The West Virginia State University campus is home to three student dorm halls, Keith Scholars Hall, Dawson Hall, and Sullivan Hall. They normally house nearly 400 students. Because of the COVID-19 outbreak, dorm students were asked to evacuate the dorm halls…
For Professor Broughton, Learning, Life, Travel are Adventures
“What can be more rewarding and important than being inspirational, to get students to comprehend the philosophy and have them to question everything around them and answer questions with well thought-out and educated answers?” – Dr. Robin Broughton. Life Achievements…
International Students Find Challenges, Assistance at State
Seventy-eight international students, representing many countries, attend State. All students face an application process and must obtain certain documents, but the process international students go through makes a domestic student’s process look like a walk in the park. International students…
Commentary: Staying Hydrated Improves Focus of College Students
More than 60% of the human body is made up of water. It is important for people to constantly replenish their bodies with water, and that especially applies to busy college students. Drinking more water is something we all aspire…
Commentary: Studies Suggest Sleep is Key to Higher GPA
Sleep studies from Sleep Advisor have proven that more than 50% of college students suffer from sleep deprivation and daytime sleepiness. Most college students sleep an average of six to seven hours each night. Sleep Advisor said the recommended amount…
Commentary: COVID-19 Changes Everything
In early March, the United States started to prepare for an outbreak of the highly contagious virus known as COVID-19, or coronavirus. Originating from Wuhan, China, the virus quickly became a global pandemic that impacted our daily lives. COVID-19 is…
Commentary: Create, Invent, Balance, Rejuvenate, Repeat
I am Carla Siegle, a senior at State. I enjoy a healthy lifestyle, balancing mind, body and soul as one. I practice yoga and have been a vegetarian-conscious eater for more than seven years. I’m a philanthropist and a humanitarian…
State Students Find Means of Expression through Music
Trends come and go as the seasons change. For many young people today, making music is the extension of themselves to foster a connection otherwise unattainable. For others, it merely is a hobby or popular trend. The dictionary describes music…
Restoration Praise Temple: Church Seeks Strong Ties with State
Restoration Praise Temple is a local nondenominational church that recently expressed interest in securing a new church home. The church currently is run out of a chapel across from the West Virginia State University football field. Though the location is…
State Alters Fall 2020 Admissions Requirements
West Virginia State University recently announced it is temporarily modifying its admissions requirements for the fall 2020 semester. WVSU said in a news release that it realizes incoming students will need more time and flexibility for the application process. Standardized…