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Lot #39 is located near the Multi-Purpose Center and is available for students who acquire the free parking decal for 2023-2024. Students who are interested in parking closer to campus will pay an $85 fee for their decal. Photo by Virginia Statesman staff.
Premium Parking Spots Require Decal, Fee for 2023-2024
Sheridan Phillips, Staff Writer • September 14, 2023

August 21 marked the first day of classes for students at Virginia State University. Droves of cars loaded through the front gates. Traffic jams and congestion spilled on to neighboring streets...

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Quarterback Steve Williams breaks out for a long run against Norfolk State on the way to a 33-24 win. Photo by Charnese Small.
Fans React to Big Rivalry Win
Ashlee Porter September 14, 2023

After Virginia State’s win against Norfolk State University on September 2, students and fans are more ready than ever to hear about the upcoming...

Coach Dr. Henry Frazier III looks on from the sideline at Norfolk State. The Trojans won their road opener 33-24.  Photo by Charnese Small.
Coach Frazier Focused on Championship Football
Charnese Small September 14, 2023

Virginia State University’s head football coach, Dr. Henry Frazier lll discussed his plans for the Trojans recently. Frazier believes that...

Virginia State University President Makola M. Abdullah, Ph.D. stands next to Head Football Coach Henry Frazier at the Spring Game 2023. Photo by Statesman staff.
Spring ball brings new beginnings to VSU football
Lyric Nason, Contributing Writer • May 4, 2023

Discipline, professionalism plus focus equals winning combination PETERSBURG, Va. -- In the past, Virginia State University football has had...

Intramural Championship ends in stunning fashion
Intramural Championship ends in stunning fashion
Darius R. Price, Contributing Writer • April 22, 2023

On April 20, 2023, Virginia State University held its annual Intramural Basketball Championship hosted by the students of Foundation of Sports...

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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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This year Ramadan came in on the 22nd of March. Due to the way days are observed, fasting began after the pre-dawn prayer on the 23rd. Photo by Maliq Johnson-Williams.
Muslim students observe Ramadan
Maliq Johnson-Williams, Staff Writer • April 22, 2023

One of the five obligations of a  Muslim, is to fast during the month of Ramadan. Muslims use the lunar calendar to determine the start of each...

Farmer’s Market Brings Local Growers to Campus
Farmer’s Market Brings Local Growers to Campus
Anjel-Ali Ormond, Executive Editor • September 14, 2023

On Thursday, Aug. 24, the first of three farmer’s markets took place on campus. A national grant with the Farmer’s Market...

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