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How To Succeed At University Life

How To Succeed At University Life

Sheridan Phillips, Executive Editor September 18, 2024

From first year students to graduating seniors, college students need to keep these topics in mind. Here’s a 5-step guide to student success at Virginia State University.  Organization: Use a planner...

New Ideas Brewing Up At The Virginia Statesman

September 18, 2024

Welcome back to the 2024-2025 school year. Over the summer the staff has been getting together to plan for an exciting year of coverage.  Check out the new video interviews on social media: We are trying...

This Is A Student Paper

This Is A Student Paper

Staff Editorial September 14, 2023

There is one thing that you will hopefully discover when you pick up The Virginia Statesman... and that is that all of the bylines are names of Virginia State University students. Some might wonder why...

Editorial: Early registration vital to students

Editorial: Early registration vital to students

Nakhii Young, Staff Writer November 17, 2022

Lately, important emails have been sent out to VSU students about Spring 2023 Registration. A head start on spring registration allows students to lock in their spot and not have to be put on a waiting...

Staff Editorial: Spring class registration struggles

Staff Editorial: Spring class registration struggles

Staff Editorial October 15, 2022

Class registration opens on Oct. 24 for the spring semester. All students should meet with their advisors and determine what classes they wish to take for the spring semester. Meeting with your advisor...

Staff Editorial: Celebrating 1st Amendment freedoms on Constitution Day, September 17

Staff Editorial: Celebrating 1st Amendment freedoms on Constitution Day, September 17

Staff Editorial September 21, 2022

On Saturday, Sept. 17 the nation celebrated Constitution Day, the day when the U.S. Constitution was ratified. Of course the 1st Amendment is very precious to this staff and the newspaper we present to...

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

August 30, 2022

The staff of the Virginia Statesman is excited to welcome the Class of 2026 to campus. There are so many exciting things that you will experience here as a freshman, and that is why this “Welcome Back”...

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

August 29, 2022

The staff of the Virginia Statesman is excited to welcome the Class of 2026 to campus. There are so many exciting things that you will experience here as a freshman, and that is why this “Welcome Back”...

Staff Editorial: Attending Commencement gives ‘Greater’ perspective

Staff Editorial: Attending Commencement gives ‘Greater’ perspective

Jalynn White, Art Editor April 19, 2022

In just about three weeks the campus will transform for the Spring 2022 Commencement activities which will take place on May 14, 2022, at 9:00 AM in the Multi-purpose Center. For many students who are...

If students can’t help, greater deterrent may be needed

If students can’t help, greater deterrent may be needed

Staff Editorial March 23, 2022

Imagine you are a college student, and you’ve spent your day attending a full schedule of classes and extracurriculars. You come back to your dorm at the end of a long day and finally get a chance to...

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