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Campus organization The Girls That Get It hosts first event
Campus organization The Girls That Get It hosts first event
Chief Stephen Adkins of the Chickahominy Tribe congratulates the new head dancer at the conclusion of his dance. Staff photo.
Chickahominy Tribe holds 70th Fall Festival & Pow-Wow
The Department of Music welcomes new chairman Dr. Samuel Rowley. Dr. Rowley serves as the primary conductor of the wind ensemble and also oversees the instrumental area. Photo by Anjel-Ali Ormond.
Department of Music welcomes new chair
National Sickle Cell Awareness Month recognizes need for battling disease
National Sickle Cell Awareness Month recognizes need for battling disease
Students check out the food items available in the Troy Store, located in the basement of Foster Hall. The Troy Store is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Photo by Treasure Harris.
Troy Store returns to help students with meals
The Department of Music welcomes new chairman Dr. Samuel Rowley. Dr. Rowley serves as the primary conductor of the wind ensemble and also oversees the instrumental area. Photo by Anjel-Ali Ormond.
Department of Music welcomes new chair
Ettrick Deli is directly across the street from the Multipurpose Center.
Top food choices around the Hill
Social media sites every student should follow
Social media sites every student should follow
Davis 218 and Davis 110 will serve as new studio space for music production, recording, live sound, postproduction, sound design, film/media music composition and much more. Photos contributed by Dustin Painter.
Studio space takes audio production to next level
Program Director Jennifer Williamson takes students under her wings
Program Director Jennifer Williamson takes students under her wings
Sophomore Kennedy Hoge (left) passes a serve to her setter in a drill at practice at the Multipurpose Center. Hoge is a defensive specialist. Photo by Gibran Godfrey.
5 sporting events not to miss this year
Freshmen Alaijah Pratt connects with a high fastball. Pratt has not only commanded the batter’s box, but also the pitcher’s mound going 7-3 this season. She recently threw a two-hit shutout against Bowie State and a one-hit shutout against Lincoln. Photo by Virginia Statesman staff.
Softball prepares for CIAA
New turf field comes to Rogers Stadium along with four new sports
New turf field comes to Rogers Stadium along with four new sports
Coach Ashley Dewitt watches her athletes throw the shot put at the Fred Hardy Invitational Track Meet at the University of Richmond. Photo by Virginia Statesman staff.
Throws coach just getting started
Former head football coach Reggie Barlow watches his offense against Lincoln University during the 2021 season.
Head football coach Reggie Barlow leaves Virginia State for XFL
Staff Editorial: Attending Commencement gives ‘Greater’ perspective
Staff Editorial: Attending Commencement gives ‘Greater’ perspective
If students can’t help, greater deterrent may be needed
If students can’t help, greater deterrent may be needed
Editorial Cartoon for February
Editorial Cartoon for February
Staff Editorial: Attending Commencement gives ‘Greater’ perspective
Staff Editorial: Attending Commencement gives ‘Greater’ perspective
If students can’t help, greater deterrent may be needed
If students can’t help, greater deterrent may be needed
Staff Editorial: Attending Commencement gives ‘Greater’ perspective
Staff Editorial: Attending Commencement gives ‘Greater’ perspective
If students can’t help, greater deterrent may be needed
If students can’t help, greater deterrent may be needed
Editorial Cartoon for February
Editorial Cartoon for February
Feature photographer Charnese Small celebrates ‘Black Resiliency’ in gallery
Feature photographer Charnese Small celebrates ‘Black Resiliency’ in gallery
Zodiac signs apparent in students portraits
Zodiac signs apparent in students’ portraits
The Virginia Statesman needs your input
The Virginia Statesman needs your input
President Yania Campbell leads The Revolutionary Administration (TRA) of Virginia State University Student Government Association (SGA) for the 2022-23 academic school year. Contributed photo by SGA.
Student Government Association works on big agenda items
Students check out the food items available in the Troy Store, located in the basement of Foster Hall. The Troy Store is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Photo by Treasure Harris.
Troy Store returns to help students with meals
There are three floors of the Johnson Memorial Library, with study spots on each floor. The second floor of the library has four cubical-like study spots in front of the elevator with comfortable chairs.
Best study spots on & off campus
Members of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity showcase their group at probate. Photo by Gibran Godfrey.
Greek Fraternities, Sororities welcome new members
University hires first Director of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
University hires first Director of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Podcast: Word On The Hill Episode 3
Podcast: Word On The Hill Episode 3
Podcast: Word On The Hill Episode 2
Podcast: Word On The Hill Episode 2
Podcast: Word On The Hill Episode 1
Podcast: Word On The Hill Episode 1
SGA Vice-President Mekhi McKinney presents a historical reflection from Delegate Wilfred A. Harris as Vice Rector Glenn Sessoms and President Dr. Makola Abdullah look on. Photo by Gibran Godfrey.
Founder’s Day message focused on faith
Podcast Review: The Stoop
Podcast Review: The Stoop

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Staff Editorial: Attending Commencement gives ‘Greater’ perspective

Staff Editorial: Attending Commencement gives ‘Greater’ perspective

Jalynn White, Art Editor • April 19, 2022

In just about three weeks the campus will transform for the Spring 2022 Commencement activities which will take place on May 14, 2022, at 9:00 AM in the Multi-purpose Center. For many students who are...

If students can’t help, greater deterrent may be needed

If students can’t help, greater deterrent may be needed

Staff Editorial • March 23, 2022

Imagine you are a college student, and you’ve spent your day attending a full schedule of classes and extracurriculars. You come back to your dorm at the end of a long day and finally get a chance to...

Editorial Cartoon for February

Editorial Cartoon for February

Jalynn White, Art • February 1, 2022

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