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Why Is Journalism Important Now?

Ciani Sparrow, Executive Editor October 16, 2025

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......

What does graduation mean to you?

What does graduation mean to you?

Ciani Sparrow, Executive Editor April 19, 2025

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...

Opinion: The Importance of Sexual Assault Awareness

Opinion: The Importance of Sexual Assault Awareness

Ciani Sparrow, Staff Writer October 8, 2024

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...

Why is style important as a Trojan woman?

Why is style important as a Trojan woman?

Sheridan Phillips, Executive Editor April 3, 2024

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...

Breast Cancer screening can save lives with early detection

Breast Cancer screening can save lives with early detection

Sheridan Phillips, Features Editor November 13, 2023

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...

Student Viewpoint: The Significance  of Alumni  Relationships

Student Viewpoint: The Significance of Alumni Relationships

Kameko Coleman, Opinions Editor October 4, 2023

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...

Seniors Need to be Prepared for Final Stretch

Seniors Need to be Prepared for Final Stretch

Kameko Coleman September 14, 2023

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...

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...

Photo by Ashlee Porter.

Review: SZA concert in DC thrills fans with sold out show

Ashlee Porter, Staff Writer March 18, 2023

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...

Opinion: Students find communication to be key to survival

Opinion: Students find communication to be key to survival

Devan Dion Hawes & Taylor McCoy, Staff Writer February 23, 2023

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...

‘Wakanda Forever’ is cultural must-see

‘Wakanda Forever’ is cultural must-see

Anjel-Ali Ormond, Executive Editor November 17, 2022

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...

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...

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