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Election 2024: 7 questions answered about Super Tuesday
Election 2024: 7 questions answered about Super Tuesday
Sheridan Phillips, Executive Editor • March 5, 2024

On Tuesday, March 5, voters will be headed to the primary polls to decide who will be on the ballot in 15 states in November 2024. This is a big day politically because so many states are participating....

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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...

Imhotep George (3) misses the front end of a one and one free throw attempt during the Freedom Classic at the Multipurpose Center.  George played 16 minutes and grabbed three rebounds and scored four points. Kamryn Edwards (15) led VSU in scoring with 9 points. Photo by Ashlee Porter.
Freedom Classic brings excitement to Multipurpose Center
Ashlee Porter, Sports Editor • February 1, 2024

The Freedom Classic is an annual tradition that is in connection with alumni, students and families, as well as to honor the life and legacy...

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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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Code Blue prepares for the Norfolk State football game by making posters and planning cheers in the basement of Foster Hall. For more questions or inquiries about Code Blue please follow their Instagram @codebluevsu Contributed photo.
Code Blue brings brighter spirit to campus
Charnese Small, Photo Editor • October 4, 2023

Code Blue is the ultimate student hype squad for the university. They attend basketball, football, and occasionally other sporting events to...

Senior Animation Major Melanna Jacks takes a seat at the board as she learns about the Atmos studio. She is currently taking Sound In Animation.
Music Department gets new mixing room for state of the art sound
Helaina Ballou, News Editor • November 13, 2023

The Virginia State University music department has made space for a new Atmos mixing room. Atmos is a very advanced technology...

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