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Alumni Reflect On Importance  Of Homecoming

Alumni Reflect On Importance Of Homecoming

Sheridan Phillips, Executive Editor October 8, 2024

Every fall, Virginia State University transforms into a hub of celebration as alumni and current students come together for Homecoming. This year, the Homecoming theme is “The Hill Unleashed.” This...

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...

Sophomore L’lori Holland uses the insight gained from her battle with cancer to inspire other women. Holland is a survivor of Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH), a rare condition. Contributed photo.

Holland hopes to inspire women

Sheridan Phillips, Executive Editor April 3, 2024

Virginia State University students come from different walks of life. Each student has their own story riddled with obstacles, achievements, peaks and valleys. Sophomore L’lori Holland’s journey involves...

Code Blue prepares for the Norfolk State football game by making posters and planning cheers in the basement of Foster Hall. For more questions or inquiries about Code Blue please follow their Instagram @codebluevsu Contributed photo.

Code Blue brings brighter spirit to campus

Charnese Small, Photo Editor October 4, 2023

Code Blue is the ultimate student hype squad for the university. They attend basketball, football, and occasionally other sporting events to cheer on the Trojans. Code Blue has been around for some time...

This year Ramadan came in on the 22nd of March. Due to the way days are observed, fasting began after the pre-dawn prayer on the 23rd. Photo by Maliq Johnson-Williams.

Muslim students observe Ramadan

Maliq Johnson-Williams, Staff Writer April 22, 2023

One of the five obligations of a  Muslim, is to fast during the month of Ramadan. Muslims use the lunar calendar to determine the start of each month. However, each new day starts at sunset. This year...

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