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(Left to right) Zin Cambridge hears the results of the vote and is congratulated by Tobias Kargbo. The announcements were made on Thursday in front of Foster Hall as part of the Spring Fling events.
Spring Fling Combines Fun With Student Elections
Timothy North, Staff Writer • April 23, 2026

With high hopes and dreams of student leadership aspirations, the end of Spring Fling Week brought the student government elections. Curiosity, hope, excitement, along with tears of joy filled...

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Senior Janiya Harmon stands atop the podium at the CIAA Indoor Championships in February 2026. Harmon won first place in shot put with a throw of 13.72 meters. 
Photo by CIAA Photographers.
Harmon Wins Shot Put Event At CIAA Indoor Championships
Staff Reports, Contributing Writer • April 23, 2026

Indoor Track Athlete Janiya Harmon won the shot put at the CIAA Indoor Track and Field Championships with a mark of 13.72 meters in February....

Senior forward Jared White attacks the rim against Virginia Union University during the last home game of the regular season. White totaled 184 points for the 2025-2026 season and had his best game against Delaware State where he scored 19 points.
BCIC Championship Includes Men’s, Women’s Basketball Teams
March 25, 2026

The CIAA Championship Tournament did not quite end the way the men’s and women’s basketball teams wanted them to, but that doesn’t mean...

Guard Jacob Cooper finds his way to the basket around a defender in the match against Fayetteville State University. Contributed photo.
Quest For CIAA Tournament Repeat Starts Next Week In Baltimore
Staff Reports, Staff Writer • February 18, 2026

With just one week left in the regular season for both Men’s and Women’s Basketball, the Trojans are preparing for the CIAA Tournament. The...

Volleyball Sweeps Elizabeth City State On Senior Night
Volleyball Sweeps Elizabeth City State On Senior Night
Brooke Stevens, Contributing Writer • November 18, 2025

Virginia State swept Elizabeth City State 3-0 on Monday, Nov. 3 at the Multi-purpose Center. The Trojans completed senior night with an intense...

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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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VSU Students celebrate on the Ave.
Podcast: Previewing The Spring Fling 2026 Events
Ciani Sparrow, Executive Editor • April 13, 2026

On this episode of the On The Hill podcast our hosts Shakobe Hairston and Nellie Ngoma discuss this week's Spring Fling events. Virginia Statesman...

The Trojan Alliance Performing Arts or TAPA’s djembe drum battery, accompanied by a stilt walker, kicks off the theater takeover in the new Alfred Harris Academic Commons.
Arts On The Hill Creates Theater Takeover
Timothy North, Staff Writer • April 23, 2026

On Monday, April 20, faculty members and students gathered to witness the first event in what is being described as the Inaugural...

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