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Doctoral graduates from the Class of 2022 prepare for Commencement as they sit together. Staff photo.
Graduate Student Association seeks to increase enrollment in graduate school
VSU receives Child Care Assistance Grant
VSU receives Child Care Assistance Grant
Study abroad program aims to enhance student development
Study abroad program aims to enhance student development
Super team of College of Humanities & Social Sciences gets to work
Super team of College of Humanities & Social Sciences gets to work
Jaylen Cofield learns how to operate a control board in the press box at Rogers Stadium. Contributed photo by Professor Antoine Williams.
Weekly bootcamp encourages students in pursuit of media
‘Wakanda Forever’ is cultural must-see
‘Wakanda Forever’ is cultural must-see
(From left to right) Davin Jackson, Cameron Davis, James Barbour & Jordan Kelly. Contributed photo.
Upcoming artists on The Hill
Trumpet player Alex Mackey marches in the Homecoming 2022 Parade in Old Towne Petersburg. Staff photo.
Explosion focused on Honda Battle of the Bands
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
Ettrick Deli is directly across the street from the Multipurpose Center.
Top food choices around the Hill
The ‘Rebirth’ of Trojan’s women’s basketball
The ‘Rebirth’ of Trojan’s women’s basketball
ECSUs balanced attack hands Trojans home loss 3-1
ECSU’s balanced attack hands Trojans home loss 3-1
Trojans offense takes control to defeat ECSU 34-12
Trojans’ offense takes control to defeat ECSU 34-12
Wide receiver #3 Tylique Ray is finally brought down after a gain of 21 yards in the second half of the Bowie State game during Homecoming Week. Photo by Gibran Godfrey.
Bowie State spoils Trojans’ Homecoming
Trojans Middle Blocker Kelsea Saulny spikes the ball against the Panthers during the win. Saulny had five blocks and four kills.
Trojans defeat Panthers in convincing fashion 3-0
‘Wakanda Forever’ is cultural must-see
‘Wakanda Forever’ is cultural must-see
Editorial: Early registration vital to students
Editorial: Early registration vital to students
Executive Editor Anjel-Ali Ormond
Students need to help keep campus clean
Staff Editorial: Spring class registration struggles
Staff Editorial: Spring class registration struggles
Staff Editorial: Celebrating 1st Amendment freedoms on Constitution Day, September 17
Staff Editorial: Celebrating 1st Amendment freedoms on Constitution Day, September 17
Editorial: Early registration vital to students
Editorial: Early registration vital to students
Staff Editorial: Spring class registration struggles
Staff Editorial: Spring class registration struggles
Staff Editorial: Celebrating 1st Amendment freedoms on Constitution Day, September 17
Staff Editorial: Celebrating 1st Amendment freedoms on Constitution Day, September 17
Staff Editorial: Welcoming the Class of 2026, the largest incoming group in years
Staff Editorial: Welcoming the Class of 2026, the largest incoming group in years
Staff Editorial: Welcoming the Class of 2026, the largest incoming group in years
Staff Editorial: Welcoming the Class of 2026, the largest incoming group in years
Staff Editorial: Welcoming the Class of 2026, the largest incoming group in years
Staff Editorial: Welcoming the Class of 2026, the largest incoming group in years
Staff Editorial: Welcoming the Class of 2026, the largest incoming group in years
Staff Editorial: Welcoming the Class of 2026, the largest incoming group in years
Staff Editorial: Attending Commencement gives ‘Greater’ perspective
Staff Editorial: Attending Commencement gives ‘Greater’ perspective
If students can’t help, greater deterrent may be needed
If students can’t help, greater deterrent may be needed
Editorial Cartoon for February
Editorial Cartoon for February
Feature photographer Charnese Small celebrates ‘Black Resiliency’ in gallery
Feature photographer Charnese Small celebrates ‘Black Resiliency’ in gallery
Zodiac signs apparent in students portraits
Zodiac signs apparent in students’ portraits
The Virginia Statesman needs your input
The Virginia Statesman needs your input
VSU receives Child Care Assistance Grant
VSU receives Child Care Assistance Grant
Academic Center for Excellence supports student achievement
Academic Center for Excellence supports student achievement
The Executive Committee members of the NAACP pose with President Christian Cozart and body members representing the association. Photo by Isammar Kirby.
Org Bazaar rules Avenue during Homecoming Week 2022
President Yania Campbell leads The Revolutionary Administration (TRA) of Virginia State University Student Government Association (SGA) for the 2022-23 academic school year. Contributed photo by SGA.
Student Government Association works on big agenda items
Students check out the food items available in the Troy Store, located in the basement of Foster Hall. The Troy Store is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Photo by Treasure Harris.
Troy Store returns to help students with meals
Podcast: Word On The Hill Episode 3
Podcast: Word On The Hill Episode 3
Podcast: Word On The Hill Episode 2
Podcast: Word On The Hill Episode 2
Podcast: Word On The Hill Episode 1
Podcast: Word On The Hill Episode 1
SGA Vice-President Mekhi McKinney presents a historical reflection from Delegate Wilfred A. Harris as Vice Rector Glenn Sessoms and President Dr. Makola Abdullah look on. Photo by Gibran Godfrey.
Founder’s Day message focused on faith
Podcast Review: The Stoop
Podcast Review: The Stoop

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‘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,...

Shakira Wray, senior Mass Communications Major and Drama Minor operates the radio station console. Wray is an intern for the school’s radio station, 91.3 WVST. She plans to go into the radio industry after she graduates this May. Wray covered the CIAA basketball game tournament and regular-season games. She also works behind the scenes in production and editing features. Photo by Anjel-Ali Ormond.

Campus radio station enters 35th year

Anjel-Ali Ormond, Executive Editor • March 25, 2022

Do people still listen to the radio for news and entertainment in Petersburg, Virginia? If so, they may have stumbled across station 91.3 FM to find WVST-FM The Source Live from Virginia State University....

Assistant Director of Bands Taylor Whitehead shares journey

Assistant Director of Bands Taylor Whitehead shares journey

Myiles Spann, Contributing Writer • March 22, 2022

Thump! Went the sound of a tuba in the distance that once caught the attention of a small child. Little did he know that one sound would take him on a journey of a lifetime he would never imagine. Taylor...

Feature photographer Charnese Small celebrates ‘Black Resiliency’ in gallery

Feature photographer Charnese Small celebrates ‘Black Resiliency’ in gallery

Charnese Small, Photographer • February 1, 2022

From time to time the photographers on staff will publish a series of portraits showcasing their talents behind the camera. Below is a link to a project that photographer Charnese Small has created...

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