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Virginia State to host 2024 Presidential Debate
The Trojans Takeoff Team looks to the sky above Randolph Farm as they practice for the final launch which will take place in April 2024 in Alabama. Photo by Rashai Enoch Bailey.
Trojans Takeoff Team competes in NASA Student Launch Challenge
A sign welcomes voters to a long day of voting on Nov. 7. Many Petersburg citizens voted at Petersburg High School.
Elections offer voters chance to shape state’s future
Don Napoleon, Emmy Award-winning video journalist and photographer, engages the audience in a discussion at the Alumni Panel on Friday, Oct. 13. Napoleon earned his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in English/Communications from Virginia State University.
Alumni Panel offers advice to Trojans during Homecoming Week
Midfielder Rish Gist looks to pass the ball up the field in a home match.
Women’s Soccer endures verbal abuse from spectators at Guilford College away match
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
River Street Market brings fresh produce, meat and vendors to Petersburg community
River Street Market brings fresh produce, meat and vendors to Petersburg community
Farmer’s Market Brings Local Growers to Campus
Farmer’s Market Brings Local Growers to Campus
Trojan Explosion Performs At First Battle Of The Bands Competition
Trojan Explosion Performs At First Battle Of The Bands Competition
Junior music major Yani McNeil has gotten her professional music career started by releasing a handful of songs through a platform by Off Campus Music. Contributed photo.
Getting to know local singer-songwriter, Yani McNeil
Historic day for Women’s Lacrosse arrives with Play Day
Historic day for Women’s Lacrosse arrives with Play Day
Midfielder Rish Gist looks to pass the ball up the field in a home match.
Women’s Soccer endures verbal abuse from spectators at Guilford College away match
Graduate student Rayquan Smith breaks a tackle against Livingstone on Saturday, Sept. 23. Photo contributed by Rayquan Smith.
‘King of NIL’ spreads wealth for HBCU athletes
Play-by-Play announcer John Emmett has called it all
Play-by-Play announcer John Emmett has called it all
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
Breast Cancer screening can save lives with early detection
Breast Cancer screening can save lives with early detection
Student Viewpoint: The Significance of Alumni Relationships
Student Viewpoint: The Significance of Alumni Relationships
Seniors Need to be Prepared for Final Stretch
Seniors Need to be Prepared for Final Stretch
This Is A Student Paper
This Is A Student Paper
Photo by Ashlee Porter.
Review: SZA concert in DC thrills fans with sold out show
This Is A Student Paper
This Is A Student Paper
Editorial: Early registration vital to students
Editorial: Early registration vital to students
Staff Editorial: Spring class registration struggles
Staff Editorial: Spring class registration struggles
Staff Editorial: Celebrating 1st Amendment freedoms on Constitution Day, September 17
Staff Editorial: Celebrating 1st Amendment freedoms on Constitution Day, September 17
Staff Editorial: Welcoming the Class of 2026, the largest incoming group in years
Staff Editorial: Welcoming the Class of 2026, the largest incoming group in years
Staff Editorial: Welcoming the Class of 2026, the largest incoming group in years
Staff Editorial: Welcoming the Class of 2026, the largest incoming group in years
Staff Editorial: Welcoming the Class of 2026, the largest incoming group in years
Staff Editorial: Welcoming the Class of 2026, the largest incoming group in years
Staff Editorial: Attending Commencement gives ‘Greater’ perspective
Staff Editorial: Attending Commencement gives ‘Greater’ perspective
If students can’t help, greater deterrent may be needed
If students can’t help, greater deterrent may be needed
Editorial Cartoon for February
Editorial Cartoon for February
Feature photographer Charnese Small celebrates ‘Black Resiliency’ in gallery
Feature photographer Charnese Small celebrates ‘Black Resiliency’ in gallery
Zodiac signs apparent in students portraits
Zodiac signs apparent in students’ portraits
The Virginia Statesman needs your input
The Virginia Statesman needs your input
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
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
Javay Simms interviews Executive Director of Student Engagement and Career Services Joseph Lyons during the “I Have A Dream” Career Expo. Contributed photo.
Executive Director Lyons connects students to careers
VSU receives Child Care Assistance Grant
VSU receives Child Care Assistance Grant
Academic Center for Excellence supports student achievement
Academic Center for Excellence supports student achievement
Photo Gallery: Honors College Week: Fashion Show
Photo Gallery: Honors College Week: Fashion Show
Photo Gallery: International Womens Day celebration
Photo Gallery: International Women’s Day celebration
Podcast: On International Womens Day, who inspires you?
Podcast: On International Women’s Day, who inspires you?
Photo Gallery: Womens Appreciation Month kicks off with talent show
Photo Gallery: Women’s Appreciation Month kicks off with talent show
Photo Gallery: Black82 opening event kicks off Black History Month festivities
Photo Gallery: ‘Black82’ opening event kicks off Black History Month festivities
Photo Gallery: Honors College Week: Fashion Show
Photo Gallery: Honors College Week: Fashion Show
Photo Gallery: International Womens Day celebration
Photo Gallery: International Women’s Day celebration
Photo Gallery: Womens Appreciation Month kicks off with talent show
Photo Gallery: Women’s Appreciation Month kicks off with talent show
Photo Gallery: Black82 opening event kicks off Black History Month festivities
Photo Gallery: ‘Black82’ opening event kicks off Black History Month festivities

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Virginia State to host 2024 Presidential Debate
Virginia State to host 2024 Presidential Debate
Anjel-Ali Ormond, Executive Editor • November 20, 2023
Virginia State has been selected to host one of the 2024 Presidential Debates.
The Trojans Takeoff Team looks to the sky above Randolph Farm as they practice for the final launch which will take place in April 2024 in Alabama. Photo by Rashai Enoch Bailey.
Trojans Takeoff Team competes in NASA Student Launch Challenge
November 13, 2023
A sign welcomes voters to a long day of voting on Nov. 7. Many Petersburg citizens voted at Petersburg High School.
Elections offer voters chance to shape state’s future
November 4, 2023
Don Napoleon, Emmy Award-winning video journalist and photographer, engages the audience in a discussion at the Alumni Panel on Friday, Oct. 13. Napoleon earned his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in English/Communications from Virginia State University.
Alumni Panel offers advice to Trojans during Homecoming Week
October 15, 2023
Midfielder Rish Gist looks to pass the ball up the field in a home match.
Women's Soccer endures verbal abuse from spectators at Guilford College away match
October 5, 2023
Students participate in the Org Bazaar in front of Foster in 2022. Staff photo.
Homecoming Week promises live music, plenty of activities
October 4, 2023
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Sports
Historic day for Women’s Lacrosse arrives with Play Day
Historic day for Women’s Lacrosse arrives with Play Day
Ernest Merriweather III, Staff Writer • October 15, 2023

On Oct. 8 history was made in the women’s lacrosse world as an all HBCU showcase was hosted at Virginia State University. There were six teams...

Midfielder Rish Gist looks to pass the ball up the field in a home match.
Women's Soccer endures verbal abuse from spectators at Guilford College away match
Sheridan Phillips, Features Editor • October 5, 2023

Updated - Thursday, October 5, 1:30 PM On Thursday, Sept. 26, the Virginia State University Women’s Soccer team faced “racial slurs and...

Graduate student Rayquan Smith breaks a tackle against Livingstone on Saturday, Sept. 23. Photo contributed by Rayquan Smith.
‘King of NIL’ spreads wealth for HBCU athletes
Charnese Small, Sports Editor • October 2, 2023

Name, Image and Likeness (NIL), in its most basic form, refers to the procedures by which college athletes are permitted to obtain monetary rewards....

Play-by-Play announcer John Emmett has called it all
Play-by-Play announcer John Emmett has called it all
Charnese Small, Sports Editor • October 1, 2023

An astounding radio/television play-by-play broadcaster since 1983,  John Emmett has reached his calling with perfecting his craft. Beginning...

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Special Projects
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...

Zodiac signs apparent in students portraits
Zodiac signs apparent in students' portraits
January 29, 2022
The Virginia Statesman needs your input
The Virginia Statesman needs your input
January 14, 2022
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Back On The Hill
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...

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
April 22, 2023
Javay Simms interviews Executive Director of Student Engagement and Career Services Joseph Lyons during the “I Have A Dream” Career Expo. Contributed photo.
Executive Director Lyons connects students to careers
February 23, 2023
Arts & Lifestyle
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...

River Street Market brings fresh produce, meat and vendors to Petersburg community
River Street Market brings fresh produce, meat and vendors to Petersburg community
November 13, 2023
Farmer’s Market Brings Local Growers to Campus
Farmer’s Market Brings Local Growers to Campus
September 14, 2023

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