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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...

VSU alumnus Rob Morgan speaks on acting, life

VSU alumnus Rob Morgan speaks on acting, life

Walter Butler, Contributing Writer March 23, 2024

Rob Morgan returned to his VSU roots in Feb. to discuss his career in front of a packed audience at Davis Recital Hall. The veteran character actor has appeared in numerous film, television and theater...

Election 2024: 7 questions answered about Super Tuesday

Election 2024: 7 questions answered about Super Tuesday

Sheridan Phillips, Executive Editor March 5, 2024

On Tuesday, March 5, voters will be headed to the primary polls to decide who will be on the ballot in 15 states in November 2024. This is a big day politically because so many states are participating....

Williams Hall

Williams Hall overcomes second floor fire

Nakhii Young, Features Editor February 11, 2024

On Jan. 11, Williams Hall experienced an unexpected fire on the second floor of their laundry room. Students were quickly told to evacuate the scene  and relocate to Hotels in Chesterfield, Virginia....

CCAMPIS comes together for fellowship for their Friendsgiving Celebration on Nov. 9, 2023.

Virginia State University’s CCAMPIS supports student parents

Joyce Ella, Staff Writer February 10, 2024

CCAMPIS stands for Child Care Access Means Parents in Schools. It is a federally funded program, granted to colleges and universities to assist student parents with childcare costs to ensure that they...

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