Written by: Isaiah Smart  In recent news, Greek Life gained hundreds of new members. After CPC and IFC rush concluded earlier this fall, a few NPHC organizations gained their own new set of initiates. Both of these instances hold their own significance. It has been four years since the Lambda Phi chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi has had any new ...

Written by: Isaiah Smart Jennette Hall was filled with confessions of porn addictions, experiences of inequality and the corruption of America as poets gathered on Tuesday. Deep Release Poetry Society presented VSU’s biggest poetry showcase of the year with “The Big Payback.” “It was astonishing to see all of our hard work come together in an event of such magnitude,” ...

Written by: Isaiah Smart The Madonna of the new generation has resurfaced and brought her “Little Monsters” a gift in the form of “Artpop.” After a brief absence, Lady Gaga returned with a new album that combines a wide array of sounds. The intro track, “Aura,” is a high-energy track that resembles typical pop mixed with techno features. During track ...

Written by: Isaiah Smart  With VSU being deep in the Bible Belt, beliefs on subjects such as sex and gender roles are a little different than other places. One topic that often leads to an intense conversation involves condoms on campus. Many would believe that having condoms on campus promotes premarital sex. On the opposite side, many will argue that ...

Written by: Isaiah Smart Hair will flow and hands will clap as the Gay Straight Alliance at VSU brings Drag Delight to campus next Thursday. Every year, GSA puts on Drag Delight, a drag show, to raise funds and awareness for World AIDS Day. The event grows every year and brings in not only students and staff but community members ...

Written by: Isaiah Smart The strength of the LGBT community has grown tremendously over the years. A minority that is easily overlooked when thinking about diversity at times, the LGBT community has worked tirelessly to gain an equal spot in society. The civil war this group has fought isn’t as bloody and violent as with African-Americans in the ‘60s but ...

Written by: Isaiah Smart Fans have been “roaring” since the debut of Katy Perry’s fourth studio album, “Prism,” on Oct. 18. “Prism” is a trip of love, inspiration and youthful energy. The deluxe version offers three additional tracks: “Spiritual,” “It Takes Two” and “Choose Your Battles.” The lead single, “Roar,” opens the album. Generally, albums either create a new sound ...

Written by: Isaiah Smart This school year has had its share of controversy and concerns. Last week, the conversation didn’t end. The Young Conservatives of America posted an affirmative action bake sale outside of West Hall last week that got a few students up in arms. The bake sale, said to be a national initiative by the organization, provided prices ...

Written By: Isaiah Smart The student body of VSU has had its share of changes. In 1963, Robert Pierce Jr. and Drewnell Thomas integrated our beautiful institution. In 1970, Dr. Louis E. Dunbar was hired as the first African-American professor at the university. A little less than 50 years later, the African-American population increased dramatically and brought most of those ...

Written by: Isaiah Smart The P.E. Complex might shake a little this Saturday, as Greeks compete for a spot in the “Hall of Phame.” The Mu Omicron chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. will bring one of VSU’s biggest homecoming events back to the P.E. Complex for the 23rd annual homecoming step show. The event takes place every year ...