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Caleb Pines plants seeds from the Alligator plant at AgFest 2025. Staff photo.

AgFest 2025 Showcases Many Sides To College of Agriculture

Isaac Baker, Staff Writer March 26, 2025

On Tuesday, March 18th, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Virginia State University College of Agriculture hosted their 3rd Annual AgFest event that honors the agriculture community. AgFest 2025 was located...

(Above) The primary residence hall at Richard Bland College house students on the campus of the junior college. Virginia State University students occupied some of the vacant dorm rooms this academic year due to the lack of space on Virginia State’s campus. Photo courtesy of Richard Bland’s website.

Students Return To Campus After Stay At RBC

Nakhii Young, Features Editor March 26, 2025

In Fall 2024, a group of Virginia State University students were temporarily housed at Richard Bland College due to limited on-campus housing. While VSU strives to accommodate all students, off-campus...

Trojans Take Home CIAA Championship

Trojans Take Home CIAA Championship

Taariq Al-Salam, Contributing Writer March 20, 2025

At the 50th-anniversary Food Lion CIAA Basketball Championship on Saturday, March 1, 2025, the Virginia State men’s basketball team celebrated a well-deserved win. In the exciting finale of the 2025...

President Makola Abdullah speaks to students, faculty and staff gathered at the Multipurpose Center last Tuesday, Feb. 4,  at 12:30 p.m. for a meeting to address the recent financial freeze on federal funds and the financial future of the university.

President addresses financial concerns in university-wide meeting

Ciani Sparrow, Executive Editor February 12, 2025

Virginia State University students and faculty gathered in the Multipurpose Center for a mandatory meeting led by President Abdullah on Wednesday, Feb. 5, during which he addressed concerns about financial...

The VSUFits team poses for a photo together on Virginia State University’s campus. Team members pictured include Jamari Wilson, Maia Cubas and Jahlen Johnson-Miller.  Contributed photo.

VSUFits team shares their outlook on fashion

Christopher Dawson, Contributing Writer February 12, 2025

At Virginia State University, students express a wide range of individuality through their clothing choices. Each student incorporates a unique piece, accessory, or item of personal significance that complements...

United States Supreme Court building photo taken by Jeff Kubina and provided for use through Wikimedia Commons.

TikTok potential ban impacts users

Nakhii Young, Features Editor February 12, 2025

On Jan. 17, the Supreme Court delivered a landmark decision, upholding the federal law banning TikTok—a ruling that could reshape the landscape of social media and digital free speech in the United States. TikTok...

VSU students attend a STEM event in the Engineering Technology Building on November 8th. Contributed photo from Nicolas Pollard.

National Society of Black Engineers hosts White House HBCU STEM Initiative event

Sheridan Phillips, Executive Editor November 26, 2024

On November 8th, Virginia State University played host to a groundbreaking event aimed at fostering innovation and opportunity in STEM with a collaboration with the White House HBCU Initiative. The event...

Multimedia content creator Parris Bowles stalks the sidelines of a home football game with his iPhone and rig cage in hand. Bowles has deep family connections to Virginia State University, as well as being a graduate himself. Contributed photo.

Content Creator Parris Bowles Passionate About Storytelling

Sheridan Phillips, Executive Editor November 20, 2024

With a vibrant online presence that showcases everything from campus life to compelling narratives, Parris Bowles is not just an alumnus of Virginia State University, he’s a beacon of inspiration for...

Virginia State University’s starting 11 against Southern Virginia.

Women’s Soccer Discusses Second Historic Season

Sheridan Phillips, Executive Editor November 19, 2024

The Virginia State University Women’s Soccer team finished the regular season on November 1 against Shaw. It was an exciting season with four matches ending in a draw and the team securing its first...

Virginia State students attend a workshop on campus in October with visiting artist Nastassja Swift. Photo by Ashlee Porter.

Artist Brings Needle Felting Workshop to VSU

Ciani Sparrow, Staff Writer November 19, 2024

On Friday, October 25, students gathered on campus at Virginia State University’s Fauntleroy Hall to learn the basics of needle felting and make their own creations with Nastassja Swift, an accomplished,...

Photo provided by VSU Student Government Associate Instagram.

University mourns loss of Athletics Associate VP

Sheridan Phillips, Executive Editor October 18, 2024

Virginia State University community is in mourning following the passing of Associate Vice President of Athletics, Mrs. Peggy Davis early this morning. For nearly 30 years, Davis was a pillar of VSU athletics....

Don't Miss These Top 5 Homecoming Events

Don’t Miss These Top 5 Homecoming Events

Kyra Alston and Charnese Small October 7, 2024

It’s nearly time for Homecoming 2024. This year’s Homecoming will take place Oct. 5 through Oct. 12. There will be a plethora of enjoyable activities and events for students to participate in. During...

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