Hello, Virginia Statesman readers! First of all, I would like to thank you for reading and supporting the Statesman. Our team of writers and photographers along with our advisor, Professor Waugaman, put...
Trey Songz and Fabolous visited Virginia State University on March 20, 2026, for the Trey Songz Hometown Concert, which celebrated the 20 year anniversary of Trey Songz’s career.
Known professionally...
You probably are wondering as you read this paper how much of this newspaper was done by a real person and how much was impacted by AI?
Well that’s a great question and one that certainly needs to be...
This past month the student newspaper at Indiana University received news that their faculty advisor would be terminated. The advisor claimed that he was fired because he stood up to censorship.
Chancellor...
You may not be the type that normally reads the newspaper. That’s ok... most people don’t these days. So why are you reading this? We hope because you like to find out what is going on close to home......
In just a few short weeks, a parade of graduates will once again be walking across a packed stage in the Multi-Purpose Center for Spring Commencement 2025.
In recognition of this upcoming event, we spoke...
It’s time to address an issue that demands our urgent attention: sexual assault on college campuses. Sexual assaults on college campuses are a huge but sometimes quiet problem that is most times either...
Being at an HBCU, style and inspiration surrounds us daily. These four ladies give their insight on what style means to them.
Jasmine Kidd, fresh., Roanoke, VA
Kamaya Finn “Amari”, soph., DC
Dai’Jah...
October is the allotted month for Breast Cancer Awareness. This month also marked the anniversary of my mother’s passing. She fought breast cancer not once, but twice and the second time it came back...
Homecoming is just that. Coming home! Right now, you may live on campus, but for many, returning to the campus is not only a trip down memory lane, but also a return to the old stomping ground.
The bond...
It’s your senior year! You made it! It’s been a long and exciting journey, and you want to keep the same motivating energy all the way to the finish line. It’s time to focus and finish strong.
From...
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...
