By Tim Zuspan for the YJ Texting is a new language. According to experts, since 2010 it’s now the prominent form of communication. It’s form is not a completely new concept. In the 19th century, the telegraph was the prominent…
Men’s Tennis Compete Against #33 Bluefield State, Bluefield College (Va.)
The Yellow Jacket men’s tennis team travelled south along the West Virginia Turnpike to take on NCAA Division II #33 and Atlantic Region #1 Bluefield State, and NAIA Bluefield College (Va.) on Sunday. Against Bluefield St., the Yellow Jackets fought…
Freshman Focus: Nastasia Dean
By Kaitlyn Cunningham for the YJ She chose State because it’s an HBCU and close to home, says freshman Nastasia Dean said. Dean spends most of her day attending class, time with her family and working with children at an…
Senior Senator: Janel Williamson
By Angelica Willis for the YJ Newly elected senior senator uses her voice. Senior Janel Williamson was elected senior senator last week, as obstacles came her way, she wasn’t shy of speaking out against injustice. Williamson ran for senior senator,…
Miss Black and Gold Pageant to offer $500 scholarship
By K. Rakell for the YJ The Alpha Zeta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. is about to hold its annual Miss Black and Gold Pageant. One lucky contestant will walk away with a $500 scholarship. The pageant, which…
Men’s Tennis Compete at PTR Spring Tennisfest at Hilton Head
The Yellow Jackets men’s tennis team competed at the PTR Spring Tennisfest at Hilton Head, South Carolina from March 2nd through the sixth. The Yellow Jackets lost a tight match to Lebanon Valley 5-2 in a match that was just…
State Women Outlast Shepherd; Face Glenville Next
From wvsuyellowjackets.com The State Women held off a furious 4th quarter come back attempt by Shepherd University Wednesday to win 87-86 in the opening round of the Mountain East Tournament in Wheeling. It was the third meeting between the teams,…
Got The Mid-Semester Blues? Help Available
By Kaitlyn Cunningham for the YJ As the middle of the semester rolls around, some students find themselves struggling to find the motivation to complete homework assignments, study for exams and attend class. This loss of motivation typically peaks around…
YJ Poll Results: Student Opinion Split On Conceal and Carry Bill
Most students don’t want the Legislature to pass pending legislation to allow persons to carry concealed weapons on campus, according to the YJ Campus Poll for the week of Feb. 25. But the margin was close. There were 64 votes…