Breaking News
The Student News Site of Virginia State University

The Virginia Statesman
Doctoral graduates from the Class of 2022 prepare for Commencement as they sit together. Staff photo.
Graduate Student Association seeks to increase enrollment in graduate school
VSU receives Child Care Assistance Grant
VSU receives Child Care Assistance Grant
Study abroad program aims to enhance student development
Study abroad program aims to enhance student development
Super team of College of Humanities & Social Sciences gets to work
Super team of College of Humanities & Social Sciences gets to work
Jaylen Cofield learns how to operate a control board in the press box at Rogers Stadium. Contributed photo by Professor Antoine Williams.
Weekly bootcamp encourages students in pursuit of media
‘Wakanda Forever’ is cultural must-see
‘Wakanda Forever’ is cultural must-see
(From left to right) Davin Jackson, Cameron Davis, James Barbour & Jordan Kelly. Contributed photo.
Upcoming artists on The Hill
Trumpet player Alex Mackey marches in the Homecoming 2022 Parade in Old Towne Petersburg. Staff photo.
Explosion focused on Honda Battle of the Bands
The Department of Music welcomes new chairman Dr. Samuel Rowley. Dr. Rowley serves as the primary conductor of the wind ensemble and also oversees the instrumental area. Photo by Anjel-Ali Ormond.
Department of Music welcomes new chair
Ettrick Deli is directly across the street from the Multipurpose Center.
Top food choices around the Hill
The ‘Rebirth’ of Trojan’s women’s basketball
The ‘Rebirth’ of Trojan’s women’s basketball
ECSUs balanced attack hands Trojans home loss 3-1
ECSU’s balanced attack hands Trojans home loss 3-1
Trojans offense takes control to defeat ECSU 34-12
Trojans’ offense takes control to defeat ECSU 34-12
Wide receiver #3 Tylique Ray is finally brought down after a gain of 21 yards in the second half of the Bowie State game during Homecoming Week. Photo by Gibran Godfrey.
Bowie State spoils Trojans’ Homecoming
Trojans Middle Blocker Kelsea Saulny spikes the ball against the Panthers during the win. Saulny had five blocks and four kills.
Trojans defeat Panthers in convincing fashion 3-0
‘Wakanda Forever’ is cultural must-see
‘Wakanda Forever’ is cultural must-see
Editorial: Early registration vital to students
Editorial: Early registration vital to students
Executive Editor Anjel-Ali Ormond
Students need to help keep campus clean
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
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: 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
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
President Yania Campbell leads The Revolutionary Administration (TRA) of Virginia State University Student Government Association (SGA) for the 2022-23 academic school year. Contributed photo by SGA.
Student Government Association works on big agenda items
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
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

The Virginia Statesman

The Virginia Statesman
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...

Load More Stories

The Virginia Statesman

The Student News Site of Virginia State University
© 2022 • Advertise • FLEX Pro WordPress Theme by SNO • Log in
Donate to The Virginia Statesman

Menu
Activate Search
Home
Virginia State University