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Virginia State to host 2024 Presidential Debate
The Trojans Takeoff Team looks to the sky above Randolph Farm as they practice for the final launch which will take place in April 2024 in Alabama. Photo by Rashai Enoch Bailey.
Trojans Takeoff Team competes in NASA Student Launch Challenge
A sign welcomes voters to a long day of voting on Nov. 7. Many Petersburg citizens voted at Petersburg High School.
Elections offer voters chance to shape state’s future
Don Napoleon, Emmy Award-winning video journalist and photographer, engages the audience in a discussion at the Alumni Panel on Friday, Oct. 13. Napoleon earned his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in English/Communications from Virginia State University.
Alumni Panel offers advice to Trojans during Homecoming Week
Midfielder Rish Gist looks to pass the ball up the field in a home match.
Women’s Soccer endures verbal abuse from spectators at Guilford College away match
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
Trojan Explosion Performs At First Battle Of The Bands Competition
Trojan Explosion Performs At First Battle Of The Bands Competition
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
Historic day for Women’s Lacrosse arrives with Play Day
Historic day for Women’s Lacrosse arrives with Play Day
Midfielder Rish Gist looks to pass the ball up the field in a home match.
Women’s Soccer endures verbal abuse from spectators at Guilford College away match
Graduate student Rayquan Smith breaks a tackle against Livingstone on Saturday, Sept. 23. Photo contributed by Rayquan Smith.
‘King of NIL’ spreads wealth for HBCU athletes
Play-by-Play announcer John Emmett has called it all
Play-by-Play announcer John Emmett has called it all
Quarterback Steve Williams breaks out for a long run against Norfolk State on the way to a 33-24 win. Photo by Charnese Small.
Fans React to Big Rivalry Win
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
Photo by Ashlee Porter.
Review: SZA concert in DC thrills fans with sold out show
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
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
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
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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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

Helaina Ballou, News Editor
November 13, 2023
New Cultural Director helps underrepresented be seen, heard

New Cultural Director helps underrepresented be seen, heard

Helaina Ballou, News Editor
October 3, 2023
Trojan Explosion Performs At First Battle Of The Bands Competition

Trojan Explosion Performs At First Battle Of The Bands Competition

Helaina Ballou
September 14, 2023
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

Helaina Ballou, Staff Writer
March 6, 2023
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