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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.

Spring Fling entices students to celebrate

Nakhii Young, Features Editor April 23, 2024

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 few photos from the event. Photo 1: On April 9, 2024, during...

Outdoor Track to host Trojan Invitational Meet

Outdoor Track to host Trojan Invitational Meet

April 23, 2024

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 for the CIAA Championships. The VSU Invitational will take...

Recruitment Tour 2024: Spreading the Legacy of the Virginia State Concert Choir

Recruitment Tour 2024: Spreading the Legacy of the Virginia State Concert Choir

Helaina Ballou, News Editor April 23, 2024

The Virginia State University Concert Choir recently finished their recruitment tour. The concert choir recruitment tour is when the concert choir performs and recruits at several high schools throughout...

Sophomore Joshua Howell looks over one of his paintings on campus at Virginia State University.

Art student showcases work at local gallery

Ashlee Porter, Photo Editor April 23, 2024

Joshua Branch Howell is a sophomore, majoring in Visual Arts at Virginia State University and his artwork can be seen on campus quite frequently. Howell is always around bumpin’ 70s-90s music often...

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.

Mass Comm senior earns internship

Sheridan Phillips, Executive Editor April 23, 2024

The Virginia Association of Broadcasters (VAB) provides paid summer internship opportunities for college students who are in their third or fourth year at a university offering undergraduate courses across...

Virginia State University students honored at the Teachers of Promise Institute included Kamryn Goode, Kendrick Mason, Ashantee Newsome, Cameron Chambers, and Diamond Redd.

Teachers of Promise recognized from Virginia State University

Destiny Bryant, Contributing Writer April 23, 2024

The Teachers of Promise Institute recently convened at the Thomas R. Fulghum Conference Center in Midlothian, Va, on March 22 and 23. This institute, born out of the vision of practicing Virginia public...

The robotics team from Westfield High School in Virginia frantically inspects their machine before it is entered into the arena.  Photo by Kameko Coleman.

Robotics competition invades VSU Multipurpose Center

Kameko Coleman, Opinions Editor April 22, 2024

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 competitors is scooping up points. For Inspiration and Recognition...

Coordinator sheds light on Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Coordinator sheds light on Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Taylor Bennett, Staff Writer April 20, 2024

April is known as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, SAAM. Deborah Howard is the Title IX coordinator here at Virginia State University. Her role consists of training the university about policies and procedures...

Nasya Bugg of Truth Village Farms educated those present on the uses of bamboo as their farm grows fresh bamboo stalks.

Farmer’s Market returns with new vendors

Tiffanie Dzietror, Staff Writer April 19, 2024

On Thursday April 18th, the VSU Trojan Farmer’s Market returned to campus. This month’s market was the first and last of the semester and a bit quieter, but it was still a moment.  Nasya Bugg of...

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.

Officials watch over Day of Fun

Elijah Simmons III, Contributing Writer April 19, 2024

The sun beamed down on Virginia State’s Daniel Field as students gathered for the Magic City Amusement Day of Fun in early April. The event started at noon, but for the people behind the rides and entertainment,...

New degrees from College of Business, Engineering

New degrees from College of Business, Engineering

Kameko Coleman, Opinions Editor April 17, 2024

Thinking about continuing your education after graduation? The Virginia State University’s (VSU) College of Business will be offering two new programs starting in 2024.  A Master of Science (MS) in...

Why is style important as a Trojan woman?

Why is style important as a Trojan woman?

Sheridan Phillips, Executive Editor April 3, 2024

Being at an HBCU, style and inspiration surrounds us daily. These four ladies give their insight on what style means to them. Jasmine Kidd, fresh., Roanoke, VA Kamaya Finn “Amari”, soph., DC Dai’Jah...

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