The State community came together Thursday to honor the legacy and memory of Katherine Johnson, holding a wreath-laying ceremony at the statue that honors her. The statue, designed by artist and 1989 grad Frederick Hightower, was erected in her honor…
Women’s Tennis Dominates Wesleyan, 7-0
The State women’s tennis team shut out Mountain East Conference opponent West Virginia Wesleyan 7-0 on Monday, March 9, on its Institute campus. The Yellow Jackets are scheduled to return to action next week during sping break. On Tuesday, March…
Women’s Basketball Finishes Season Ninth in League
State’s women’s basketball team fell 98-75 Saturday, Feb. 29, at the University of Charleston. The Yellow Jackets’ finished the regular season 9-19 record overall and a 7-15 MEC record, good for ninth place in the MEC. The Yellow Jackets were…
Men’s Baseball Wins One of Four Weekend Games against Slippery Rock
The Yellow Jacket baseball team beat Slippery Rock 7-0 Saturday, Feb. 29, in the first of four weekend games at the Shawnee Sports Complex. Although the Jackets couldn’t repeat that performance, they scored more runs in the four games than…
Men’s Basketball Finishes Best MEC Season Yet
The Yellow Jacket men’s team lost Saturday, Feb. 29, at the University of Charleston 85-78 but finished the regular season ranked fourth in the MEC. It was the best season since 2013, when State joined the MEC. State’s regular season…
Men’s Baseball Weathers Three Weekend Losses
Last weekend’s games were challenging for State baseball. The Yellow Jackets lost back-to-back games against Saginaw Valley and Illinois-Springfield on Friday. Saginaw Valley brought the heat early in the game. It led with eight runs to State’s three until the…
Men’s Baseball Beats Bluefield State, 9-3
In its first home game of the 2020 season, the State men’s baseball team beat Bluefield State College 9-3 Wednesday at Shawnee Sports Complex. The Yellowjackets scored six runs in the third inning to build their lead. State’s Andrew Stone…
Women’s Basketball Dominates Wesleyan, 79-53
State took an early lead and held it by a wide margin on Thursday in a strong performance against West Virginia Wesleyan. The Yellow Jackets, who won 79-53, scored an incredible 34 points from 39 turnovers. The State women are…
Men’s Basketball beats Wesleyan in Overtime, 97-87
West Virginia Wesleyan took an early lead in the game on Thursday and held it for most of the first half. After Glen Abram put State ahead with a three-point shot, the game was tight until it went into overtime.…
International Festival 2020 Celebrates Diversity
By Jon Musselwhite The Office of International Affairs and the International Student Association hosted their annual International Festival last Friday. Students, faculty and guests experienced a variety of food, entertainment and fashion from around the world.