The lucky girlfriends of Robert Branch, sociology junior, and Moises Valcarcel, sociology senior, received stuffed teddy bears both made at the Build-a-Bear workshop. The Student Government Association event Wednesday gave nearly 200 students similar Valentine gifts.
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WVSU Black History Month Convocation Coming Soon
Author and Howard University professor, Dr. Daryl Michael Scott, will be speaking at the WVSU Black History Month Convocation this coming Thursday. The presentation is 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22 at the P. Ahmed Williams Auditorium of Ferrell Hall. Students will also…
Student government candidacy filings underway
The Student Government Association will hold elections next month for SGA President, SGA Vice President, University Board of Governors Representative, Mr. and Ms. State, Class Kings and Queens (Freshman class excluded), Freshman Senator, Sophomore Senator, and Senator of Professional Studies.…
Black History Month — Remembering the Tuskegee Airmen
State’s contributions to Black History Month include the celebrated Tuskegee Airmen, the first black Air Force squadron. They were formed and first trained at an airfield on campus These pilots’ made WWII history as the most successful fighter group accompanying…
New car destroyed in campus fire
This 2018 Mitsubishi was destroyed in a fire Monday afternoon in the Wallace Hall parking lot. Owner Jody Cottrell said he owned the car just days. The cause is undetermined.
Entertainment Buzz—Open mics for your talents
By Bambi Hayes, Arts & Entertainment Staff Writer Follow me for highlights of weekend entertainment and more. Music, theater, arts and more for you folks on campus that gripe there’s nothing to do, and all who commute. WVSU Open Mic…
Eight in-state players sign with State
Coach John Pennington said the eight incoming West Virginia freshmen to the 2018 squad can have an immediate impact next football season. Seven were selected to the prestigious All-State Football Team, selected by West Virginia sportswriters. Wednesday was National Signing…
Capitol Buzzes with State Students at WVSU Day
Hundreds of Yellow Jackets swarmed the State Capitol Tuesday for West Virginia State University day at the State Legislature. President Dr. Anthony Jenkins, faculty, students, alumni and staff carpeted the Rotunda with exhibits. The event provides a yearly opportunity to…
Successful grad guides Student Success Center
By Kiauna Facemyer, staff writer Joshua Means was a very active undergraduate student — Student Government Association vice president, honors program president, Executive Committee student representative. Today the graduate student relies on that experience to give back to the WVSU…
Teams split basketball games with Bobcats
Senior Shae Hines scored 27 points to lead the Lady Yellow Jacket Basketball team past West Virginia Wesleyan, 75-69, at Wesleyan on Saturday. In addition to her 27 points, Hines grabbed six rebounds and dished out seven assists. Jordan Miller…