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Virginia State University freshman John Poitier speaks at the HBCU National Speech & Debate Tournament in the semifinals. Poitier won fifth place in Impromptu Speaking and fourth in Informative Speaking.
Teams perform at HBCU National Speech, Debate Tournament
Officer Dareick Barr (left) and Sgt. Tyrone Bond(right) of the United States Capitol Police stand in front of their booth at the “I Have A Dream” Career Expo. The career expo took place at the MPC on Feb. 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Students had the chance to meet with over 90+ employers in one location. “We are looking for candidates, and we understand the talent here at Virginia State,” Officer Barr said. “We want to make sure that we have a presence at this career fair to try to offer the opportunities we have with our agency.”
Trade show provides campus introduction to 94 employers
Junior Jade Chance sings ‘Lift Me Up’ by Rihanna during the Black 82 opening event. Photo by Anjel-Ali Ormond.
Black 82 kicks off with opening performance
Black college students have plenty of opportunities to receive scholarships through different scholarship outlets like Thurgood Marshall College Fund, Bold.org, and the United Negro College Fund.
Scholarship opportunities for Black students
Career fair to take place at Multi-Purpose Center
Career fair to take place at Multi-Purpose Center
Tyler Chronicles performs his part of the show. Photo by Ashlee Porter.
Comedy show shines in Anderson
‘Wakanda Forever’ is cultural must-see
‘Wakanda Forever’ is cultural must-see
(From left to right) Davin Jackson, Cameron Davis, James Barbour & Jordan Kelly. Contributed photo.
Upcoming artists on The Hill
Trumpet player Alex Mackey marches in the Homecoming 2022 Parade in Old Towne Petersburg. Staff photo.
Explosion focused on Honda Battle of the Bands
The Department of Music welcomes new chairman Dr. Samuel Rowley. Dr. Rowley serves as the primary conductor of the wind ensemble and also oversees the instrumental area. Photo by Anjel-Ali Ormond.
Department of Music welcomes new chair
Coach Shaun Church returned to his alma mater, Onondaga Community College, to help coach them to the 2017 National Championship. Church is the first men’s lacrosse coach at Virginia State University.
Coach Church to take men’s lacrosse by storm
The ‘Rebirth’ of Trojan’s women’s basketball
The ‘Rebirth’ of Trojan’s women’s basketball
ECSUs balanced attack hands Trojans home loss 3-1
ECSU’s balanced attack hands Trojans home loss 3-1
Trojans offense takes control to defeat ECSU 34-12
Trojans’ offense takes control to defeat ECSU 34-12
Wide receiver #3 Tylique Ray is finally brought down after a gain of 21 yards in the second half of the Bowie State game during Homecoming Week. Photo by Gibran Godfrey.
Bowie State spoils Trojans’ Homecoming
Opinion: Students find communication to be key to survival
Opinion: Students find communication to be key to survival
‘Wakanda Forever’ is cultural must-see
‘Wakanda Forever’ is cultural must-see
Editorial: Early registration vital to students
Editorial: Early registration vital to students
Executive Editor Anjel-Ali Ormond
Students need to help keep campus clean
Staff Editorial: Spring class registration struggles
Staff Editorial: Spring class registration struggles
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: 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
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
The Executive Committee members of the NAACP pose with President Christian Cozart and body members representing the association. Photo by Isammar Kirby.
Org Bazaar rules Avenue during Homecoming Week 2022
President Yania Campbell leads The Revolutionary Administration (TRA) of Virginia State University Student Government Association (SGA) for the 2022-23 academic school year. Contributed photo by SGA.
Student Government Association works on big agenda items
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
Podcast: Word On The Hill Episode 3
Podcast: Word On The Hill Episode 3
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 University freshman John Poitier speaks at the HBCU National Speech & Debate Tournament in the semifinals. Poitier won fifth place in Impromptu Speaking and fourth in Informative Speaking.
Teams perform at HBCU National Speech, Debate Tournament
Helaina Ballou, Staff Writer • March 6, 2023
“Many former debaters go into law, become professors, become consultants, and I will say the best engineers I know are debaters because they have the best ability to explain what their product is,” Demetriou said. “So debaters succeed at almost every field.”
Officer Dareick Barr (left) and Sgt. Tyrone Bond(right) of the United States Capitol Police stand in front of their booth at the “I Have A Dream” Career Expo. The career expo took place at the MPC on Feb. 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Students had the chance to meet with over 90+ employers in one location. “We are looking for candidates, and we understand the talent here at Virginia State,” Officer Barr said. “We want to make sure that we have a presence at this career fair to try to offer the opportunities we have with our agency.”
Trade show provides campus introduction to 94 employers
February 24, 2023
Junior Jade Chance sings ‘Lift Me Up’ by Rihanna during the Black 82 opening event. Photo by Anjel-Ali Ormond.
Black 82 kicks off with opening performance
February 22, 2023
Black college students have plenty of opportunities to receive scholarships through different scholarship outlets like Thurgood Marshall College Fund, Bold.org, and the United Negro College Fund.
Scholarship opportunities for Black students
February 18, 2023
Career fair to take place at Multi-Purpose Center
Career fair to take place at Multi-Purpose Center
February 7, 2023
Doctoral graduates from the Class of 2022 prepare for Commencement as they sit together. Staff photo.
Graduate Student Association seeks to increase enrollment in graduate school
November 17, 2022
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Sports
Coach Shaun Church returned to his alma mater, Onondaga Community College, to help coach them to the 2017 National Championship. Church is the first men’s lacrosse coach at Virginia State University.
Coach Church to take men’s lacrosse by storm
Anjel-Ali Ormond, Executive Editor • February 24, 2023

In April 2022, Virginia State University announced four new, never-before-seen athletic programs to the Virginia State campus: women’s soccer,...

The ‘Rebirth’ of Trojan’s women’s basketball
The ‘Rebirth’ of Trojan’s women’s basketball
Charnese Small, Photo Editor & Staff Writer • November 15, 2022

Coach Nadine Domond recently left her coaching position at Rutgers University as an assistant coach after six years on the sideline. She is now...

ECSUs balanced attack hands Trojans home loss 3-1
ECSU's balanced attack hands Trojans home loss 3-1
Sanaa Bethea, Contributing Writer • October 25, 2022

Virginia State University Women’s Volleyball fell to Elizabeth City State University in four sets 25-18, 24-26, 25-13 and 25-19 on Tuesday,...

Trojans offense takes control to defeat ECSU 34-12
Trojans' offense takes control to defeat ECSU 34-12
Ahmad Rattley, Contributing Writer • October 23, 2022

Elizabeth City NC– The Trojans won convincingly 34-12 against the Vikings on Saturday, Oct. 22, at Elizabeth City State University. Sophomore...

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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
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
Terry Jackson, PhD, Features Editor • February 23, 2023

The average Virginia State University student is much like any other college student. They enter as a freshman unable to think four years into...

VSU receives Child Care Assistance Grant
VSU receives Child Care Assistance Grant
November 16, 2022
Academic Center for Excellence supports student achievement
Academic Center for Excellence supports student achievement
November 15, 2022
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Arts & Lifestyle
Tyler Chronicles performs his part of the show. Photo by Ashlee Porter.
Comedy show shines in Anderson
Issamar Kirby, Staff Writer • February 22, 2023

On Thursday, Feb. 9, the “What in the Hail State” Comedy Show was held in Anderson Auditorium. The host, Zoie Fenty,...

‘Wakanda Forever’ is cultural must-see
‘Wakanda Forever’ is cultural must-see
November 17, 2022
(From left to right) Davin Jackson, Cameron Davis, James Barbour & Jordan Kelly. Contributed photo.
Upcoming artists on The Hill
November 17, 2022

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