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Newly selected Mr. Virginia State University Christopher Lawrence stands next to Miss Virginia State University Aliyah Mayers. Photo by Malik Johnson.
Mister & Miss Virginia State selected for 2023-2024
VCAN Scholarship Program provides financial aid, support for local eligible recipients
VCAN Scholarship Program provides financial aid, support for local eligible recipients
Dr. Charlie Hill, Founder of the Charlie Hill Fellow Leadership Institute, stands with Anita Wynn, Director of Civic Leadership and Engagement and the Cohort 4 inductees of the Hill Leadership Institute. According to Wynn, this year’s cohort group had a record number of inductees, at 34 students.
Hill Institute inducts 34 students into leadership program
Latoya Thomas is hard at work creating her schedule for the fall semester. Photo by Sheridan Phillips.
Students double back for degrees
To put on WAM each year, a committee is needed to plan, organize, and host events. This year’s WAM committee is made up of over 60 students, “all from different student organizations with women representation,” according to Braxton. Photo by Anjel-Ali Ormond.
Women’s Appreciation Month celebrates 8th year
Junior music major Yani McNeil has gotten her professional music career started by releasing a handful of songs through a platform by Off Campus Music. Contributed photo.
Getting to know local singer-songwriter, Yani McNeil
Photo by Ashlee Porter.
Review: SZA concert in DC thrills fans with sold out show
Tyler Chronicles performs his part of the show. Photo by Ashlee Porter.
Comedy show shines in Anderson
‘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
Virginia State University President Makola M. Abdullah, Ph.D. stands next to Head Football Coach Henry Frazier at the Spring Game 2023. Photo by Statesman staff.
Spring ball brings new beginnings to VSU football
Intramural Championship ends in stunning fashion
Intramural Championship ends in stunning fashion
Pitcher Christian Henderson obtained the win on Sunday in the second game of the double-header against Bluefield State 2-1. Photo by Statesman staff.
Baseball takes three wins from weekend series
Trojans baseball player Alex Dayle has overcome a traumatic brain injury to return to play the sport he loves. Photo by Virginia Statesman staff.
Trojan overcomes traumatic injury
Coach Shaun Church returned to his alma mater, Onondaga Community College, to help coach them to the 2017 National Championship. Church is the first men’s lacrosse coach at Virginia State University.
Coach Church to take men’s lacrosse by storm
Photo by Ashlee Porter.
Review: SZA concert in DC thrills fans with sold out show
Opinion: Students find communication to be key to survival
Opinion: Students find communication to be key to survival
‘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
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
This year Ramadan came in on the 22nd of March. Due to the way days are observed, fasting began after the pre-dawn prayer on the 23rd. Photo by Maliq Johnson-Williams.
Muslim students observe Ramadan
Javay Simms interviews Executive Director of Student Engagement and Career Services Joseph Lyons during the “I Have A Dream” Career Expo. Contributed photo.
Executive Director Lyons connects students to careers
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
Photo Gallery: Honors College Week: Fashion Show
Photo Gallery: Honors College Week: Fashion Show
Photo Gallery: International Womens Day celebration
Photo Gallery: International Women’s Day celebration
Podcast: On International Womens Day, who inspires you?
Podcast: On International Women’s Day, who inspires you?
Photo Gallery: Womens Appreciation Month kicks off with talent show
Photo Gallery: Women’s Appreciation Month kicks off with talent show
Photo Gallery: Black82 opening event kicks off Black History Month festivities
Photo Gallery: ‘Black82’ opening event kicks off Black History Month festivities
Photo Gallery: Honors College Week: Fashion Show
Photo Gallery: Honors College Week: Fashion Show
Photo Gallery: International Womens Day celebration
Photo Gallery: International Women’s Day celebration
Photo Gallery: Womens Appreciation Month kicks off with talent show
Photo Gallery: Women’s Appreciation Month kicks off with talent show
Photo Gallery: Black82 opening event kicks off Black History Month festivities
Photo Gallery: ‘Black82’ opening event kicks off Black History Month festivities

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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,...

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

Treasure Harris, Staff Writer • October 19, 2022

MCOM Productions is a new organization for the Mass Communications Department as students and faculty members come together. With their weekly media boot camps held at the Multi-Purpose Center (MPC) on...

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