1. I received my bachelor’s degree from Ohio State University (1986) and my master’s degree from Marshall University Graduate School (2004). I have traveled to many countries such as India, Spain, Japan and China. My favorite to visit being Australia.…
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Which Professor is from Norway?-Guess The Professor
All of my undergraduate degrees are from Norway, and my PhD is from Ohio University. I have a son and a grandson. In my free time I enjoy kayaking, watching films, and painting. I love to go back to visit…
Which Professor Has a Professional Wrestling Background?
I received my bachelor’s from WVSU and my master’s from Ohio University. I am a pretty good cook, if I do say so myself. My main hobby is watching movies; my five cats keep me busy so there isn’t much…
The Hope of The Yellow Jacket Staff
As a proud HBCU, The Yellow Jacket understands the injustices that are going on in our world today. From the local, state, and federal level, the disparities in equality are apparent, and we want it to be known that we see it,…
Students Turning Hobbies Into Businesses
In recent years, the art of creating your own items and selling them online has increased in popularity. Alexus Brown, a senior at State, is one of the many people who has decided to sell her own products on Etsy.…
State Student Putting West Virginia Spots on the Map
Jordan Bonnett, a senior communications major at West Virginia State University, went viral for a Facebook post he made. The post showcased 35 different outdoor locations in West Virginia, and has amassed over 18 thousand shares and 500 comments. Bonnett…
SGA Pushes Through COVID
COVID-19 has changed a lot of things around campus; our student government is no different. Junior Class Senator Nadia Price said, “It certainly changed the way we communicate; we typically have a Senate meeting twice a month in person, so…
Sit Down With State’s First Female President
Sept. 1, 2020 was the first day reporting to campus for State’s 12th president, and first female president, Dr. Nicole Pride. A New Jersey native, Dr. Pride said the transition to West Virginia has been great. “Everyone is so kind and…
WVSU Volleyball Fall Season Cancelled
State’s volleyball team’s season has been postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The volleyball team, which finished 21-14 in the 2019 season, will not be playing in the 2020 Fall season. Instead, their season, along with football, will take place…
WVSU Alum Looks Back on His Time at State
It was 1984 when Mark Miller first stepped onto West Virginia State University’s campus, and now, 36 years later, he still looks back on it with nostalgia and appreciation. “Campus culture was laid back and very fun. Everyone was friendly…