State nearly broke its losing streak but then the MEC scoring leader Tommy Bolte of Concord exploded for 49 points in a 95-91 loss Wednesday. State led 91-88 with 1:25 left in the second half but was outscored 7-0 the…
Candlelight vigil tonight for Florida shooting victims
The campus organization Turning Point will hold a candlelight vigil for the 18 victims at a Florida High School at 7 p.m. today in the Yard outside the student union. Prayers will be offered and attendees are welcome to discuss…
Weekend sports round-up
Women Crush Fairmont rally There ‘s no quit in State. It’s an old sports adage but an accurate one describing the Yellow Jacket women in a 77-71 road win over Fairmont Saturday. The Falcons closed to 68-66 with just over…
The past, present and Afrofuturism of ‘Black Panther’
Art like “Black Panther” overturns stereotypes to reclaim the past and reimagine the future. To understand the film’s power, you need to understand Afrofuturism. YJ shares an insightful perspective on a ground-breaking film from CNET.com There’s a secret at the…
Yellow Jackets at Shepherd
State hopes to end a 4-game losing streak when they travel to the Eastern Panhandle to face Shepherd tonight. Yellow Jackets now sit at 12-11 overall, and 10-8 in MEC play. The team is tied for fourth place in MEC standings…
Senior Send-off
Men’s and Women’s Basketball honored their seniors before games with Wheeling Jesuit Saturday. Seniors Jasmine Davis and Shae Hines earned a 83-73 win to break a fourth place tie with Jesuit in MEC standings. Seniors Jahlen Greene, Robert Fomby and…
Safe Sex Helpers
Emily Robinson and Daniel Holcombe of CHOICES Peer Educators marked National Condom Day with free condoms and information on STIs in the student union Wednesday. CHOICES is associated with Counseling and Accessibility Services.
Sweethearts
The lucky girlfriends of Robert Branch, sociology junior, and Moises Valcarcel, sociology senior, received stuffed teddy bears both made at the Build-a-Bear workshop. The Student Government Association event Wednesday gave nearly 200 students similar Valentine gifts.
WVSU Black History Month Convocation Coming Soon
Author and Howard University professor, Dr. Daryl Michael Scott, will be speaking at the WVSU Black History Month Convocation this coming Thursday. The presentation is 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22 at the P. Ahmed Williams Auditorium of Ferrell Hall. Students will also…