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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...

Virginia State students attend a workshop on campus in October with visiting artist Nastassja Swift. Photo by Ashlee Porter.

Artist Brings Needle Felting Workshop to VSU

Ciani Sparrow, Staff Writer November 19, 2024

On Friday, October 25, students gathered on campus at Virginia State University’s Fauntleroy Hall to learn the basics of needle felting and make their own creations with Nastassja Swift, an accomplished,...

Hip-Hop Concert to Headline Homecoming

Hip-Hop Concert to Headline Homecoming

Nakhii Young, Features Editor October 7, 2024

On Oct. 9 Bossman Dlow and Glorilla will grace the stage at Virginia State University. In the past homecomings, VSU has had well-known artists like Toosii, Mariah the Scientist, and Meek Mill to name a...

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...

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...

Gospel Chorale brings faith to performance

Gospel Chorale brings faith to performance

Nakhii Young, Features Editor March 27, 2024

Virginia State University Gospel Chorale is known for using their amazing talents to create a dynamic praise and worship sound. GC is a group on campus that welcomes all who are interested to pursue their...

Senior Animation Major Melanna Jacks takes a seat at the board as she learns about the Atmos studio. She is currently taking Sound In Animation.

Music Department gets new mixing room for state of the art sound

Helaina Ballou, News Editor November 13, 2023

The Virginia State University music department has made space for a new Atmos mixing room. Atmos is a very advanced technology for audio mixing. Music department professor Wellington Gordon explains how...

River Street Market brings fresh produce, meat and vendors to Petersburg community

River Street Market brings fresh produce, meat and vendors to Petersburg community

Sheridan Phillips, Features Editor November 13, 2023

Every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, River Street Market brings local farmers and businesses together for the community to enjoy.  Crista Manieri, market manager, gives insight on why River Street...

Farmer’s Market Brings Local Growers to Campus

Farmer’s Market Brings Local Growers to Campus

Anjel-Ali Ormond, Executive Editor September 14, 2023

On Thursday, Aug. 24, the first of three farmer’s markets took place on campus. A national grant with the Farmer’s Market Coalition and USDA allowed for Virginia State University to be one of three...

Trojan Explosion Performs At First Battle Of The Bands Competition

Trojan Explosion Performs At First Battle Of The Bands Competition

Helaina Ballou September 14, 2023

The Virginia State Trojan Explosion Marching Band recently traveled to compete in the 2023 Pepsi National Battle of the Bands competition in Houston, Texas. This was the band’s first out-of-state Battle...

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