Written by Kenzie Kesselring, Opinions Editior Want to create some good karma for yourself? Consider taking VSU’s two credit course, KARMA. KARMA is a course offered every fall and spring on campus that grants students with the opportunity to become a peer mentor. KARMA, which stands for knowledge, awareness, respect, maturity and achievement, teaches students how to effectively help their ...

Written by John Preer & Jordan Barela, Editors-in-Chief and Tatyana Phelps, Managing Editor Two weeks into the 2015 fall semester, the VSU community is still adjusting to the announcement of the reduction in the size of the university’s faculty and staff. Prior to the start of the school year, 31 university employees were informed that their contracts would not be ...

Today’s Birthday (09/27/15). Make plans and strategize this year. Review and invent. Share nostalgic moments with friends and family. Release worn-out ideals, and regenerate partnership, especially after 9/27. Grow communications channels for professional breakthroughs after 3/8. Discover new personal power after 3/23. Onward and upward. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the ...

Today’s Birthday (09/26/15). This year favors long-term planning. New collaboration arises after 9/27. Communication is the key that unlocks a new career level, especially after 3/8. Personal matters take priority after 3/23. Friends bring love and beauty. Share ideas and insights. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March ...

Written by Jordan Barela, Editor-in-Chief On July 1, 2015, the state of the administrative staff at VSU changed. Then acting President, Dr. William McKinney, served his last day having submitted his resignation a few months prior. With the president’s seat vacant, Dr. Staton was appointed by Chancellor Hank M. Huckaby to serve as the Interim President of VSU. Staton did ...

Today’s Birthday (09/21/15). Enjoy this year in the spotlight. Dedicate yourself for community benefit. Have your home support your game. Get family on board. Share resources for common goals, especially after 9/27. Fall in love again after 3/8. Generate new income after 3/23. Follow passion. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the ...

Written by John Preer, Editor-in-Chief My fellow seniors, fall semester is nothing new.  However, this particular fall semester will (hopefully) be your last of undergrad.  There will be many pitfalls this close to the finish line, but don’t worry.  Your years of Starbucks fueled all-nighters and late night Odum study sessions have prepared you for this final test of will. ...

Written by Tyra Mills, Social Media Editor This is a pivotal year for you. You are no longer a freshman, and you’ve survived sophomore year and it’s not quite time for graduation. Do you know where you’re going to live after graduation? Do you know where you want to work? Where do you see yourself in five years? These are ...

Today’s Birthday (09/20/15). Contribute to a bigger game this year, and use your powers for good. Start with home and family. Organize shared finances after 9/27. Begin a new phase in collaboration after 3/8. Focus on profit after 3/23. Love feeds your spirit. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. ...

Written by Tatyana Phelps, Managing Editor To every student beginning his or her sophomore year, First off, I’ll start by saying congratulations! You survived your first year of college. You’re no longer a rookie and you have a bit of a better understanding of just how college works. However, there’s still a lot to learn and experience about college. For some of ...