State’s College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics will host the annual Dr. James E. Brimhall Science Bowl from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1, in Hamblin Hall. The competition will showcase teams from local high schools, and the…
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State’s NBS Chapter to Host ‘Horror Movie Night’
National Broadcasting Society-Alpha Epsilon Rho connects students to professionals in media fields, according to NBS chapter Co-President Jagur Smith. “NBS does programs to get students in touch with media professionals,” Smith said. “One way we do that is through our…
Tobacco-Free Advisor Sees ‘Vaping’ Sparking Health Discussions
The State campus will not become smoke-free, but Lindsey Good, advisor for Tobacco-Free Yellow Jackets, said vaping has surfaced as a national and local concern. Using a grant, the group attempted last year to restrict smoking on campus. Good said…
State’s NBS Chapter Makes Big Plans for Year
The West Virginia State University chapter of the National Broadcasting Society (NBS) is making plans for the coming year. NBS promotes the work of students in the communications department at State. “We are gearing up for a big event in…
Registrar, Students See Downside of Dropping Classes
With the deadline for withdrawing from classes scheduled for Oct. 25, some students are assessing whether to drop classes in which they are performing poorly. Withdrawing from a class could seem intriguing, but the “W” that shows up on a…
Leadership and Success Society Launches Chapter at State
The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), Sigma Alpha Pi, is starting its first chapter at State this semester. Jade Irving, local NSLS chapter advisor, said the organization is designed to help students develop leadership that leads to success in their fields. NSLS sent…
Kids Count Honors President Jenkins with Education Champion Award
Kids Count on Tuesday presented West Virginia State University President Dr. Anthony L. Jenkins its Education Champion of Children Award. Jenkins received the honor before 200 people at Edgewood Country Club in Charleston. In its 30th year, West Virginia Kids…
State Sees Dip in Freshman Enrollment, Takes Steps to Gain Students
State has one of its smallest freshman classes in recent years, but the university is seeing growth in its international student population, State officials said. “We saw this coming,” said Joseph R. Oden Jr., assistant vice president of Enrollment Management…
Campus Police Train Teachers to Respond to Active Shooter
In case of an active shooter, do our teachers know what to do? The campus police department teaches a special program to teachers on a regular basis, Police Chief Joseph Saunders said. “If a person gets shot, they don’t die…