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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...

Javay Simms interviews Executive Director of Student Engagement and Career Services Joseph Lyons during the “I Have A Dream” Career Expo. Contributed photo.

Executive Director Lyons connects students to careers

Terry Jackson, PhD, Features Editor February 23, 2023

The average Virginia State University student is much like any other college student. They enter as a freshman unable to think four years into the future and beyond. Therefore, it’s difficult to envision...

VSU receives Child Care Assistance Grant

VSU receives Child Care Assistance Grant

Kameko Coleman, Staff Writer November 16, 2022

Virginia State University is one of four schools that will receive funds from the Department of Education’s Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) grant. Over the next four years, VSU will...

Academic Center for Excellence supports student achievement

Academic Center for Excellence supports student achievement

Anjel-Ali Ormond & Helaina Ballou, Executive Editor & Staff Writer November 15, 2022

Housed in the Johnston Memorial Library on the 2nd floor, the Academic Center for Excellence allows for students at Virginia State University to thrive. Reporters sat down with several of the staff of...

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

Issamar Kirby, Staff Writer October 20, 2022

On Wednesday, Oct. 5, from 2 - 6 p.m., Virginia State University hosted its Org Bazaar Homecoming event as a part of its week long celebrations. This event is traditionally hosted to support many different...

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

Dr. Terry Jackson, Staff Writer September 22, 2022

President Yania Campbell leads The Revolutionary Administration (TRA) of Virginia State University Student Government Association (SGA) for the 2022-23 academic school year. President Campbell is joined...

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

Treasure Harris, Staff Writer September 22, 2022

The Department of Student Activities announced the official reopening of the Troy Store for the fall semester. With their full restock of snacks, drinks, nonperishables, and refrigerated/frozen food items,...

There are three floors of the Johnson Memorial Library, with study spots on each floor. The second floor of the library has four cubical-like study spots in front of the elevator with comfortable chairs.

Best study spots on & off campus

Anjel-Ali Ormond, Executive Editor September 2, 2022

Welcome incoming freshman class! While Virginia State has a lot of fun activities, events, and extracurriculars to offer, students should always keep their education and learning in mind first. During...

Members of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity showcase their group at probate. Photo by Gibran Godfrey.

Greek Fraternities, Sororities welcome new members

Cieayrha Piggee-Bogale, Contributing Writer April 20, 2022

Virginia State University has nine Greek fraternities and sororities operating on its campus and the new neophytes of the Spring 2022 semester are being recognized at their Neophyte Initiation Presentations. At...

University hires first Director of Diversity,  Inclusion, and Belonging

University hires first Director of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Anjel-Ali Ormond, Executive Editor April 19, 2022

On April 4, 2022, Virginia State University announced the hiring of Dr. A.C. Fowlkes as the University’s first Director of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging. Dr. Fowlkes is the first to head the University’s...

Founder’s Day message focused on faith

Javay Simms, Contributing Writer March 23, 2022

On March 17, 2022, Founder’s Day guest speaker Dr. Khaalida Forbes spoke to a crowd of students and faculty about the power of faith. Her address took place in the Anderson Turner Auditorium on the campus...

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