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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...

Executive Editor Anjel-Ali Ormond

Students need to help keep campus clean

October 26, 2022

If you take a 10-minute stroll around Virginia State University, you will see historic buildings, pretty nature, and great students – but you will also see litter on the sidewalk. Our campus and community...

Staff Editorial: Spring class registration struggles

Staff Editorial: Spring class registration struggles

Staff Editorial October 15, 2022

Class registration opens on Oct. 24 for the spring semester. All students should meet with their advisors and determine what classes they wish to take for the spring semester. Meeting with your advisor...

Staff Editorial: Celebrating 1st Amendment freedoms on Constitution Day, September 17

Staff Editorial: Celebrating 1st Amendment freedoms on Constitution Day, September 17

Staff Editorial September 21, 2022

On Saturday, Sept. 17 the nation celebrated Constitution Day, the day when the U.S. Constitution was ratified. Of course the 1st Amendment is very precious to this staff and the newspaper we present to...

Staff Editorial: Welcoming the Class of 2026, the largest incoming group in years

Staff Editorial: Welcoming the Class of 2026, the largest incoming group in years

August 29, 2022

The staff of the Virginia Statesman is excited to welcome the Class of 2026 to campus. There are so many exciting things that you will experience here as a freshman, and that is why this “Welcome Back”...

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...

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