Written by Hunter Terrell, Staff Writer On July 21st, New York became the 11th state to terminate the luxury tax placed on the most common feminine product, tampons. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo commented to multiple news sources “This is a regressive tax on essential products that women have had to pay for far too long and lifting it is ...

Written by Olivia Studdard, Staff Writer Every year pumpkin spice, bonfires, and football games sneak up on the unsuspecting public, their quiet arrival marked by the decorations that seemingly appear overnight in the windows and aisles of department stores everywhere. For most people this is a welcome change. A craze is experienced over the decorations, the smells, and the change ...

Written by Hunter Terrell, Staff Writer One of VSU’s favorite dining options, Moe’s Southwest Grill, has relocated from the retail center of Palms dining to the Student Union, adjacent to Chick-fil-A, where Nathan’s used to be. Moe’s still offers Homewreckers with a side of guacamole as well as maintaining a welcoming atmosphere that is created by the employees, but students ...

Written by Cynthia Papailler, Staff Writer A picture of a Muslim woman being forced to remove her veil surrounded by policemen on a French beach is going viral, and women around the world of all different backgrounds are rallying behind her. Does any government that boasts “Liberty, equality, and fraternity” as their national motto have the right to tell any ...

Written by Kelsey Dickerson, College Life Editor Putting in time on the elliptical or lifting some weights in the gym can be a great way to blow off steam at the end of a long week of studying, but a group of ladies got together last Friday to put on a class for a different kind of workout. “We wanted ...

Don’t break the bank to educate. Nelson Mandela said that education is the most powerful weapon, which you can use to change the world. How exactly can we change the world when we can barely afford it? Paying for college has always cost an arm and a leg. Now it seems like it’s costing an arm, leg, heart and soul. ...

Written by Kimberly Cannon, Staff Writer Phelps has had a few scandals during his 16 yearlong swimming career, but his accomplishments have outshined those scandals. Phelps has made mistakes, but during competition he followed the rules, unlike some of his fellow USA Olympic athletes. Phelps’s popularity is why most people know about his past marijuana use, not because he is ...

PRO: An app that can heal Written by Julia Rodriquez, Opinions Editor Pokémon Go has multiple health benefits for those who play it. Though video games and apps are often seen as a poor choice of a pass time, Pokémon Go has been created differently. It forces players to exercise. Sure, the Wii used to be known for its ability to ...

The value of my college career depends on our relationship. The relationship is evolutionary and revolutionary. It’s symbiotic. This isn’t a natural pairing; it takes work. We go to college to hone four traits: intelligence, experience, talent and education. Many of us are as intelligent or as talented as our instructors; that cannot be taught. Knowledge and application can. A ...

Passing the reins with a heavy yet hopeful heart This is probably the hardest thing that I have ever had to write. Saying goodbye is never easy. So, with a heavy heart, here goes nothing. This is the last issue that I will be serving as the Editor-in-Chief. As this issue runs through the printing press, I will have said ...