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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...

Vice-President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz stand together on a stage at a political rally during the run for president leading up to the Nov. 5 election. Photo provided by Harris Walz Campaign Website.

Harris, Walz Campaign to Visit VSU For HBCU Tour

October 6, 2024

Excitement is building as Virginia State University prepares to be a stop for the Harris-Walz campaign’s HBCU Homecoming Tour on Oct. 12. This visit comes after the cancellation of the highly anticipated...

Students park in the Rogers Stadium parking lot during a rainy day. Students will need to purchase a parking pass and display the decal beginning on Oct. 1, 2024. Photo by Helaina Ballou.

Campus Parking Decal Enforcement Begins

Helaina Ballou, News Editor October 6, 2024

It’s that time of the year again for students and faculty to get their VSU parking decals. The parking decal is a permit for students and faculty who have cars that are parked on campus. The decal will...

Miss VSU Chyna Prince and Mister VSU Craig Wrenn

Wrenn, Prince Discuss New Roles

Aminah Rozar, Staff Writer September 18, 2024

Virginia State University voted for the new Mister & Miss VSU during the Spring 2024 semester. Taking on the new roles of Mister and Miss Virginia State are senior Craig Wrenn and senior Chyna Prince....

A sign welcoming early voting stands outside of the Voter’s Registration Main Office in Petersburg. The office is located at 229 N. Market Street and is open from Monday to Friday. Contributed photo.

Election Day Approaches, Early Voting Begins

Ciani Sparrow, Staff Writer September 18, 2024

Election day is coming up fast. Tuesday, Nov. 5 is the day that everyone will be on their way to the polls to vote for their preferred candidate. However, early voting is also an option that will start...

The Academic Commons building remains under construction but the exterior is complete and plans are for it to open in Fall 2025.

Exterior Work Complete on Academic Commons

Helaina Ballou, News Editor September 18, 2024

The Academic Commons Building, and Harris Hall are getting closer and closer to being completed.  The Academic Commons building, and Harris Hall are two new buildings that are being built next to the...

Campus Adjusts to New Canvas System

Campus Adjusts to New Canvas System

Nakhii Young and Charnese Small September 18, 2024

Virginia State University announced the new Canvas launch on August 8, 2024. Canvas replaced Blackboard at VSU in order to better facilitate the teaching and learning process. The university determined...

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...

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