State’s Homecoming is scheduled to begin Thursday, Oct. 3, and last until the end of Saturday, Oct. 5, and its planning committee is ecstatic. According to Belinda Fuller, director of Alumni Relations and head of the homecoming planning committee, planning…
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Fitness Center Receives Major Upgrade
State’s Fitness Center recently received a massive overhaul, State officials said. The Fitness Center is in the basement of the Wilson University Union, adjacent to the Recreation Room. It is free for students to use. Alumni, staff and faculty can…
Yellow Jackets Ease by Glenville State in Home Opener
The Yellow Jackets survived their home opener against Glenville State 33-30. State’s explosive offense started out slowly but managed to garner a 13-3 lead at halftime after Donovan Riddick scored on a 4-yard run and senior quarterback Austin Hensley connected…
Library’s Ellison Equipment Adds Visual Spice to Student Projects
Did you know State’s Drain-Jordan Library has Ellison machines available for you to make your projects more visually creative? Library Associate Nancy Sims said an Ellison is a manual cutting machine that uses dies to cut shapes from low-strength materials,…
State’s Bands Give Students Chance to Play Music
Musically inclined students at State have opportunities to perform. The Concert Band (MUS 161) and the Marching Band (MUS 160) provide students with public engagements. “Auditions are required for both classes in order to properly place the person in their…
Charleston Area Offers Smorgasbord of Events This Fall
“I have packets full of lists of events that are going on in Charleston. People just don’t try to find out about them,” said Bobbie Spry, promotions and marketing director for West Virginia Radio Corp. “I love this city, and…
Jackets Face Glenville State Saturday in Home Opener
By Josh Landis The Yellow Jacket football team is scheduled to open Saturday at home against Glenville State after an impressive 20-17 road win at Frostburg State on Sept. 5. Although the Yellow Jackets scored only 20 points, they totaled…
Jackets For Jesus: A Way to Build a Relationship with God and Your Community
Jackets For Jesus allows students to explore their faith in God while being in an environment that builds relationships among other students and their community. It is one of three faith-based organizations on campus. The student organization was founded by…
State Athletics: A Year of Great Expectations
Nate Burton, State’s athletic director, sees great things ahead for teams at State. “I think the expectations have never been greater for our athletic department,” he said. With preseason rankings of third for football and fifth for volleyball in the Mountain…