The West Virginia State University football team earned a 39-29 homecoming victory Saturday against West Liberty University. The Yellow Jackets now are 4-0 in the Mountain East Conference (MEC) and 4-1 overall. They play at 1 p.m. Saturday at Fairmont…
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…
State Grad Shares Her Knowledge, Builds Her Career
Receiving not one but two degrees at State, Amy Trent first majored in communications, receiving a degree in 1999 before continuing her education in media design. She received her second degree in 2007. “Currently I am working at St. Albans…
CHOICES Trains Students to Help Others
Students interested in spreading awareness and learning how to spot red flags among peers can join CHOICES Peer Educators. The course number for the class is HHP 123 Peer Education. “We are contributing to our community about awareness and prevention…
State Orchestra Maintains Community Connections
State students who enjoy playing instruments can join the Orchestra, which has strong ties with the community, music education major Marcus Winston said. The course is MUS 199 section 200 Chamber Orchestra or section 08 Charleston Chamber Orchestra. A second…
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…
Jackets Improve MEC Record to 3-0
The West Virginia State University Yellow Jackets beat Concord 33-23 Saturday at Athens, improving their Mountain East Conference (MEC) record to 3-0. State is 3-1 overall. Coach John Pennington’s team returns to Institute Saturday to play its annual homecoming game.…
Junior Dewey Fletcher Eagerly Takes on 9 Roles in November Musical Comedy
Dewey Fletcher, a junior in communications, plays nine roles in State’s musical comedy, “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder,” which is scheduled from Nov. 20-23 at John W. Davis Fine Arts Center in the Fannin S. Belcher Theater. The…
Coach Poore Has Bright Outlook for Men’s Basketball Team
State men’s basketball coach Brian Poore is optimistic about his 2019-20 Yellow Jacket team. “I think we have a chance to be really good,” Poore said. “We have a good mix of new and returning guys. We have a lot…