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Junior music major Yani McNeil has gotten her professional music career started by releasing a handful of songs through a platform by Off Campus Music. 
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Getting to know local singer-songwriter, Yani McNeil

Devan Dion Hawes, Staff Writer April 15, 2023

Music can be sexy. Music can be painful. Music can be cathartic and freeing. Not many artists can have their works characterized as such while also having you move about on a dance floor, face damped with...

Photo by Ashlee Porter.

Review: SZA concert in DC thrills fans with sold out show

Ashlee Porter, Staff Writer March 18, 2023

On Feb. 28 I had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see my favorite female R&B artist, SZA, in concert during her North American tour. After scoring some close tickets for cheap, and driving with...

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, known professionally as IamZoie, and his Wild N’ Out colleagues: Darren Brand...

‘Wakanda Forever’ is cultural must-see

‘Wakanda Forever’ is cultural must-see

Anjel-Ali Ormond, Executive Editor November 17, 2022

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” is a movie that every person should go watch, especially if you are a young black student. While the movie has all the appeal of a classic Marvel action film, it is unique...

(From left to right) Davin Jackson, Cameron Davis, James Barbour & Jordan Kelly. Contributed photo.

Upcoming artists on The Hill

Alika Benjamin-Elliott , Staff Writer November 17, 2022

Virginia State is no stranger to talent. From talent shows, karaoke, freestyle battles, and the P.R.E.P Apollo, the student body is always amazed and entertained by their classmates and friends. Many...

Trumpet player Alex Mackey marches in the Homecoming 2022 Parade in Old Towne Petersburg. Staff photo.

Explosion focused on Honda Battle of the Bands

Myiles Spann, Staff Writer October 24, 2022

The Virginia State University Marching Trojan Explosion has been to the Honda Battle of the Bands nine consecutive times, will they return for the tenth? The Trojan Explosion Marching Band, under the...

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

Anjel-Ali Ormond, Executive Editor September 22, 2022

Director Dr. Samuel L. Rowley brings experience to VSU This August, the Virginia State Music Department welcomed Dr. Samuel L. Rowley to the faculty. Dr. Samuel L. Rowley currently serves as the Chairman...

Ettrick Deli is directly across the street from the Multipurpose Center.

Top food choices around the Hill

Charnese Small, Art Editor September 6, 2022

There are numerous, convenient places for food around Petersburg if eating at the cafe is not the top choice for a bite to eat. Nearby in Foster Hall students have Chick-fil-A and Subway. A top suggestion...

Social media sites every student should follow

Social media sites every student should follow

Issamar Kirby, Contributing Writer September 2, 2022

Welcome to VSU Class of 2026 and returning students to the Land of Troy. Here on campus, social media is a big part of being in the know in regards to what is going on at this HBCU. Platforms such as...

Davis 218 and Davis 110 will serve as new studio space for music production, recording, live sound, postproduction, sound design, film/media music composition and much more. Photos contributed by Dustin Painter.

Studio space takes audio production to next level

Kameko Coleman, Staff Writer August 27, 2022

Students will be able to take advantage of working in the studios here at the VSU campus come fall 2022. Most of the activities in the studio are geared toward providing students with assignments that...

Program Director Jennifer Williamson takes students under her wings

Program Director Jennifer Williamson takes students under her wings

Myiles Spann, Contributing Writer April 20, 2022

From Massachusetts, to Louisiana, to Petersburg, Virginia, communicating her way through life, one woman found her heartbeat with radio. Jennifer Williamson, Program Director of 91.3 WVST and Adjunct...

Watson named Miss VSU 2023

Watson named Miss VSU 2023

Issamar Kirby, Contributing Writer April 20, 2022

On Monday, April 1, 2022, Virginia State University held its campus-wide elections for the 2022-2023 school year. Open positions included Mr. and Ms. VSU, Ms. and Mr. 1882, Ms. and Mr. Orange and Blue,...

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