Jillian Leigh Tate is a senior communications student at State with hopes of graduating in December. The formerly home-schooled student not only attends class full time, but she also works a full-time job and serves as the vice president of…
Senior Artists to Showcase Work at Davis Fine Arts Building
The Senior Art Exhibit, scheduled for 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, in the Davis Fine Arts Building, will give a different perspective on West Virginia. Artist remarks set for 5:30 p.m. “My artwork represents West Virginia, its natural…
Extension Service to Demonstrate Urban Agriculture Methods
The black fence next to the Cole Complex parking lot is a sign of a State Extension Service on-campus economic development demonstration. “Extension services outreach to farmers and producers across the country,” Annette Ericksen, Ph.D., assistant program director for Agriculture…
State Professors Team up to Use Metals to Combat Cancer
State has partnered with Virginia Tech to create a nontraditional form of medicine that kills cancer cells and other highly resistant diseases. According to Dr. Joseph S. Merola, professor of chemistry at Virginia Tech, many diseases are becoming resistant to…
Nursing Program’s Classes Scheduled to Start Fall 2020
State officially announced on Oct. 25 its new nursing program, which is exciting for many. “They’ve been trying for 10 years,” said Dr. Mary Sizemore, director of nursing for State’s new program. “The last nursing program had been through the…
Commentary: Students Express Their Support for Personal Finance Course
The course Personal Finance provides basic and practical information about credit cards, credit scores, loans, taxes, renting an apartment and more. Approached by the Yellow Jacket, Dr. Azam Bejou, a business faculty member at State, said BA312 – Personal Finance…
State Student Tristan Broughton Blazes Bike Mountain Bike Trails as a Pro
State communications major Tristan Broughton is receiving sponsorships for his competitive passion – mountain biking. The 23-year-old Broughton is racing professionally in West Virginia and on the east coast. He has participated in races in Tennessee, Ohio, North Carolina, South…
Health Professional Reports Increase in Chlamydia Cases at State
State is dealing with an increase in sexually transmitted infections (STIs), specifically chlamydia, confirms Sarah Knight, APRN, FNP-BC, of FamilyCare Health Centers. While there have been some cases of gonorrhea and trichomoniasis, a less discussed infection, chlamydia, seems to be…
Yellow Jackets Beat Wesleyan in Final Seconds
State beats Wesleyan 39-36 in the final seconds of the game on Oct. 26.
French, Spanish Clubs Give Students Experience in Second Languages
Did you know State has both French and Spanish clubs on campus? West Virginia State students Cindie Peyton and Megan Atkinson, both members of both clubs, explained their experiences as foreign language students. Learning a second language is so important,…