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Virginia State University Achieves Nation’s Largest Climb in HBCU Rankings
Virginia State University Achieves Nation’s Largest Climb in HBCU Rankings
Amaya Collins, Contributing Writer • October 5, 2025

Virginia State University has made one of the largest jumps in the US News & World Report’s 2026 Best Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Rankings, marking the nation’s...

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Coach Kiera Howard steps forward as her head coach and other assistants joke with her.
Coach Howard Begins Collegiate Coaching Career At Virginia State University
Sydney Roberts, Staff Writer • October 17, 2025

The Virginia State University Women's Basketball team experienced many changes this off season. They experienced a hiring of a new athletic...

Midfielder Skye Whiting competes in a face-off.
Women’s, Men’s Lacrosse Join New Conferences
Issac Baker, Staff Writer • October 1, 2025

At the beginning of the semester the Athletics Department announced that the Women’s and Men’s Lacrosse teams would be joining two new conferences...

Quarterback Rahsaan Matthews, Jr. roles out to complete a pass in the  first quarter against Norfolk State on Saturday, Sept. 6. 
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CIAA Quarterback Of The Week Keeps Team On Track
Sydney Roberts, Staff Writer • September 25, 2025

Redshirt Freshman Quarterback Rahsaan Matthews, Jr. has been having quite the season so far with 59 completions over the span of the first three...

Paulette Walker Johnson, founder of the Woo Woos, stands with generations of Woo Woos from 1974 to the present, showcasing the enduring legacy of empowerment, leadership, and community spirit. Contributed photo.
Leaving A Legacy Since 1974
London Joseph, Contributing Writer • April 24, 2025

Being a Woo Woo is not just about stirring up the crowds at football and basketball games. It’s about being a pillar of the community, learning...

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Feature photographer Charnese Small celebrates ‘Black Resiliency’ in gallery
Feature photographer Charnese Small celebrates ‘Black Resiliency’ in gallery
Charnese Small, Photographer • February 1, 2022

From time to time the photographers on staff will publish a series of portraits showcasing their talents behind the camera. Below is a link...

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Mister VSU Melvin Cooper, Jr. and Miss VSU Sarai Findlay wave to the crowd at the opening home football game on Oct. 4.
Cooper, Findlay Discuss New Leadership Roles
Ayani Raiford and Kennedy Mboma October 13, 2025

Virginia State University has welcomed the new Mister and Miss Virginia State into their positions as leaders on campus. They are Melvin Cooper,...

Drum Major Lajohn Plummer entertains the crowd at the halftime show by the Trojan Explosion on Saturday, Oct. 4.
From Trumpet To Podium: Lajohn Plummer Leads With Purpose
Grace Neubia, Staff Writer • October 14, 2025

During the early summer mornings, most students are still fast asleep while Lajohn Plummer stands tall at Davis Hall....

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