing Editor

tmweaver@valdosta.edu

Classification: Senior

Major: Political Science

He/Him

Hello everyone, my name is TJ, and I have the pleasure of serving as the Managing and Entertainment Editor for the 2023 Spring semester. I am very active on campus when I am not fulfilling my duties at the Spectator, so you may see me around a lot. After graduation, I don’t know where life will take me, but hopefully it will take me in a successful direction!

“Confidence literally starts from yourself. You have to go look in the mirror at yourself. If you don’t like what you see, you’re going to give off that energy.” – Megan Thee Stallion


Angel Davis

Copy Editor

angeljdavis@valdosta.edu

Classification: Senior

Major: English/Editing

She/Her

I am an English major with a emphasis on editing because I want to be a book editor. I have three dogs and love to read.

“What he knew, he knew from books, and books lied, they made things prettier.” — from A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara


Austin Bruce

Sports Editor

abruce@valdosta.edu

Classification: Senior

Major: Mass Media

He/Him

Hello, I’m Austin Bruce and I’m back for my second semester as the sports editor. I returned to school after graduating last spring with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. In addition to my love for sports, I love to play video games and like to watch YouTube videos in my free time.

“Never say never because limits, like fears, are often just an illusion.” — Michael Jordan


Kilie Huckleby

Campus Life Editor 

kahuckleby@valdosta.edu

Classification: Senior

Major: English/Journalism Major Psychology Minor

She/Her

I’m Kilie, which is another spelling for Kylie/Kiley. I’m the Campus Life editor for the Spectator. Not only do I love journalism and editing, but I also love photography, creative writing, and music. When I am not in the Spectator, you can catch me at the ASC as a tutor or at a coffee shop, drinking coffee and reading.

“What does it feel like, to love someone so much that you’re willing to publicly bare your heart and soul with a black Sharpie?” — Kacen Callendar, Felix Ever After


Cherie Simmons

Web Editor

chesimmons@valdosta.edu

Classification: Junior

Major: Psychology

She/Her

Hey everybody! My name’s Cherie, and I am here as the Web Editor (so I’m the one typing this). Most of my time is spent watching some sort of media, either YouTube videos or random movies that I’ll later review on Letterboxd. Otherwise, you can find me sleeping, scrolling through Pinterest, or creating oddly specific Spotify playlists. Have a great semester!

“I will not accept a life I do not deserve.” — Maxine, X (2020)


Bailey Storey 

Photo and Social Media Editor

bastorey@valdosta.edu

Classification: Junior

Major: English

She/Her

Hi! My name is Bailey, and this is my third year with The Spectator. I am the biggest procrastinator you will ever meet, but I’m working on it. In my free time, I’m usually in our office watching YouTube or my bed watching YouTube (either way, I’m probably watching YouTube). My plan after I graduate is to work for an entertainment magazine, but I’m kind of just along for the ride these days.

“I realized that I’m searching, searching for what I really want in life. And you know what? I have absolutely no idea what that is.” — Barney Stinson


Gavin Ponder 

Graphics Editor

gdponder@valdosta.edu

Classification: Sophomore

Major: Fine Arts

He/Him

Heyo! I love art and sometimes like to do accents for some reason. I can spend hours talking and watching Marvel.

“Are you going to finish that croissant?” — Carl Wheezer