2018 Mock Legislative Session and WVSU Political Science Society’s Day at the Capitol
By Rachel M. Harper, SGA Reporter Students met key state legislators and even passed mock legislation (80 mph speed limit) when the State Political Science Society visited the state Capitol last Thursday. The day began with a mock legislative session…
‘Something for everyone here’ says new SGA president
Meet 21-year–old sophomore Brandon Martinez, the new SGA president. He is adamant about uniting the campus and helping students be connected to college life. “Sometimes students complain that there is nothing to do on campus,” Martinez said. “But I believe…
Professor’s Horror Obssession Delights Students In ‘Fearful’ Class
By Jillian Tate, YJ Staff Writer It was dark in the house. The curtains had been closed, the doors locked. The wood of the floor creaked at it settled into place, no one had walked on it for hours. The…
YJ Will Lead Discussion In Addressing Racial and Political Divides On Campus
By Kaylen Barker, YJ Editor Full disclosure. I am quite literally the polar opposite of Turning Point USA on the political spectrum. I find it extremely difficult to come to the defense of an organization that aligns itself with Donald…
State Splits Doubleheader With Glenville
State split a doubleheader with Glenville State on Sunday, dropping the first game 4-3 and winning the second 7-0. Brandon Wright had two hits for the Yellow Jackets (25-16 overall, 15-13 Mountain East Conference). Christopher Jordan and Andrew Stone each homered…
Jackets Clinch MEC Softball Tournament Spot With Sweep of Fairmont
The State softball team clinched a spot in the Mountain East Conference tournament with a doubleheader sweep of Fairmont State Friday in Institute. The pitching of Emily Moore, Emily Thompson and Calli Norton led WVSU to a softball sweep of…
NRA Collegiate Coalition Hosts US Senate Republican Candidates
By Meghan Shell, Managing Editor for the YJ Online April 30th at 7 pm, the NRA Collegiate Coalition will host 5 out of the 6 Republican candidates for U.S Senate in the Ferrell Hall Auditorium, room 217 at WVSU.…
Yes, WVSU Did Care; Hundreds of Yellow Jackets Aid Non-Profits
An estimated 350 State students, faculty and staff were buzzing Saturday, showing that WVSU does care about our community. They were at more than 30 work sites throughout the Kanawha Valley, volunteering their time for the University’s sixth annual Cares…