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Film Club Members Hone Skills With Competition

Film Club Members Hone Skills With Competition

Joseph Taylor, Contributing Writer April 1, 2025

On March 4th, the Virginia State University film club began their editing process for their first short film of the year. The student lead production team uses their classroom experiences to go through...

Caleb Pines plants seeds from the Alligator plant at AgFest 2025. Staff photo.

AgFest 2025 Showcases Many Sides To College of Agriculture

Isaac Baker, Staff Writer March 26, 2025

On Tuesday, March 18th, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Virginia State University College of Agriculture hosted their 3rd Annual AgFest event that honors the agriculture community. AgFest 2025 was located...

(Above) The primary residence hall at Richard Bland College house students on the campus of the junior college. Virginia State University students occupied some of the vacant dorm rooms this academic year due to the lack of space on Virginia State’s campus. Photo courtesy of Richard Bland’s website.

Students Return To Campus After Stay At RBC

Nakhii Young, Features Editor March 26, 2025

In Fall 2024, a group of Virginia State University students were temporarily housed at Richard Bland College due to limited on-campus housing. While VSU strives to accommodate all students, off-campus...

Students take a selfies as they cross the rocks on the Appomattox River. Students have taken advantage of the newly renovated walking path which can be accessed near the Fleet Street bridge on the back of campus. Contributed photo.

Students Explore Appomattox River

Destiny Brock, Contributing Writer March 25, 2025

Located in Petersburg, VA, Virginia State University’s campus is in close proximity to the Appomattox River and the serene sights of its’ winding trail. After many generations, the river continues...

Trojans Take Home CIAA Championship

Trojans Take Home CIAA Championship

Taariq Al-Salam, Contributing Writer March 20, 2025

At the 50th-anniversary Food Lion CIAA Basketball Championship on Saturday, March 1, 2025, the Virginia State men’s basketball team celebrated a well-deserved win. In the exciting finale of the 2025...

Greek Night graces the MPC court

Greek Night graces the MPC court

Nakhii Young, Features Editor February 12, 2025

The Multipurpose Center was filled with members of the Greek organizations on campus for the men’s basketball game on Wednesday, Jan. 29, as the Trojans took on Bowie State. Although the enthusiasm...

President Makola Abdullah speaks to students, faculty and staff gathered at the Multipurpose Center last Tuesday, Feb. 4,  at 12:30 p.m. for a meeting to address the recent financial freeze on federal funds and the financial future of the university.

President addresses financial concerns in university-wide meeting

Ciani Sparrow, Executive Editor February 12, 2025

Virginia State University students and faculty gathered in the Multipurpose Center for a mandatory meeting led by President Abdullah on Wednesday, Feb. 5, during which he addressed concerns about financial...

Photo of Virginia Hall on the campus of Virginia State University.

Virginia State sees possible increase in tuition

Helaina Ballou, News Editor February 12, 2025

Students here at Virginia State University might see some surprising changes to their tuition in the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. The tuition increase comes as a result of the Board of Visitors meeting...

The VSUFits team poses for a photo together on Virginia State University’s campus. Team members pictured include Jamari Wilson, Maia Cubas and Jahlen Johnson-Miller.  Contributed photo.

VSUFits team shares their outlook on fashion

Christopher Dawson, Contributing Writer February 12, 2025

At Virginia State University, students express a wide range of individuality through their clothing choices. Each student incorporates a unique piece, accessory, or item of personal significance that complements...

United States Supreme Court building photo taken by Jeff Kubina and provided for use through Wikimedia Commons.

TikTok potential ban impacts users

Nakhii Young, Features Editor February 12, 2025

On Jan. 17, the Supreme Court delivered a landmark decision, upholding the federal law banning TikTok—a ruling that could reshape the landscape of social media and digital free speech in the United States. TikTok...

Message From The Virginia Statesman

Message From The Virginia Statesman

Staff Editorial November 22, 2024

As we close out 2024 the staff at the Virginia Statesman wants to thank all of our readers for following us this fall semester as we bring you stories from our community. We know that as students you...

Multimedia content creator Parris Bowles stalks the sidelines of a home football game with his iPhone and rig cage in hand. Bowles has deep family connections to Virginia State University, as well as being a graduate himself. Contributed photo.

Content Creator Parris Bowles Passionate About Storytelling

Sheridan Phillips, Executive Editor November 20, 2024

With a vibrant online presence that showcases everything from campus life to compelling narratives, Parris Bowles is not just an alumnus of Virginia State University, he’s a beacon of inspiration for...

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