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Miss VSU Chyna Prince and Mister VSU Craig Wrenn

Wrenn, Prince Discuss New Roles

Aminah Rozar, Staff Writer September 18, 2024

Virginia State University voted for the new Mister & Miss VSU during the Spring 2024 semester. Taking on the new roles of Mister and Miss Virginia State are senior Craig Wrenn and senior Chyna Prince....

A sign welcoming early voting stands outside of the Voter’s Registration Main Office in Petersburg. The office is located at 229 N. Market Street and is open from Monday to Friday. Contributed photo.

Election Day Approaches, Early Voting Begins

Ciani Sparrow, Staff Writer September 18, 2024

Election day is coming up fast. Tuesday, Nov. 5 is the day that everyone will be on their way to the polls to vote for their preferred candidate. However, early voting is also an option that will start...

The Academic Commons building remains under construction but the exterior is complete and plans are for it to open in Fall 2025.

Exterior Work Complete on Academic Commons

Helaina Ballou, News Editor September 18, 2024

The Academic Commons Building, and Harris Hall are getting closer and closer to being completed.  The Academic Commons building, and Harris Hall are two new buildings that are being built next to the...

Campus Adjusts to New Canvas System

Campus Adjusts to New Canvas System

Nakhii Young and Charnese Small September 18, 2024

Virginia State University announced the new Canvas launch on August 8, 2024. Canvas replaced Blackboard at VSU in order to better facilitate the teaching and learning process. The university determined...

Images from Commencement 2024 at the Multipurpose Center on Saturday, May 11, 2024.

Photo Gallery: Trojans receive diplomas in Commencement 2024 ceremonies

Ashlee Porter, Photo Editor May 13, 2024

The Class of 2024 may not have had a ceremony for their high school graduation due to Covid-19, but on Saturday, May 11, they celebrated the end of their undergraduate studies in full pomp and circumstance. Commencement...

Virginia State University graduate finds success at WBTV3 in Charlotte

Virginia State University graduate finds success at WBTV3 in Charlotte

Helaina Ballou, News Editor May 6, 2024

Jeremiah Banks has a talent for marketing films that he knows the public likes. Banks works at WBTV3 in Charlotte, NC, as a marketing producer.   Banks creates videos for all kinds of events ranging...

Senior Myiles Spann reads a script for a segment on Virginia State’s campus radio station WVST 91.3 FM. 
The radio station is located 
in the Multi-Purpose Center.

Mass Comm senior earns internship

Sheridan Phillips, Executive Editor April 23, 2024

The Virginia Association of Broadcasters (VAB) provides paid summer internship opportunities for college students who are in their third or fourth year at a university offering undergraduate courses across...

Virginia State University students honored at the Teachers of Promise Institute included Kamryn Goode, Kendrick Mason, Ashantee Newsome, Cameron Chambers, and Diamond Redd.

Teachers of Promise recognized from Virginia State University

Destiny Bryant, Contributing Writer April 23, 2024

The Teachers of Promise Institute recently convened at the Thomas R. Fulghum Conference Center in Midlothian, Va, on March 22 and 23. This institute, born out of the vision of practicing Virginia public...

Coordinator sheds light on Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Coordinator sheds light on Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Taylor Bennett, Staff Writer April 20, 2024

April is known as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, SAAM. Deborah Howard is the Title IX coordinator here at Virginia State University. Her role consists of training the university about policies and procedures...

Tina Watkins, Virginia State University fire safety officer/code enforcer                                 stands outside of her work vehicle at VSU on April 10, following the Magic 
City Amusement Day of Fun.

Officials watch over Day of Fun

Elijah Simmons III, Contributing Writer April 19, 2024

The sun beamed down on Virginia State’s Daniel Field as students gathered for the Magic City Amusement Day of Fun in early April. The event started at noon, but for the people behind the rides and entertainment,...

Unveiling new members,  celebrating tradition

Unveiling new members, celebrating tradition

Ashlee Porter, Photo Editor March 30, 2024

This probate season Virginia State University came together to put on a show. On March 22, the probate took place in Daniel’s gym at 5:30 p.m. Trojans packed the stands and waited anxiously to see...

Ag Fest debunks stereotypes about agriculture

Ag Fest debunks stereotypes about agriculture

Helaina Ballou, News Editor March 27, 2024

On Tuesday, March 19, Virginia State University held the Second Annual Ag Fest to promote agriculture at Foster Hall. Students weren’t the only ones in attendance at Ag Fest. People from the local Petersburg...

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