By Noah Fulks, YJ Sports Editor The State women’s tennis team is once again champion of the MEC after defeating the University of Charleston Friday and avenging an earlier loss to the crosstown rivals. After losing 5-2 to UC in…
YJ Staffers Recognized With First ‘Vee’ Award
Two veteran Yellow Jacket staffers were recognized Thursday with the online newspaper’s first “Vee” award for outstanding service and dedication. Honored were senior journalism major Noah Fulks and senior computer science major Jon Musselwhite. Both volunteered for the yj-online.com when…
State Grad and Civil Rights Icon Judge Damon J. Keith Dies
One of our greatest graduates, civil rights icon Judge Damon J. Keith, has died. He was 96. Keith was a grandson of slaves and figure in the civil rights movement who as a federal judge was sued by President Richard Nixon…
State Softball Leads South Division
By Andy Hapney for the YJ State softball has been on a roll this season, standing at 21-10 overall and 14-6 in conference play. That conference record is good for first place in the South Division of the Mountain East…
Mens Tennis Win 5-2 Over UVA-Wise On Senior Day
Seniors Noah Fulks and Dylan Jayasuriya each won singles and doubles matches on senior to lead State to their first win of the season, winning 5-2 over UVA-Wise. Prior to the match seniors Fulks, Jayasuriya, along with Ethan Cross were honored for their…
Women’s Tennis Earn Two Wins over the Weekend
The Yellow Jackets women’s tennis team won a hard fought match over Slippery Rock 4-3 Saturday, before knocking off UVA-Wise 6-1 Sunday on senior day. Kierstin Hensley and Nika Tadic each rallied from a set down to lead State past Slippery Rock 4-3 on…
Can We Be Friends Without Snapstreaks?
By Angelica Willis for the YJ Are you willing to prove your friendships every day with the new Snapchat trend — the Snapstreak If you’re not familiar with Snapchat, here’s what you should know. Snapchat is place to post photos…
State Baseball On 10-3 Run; Face Concord Saturday
By Andy Hapney for the YJ After a shaky start to the season, State Baseball is 10-3 in their last 13 games. State stands at 12-14 overall but boasts an 8-4 conference record. Their 10-3 winning streak began on March…