On Friday, Nov. 8, The City of Valdosta partnered with Greater Valdosta United Way in efforts to provide relief for the Valdosta community to support residents affected by Hurricane Helene. In addition, the Sounds for Lowndes Concert was hosted by local underwriters.  The Sounds for Lowndes Concert took place at Unity Park Amphitheater on Friday from 4 p.m. until 10 ...

Divinity Modeling Troupe hosted their annual Next Top Model show on Nov. 8, with a theme of “Battle of the Fabrics.”   Nine models competed in a show consisting of three rounds, each with a different fabric the models had to base their outfits after. The rounds went in the order of silk, sheer fabric and denim.  Each round was led ...

The former police chief of VSU was found to have consumed alcohol while on duty, falsified reports and committed other offensive acts during his term, according to an investigative report released earlier this month. A third-party investigation of former Chief Alan Rowe proved multiple allegations to be sustained.  According to the report, he denies or disputes all the findings. Rowe resigned ...

Two men were killed and one hospitalized in a shooting outside of a bar in Remerton on Friday, Nov. 1.  An argument began outside of a bar on Halloween night, which escalated into a shootout, according to a statement made by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Four off-duty deputies for Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office were present on the scene when ...

Welcome to Cherie’s Picks! I am so glad you decided to drop in. As usual, I have a list of upcoming events on campus with organizations that would love for you to accompany them! Without further ado, here are the events for the week of Nov. 11.  On Monday, Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., the Counseling Center ...

Former President Donald Trump has won the 2024 election cycle in a 69-point lead and a concession by Vice President Kamala Harris.  The lead was determined by Trump gaining the support of key swing states. He won Georgia by 50.7%, as per the Associated Press statistic. Wisconsin was won over by 49.7%, Michigan by 49.8% and Pennsylvania by 50.8%.  His ...

Welcome to Cherie’s Picks! I am so glad you decided to drop in. As usual, I have a list of upcoming events on campus with organizations that would love for you to accompany them! Now this week is not as jam packed as others, but I still hope you check some of these events out. Without further ado, here are ...

When it comes to this time of year, movies that will leave you spooked and feeling festive are perfect for this Halloween season. Here are ten movies that will get you into the Halloween spirit.  Starting with a classic that you cannot beat is “Hocus Pocus” (1993). This spooky classic is a Halloween comedy that tells the story of a teenager ...

From Oct. 24 until Oct. 27, VSU’s theatre and dance department opened the 2024-2025 season with yet another phenomenal play, “Tiny Beautiful Things.”  The play, which astonished the audience with its comedic aspects that contained adult themes and language, was held in the Fine Arts Building on VSU’s campus in the Lab Theatre without an intermission.   Due to delays caused ...

As weeks draw closer to the upcoming election, The Spectator wants to make sure VSU’s community is made aware of what is on their ballot. It is important to be informed of who you are voting for. We want to ensure that, especially with the election just one week away. Early voting for Georgia began on October 15th. 2024 and ...