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The Trojan Alliance Performing Arts or TAPA’s djembe drum battery, accompanied by a stilt walker, kicks off the theater takeover in the new Alfred Harris Academic Commons.

Arts On The Hill Creates Theater Takeover

Timothy North, Staff Writer April 23, 2026

On Monday, April 20, faculty members and students gathered to witness the first event in what is being described as the Inaugural Theatre Takeover. Starting on main street, the Trojan Alliance Performing...

Joshua Branch-Howell draws portraits on campus during an event. Branch-Howell is one of the many artists involved in the Art + Design Student Org. Contributed photo.

Art Organization Builds Community On Campus

Nellie Ngoma, Contributing Writer March 26, 2026

At Virginia State University, there are many student organizations that help shape campus life, but one that is still growing and not widely known is the Student Art Organization, also known as the VSU...

Photos from VSU Greek New Membership Presentation.

Virginia State Unleashes The Greeks

Timothy North March 23, 2026

Virginia State University provides many vibrant heartbeats on it’s campus. There is the Trojan Athletics Department, the WooWoos, the Trojan Explosion Marching Band and the Royal Court. And then of course...

Trey Songz Brings Energy To MPC

Trey Songz Brings Energy To MPC

Ciani Sparrow, Executive Editor March 22, 2026

Trey Songz and Fabolous visited Virginia State University on March 20, 2026, for the Trey Songz Hometown Concert, which celebrated the 20 year anniversary of Trey Songz’s career. Known professionally...

Marvin Leach plays a song on the keyboard while testing out the recording studio in Davis Hall. The music production technology students have several areas in Davis Hall dedicated to the recording process. Contributed photo.

Music Department Develops New Recording Label

Daniel Ivy, Contributing Writer September 28, 2025

The Virginia State University Department of Music will be launching a recording label through the Music Production Technology (MPT) program. This newly created record label will provide hands on experience...

Spring Fling provides week of celebration

Spring Fling provides week of celebration

Ciani Sparrow, Executive Editor April 23, 2025

This year, Spring Fling’s theme was Las Vegas, and all events were themed accordingly. Events for Spring Fling went on throughout the week, starting on Monday, April 14, and ending on Friday, April 18....

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...

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...

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...

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