Written by Ivey Ingalls-Rubin, Staff Writer A new device may give deaf people the opportunity to “hear” through their tongues. Cochlear implants have altered the lives of many people around the planet. Since their introduction, the deaf or severely hard of hearing have been capable of regaining one of their senses back, the sense of sound. Though these implants have ...

Written by Ivey Ingalls-Rubin, Staff Writer What happens when you mix a fairly innocent finger-tip with the malicious edge of a piece of paper? The answer is an obscene amount of pain. But have you ever been curious as to why such a small slice in your little finger renders you so much pain? There are a few factors that ...

by Kailee Kiyett A recent campus event brought to light a widespread but rarely talked about problem among college students—eating disorders. A seminar on eating disorders was held Feb. 20 in the Student Union, and the keynote speaker, Marissa McNamara, spoke about everything from myths to statistics to treatments. According to McNamara, 25 percent of college women binge. “Binge eating ...

Today’s Birthday (02/26/15). Enjoy the spotlight this year! You’re hot and getting hotter, especially professionally. Status and income rise. Take charge where you can. With preparation, you can realize a personal dream after 3/20. Extra care with family finances after 4/4 avoids a mess. Focus on collaboration after 10/13, and strengthen your infrastructure. Work together for what you love. To ...

by Jordan Hill Sleeping with your professor is a big no-no, or so you would think. A problem that is seen as a hush-hush scandal has come into the light. Harvard University recently banned sexual relationships between students and professors. Sounds like a Lifetime movie, right? In an interview with The Huffington Post, Billie Dziech, a professor at the University ...

by Tatyana Phelps First-generation students at VSU no longer have to go through the struggles they face alone. The counseling center is forming a support group specifically for VSU students who are the first in their family to attend college. The tentative start date was Feb. 16, but the actual start date and time will be based on the participants’ ...

by Allison Thorpe The Valdosta State Men’s Rugby Club continues to be the buzz this side of the state. The club that made it all the way to Nationals 7’s last year is hoping for a repeat come May. But taking each match one day at a time is their focus; just as it was a few Saturdays ago against ...

by John Preer Valdosta State’s campus was visited Tuesday by celebrity judge and community activist Glenda Hatchett. Hatchett was the keynote speaker for the Thomas Paine Scholarship dinner held in the Student Union Ballroom. Hatchett is an Atlanta native and still resides in the city. Between filming for her new show and being a spokesperson for CASA, Hatchett has only ...

by Elan Waite The Oscars is a known event where not only the talent but the wardrobe is on display for the world to see. Zendaya, a young actress, was spotted on the red carpet decked out in a long draping gown and faux locks. The controversy started when an E! Network fashion police host commented on her look saying ...

This month there have been many different events catering to the black community here on campus, such as the “What is Black?” photo exhibit, various cookouts, movie nights showcasing black media, peace rallies, forums on knowing your rights and many others. As February comes to a close, we can’t help but wonder if all of these wonderful events will continue. ...