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 »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 ...
Read More »Country star “comes home” to The Complex
by Niamani Carlyle-Hollis Kip Moore’s “Coming Home” concert on April 11 has been the talk of the town. As a former golfer at VSU from 2000 to 2002, Kip will return to his old stomping grounds to blaze up the complex. Students, faculty and locals alike are looking forward to hearing the country vocals of the platinum recording superstar. “It’s ...
Read More »‘Chappie’ challenges beliefs
by Stuart Price Starring Hugh Jackman, Dev Patel and Sharlto Copley, Chappie hit the theaters world-wide on March 6. The story takes place in Johannesburg, South Africa, where—in the near— future, crime has started to be monitored by a robotic police crew. Patel, who you may know from the award-winning “Slumdog Millionaire,” plays the creator of these police robots. One ...
Read More »Pop Addict: ‘Jinx’ arrested for murder, fashion police takes break and Zayn caught cheating…again?
Written by Kayla Stroud, Web Editor Katie Holmes and Jamie Foxx dating? Speculation has been swirling about Jamie Foxx and Tom Cruise’s ex-wife, Katie Holmes, for over a year and a half. It now appears as if this may be more than just a silly rumor. According to People Magazine, multiple sources have confirmed that the twosome may actually be ...
Read More »Pop Addict: Suge Knight Homicide; Gaye family wins trial
Written by Kayla Stroud, Web Editor Angie Stone Arrested According to TMZ, singer Angie Stone was arrested for domestic aggravated assault after an altercation that involved both her and her 30-year-old daughter, Diamond. Stone allegedly punched her in the face, knocking out her front teeth. Stone claims that she was defending herself with a metal stand and accidentally hit her. ...
Read More »Evening of Geniuses enlightens crowd
by Zenobia Harris Dozens of VSU students flooded Whitehead Auditorium last Friday night as Media Arts Geniuses prepared to host their 3rd Annual Evening of Geniuses awards show. VSU students arrived dressed to impress for the show which featured a variety of live performances and awards. The show was hosted by David Burdette and Marissa Daniels, both members of Media ...
Read More »Pop Addict: Leonard Nimoy dies; Brown fathers child
Written by Kayla Stroud, Web Editor Chris Brown is with child Chris Brown’s life continues to be a circus. According to TMZ, it has come out that the R&B star has been keeping a 9-month-old kid on the down low—a child that he had with a woman who isn’t his girlfriend. Which when you think of the song that he ...
Read More »Crate diggers rejoice: The wax comeback
by John Preer Remember way back when? This question is the driving force behind the recent trend of vintage items. This retrospective movement has gone from dusty clothing and discontinued candy to ‘90s cartoons and restored automobiles. People seem to have an involuntary need to reminisce about the “good old days.” Music can be a powerful trigger for memories, but ...
Read More »VSU ‘Peacefest’ feel-good event of the month
Written by Zenobia Harris, Asst. Features Writer On Feb. 20, the Collegiate Women of VSU along with Black Student League, Women of Diversity, and Gay-Straight Alliance hosted a peace rally on Palms Quad from 3 to 7:00 p.m. The event featured a variety of activities including making tie-dye shirts, flower headbands, henna tattoos, and painting. The festival was just one ...
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