As one can tell from a glance at State’s website, the college offers many opportunities to its students. One such opportunity is the chance to join one of the many student organizations, which can be found in the Student Organization…
Social Work Organization Has High Expectations This Year
The Social Work Organization at State provides social work majors practical experience that can benefit them in their studies and careers. Amanda Lester, president of the Social Work Organization, is eager to promote membership. “Even though it is not mandatory…
Charleston Theater Shows Quinton Miller’s Film ‘Mountain Climbing’
The public recently had a chance to see senior communication major Quinton Miller’s silent film “Mountain Climbing” at the Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 230 Capitol St., Charleston. Miller said his drama follows a man who is stuck in the wake…
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…
Open House for High School Students Scheduled for Oct. 19
High school juniors and seniors are invited to attend Yellow Jacket Open House, which is scheduled for 8 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19. in Ferrell Hall. Organizers hope high school seniors will fill out applications for State and juniors will…
American Chemical Society Offers Career-Development Opportunities
Students can go beyond the average science class and gain advanced science-related career development opportunities by joining the American Chemical Society (ACS), local ACS chapter Secretary Kyle Pajarito said. “The WVSU ACS chapter is one of the most active student…
Professor’s Career Takes Her Around Globe
A professor with a background in secretive government projects and a desire for student opportunity is advancing State’s Math & Computer Science (CS) Program. Karen Kail, who instructs five classes at State, has traveled all over the world thanks to…
Benin Native Dylan Ali Has Sights Set on Engineering Career
Education and knowledge are a big part of life for students, and State sophomore Dylan Ali of the Republican of Benin has embraced his opportunity to learn. Ali’s home is in West Africa, but today he is studying civil engineering…