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Senior Myiles Spann reads a script for a segment on Virginia State’s campus radio station WVST 91.3 FM. 
The radio station is located 
in the Multi-Purpose Center.
Mass Comm senior earns internship
Sheridan Phillips, Executive Editor • April 23, 2024

The Virginia Association of Broadcasters (VAB) provides paid summer internship opportunities for college students who are in their third or fourth year at a university offering undergraduate...

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Outdoor Track to host Trojan Invitational Meet
Outdoor Track to host Trojan Invitational Meet
April 23, 2024

The Virginia State University Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track teams will play host to track teams from across the region as they prepare...

The robotics team from Westfield High School in Virginia frantically inspects their machine before it is entered into the arena.  Photo by Kameko Coleman.
Robotics competition invades VSU Multipurpose Center
Kameko Coleman, Opinions Editor • April 22, 2024

It may not be considered a conventional sport, but when the machines enter the arena and time starts, the only thing that is on the mind of the...

Point guard Kendall Bynum pauses during a break in the action against Johnson C. Smith at the CIAA game in Baltimore. Photo by Rayquan Smith.
CIAA Tournament bigger than just hoops
Jade Chance, Staff Writer • March 25, 2024

Virginia State University, along with several other universities, gathered in Baltimore for the annual CIAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball...

Basketball player Amesha Miller holds her son Avery (2) at the Freedom Classic game on Jan. 20. Photo contributed by Amesha Miller.
Amesha Miller balances motherhood, school and basketball
Sheridan Phillips, Executive Editor • February 14, 2024

Playing college-level basketball takes passion, discipline, and determination. Amesha Miller possesses all three. “I started playing basketball...

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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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Members of Injoy Ministries Jamea Thompson, Sierra Stewart, Zamir Hunley, I’Reail Smith, and Janae Spates recruit new members at the Spring 2024 Org Bazaar held on April 10, 2024, and located at Rogers Stadium parking lot. They are a Christian based ministry seeking to present and represent Christ to all. The students gathered to take photos in front of their table to advertise what they do on campus and for the community.
Spring Fling entices students to celebrate
Nakhii Young, Features Editor • April 23, 2024

The Day of Fun this past month created many opportunities for the students to enjoy the warm weather and a beautiful campus. Here are a select...

Recruitment Tour 2024: Spreading the Legacy of the Virginia State Concert Choir
Recruitment Tour 2024: Spreading the Legacy of the Virginia State Concert Choir
Helaina Ballou, News Editor • April 23, 2024

The Virginia State University Concert Choir recently finished their recruitment tour. The concert choir recruitment tour...

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