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ROTC honors Lieutenant Colonel Jona McKee on his birthday
ROTC honors Lieutenant Colonel Jona McKee on his birthday
VSU President Dr. Makola Abdullah speaks with students.
VSU President selected for Biden’s Board of Advisors for HBCUs
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
Mask requirements shift as positivity rates decrease
Mask requirements shift as positivity rates decrease
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
Program Director Jennifer Williamson takes students under her wings
Program Director Jennifer Williamson takes students under her wings
Watson named Miss VSU 2023
Watson named Miss VSU 2023
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
Assistant Director of Bands Taylor Whitehead shares journey
Assistant Director of Bands Taylor Whitehead shares journey
Feature photographer Charnese Small celebrates ‘Black Resiliency’ in gallery
Feature photographer Charnese Small celebrates ‘Black Resiliency’ in gallery
Freshmen Alaijah Pratt connects with a high fastball. Pratt has not only commanded the batter’s box, but also the pitcher’s mound going 7-3 this season. She recently threw a two-hit shutout against Bowie State and a one-hit shutout against Lincoln. Photo by Virginia Statesman staff.
Softball prepares for CIAA
New turf field comes to Rogers Stadium along with four new sports
New turf field comes to Rogers Stadium along with four new sports
Coach Ashley Dewitt watches her athletes throw the shot put at the Fred Hardy Invitational Track Meet at the University of Richmond. Photo by Virginia Statesman staff.
Throws coach just getting started
Former head football coach Reggie Barlow watches his offense against Lincoln University during the 2021 season.
Head football coach Reggie Barlow leaves Virginia State for XFL
Pitcher Cole Spain completed the third game of the series on the mound going seven full innings. Photo by Gibran Godfrey.
Baseball splits Sunday doubleheader with Davis & Elkins College
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
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
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 the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity showcase their group at probate. Photo by Gibran Godfrey.
Greek Fraternities, Sororities welcome new members
University hires first Director of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
University hires first Director of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
SGA Vice-President Mekhi McKinney presents a historical reflection from Delegate Wilfred A. Harris as Vice Rector Glenn Sessoms and President Dr. Makola Abdullah look on. Photo by Gibran Godfrey.
Founder’s Day message focused on faith
Director of Residence Life enjoys process of collaboration
Director of Residence Life enjoys process of collaboration
Junior Destiny Johnson helps her hallmates as Resident Assistant
Junior Destiny Johnson helps her hallmates as Resident Assistant
Podcast: Word On The Hill Episode 3
Podcast: Word On The Hill Episode 3
Podcast: Word On The Hill Episode 2
Podcast: Word On The Hill Episode 2
Podcast: Word On The Hill Episode 1
Podcast: Word On The Hill Episode 1
SGA Vice-President Mekhi McKinney presents a historical reflection from Delegate Wilfred A. Harris as Vice Rector Glenn Sessoms and President Dr. Makola Abdullah look on. Photo by Gibran Godfrey.
Founder’s Day message focused on faith
Podcast Review: The Stoop
Podcast Review: The Stoop

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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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