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Unveiling new members, celebrating tradition
Unveiling new members, celebrating tradition
Ag Fest debunks stereotypes about agriculture
Ag Fest debunks stereotypes about agriculture
VSU alumnus Rob Morgan speaks on acting, life
VSU alumnus Rob Morgan speaks on acting, life
Election 2024: 7 questions answered about Super Tuesday
Election 2024: 7 questions answered about Super Tuesday
Williams Hall
Williams Hall overcomes second floor fire
Why is style important as a Trojan woman?
Why is style important as a Trojan woman?
Gospel Chorale brings faith to performance
Gospel Chorale brings faith to performance
Senior Animation Major Melanna Jacks takes a seat at the board as she learns about the Atmos studio. She is currently taking Sound In Animation.
Music Department gets new mixing room for state of the art sound
River Street Market brings fresh produce, meat and vendors to Petersburg community
River Street Market brings fresh produce, meat and vendors to Petersburg community
Farmer’s Market Brings Local Growers to Campus
Farmer’s Market Brings Local Growers to Campus
Point guard Kendall Bynum pauses during a break in the action against Johnson C. Smith at the CIAA game in Baltimore. Photo by Rayquan Smith.
CIAA Tournament bigger than just hoops
Basketball player Amesha Miller holds her son Avery (2) at the Freedom Classic game on Jan. 20. Photo contributed by Amesha Miller.
Amesha Miller balances motherhood, school and basketball
Track and Field record holder Atrell Williams throws the shot put at an outdoor meet in 2022. Williams recently broke the shot put record for Virginia State University for indoor track. He previously broke the outdoor record last year at Virginia State University. He is competing at CIAA Indoor Championships this week in North Carolina. Contributed photo.
Atrell Williams breaks records in shot put
New Men’s Soccer Coach Bob Jenkins
New Men’s Soccer coach makes history
Imhotep George (3) misses the front end of a one and one free throw attempt during the Freedom Classic at the Multipurpose Center. George played 16 minutes and grabbed three rebounds and scored four points. Kamryn Edwards (15) led VSU in scoring with 9 points. Photo by Ashlee Porter.
Freedom Classic brings excitement to Multipurpose Center
Why is style important as a Trojan woman?
Why is style important as a Trojan woman?
Breast Cancer screening can save lives with early detection
Breast Cancer screening can save lives with early detection
Student Viewpoint: The Significance of Alumni Relationships
Student Viewpoint: The Significance of Alumni Relationships
Seniors Need to be Prepared for Final Stretch
Seniors Need to be Prepared for Final Stretch
This Is A Student Paper
This Is A Student Paper
This Is A Student Paper
This Is A Student Paper
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: 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
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
Photo of Dr. Gwen Williams Dandridge, Assistant VP of Communications.
Dr. Dandridge finds calling after career in television
Code Blue prepares for the Norfolk State football game by making posters and planning cheers in the basement of Foster Hall. For more questions or inquiries about Code Blue please follow their Instagram @codebluevsu Contributed photo.
Code Blue brings brighter spirit to campus
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
Word On The Hill Podcast - Episode 4
Word On The Hill Podcast – Episode 4
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: 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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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

Devan Dion Hawes, Staff Writer
April 15, 2023
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