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Unveiling new members,  celebrating tradition
Unveiling new members, celebrating tradition
Ashlee Porter, Photo Editor • March 30, 2024

This probate season Virginia State University came together to put on a show. On March 22, the probate took place in Daniel’s gym at 5:30 p.m. Trojans packed the stands and waited anxiously...

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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...

Track and Field record holder Atrell Williams throws the shot put at an outdoor meet in 2022. Williams recently broke the shot put record for Virginia State University for indoor track. He previously broke the outdoor record last year at Virginia State University. He is competing at CIAA Indoor Championships this week in North Carolina. Contributed photo.
Atrell Williams breaks records in shot put
Sheridan Phillips, Executive Editor • February 12, 2024

Shot put is one of the traditional throwing events in track and field. Recorder-breaker Atrell Williams didn’t always have shot put as a part...

New Men’s Soccer Coach Bob Jenkins
New Men’s Soccer coach makes history
Helaina Ballou, News Editor • February 11, 2024

New Men’s Soccer Coach Bob Jenkins is looking to make a difference at Virginia State University. After working at colleges such as University...

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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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Sophomore L’lori Holland uses the insight gained from her battle with cancer to inspire other women. Holland is a survivor of Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH), a rare condition. Contributed photo.
Holland hopes to inspire women
Sheridan Phillips, Executive Editor • April 3, 2024

Virginia State University students come from different walks of life. Each student has their own story riddled with obstacles, achievements,...

Why is style important as a Trojan woman?
Why is style important as a Trojan woman?
Sheridan Phillips, Executive Editor • April 3, 2024

Being at an HBCU, style and inspiration surrounds us daily. These four ladies give their insight on what style means to them....

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