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Virginia State University freshman John Poitier speaks at the HBCU National Speech & Debate Tournament in the semifinals. Poitier won fifth place in Impromptu Speaking and fourth in Informative Speaking.
Teams perform at HBCU National Speech, Debate Tournament
Officer Dareick Barr (left) and Sgt. Tyrone Bond(right) of the United States Capitol Police stand in front of their booth at the “I Have A Dream” Career Expo. The career expo took place at the MPC on Feb. 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Students had the chance to meet with over 90+ employers in one location. “We are looking for candidates, and we understand the talent here at Virginia State,” Officer Barr said. “We want to make sure that we have a presence at this career fair to try to offer the opportunities we have with our agency.”
Trade show provides campus introduction to 94 employers
Junior Jade Chance sings ‘Lift Me Up’ by Rihanna during the Black 82 opening event. Photo by Anjel-Ali Ormond.
Black 82 kicks off with opening performance
Black college students have plenty of opportunities to receive scholarships through different scholarship outlets like Thurgood Marshall College Fund, Bold.org, and the United Negro College Fund.
Scholarship opportunities for Black students
Career fair to take place at Multi-Purpose Center
Career fair to take place at Multi-Purpose Center
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
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
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
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
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
Staff Editorial: Spring class registration struggles
Staff Editorial: Spring class registration struggles
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
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
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
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
Podcast: Word On The Hill Episode 3
Podcast: Word On The Hill Episode 3
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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Photo Gallery: International Womens Day celebration

Photo Gallery: International Women’s Day celebration

Anjel-Ali Ormond
March 9, 2023
Photo Gallery: Womens Appreciation Month kicks off with talent show

Photo Gallery: Women’s Appreciation Month kicks off with talent show

Anjel-Ali Ormond, Executive Editor
March 1, 2023
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

Anjel-Ali Ormond, Executive Editor
February 24, 2023
Black college students have plenty of opportunities to receive scholarships through different scholarship outlets like Thurgood Marshall College Fund, Bold.org, and the United Negro College Fund.

Scholarship opportunities for Black students

Anjel-Ali Ormond, Executive Editor
February 18, 2023
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Photo Gallery: Black82 opening event kicks off Black History Month festivities

Photo Gallery: ‘Black82’ opening event kicks off Black History Month festivities

Anjel-Ali Ormond, Executive Editor
February 17, 2023
‘Wakanda Forever’ is cultural must-see

‘Wakanda Forever’ is cultural must-see

Anjel-Ali Ormond, Executive Editor
November 17, 2022
Photo Courtesy of the Counseling Department

Upcoming Wellness Day on Monday, Oct. 17

Anjel-Ali Ormond, Executive Editor
October 14, 2022
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

Anjel-Ali Ormond, Executive Editor
September 22, 2022
There are three floors of the Johnson Memorial Library, with study spots on each floor. The second floor of the library has four cubical-like study spots in front of the elevator with comfortable chairs.

Best study spots on & off campus

Anjel-Ali Ormond, Executive Editor
September 2, 2022
University hires first Director of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

University hires first Director of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Anjel-Ali Ormond, Executive Editor
April 19, 2022
VSU President Dr. Makola Abdullah speaks with students.

VSU President selected for Biden’s Board of Advisors for HBCUs

Anjel-Ali Ormond, Executive Editor
April 7, 2022
Shakira Wray, senior Mass Communications Major and Drama Minor operates the radio station console. Wray is an intern for the school’s radio station, 91.3 WVST. She plans to go into the radio industry after she graduates this May. Wray covered the CIAA basketball game tournament and regular-season games. She also works behind the scenes in production and editing features. Photo by Anjel-Ali Ormond.

Campus radio station enters 35th year

Anjel-Ali Ormond, Executive Editor
March 25, 2022
BareSoul founder Ashley Williams practices mindfulness and meditates during a yoga session. BareSoul will be in Foster to conduct yoga on March 7.

Upcoming Wellness Day on Monday, March 7

Anjel-Ali Ormond, Executive Editor
March 2, 2022
A student receives a massage in Foster Hall by a massage therapist during Wellness Day activities.

Students experience Trojan Wellness Day events

Anjel-Ali Ormond and Janiah Mitchell
February 15, 2022
Mister Virginia State University Isaiah Matthews-Braxton

Isaiah Matthews-Braxton wins 18th Annual Mister HBCU

Anjel-Ali Ormond, Executive Editor
January 31, 2022
Photo by Virginia Statesman staff.

Wellness Days added to academic calendar, replace Spring Break

Anjel-Ali Ormond, Executive Editor
January 30, 2022
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