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Doctoral graduates from the Class of 2022 prepare for Commencement as they sit together. Staff photo.
Graduate Student Association seeks to increase enrollment in graduate school
VSU receives Child Care Assistance Grant
VSU receives Child Care Assistance Grant
Study abroad program aims to enhance student development
Study abroad program aims to enhance student development
Super team of College of Humanities & Social Sciences gets to work
Super team of College of Humanities & Social Sciences gets to work
Jaylen Cofield learns how to operate a control board in the press box at Rogers Stadium. Contributed photo by Professor Antoine Williams.
Weekly bootcamp encourages students in pursuit of media
‘Wakanda Forever’ is cultural must-see
‘Wakanda Forever’ is cultural must-see
(From left to right) Davin Jackson, Cameron Davis, James Barbour & Jordan Kelly. Contributed photo.
Upcoming artists on The Hill
Trumpet player Alex Mackey marches in the Homecoming 2022 Parade in Old Towne Petersburg. Staff photo.
Explosion focused on Honda Battle of the Bands
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
The ‘Rebirth’ of Trojan’s women’s basketball
The ‘Rebirth’ of Trojan’s women’s basketball
ECSUs balanced attack hands Trojans home loss 3-1
ECSU’s balanced attack hands Trojans home loss 3-1
Trojans offense takes control to defeat ECSU 34-12
Trojans’ offense takes control to defeat ECSU 34-12
Wide receiver #3 Tylique Ray is finally brought down after a gain of 21 yards in the second half of the Bowie State game during Homecoming Week. Photo by Gibran Godfrey.
Bowie State spoils Trojans’ Homecoming
Trojans Middle Blocker Kelsea Saulny spikes the ball against the Panthers during the win. Saulny had five blocks and four kills.
Trojans defeat Panthers in convincing fashion 3-0
‘Wakanda Forever’ is cultural must-see
‘Wakanda Forever’ is cultural must-see
Editorial: Early registration vital to students
Editorial: Early registration vital to students
Executive Editor Anjel-Ali Ormond
Students need to help keep campus clean
Staff Editorial: Spring class registration struggles
Staff Editorial: Spring class registration struggles
Staff Editorial: Celebrating 1st Amendment freedoms on Constitution Day, September 17
Staff Editorial: Celebrating 1st Amendment freedoms on Constitution Day, September 17
Editorial: Early registration vital to students
Editorial: Early registration vital to students
Staff Editorial: Spring class registration struggles
Staff Editorial: Spring class registration struggles
Staff Editorial: Celebrating 1st Amendment freedoms on Constitution Day, September 17
Staff Editorial: Celebrating 1st Amendment freedoms on Constitution Day, September 17
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
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
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
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
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
VSU receives Child Care Assistance Grant
VSU receives Child Care Assistance Grant
Academic Center for Excellence supports student achievement
Academic Center for Excellence supports student achievement
The Executive Committee members of the NAACP pose with President Christian Cozart and body members representing the association. Photo by Isammar Kirby.
Org Bazaar rules Avenue during Homecoming Week 2022
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
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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The ‘Rebirth’ of Trojan’s women’s basketball

The ‘Rebirth’ of Trojan’s women’s basketball

Charnese Small, Photo Editor & Staff Writer • November 15, 2022

Coach Nadine Domond recently left her coaching position at Rutgers University as an assistant coach after six years on the sideline. She is now the new head coach of the Lady Trojans and is ready for the...

ECSUs balanced attack hands Trojans home loss 3-1

ECSU’s balanced attack hands Trojans home loss 3-1

Sanaa Bethea, Contributing Writer • October 25, 2022

Virginia State University Women’s Volleyball fell to Elizabeth City State University in four sets 25-18, 24-26, 25-13 and 25-19 on Tuesday, Oct. 25 at the Multi-Purpose Center. Freshman right-side...

Trojans offense takes control to defeat ECSU 34-12

Trojans’ offense takes control to defeat ECSU 34-12

Ahmad Rattley, Contributing Writer • October 23, 2022

Elizabeth City NC– The Trojans won convincingly 34-12 against the Vikings on Saturday, Oct. 22, at Elizabeth City State University. Sophomore running back Upton Bailey had himself a day in the running...

Wide receiver #3 Tylique Ray is finally brought down after a gain of 21 yards in the second half of the Bowie State game during Homecoming Week. Photo by Gibran Godfrey.

Bowie State spoils Trojans’ Homecoming

Gibran Godfrey, Sports Editor • October 23, 2022

The Virginia State University Football Homecoming Game took place on Saturday, Oct. 1 and the Trojans went up against Bowie State University. The seats in the stadium were filled to the brim, but unfortunately,...

Trojans Middle Blocker Kelsea Saulny spikes the ball against the Panthers during the win. Saulny had five blocks and four kills.

Trojans defeat Panthers in convincing fashion 3-0

Staff Reports • October 19, 2022

Richmond, VA - Virginia State University Women's Volleyball swept rival Virginia Union in three sets 25-19, 25-15, 25-22 on Monday, Oct. 17 at Barco-Stevens Hall. Sophomore outside hitter Helena Eubanks...

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

Gibran Godfrey, Sports Editor • September 6, 2022

The 2022-2023 season for Virginia State University sports is going to be an eventful one to say the least. From the fall/winter sports such as football, women’s volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball,...

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

April 19, 2022

Trojans conclude their season with two doubleheaders against Union With just four games left in the regular season, the Virginia State University softball team is just three wins away from 20 wins, a...

New turf field comes to Rogers Stadium along with four new sports

New turf field comes to Rogers Stadium along with four new sports

April 10, 2022

With the conclusion of the Virginia State University football spring game came the end of grass seed, fertilizer and mowing. Yes, the field at Rogers Stadium is undergoing a face-lift to be ready for fall...

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

Atrell Williams, Contributing Writer • March 22, 2022

Her coaching career is her livelihood, yet it all started with her intense supremely competitive career. Ashley Dewitt is the throws coach at Virginia State University. In her five years here the men’s...

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

Gibran Godfrey, Managing Editor • March 14, 2022

After six seasons as the head coach of the Virginia State University Trojans, head coach Reggie Barlow has officially accepted a head coaching position with the XFL. Coach Barlow leaves the program with...

Pitcher Cole Spain completed the third game of the series on the mound going seven full innings. Photo by Gibran Godfrey.

Baseball splits Sunday doubleheader with Davis & Elkins College

Gibran Godfrey, Managing Editor • March 2, 2022

The baseball team's bats came alive in the bottom of the first during the final game of the doubleheader on Sunday, February 27, against Davis & Elkins College. The four runs established a lead that...

Sophomore Emmett Jefferson stands in the batters box during his first plate appearance against Lock Haven on Saturday, Feb. 12th. Jefferson went 1 for 3 with 2 RBIs.

Trojans split two-game series against Lock Haven

Gibran Godfrey, Managing Editor • February 16, 2022

This past weekend the Trojans baseball team played a hard-fought series against a highly skilled team in the Lock Haven University Bald Eagles.  The Trojans split the two-game series one to one as...

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