One of our greatest graduates, civil rights icon Judge Damon J. Keith, has died. He was 96. Keith was a grandson of slaves and figure in the civil rights movement who as a federal judge was sued by President Richard Nixon…
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…
New Student Body President And Vice President Seek To Fill Executive Cabinet
Newly elected SGA Student Body President, Colleen Miller, and Vice President, Ryan McCoy, are searching for energetic and charismatic individuals to fill positions in the Executive Cabinet. Interviews will be held this week. Email cmiller23@wvstateu.edu if you are interested. The available…
Final Exam Schedule Spring 2019
It’s just about that time of year again. Finals are right around the corner which means extra stress and studying for many students. If you want to avoid missing your final entirely, you’ll need to know when it’s scheduled. You…
State Softball Leads South Division
By Andy Hapney for the YJ State softball has been on a roll this season, standing at 21-10 overall and 14-6 in conference play. That conference record is good for first place in the South Division of the Mountain East…
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…