Ashlee Porter, Photo Editor | May 13, 2024
Helaina Ballou, News Editor | May 6, 2024
Sheridan Phillips, Executive Editor | April 23, 2024
![Images from Commencement 2024 at the Multipurpose Center on Saturday, May 11, 2024.](https://thevirginiastatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/7E2A9549-1-1200x800.jpg)
The Class of 2024 may not have had a ceremony for their high school graduation due to Covid-19, but on Saturday, May 11, they celebrated the end of their undergraduate studies in full pomp and...
![Senior Myiles Spann reads a script for a segment on Virginia State’s campus radio station WVST 91.3 FM.
The radio station is located
in the Multi-Purpose Center.](https://thevirginiastatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_8395-1200x750.jpg)
![Coordinator sheds light on Sexual Assault Awareness Month](https://thevirginiastatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sexual-assault-scaled1-1200x737.jpg)
![Tina Watkins, Virginia State University fire safety officer/code enforcer stands outside of her work vehicle at VSU on April 10, following the Magic
City Amusement Day of Fun.](https://thevirginiastatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screen-Shot-2024-04-24-at-12.14.53-AM-1200x683.png)
![Outdoor Track to host Trojan Invitational Meet](https://thevirginiastatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/53613781014_7596488ed6_o-1-1200x800.jpg)
The Virginia State University Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track teams will play host to track teams from across the region as they prepare...
![The robotics team from Westfield High School in Virginia frantically inspects their machine before it is entered into the arena. Photo by Kameko Coleman.](https://thevirginiastatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_5937-1200x900.jpg)
It may not be considered a conventional sport, but when the machines enter the arena and time starts, the only thing that is on the mind of the...
![Trojans defeat Apprentice School 5-1 to split doubleheader](https://thevirginiastatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Screenshot-2024-05-07-at-10.27.30-AM-1200x670.png)
Virginia State University split a doubleheader with the Apprentice School on Friday afternoon, winning the second game 5-1 at their home field...
![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.](https://thevirginiastatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-03-at-1.56.52-PM.png)
Virginia State University, along with several other universities, gathered in Baltimore for the annual CIAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball...
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![Feature photographer Charnese Small celebrates ‘Black Resiliency’ in gallery](https://thevirginiastatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/charnese-900x501.jpeg)
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](https://thevirginiastatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/portraits-makyla-900x505.jpeg)
![The Virginia Statesman needs your input](https://thevirginiastatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/51420137921_5ac8813bc1_o-900x600.jpg)
![Members of Injoy Ministries Jamea Thompson, Sierra Stewart, Zamir Hunley, I’Reail Smith, and Janae Spates recruit new members at the Spring 2024 Org Bazaar held on April 10, 2024, and located at Rogers Stadium parking lot. They are a Christian based ministry seeking to present and represent Christ to all. The students gathered to take photos in front of their table to advertise what they do on campus and for the community.](https://thevirginiastatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/photo4-1200x708.jpg)
The Day of Fun this past month created many opportunities for the students to enjoy the warm weather and a beautiful campus. Here are a select...
![Nasya Bugg of Truth Village Farms educated those present on the uses of bamboo as their farm grows fresh bamboo stalks.](https://thevirginiastatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/farmers-market-1200x800.jpg)
![New degrees from College of Business, Engineering](https://thevirginiastatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/53402253830_4563f64fa6_o-1200x800.jpg)
![Recruitment Tour 2024: Spreading the Legacy of the Virginia State Concert Choir](https://thevirginiastatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_0268-1200x555.jpg)
The Virginia State University Concert Choir recently finished their recruitment tour. The concert choir recruitment tour...
![Sophomore Joshua Howell looks over one of his paintings on campus at Virginia State University.](https://thevirginiastatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/artist-e1713932519467-1200x694.jpg)
![Why is style important as a Trojan woman?](https://thevirginiastatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-03-at-2.04.15-PM-1200x535.png)