In this special episode of Who Spectates the Spectator, Eric Perry sits down with the new editor-in-chief of The Spectator, Katelyn Whitlock, as she gives her State of the Spectator Address. They discuss what The Spectator will look like in 2026 and beyond, trying to bring back the print version of The Spectator, breaking into new mediums such as short and long-form video, and more!

In this episode, Katelyn Whitlock is yet again guest hosting as she sits down with Eric Perry to discuss his article, Festivalgoers Celebrate 20 Years of Riot Fest. His article details his time at Riot Fest and focuses on the conversations he had with people that attended both the first Riot Fest, and Riot Fest 2025. He also talks about the different bands he listened to, the t-shirts he saw, and the people he met. You can find Eric's article attached below!

Festivalgoers Celebrate 20 Years of Riot Fest – The Spectator

In this episode, City Life Editor Katelyn Whitlock returns to the guest hosting chair as she talks to Eric about his new article, "CUC Gears Up for 2026 Egypt Trip." His article focuses on the upcoming Egypt trip, including why the school chose Egypt, the planning that went into the trip, and what students will see and do on the Egypt trip. You can find Eric's article attached below!

CUC Gears Up for 2026 Egypt Trip – The Spectator

In this episode, Katelyn Whitlock is back to discuss her article, New Makerspace Interweaves Technology with Art Curriculum. Her article focuses on the new Makerspace area in the CUC library, and how it will be used in coordination with the Art Department to create incredible new designs. You can find Katelyn's article attached below!

New Makerspace Interweaves Technology with Art Curriculum – The Spectator.

In this episode, Eric Perry once again sits down with Jonathan Aungst, the Sports Editor of the Spectator to discuss his new article, Pitching Led the Way for a Special Season for the Cougars. His article focuses on the successful 2025 campaign for the CUC baseball team, and how they plan to follow that success in 2026.

In this episode, Eric Perry sits down with Sports Editor Jonathan Aungst to discuss Aungst's new article, CUC Adds New Athletic Director and Two New Coaches. The article focuses on the changes that the athletics department underwent over the summer, such as adding a new Athletic Director, a new Baseball coach, and a new Cross Country coach.

In this episode, the roles are once again flipped as Katelyn Whitlock returns to the hosting chair to interview Eric Perry. His article, Emmy-Winner Paul Walter Hauser Looks Back on His Time at CUC, centers around an interview with Paul Walter Hauser, and how the famous actor views his time at CUC.

In this episode of Who Spectates the Spectators, the script is flipped as City editor Katelyn Whitlock steps into the hosting chair to interview Eric Perry. His article, What Pulls Comics Writers and Artists to Chicago?, delves into a look at how Chicago has recently become a hub for people in the comic book/graphic novel industry.