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State Students Find Means of Expression through Music
Trends come and go as the seasons change. For many young people today, making music is the extension of themselves to foster a connection otherwise unattainable. For others, it merely is a hobby or popular trend. The dictionary describes music…
Restoration Praise Temple: Church Seeks Strong Ties with State
Restoration Praise Temple is a local nondenominational church that recently expressed interest in securing a new church home. The church currently is run out of a chapel across from the West Virginia State University football field. Though the location is…
Students, Faculty Cope with Change to Online Learning
With the abrupt switch to online classes in response the Covid-19 pandemic, faculty and students alike have had more on their plate this semester than they ever imagined. “I am worried about some of my students,” said Kim Cobb, assistant…
State Says Parking Rules Keep Campus Safer
Editor’s note: This story was written before the COVID-19 emergency. Every student has a story about parking on WVSU’s campus, whether it be acquiring a parking pass or getting a ticket. Drivers receive tickets for many reasons: parking in faculty…
Professor Son Wants to Use New Ways to Teach Marketing
Hyunsang Son began his new journey at WVSU as the assistant professor for the marketing department in the fall 2019 semester. Son is from Seoul, South Korea, where he received his mass communications bachelor’s degree with a minor in sociology…
Professor Martin Keeps His Roller Derby Squad on Track
Joshua Martin, a professor in Fine Davis Arts who teaches introduction to design, digital photography, introduction to computer graphics, graphic design, digital sculpture and history of graphic design, coaches for West Virginia Roller Derby, a women’s team that runs a…
State’s Kaleb Talbott Enjoys Covering Local News for WSAZ
Kaleb Talbott, a videographer at WSAZ News and communications major at State, is responsible for recording and editing news video and audio for the station. Doing this job, Talbott said he meets and interviews all kinds of interesting new people.…
Center’s Tutors Help Students Navigate Academics
The Learning Enrichment Center is where students can walk in and receive tutoring in subjects ranging from math, science, business, psychology and more. The services in the Learning Enrichment Center are free of charge to WVSU students. Sarah Ward-King is…
Jade Irving Makes Impact on State Campus
Editor’s note: The Yellow Jacket made changes in this story based on new information it received. Irving was highlighted by LifeBound for her work in coaching students. LifeBound trains and coaches students and professionals, and its goal is making sure…