More than 270 students graduated from State on Saturday. Baigen Aziz Seawell was recognized as summa cum laude and received a Bachelors degree in communications. Commencement speaker, Rev. Ronald W. English, praised the graduates for devoting their time to their…
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Communications Media Summit Recognizes Outstanding Students, Grads
State’s communications department handed out awards to its top students at the Media Summit Thursday. Communications Chairman Steve Gilliland opened the media summit with a warm welcome. Miss State, Angelica Willis, had the privilege of introducing the keynote speaker, Matt…
Miller, McCoy Elected Student Body Leaders; Other Winners Announced
With 58 percent of the votes, Colleen Miller and Ryan McCoy were elected as State’s new SGA President and Vice President. Miller is an international business major and McCoy is a political science major. Miller and McCoy will both be…
The Yellow Jacket Wants You To Join Our Team
The Yellow Jacket is looking for writers, editors, photographers, sports pros and social media experts. Students of all majors are welcome to join the YJ staff. Experience is not required but is a bonus. This is an excellent opportunity to…
SGA’s Candidates Forum Scheduled For Thursday At 6 p.m.
The Student Government Association (SGA) is hosting a Candidates Forum at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Union, room 134. All students are encouraged to attend by SGA leaders. All students will have the opportunity to vote this Friday via an…
Faculty Proposes Campus Smoking Ban
The Faculty Senate is proposing changes in the current tobacco policy, making the State a 100 percent tobacco-free campus. Vaping is included. The new policy would take effect on Jan. 1, 2020, if approved by the Board of Governors. The…
Texting — R U Communicating?
By Tim Zuspan for the YJ Texting is a new language. According to experts, since 2010 it’s now the prominent form of communication. It’s form is not a completely new concept. In the 19th century, the telegraph was the prominent…
State’s Origin Begins With Epic Love Story
Our beautiful HBCU started with an untraditional love story between a slave owner and his slave. Samuel Cabell was a rich plantation owner who owned 967 acres that once belonged to George Washington. Cabell’s plantation was located in what is…
Students Complain Of Pot Smoking At Keith Scholars Hall
By K. Rakell, For The YJ Students living at Scholars Hall have complained of the distinctive odor of marijuana allegedly being smoked inside the dorm. Cannabis is a drug that is often used for self-medication and recreation, and is illegal…