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Lot #39 is located near the Multi-Purpose Center and is available for students who acquire the free parking decal for 2023-2024. Students who are interested in parking closer to campus will pay an $85 fee for their decal. Photo by Virginia Statesman staff.
Premium Parking Spots Require Decal, Fee for 2023-2024
A double room in the new modulars stands ready for move-in.
Increased Enrollment Brings Housing Challenges, Administration Response
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
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
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
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
Coach Dr. Henry Frazier III looks on from the sideline at Norfolk State. The Trojans won their road opener 33-24. Photo by Charnese Small.
Coach Frazier Focused on Championship Football
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
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
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
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
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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Latoya Thomas is hard at work creating her schedule for the fall semester. Photo by Sheridan Phillips.

Students double back for degrees

Sheridan Phillips, Contributing Writer • April 15, 2023

Readmits and grad students reflect on their experiences PETERSBURG, Va.— Everyone doesn’t have the picture-perfect college life. Suspensions, dropouts, finances and mental challenges are more common...

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