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Images from Commencement 2024 at the Multipurpose Center on Saturday, May 11, 2024.

Photo Gallery: Trojans receive diplomas in Commencement 2024 ceremonies

Ashlee Porter, Photo Editor May 13, 2024

The Class of 2024 may not have had a ceremony for their high school graduation due to Covid-19, but on Saturday, May 11, they celebrated the end of their undergraduate studies in full pomp and circumstance. Commencement...

Virginia State University graduate finds success at WBTV3 in Charlotte

Virginia State University graduate finds success at WBTV3 in Charlotte

Helaina Ballou, News Editor May 6, 2024

Jeremiah Banks has a talent for marketing films that he knows the public likes. Banks works at WBTV3 in Charlotte, NC, as a marketing producer.   Banks creates videos for all kinds of events ranging...

Senior Myiles Spann reads a script for a segment on Virginia State’s campus radio station WVST 91.3 FM. 
The radio station is located 
in the Multi-Purpose Center.

Mass Comm senior earns internship

Sheridan Phillips, Executive Editor April 23, 2024

The Virginia Association of Broadcasters (VAB) provides paid summer internship opportunities for college students who are in their third or fourth year at a university offering undergraduate courses across...

Virginia State University students honored at the Teachers of Promise Institute included Kamryn Goode, Kendrick Mason, Ashantee Newsome, Cameron Chambers, and Diamond Redd.

Teachers of Promise recognized from Virginia State University

Destiny Bryant, Contributing Writer April 23, 2024

The Teachers of Promise Institute recently convened at the Thomas R. Fulghum Conference Center in Midlothian, Va, on March 22 and 23. This institute, born out of the vision of practicing Virginia public...

Coordinator sheds light on Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Coordinator sheds light on Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Taylor Bennett, Staff Writer April 20, 2024

April is known as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, SAAM. Deborah Howard is the Title IX coordinator here at Virginia State University. Her role consists of training the university about policies and procedures...

Nasya Bugg of Truth Village Farms educated those present on the uses of bamboo as their farm grows fresh bamboo stalks.

Farmer’s Market returns with new vendors

Tiffanie Dzietror, Staff Writer April 19, 2024

On Thursday April 18th, the VSU Trojan Farmer’s Market returned to campus. This month’s market was the first and last of the semester and a bit quieter, but it was still a moment.  Nasya Bugg of...

Sophomore L’lori Holland uses the insight gained from her battle with cancer to inspire other women. Holland is a survivor of Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH), a rare condition. Contributed photo.

Holland hopes to inspire women

Sheridan Phillips, Executive Editor April 3, 2024

Virginia State University students come from different walks of life. Each student has their own story riddled with obstacles, achievements, peaks and valleys. Sophomore L’lori Holland’s journey involves...

Unveiling new members,  celebrating tradition

Unveiling new members, celebrating tradition

Ashlee Porter, Photo Editor March 30, 2024

This probate season Virginia State University came together to put on a show. On March 22, the probate took place in Daniel’s gym at 5:30 p.m. Trojans packed the stands and waited anxiously to see...

Gospel Chorale brings faith to performance

Gospel Chorale brings faith to performance

Nakhii Young, Features Editor March 27, 2024

Virginia State University Gospel Chorale is known for using their amazing talents to create a dynamic praise and worship sound. GC is a group on campus that welcomes all who are interested to pursue their...

Photo of Dr. Gwen Williams Dandridge, Assistant VP of Communications.

Dr. Dandridge finds calling after career in television

Taylor Bennett, Staff Writer March 26, 2024

Dr. Gwen Williams Dandridge is the Assistant Vice President of Communications at Virginia State University. Her role includes the branding, marketing, social media, videography, crisis, external, and internal...

VSU alumnus Rob Morgan speaks on acting, life

VSU alumnus Rob Morgan speaks on acting, life

Walter Butler, Contributing Writer March 23, 2024

Rob Morgan returned to his VSU roots in Feb. to discuss his career in front of a packed audience at Davis Recital Hall. The veteran character actor has appeared in numerous film, television and theater...

Election 2024: 7 questions answered about Super Tuesday

Election 2024: 7 questions answered about Super Tuesday

Sheridan Phillips, Executive Editor March 5, 2024

On Tuesday, March 5, voters will be headed to the primary polls to decide who will be on the ballot in 15 states in November 2024. This is a big day politically because so many states are participating....

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