Matthew Mayo, a Logan County native, is a senior at State who has brought many positive changes to campus. Mayo transferred to State in fall 2017 after attending Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College. Since Mayo has come to…
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Top Ten Places for Valentine’s Day
1. Coffee and sweet treats? Café Crema of Institute, Mea Cuppa or Books & Brews of Charleston has you covered. If you’re looking for just sweets, check out Spring Hill Pastry Shop or the newly-opened Sokolata also in South Charleston.…
Weekend Buzz —Feb. 15-17
You can’t say there’s nothing to do if you read the YJ weekly list of things to do on or off campus. Suggestions or recommendations? Tell us at wvsuyjonline@gmail.com. Omega Psi Phi Black History Month Program- at the Davis Fine Arts…
Wendell Smith; Journalism Icon and Proud State Alumnus
The YJ presents the next in a series of stories of State’s greatest grads and icons to mark Black History Month. Wendell Smith is one of the greatest grads of State and celebrated sports journalists in baseball history you likely…
Comprehensive Education Reform Legislation Rushing Change
By Brian K. Shuster for the YJ West Virginia legislation titled “SB 451” or Comprehensive Education Reform will make significant changes to the state school system. For the first time, it would permit for-profit charter schools in West Virginia where…
Two New Members Appointed to the West Virginia State University Board of Governors
Two West Virginia State University (WVSU) alumni have been named to the University’s Board of Governors effective immediately. Mark D. Davis and Kenneth D. Gray were appointed to the WVSU Board by Gov. Jim Justice. Davis is the vice president/Charleston…
Dr. Reidun Ovrebo Art Exhibit in Davis Fine Arts Building
By Austin Gessel, for the YJ The new exhibit has finally been opened up to the public in the Davis Fine Arts building to show the masterpieces that Dr.Reidun Ovrebo has created. The opening reception was on Jan. 24 with…
Student Athlete of the Week Chante Malo Leads State to Comeback Win over Salem in Women’s Tennis
The Yellow Jacket women’s tennis team earned their first win of the Spring season 4-3 over a loud and raucous Salem International on Sunday, thanks to Student Athlete of the Week Chante Malo’s thrilling third set win. The Yellow Jackets…
Mullins, Fulks Earn Win’s as Men’s Tennis Competes at UC Invitational
The Yellow Jacket men’s tennis team opened their Spring 2019 season by competing in the U.C. Invitational tennis tournament at the Charleston Family Y.M.C.A. this weekend. The highlights on the weekend belonged too #1 singles player Ryan Mullins who scored…
Jacket 2 Yellow Jacket Mentor Program Cultivates New Students
Jacket 2 Yellow Jacket is a new organization on campus for mentors and mentees to cultivate and encourage productivity in students. Mentors are students already on campus and successfully navigating academic life. The mentor helps fellow students by being a…