State officially announced on Oct. 25 its new nursing program, which is exciting for many. “They’ve been trying for 10 years,” said Dr. Mary Sizemore, director of nursing for State’s new program. “The last nursing program had been through the…
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Health Professional Reports Increase in Chlamydia Cases at State
State is dealing with an increase in sexually transmitted infections (STIs), specifically chlamydia, confirms Sarah Knight, APRN, FNP-BC, of FamilyCare Health Centers. While there have been some cases of gonorrhea and trichomoniasis, a less discussed infection, chlamydia, seems to be…
French, Spanish Clubs Give Students Experience in Second Languages
Did you know State has both French and Spanish clubs on campus? West Virginia State students Cindie Peyton and Megan Atkinson, both members of both clubs, explained their experiences as foreign language students. Learning a second language is so important,…
Free EDC Workshop: Take Your Idea From a Dream to Reality
Do you have a great idea for a business but need help making your vision into a reality? The West Virginia Economic Development Center has scheduled a free workshop on Thursday for planning and managing business ideas. “This workshop covers…
Residents Learn Custodial Services Stops Providing Trash Bags
Custodial services not giving students trash bags has been a confusing surprise to some students. “It was not our decision to stop giving students trash bags,” said Jon Milton, graduate assistant who works for resident life. Trash bags had been…
Dr. James E. Brimhall College Bowl Showcases High School Students’ Knowledge
State’s College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics will host the annual Dr. James E. Brimhall Science Bowl from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1, in Hamblin Hall. The competition will showcase teams from local high schools, and the…
State’s NBS Chapter to Host ‘Horror Movie Night’
National Broadcasting Society-Alpha Epsilon Rho connects students to professionals in media fields, according to NBS chapter Co-President Jagur Smith. “NBS does programs to get students in touch with media professionals,” Smith said. “One way we do that is through our…
Tobacco-Free Advisor Sees ‘Vaping’ Sparking Health Discussions
The State campus will not become smoke-free, but Lindsey Good, advisor for Tobacco-Free Yellow Jackets, said vaping has surfaced as a national and local concern. Using a grant, the group attempted last year to restrict smoking on campus. Good said…
State’s NBS Chapter Makes Big Plans for Year
The West Virginia State University chapter of the National Broadcasting Society (NBS) is making plans for the coming year. NBS promotes the work of students in the communications department at State. “We are gearing up for a big event in…
Registrar, Students See Downside of Dropping Classes
With the deadline for withdrawing from classes scheduled for Oct. 25, some students are assessing whether to drop classes in which they are performing poorly. Withdrawing from a class could seem intriguing, but the “W” that shows up on a…