Written by Mayah Cantave, College Life Editor Fashion Week: The Visual Album, released on Feb. 18, seems to be a visual masterpiece. The album created by artist Zaena and Jason Maek, contains elements of art, dance, and many other forms of visual arts. The album contains a collection of 10 songs including individual videos for each song. Some of the songs ...
Read More »‘So worth loving’ creates a movement: VSU student’s message of love and self-worth
Written by Jyrell Wynn, Correspondent With so much uncertainty happening around us, it is understandable for many people to be anxious about the future. Fortunately, “So Worth Loving” shines as a candle in the darkness with a message of love and self-worth. Starting from humble beginnings as an inspirational blog to share stories of self-worth on Tumblr, Eryn Erickson decided to use the ...
Read More »Changing the fashion game starting with the lips: College students DIY guide creating personalized lipstick
Written by Julia Rodriquez, Asst. Opinions Editor Looking good and having quality lipstick does not have to be unaffordable. Making homemade lipstick is as easy as making ramen, and almost as cheap. All you will need is $5, a microwave and a microwavable bowl or jar. Paper or Styrofoam bowls or cups unfortunately will not do. First, take that $5 and ...
Read More »Style mix-up: The importance of changing your wardrobe
Written by Julie Jernigan, Staff Writer At some point in our lives, we feel like our life is stuck in a rut. We do the same things every day: get up, go to class, go home, go to work, sleep and then the next day we do it all over again. We need to spice up our lives every once ...
Read More »Pop Addict–Grammy Edition
Written by Kayla Stroud, Web Editor A pop culture fanatic’s shortlist of this week’s happenings. Secondhand embarrassment for Bow Wow New year; same results. For the second year in a row, the Grammys churned out yet another snoozer of an award show. The show was low on the awards and high on the tribute performances Monday evening. According to Deadline, ...
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 »VSU hosts Courageous Conversations
Written by Meaghan Bitters, Asst. Advertising Editor Courageous Conversations is an event, hosted by VSU Student Planning Committee, where students and faculty get together to discuss racial problems in society. Last Thursday, Jan.28, was their first event of the semester called, “The Path of our Narratives.” The event began with students sharing their personal experiences with racism and how it ...
Read More »Coloring isn’t just for kids anymore
Written by Olivia Studdard, Staff Writer I was never a big fan of coloring inside the lines. I preferred to scribble my heart out until my crayons broke and the paper tore and I felt the piece was colorful enough to fill the blank spots left on the refrigerator by the magnets and old family photos. For the kid in ...
Read More »LSD to increase focus and creativity
Written by Kelsey Dickerson, Staff Writer You might associate LSD with the 70’s or the rave scene, but the drug is getting a new face. Young professionals—most notably business men and women along with electronic coding workers all over the United States— are experimenting with sub-perceptual doses of psychedelic drugs to boost performance and creativity. The new trend, dubbed “micro-dosing” ...
Read More »Entrepreneurial student launches own brand
Written by Terrance Johnson, Staff Writer Taylor Morrell, 21, a senior mass media major from East Atlanta, Ga., has created Hallelujah Trends, a brand that promotes individuality, creativity, and people being true to themselves. Upon meeting the Hallelujah Trends founder, you are almost instantly affected by the positive energy that she gives off. Taylor’s brand is a reflection of her ...
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