Written by Darla Dunning, Staff Writer On Thursday, Feb. 9, the Residence Hall Association hosted a free event called Condom Casino where students learned about safe sex by using condoms that they got to keep as their playing chips. There were over 100 students who attended this event where they learned information about sexual education while playing casino games such as ...
Read More »Provocative poet visits VSU, ‘misses the penis’
Written by Darla Dunning, Staff Writer Kim Addonizio read a collection of her poems and stories to a full theater of students, teachers and the local community on Feb. 2. Her provocative poems and short stories that were read didn’t hold anything back, detailing her sex life and humorous adventures that led her to be a writer. Addonizio is the ...
Read More »A scary good time for Wild Adventures Night
Written by Evelyn Dunn, Staff Writer Wild Adventures was open to all VSU students for free on Oct. 18 from 5-10 p.m. Since the Homecoming event took place in October, there were multiple Halloween-like attractions added for better entertainment for students. Throughout the park, there were haunted trails that offered tons of scary aspects—like a grotesque clown popping out ...
Read More »Nose Your Senses: VSU’s Fine Arts Gallery opens a fragrant new exhibit
Written by Pam Agedah, Staff Writer “Watch Your Step” indicates a warning, a cautionary title and “Fragrant Installation” is because the piece was built on site using fragrant spices,” said Stephen Watson, the artist who created the works on display in the newest exhibit at VSU’s Fine Arts building. The title speaks to the concept behind his art. This is Watson’s ...
Read More »Exclusive Sneak Peek of our Interview R&B singer SoMo
Our Opinions Editor, Jordan Hill, sat down with R&B singer SoMo after his concert at VSU. Here’s a quick glimpse of our staff’s interview asking the questions that are on everyone’s mind. You can catch the full video of our exclusive sesh right here this Thursday!
Read More »Know Your Rights
Written by Kristin Whitman, Sports Editor “We can’t change the past but looking forward all we can do is try, and this meeting is a step in the right direction,” Scott Doner, director of University Police said, at the “Know Your Rights” event last Tuesday, Feb. 17. The event was held in the University Center Magnolia Room where a panel ...
Read More »Step show ‘Phrozen Genesis’ a VSU homecoming success
Written By: Kristin Whitman The crowd froze, the floors quivered, and “Phrozen Genesis: The Coldest Experience,”step show packed out the VSU P.E Complex Saturday evening. The event takes place every year and features fraternities and sororities from VSU, as well as other schools, to compete for a trophy. The Mu Omicron chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha, Inc. held the ...
Read More »VSU welcomes Kel Mitchell last weekend
This story was written by Adrienne Fry. Acting, faith, family and orange soda—VSU students got a blast from the past Friday night when ‘90s Nickelodeon actor Kel Mitchell took the stage for a Q-and-A. SGA, the African American Studies Department and the Office of Social Equity teamed up to sponsor this informative Q-and-A-style lecture featuring comedian and actor/director Kel Mitchell. ...
Read More »Blazefest returns: VSU hosts local music festival
Written by: Abbie Baggerly WVVS-BLAZEfm is bringing back the popular Blazefest. Blazefest is a spring music festival featuring eight local bands and musicians. The festival begins on the front lawn at 2 p.m. and will last until around 8:45 p.m. It is free and open to all VSU students and members of the community. Spectators will be able to meet ...
Read More »Rain failed to dampen Earth Day festivities
Written by: John Preer Fear of bad weather moved the Earth Day event inside. Although the change of venue didn’t compliment the celebration of nature, attendants were still in high spirits as they observed the holiday. SAVE spread the message of conservation with informational booths and “green” activities. Attendants enjoyed free food and a live band, while gaining a new reverence for Mother Earth. Children attending the ...
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