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Senior Myiles Spann reads a script for a segment on Virginia State’s campus radio station WVST 91.3 FM. The radio station is located in the Multi-Purpose Center.
Mass Comm senior earns internship
Virginia State University students honored at the Teachers of Promise Institute included Kamryn Goode, Kendrick Mason, Ashantee Newsome, Cameron Chambers, and Diamond Redd.
Teachers of Promise recognized from Virginia State University
Coordinator sheds light on Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Coordinator sheds light on Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Tina Watkins, Virginia State University fire safety officer/code enforcer stands outside of her work vehicle at VSU on April 10, following the Magic City Amusement Day of Fun.
Officials watch over Day of Fun
Unveiling new members, celebrating tradition
Unveiling new members, celebrating tradition
Recruitment Tour 2024: Spreading the Legacy of the Virginia State Concert Choir
Recruitment Tour 2024: Spreading the Legacy of the Virginia State Concert Choir
Sophomore Joshua Howell looks over one of his paintings on campus at Virginia State University.
Art student showcases work at local gallery
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
Outdoor Track to host Trojan Invitational Meet
Outdoor Track to host Trojan Invitational Meet
The robotics team from Westfield High School in Virginia frantically inspects their machine before it is entered into the arena. Photo by Kameko Coleman.
Robotics competition invades VSU Multipurpose Center
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
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
Members of Injoy Ministries Jamea Thompson, Sierra Stewart, Zamir Hunley, I’Reail Smith, and Janae Spates recruit new members at the Spring 2024 Org Bazaar held on April 10, 2024, and located at Rogers Stadium parking lot. They are a Christian based ministry seeking to present and represent Christ to all. The students gathered to take photos in front of their table to advertise what they do on campus and for the community.
Spring Fling entices students to celebrate
Nasya Bugg of Truth Village Farms educated those present on the uses of bamboo as their farm grows fresh bamboo stalks.
Farmer’s Market returns with new vendors
New degrees from College of Business, Engineering
New degrees from College of Business, Engineering
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
Members of Injoy Ministries Jamea Thompson, Sierra Stewart, Zamir Hunley, I’Reail Smith, and Janae Spates recruit new members at the Spring 2024 Org Bazaar held on April 10, 2024, and located at Rogers Stadium parking lot. They are a Christian based ministry seeking to present and represent Christ to all. The students gathered to take photos in front of their table to advertise what they do on campus and for the community.
Spring Fling entices students to celebrate
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?
Members of Injoy Ministries Jamea Thompson, Sierra Stewart, Zamir Hunley, I’Reail Smith, and Janae Spates recruit new members at the Spring 2024 Org Bazaar held on April 10, 2024, and located at Rogers Stadium parking lot. They are a Christian based ministry seeking to present and represent Christ to all. The students gathered to take photos in front of their table to advertise what they do on campus and for the community.
Spring Fling entices students to celebrate
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

The Virginia Statesman

The Virginia Statesman
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

Sheridan Phillips, Features Editor • October 5, 2023

Updated - Thursday, October 5, 1:30 PM On Thursday, Sept. 26, the Virginia State University Women’s Soccer team faced “racial slurs and inappropriate sounds” from spectators who attended their...

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

On Feb. 2, Black82, a committee that holds several events during Black History Month at Virginia State, held an opening event at Anderson Auditorium. The event was in a talent show format, with performances...

Career fair to take place at Multi-Purpose Center

Career fair to take place at Multi-Purpose Center

Maliq Johnson-Williams, Staff Writer • February 7, 2023

Are you searching for a future career or simply want a head start in the working world? The career fair will take place on Feb. 9, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Center on campus. Hosted...

Students check out the food items available in the Troy Store, located in the basement of Foster Hall. The Troy Store is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Photo by Treasure Harris.

Troy Store returns to help students with meals

Treasure Harris, Staff Writer • September 22, 2022

The Department of Student Activities announced the official reopening of the Troy Store for the fall semester. With their full restock of snacks, drinks, nonperishables, and refrigerated/frozen food items,...

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

On March 31, 2022, President Biden announced the selection of Virginia State University’s President Dr. Makola M. Abdullah, for Biden’s Board of Advisors for HBCUs.  President Abdullah’s selection...

Teachers of Promise honored at institute from Virginia State University School of Education

Teachers of Promise honored at institute from Virginia State University School of Education

March 31, 2022

Students from the Virginia State University School of Education were honored on Friday, March 25, and Saturday, March 26, 2022, at the Thomas R. Fulghum Conference Center in Chesterfield at the Teachers...

Freshman outfielder David Johnson takes a cut at a fastball in a fall 2021 scrimmage. Johnson hopes to make a contribution to the team in his first year. Photo by Gibran Godfrey.

Spring sports eager to get started

Gibran Godfrey, Managing Editor • February 1, 2022

By Gibran Godfrey Spring sports kicks off this weekend with Trojans Baseball, as they travel to play their first game of the season in Atlanta, GA, against Clark Atlanta University on Saturday, February...

Photo by Gibran Godfrey.

Winter sports conclude, interruptions occur due to Covid Omicron

Gibran Godfrey, Managing Editor • January 31, 2022

The Trojans winter sports teams’ seasons are nearing their end as the men’s and women’s basketball teams play their last home game on Feb. 16th, and the indoor track and field team finishes their...

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