Looking Back at the Water Tower Through the Years Pictures, both words and literally, of the simple but lasting icon that said so much about State over 120 years, the last tower standing nearly 100 years. It’s impossibly huge. A…
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Student Scriptwriter Wins National Award
By Tanner Taylor for the YJ It’s the equivalent of a national championship and history, too, for the State student organization for broadcasting majors. The National Broadcasting Society(NBS) chapter earned its first national writing award, against stiff national competition, including…
Goodbye old rusty, trusty friend
The iconic unofficial symbol of State will be gently lowered today by crane and later preserved in a less lofty perch on campus where it will remain, restored for generations more of students and alumni.
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Ballot Set for Student Government Elections
The ballot is set for the Student Government Association elections March 12-13. The filing period closed Friday, after being extended. Some offices have no candidates. Other candidates are running unopposed. The tickets for SGA President and Vice President are Brandon…
Iconic State Landmark Coming Down; Student Protests
Our iconic water tower is coming down after more than 100 years of standing as an unofficial symbol of State. Not everyone is okay with the decision. For one history major on campus, the call was made too quickly. “It’s…
An Immigrant Student’s Perspective
By: Drew Petroff, YJ Staff Writer Oddai Gharib has lived in the United States now for 20 months after immigrating from Jordan. His goal is becoming a cardiac surgeon like the long line of doctors — from dentists to surgeon…
Candlelight vigil tonight for Florida shooting victims
The campus organization Turning Point will hold a candlelight vigil for the 18 victims at a Florida High School at 7 p.m. today in the Yard outside the student union. Prayers will be offered and attendees are welcome to discuss…
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.…