State boasts many remarkable teachers, each with his or her own talents, hobbies and specialties. One such teacher is Zachary Fitchner, assistant professor of art and gallery director. Fitchner is a teacher of the arts with a focus in the…
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Freshman Focus: Nastasia Dean
By Kaitlyn Cunningham for the YJ She chose State because it’s an HBCU and close to home, says freshman Nastasia Dean said. Dean spends most of her day attending class, time with her family and working with children at an…
Senior Senator: Janel Williamson
By Angelica Willis for the YJ Newly elected senior senator uses her voice. Senior Janel Williamson was elected senior senator last week, as obstacles came her way, she wasn’t shy of speaking out against injustice. Williamson ran for senior senator,…
Creator of Johnson Statue Picked To Mold Marshall’s Greer
By Tim Zuspan for the YJ The “hidden figure” behind the noble Katherine Johnson statue by Cole was picked by Marshall University to sculp the figure of its revered alum, Hal Greer. He’s the versatile artist and 1989 State alum…
Get To Know Robin Tabor, Mental Health Specialist
Robin Tabor is a Mental Health Specialist on campus. Tabor has always made her home here at State. Tabor Graduated in 1996 then returned five years later as an employee. What is your favorite color? Purple What is your favorite animal?…
Nadia Price : Freshman Senator Positive
By Kaitlyn Cunningham, For The YJ State freshman Nadia Price is looking to fulfill the position of Freshman Senator in the Student Government Association election Friday. “I chose to run because I hope to make some positive changes around campus,”…
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Michael Workman & Garvey Price
By Tim Zuspan State possesses a unique attribute because of its smaller student body and campus size. The faculty and administration at State is able to work individually and invest into students because of the university’s size. History Professor Micheal Workman…
What’s Happening With Mr. State
Cedrick Farmer, Mister State, has been a huge part of State’s campus since he was a child and is making his voice heard all over campus. Originally, Farmer was a music education major but changed to vocal performance when he realized…
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…
CHOICES Peer Educators Halloween Henna Night!!!
Tonight come to Halloween Henna Night in the Wilson Student Union from 5pm to 8pm CHOICES Peer Educators, a group of dedicated students who volunteer on campus and help students better understand mental illness, disability, addiction, and safe sex education,…