Between trying to be a “normal” college freshman and trying to create new programs at State, Curtis Workman, a freshman senator, is proud of his SGA contributions. “I just want people to get involved with SGA. We can’t help when…
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State Professors Team up to Use Metals to Combat Cancer
State has partnered with Virginia Tech to create a nontraditional form of medicine that kills cancer cells and other highly resistant diseases. According to Dr. Joseph S. Merola, professor of chemistry at Virginia Tech, many diseases are becoming resistant to…
Nursing Program’s Classes Scheduled to Start Fall 2020
State officially announced on Oct. 25 its new nursing program, which is exciting for many. “They’ve been trying for 10 years,” said Dr. Mary Sizemore, director of nursing for State’s new program. “The last nursing program had been through the…
Student Spotlight: Kyle McCormick Builds on His Military Experience
By Alexxia Snyder Meet our Featured Yellow Jacket, Kyle McCormick! He is a senior taking sports studies. From New Haven, West Virginia, a small town Mason County, McCormick graduated in 2011 from Wahama High School. He said he has a…
Student Spotlight: ‘Judah’ Tutt Springs from Football to Music
By Alexxia Snyder Meet our featured Yellow Jacket, Stephen “Judah” Tutt. Tutt is a senior at State, majoring in communications. Originally from Columbus, Ohio, Tutt attended Harvest Prep High School, where he played football. After high school, Tutt received a…
Student Spotlight: QB Austin Hensley Nears End of State Career
By Alexxia Snyder Meet our featured Yellow Jacket, Austin Hensley! Hensley is a senior studying business management, and he is also the quarterback for the football team. Originally from Chapmanville, Hensley moved to Hurricane in first grade and started playing…
Student Spotlight: Haley Keiffer Has Eyes Set on Graduation
By Alexxia Snyder Meet our featured Yellow Jacket, Haley Keiffer! Haley is a senior majoring in psychology. She is originally from Clendenin, West Virginia, where she graduated in 2014 from Herbert Hoover High School. After high school, Keiffer said she…
Commentary: Students Express Their Support for Personal Finance Course
The course Personal Finance provides basic and practical information about credit cards, credit scores, loans, taxes, renting an apartment and more. Approached by the Yellow Jacket, Dr. Azam Bejou, a business faculty member at State, said BA312 – Personal Finance…
State Student Tristan Broughton Blazes Bike Mountain Bike Trails as a Pro
State communications major Tristan Broughton is receiving sponsorships for his competitive passion – mountain biking. The 23-year-old Broughton is racing professionally in West Virginia and on the east coast. He has participated in races in Tennessee, Ohio, North Carolina, South…
Health Professional Reports Increase in Chlamydia Cases at State
State is dealing with an increase in sexually transmitted infections (STIs), specifically chlamydia, confirms Sarah Knight, APRN, FNP-BC, of FamilyCare Health Centers. While there have been some cases of gonorrhea and trichomoniasis, a less discussed infection, chlamydia, seems to be…