Welcome back to the 2024-2025 school year. Over the summer the staff has been getting together to plan for an exciting year of coverage. 

Check out the new video interviews on social media: We are trying something new this semester and we want you to be the focus. During the week our editorial team will gather on campus to record and produce a video interview of everyday Trojans like you. We have already posted a few to our Instagram page. Be on the look out for more @thevastatesman

Get ready for Homecoming: Although each issue is pretty special in our minds, this fall we are planning two special issues for you. Next month, when we normally publish our October issue, we are going all out on our preview of Homecoming 2024. The issue will hit stands at the start of Homecoming Week and give you all of the behind-the-scenes looks at the week ahead. Of course, we will post all of our photos and stories from the week on our website

Get ready for Election 2024: Then when we get to November, look for our issue focusing on everything politics. The issue will cover the candidates, where to vote, and everything else you need to know about Tuesday, Nov. 5. 

Did you say podcast?: Although we have published a few in the past, we are planning on bringing a podcast to our readers on a more regular basis. Listen up for our new release which hopefully will happen just before Homecoming. 

Join our team: We have been having great turnout numbers for our weekly staff meetings, but we could always use more staffers. If you think you would love to learn more about writing, photography, video, podcasting or layout, come to one of our meetings. We meet every Monday afternoon from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. and also our teams who work on podcasting and social media get together throughout the week. We are located in the Multipurpose Center Room 1417.