Angel P. Bass Staff Writer apperson@valdosta.edu In almost every building on campus, students can find a VSU employee wearing navy pants and a sky blue shirt. These employees are not professors or students, they are custodians also called janitors. The role of a custodian is very important to campuses not only in Georgia, but across [...]

Barbara Graham is a 41 year-old divorced mother of one. She is currently a custodian at VSU. She has worked for VSU for about two years now.

Angel Bass Staff Writer apperson@valdosta.edu Book buy back season is rapidly approaching and many students have questions about the procedure associated with it.

Ever wonder why The Spectator chooses to write a story? Well, now is your chance to hear it straight from The Tator’s very own reporters. In this blog find out about handling stress and why The Tator decided it was newsworthy and how the reporter got the story.

Angel Bass Staff Writer apperson@valdosta.edu Are you often puzzled when looking at your graduation requirements? Don’t worry, you are not alone. Many students are clueless when is comes to selecting the perfect electives.

Angel Bass apperson2valdosta.edu Are you one of the students who have bills due at the beginning of the month, but have to wait patiently for your excess check at the end? Well, many students are faced with this same dilemma. Excess checks are technically known as “refund checks.” It is a refund of excess funds [...]

Angel Bass The hassle involving purchasing books has approached us again. During the first week of class, the bookstore was filled with students, and the lines literally stretched from the front to the back of the store. Students had books in their hands as well as on the floor. They would kick the books on [...]

Angel Bass Valdosta is a growing city, but students often find themselves inside for the weekend. Inside because there is nothing to do here besides going to the recreational center and climbing the walls, lifting weights, playing basketball, playing racquet ball, or swimming. Some students would like to get out and experience more outside activities. [...]

Angel Bass apperson@valdosta.edu According to the U.S. Department of Labor Website, minimum wage was increased in July to $5.85. This is the first increase in more than 10 years. From 1991-1996, the minimum wage was $4.75. Some people may think: “How can I live on this?” “I think it is a sign that the government [...]