Briggs among nation’s brightest young minds

By Buster McQuiche
TNE Contributing Writer

Being a world famous rapper, activist and filmmaker are perhaps the greatest accomplishments for one NSU student, but that does not mean he has reached all his goals.

Jacob Briggs, Muskogee senior, is one of NSU’s brightest young stars and undoubtedly the most interesting person on campus.

“My goal is to get my degree so I can justify the inheritance I’m entitled to when my parents finally die,” said Briggs. “I don’t want people to think I’m just some ‘fortunate son’ or ‘trust fund baby’.”

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Riverhawk Health

by Student Health Services

Dear Riverhawk Health,

I want to quit smoking but am concerned about withdrawal symptoms. How bad are the withdrawal symptoms and how long do these symptoms last?

Dear Riverhawk Health,

I am well aware of the dangers of smoking, but one concept continues to confuse me. How is secondhand smoke more dangerous than mainstream or side-stream smoke?

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