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...

On Feb. 28 I had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see my favorite female R&B artist, SZA, in concert during her North American tour. After scoring some close tickets for cheap, and driving with...

We spoke to five students about a subject that has been on the minds of many this school year: electronic communication or more precisely email correspondence. Ever since students have been given an...

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” is a movie that every person should go watch, especially if you are a young black student. While the movie has all the appeal of a classic Marvel action film, it is unique...

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...