by Kristin Whitman SGA learned at its March 30 meeting that VSU’s freshman enrollment will likely drop for the third year in a row, a trend that is wreaking havoc on VSU Housing. Dr. Tom Hardy, director of housing and residence life, told SGA that VSU is predicted to be down in freshman enrollment for the third year, making it hard ...
Read More »Like a good neighbor VSU is here
by LaMarcus Wilkerson In an attempt to counteract decreasing student enrollment, VSU is now offering in-state tuition to three border states. On March 30, the Board of Regents agreed to allow VSU to offer in-state tuition fees for Florida, Alabama and South Carolina residents. This policy will go into effect at the beginning of the 2015-2016 academic year. “(The goal ...
Read More »Pro/Con: Guns on campus
PRO by Tierra Francois We should all feel the need to protect ourselves, especially since people have become so unpredictable with their actions. Places such as, work, school, restaurants and shopping malls are not safe anymore. It is necessary for us to be able to carry a gun at theses places, but we should be able to do so without ...
Read More »Pop Addict: ‘TIDAL’ waves for streaming music
Written by Kayla Stroud, Web Editor enTIDALed celebs coming to collect your coins Hollywood A-listers have come out in support of Jay Z’s new business venture “TIDAL”—a supposed new and innovative streaming service that is slated to offer consumers “better quality sound.” The whole thing comes off as some ploy to get more money. Which you can’t even hate them ...
Read More »Baby changing tables needed in all restrooms
by Kailee Kivett When women need to change their child’s diaper while in public, they immediately head to the nearest bathroom, which is usually equipped with at least one diaper changing station. However, men do not always have the same luxury. Men’s bathrooms typically lack a changing table. Some men have to use the countertop or even sit the baby on ...
Read More »Albritton embraces new role after three weeks on the sideline
Written by Lia Armistead, Staff Writer Courtney Albritton is still in recovery after breaking her arm March 8 while up at bat against North Alabama. The Junior was two hits away from the Gulf South Conference record for career hits, however she did not end up making it through the game. At the bottom of the first inning, Albritton was ...
Read More »Voices of the Students — Breaking News
We set out to ask the People their opinions on how they felt about President McKinney resigning. What other options do YOU think could VSU consider to avoid laying off teachers? Leave your suggestions in the comments below!
Read More »Streak hits two dozen: Softball keeps the season going with 24-game win streak
Written by Niamani Carlyle-Hollis, Staff Writer Union University was no match for VSU this weekend as they battled it out on Saturday and Sunday. The Lady Blazers extended their winning streak to 24-straight. During the first game on Saturday, Jennifer Phillips, Kiley Rusen and Caitlyn Calhoun were forces to be reckoned with. Calhoun recorded a new career high with 14 strikeouts ...
Read More »Facebook takes simple step to prevent negativity
by Jordan Hill Are you feeling fat after eating that third slice of pizza? Don’t tap your Facebook app to complain about it. An activist group, Endangered Bodies, petitioned for Facebook to delete the option of adding “feeling fat” to your status and complained that it made fun of people who may feel overweight. Sixteen thousand people signed the petition ...
Read More »Comedian uses ASL to get laughs
Written by Jyrell Wynn, Staff Writer On April 3, comedian Wink will present his comedy act from 7-9 p.m. in the Student Union Theatre. Windell Smith Jr. (aka Wink) travels across the United States to sponsor American Sign Language and Deaf rights through his comedy shows. Wink describes his experience of living in a deaf household and how his parents ...
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