Sinjin Sanders

Individuals under the age of 21 can no longer purchase tobacco products, electronic cigarettes or vapeing devices in Springfield after Springfield City Council enacted bill Tobacco 21 on July 16. “The intent of this ordinance is to reduce youth tobacco initiation,” according to a press release sent by the Springfield Office of the Director of Health. Preston Kamler, co-owner of Springfield Vapors on Grand Street, said he disagrees the new bill will reduce youth tobacco and/or nicotine consumption.

After a week full of community engagement, glitter, crazy costumes and messy contests, Greek Week 2019 has come to a close. Acting as the cherry on top, Greek Jam was held at the Hammons Student Center on Saturday to finish off the week. At Greek Jam, teams of fraternities and sororities choreographed a dance with a theme and props, trying to earn more points so they can win a trophy at the end. Sophomore communications major Jack Rymer is part of Sigma Phi Epsilon.

In India, he woke up at 6 a.m. to put on his turban and pray for an hour. He also attended a temple every week. Now that he’s in Springfield, it’s harder to be as dedicated. Graduate student and marketing and management major Harshneet Singh, an international student from India, was born into Sikhism – a religion that 1.72 percent of the Indian population practices. About 90 percent of Sikhs live in India, according to World Atlas.