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Quarterback Rahsaan Matthews, Jr. ran for two touchdowns against WSSU and threw for a third one in the 49-19 win. Wide Receiver Kevin Gayles scored on a 38 yard touchdown reception. Running back Brandon Rose ran on four attempts. Photos by Randy Hataway and Taron Smith
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The Virginia State family has been looking forward to this week for quite some time. Some may argue they have had it marked on the calendar as soon as the last graduate walked across the stage in May. But there is another week that is of concern for the students here… midterm week. And just...
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On Sunday, Oct. 4 2026, Virginia State University opened Homecoming 2026 with the annual Lighting of the Stadium, a tradition that is seen as the opener to all of what’s to come with Homecoming. Despite the rainy weather, Trojans showed out and filled out Rogers Stadium with immense vibes and dancing across the crowd. In...
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On Friday, Oct. 9, ESPN’s First Take will broadcast live from Virginia State University’s Multipurpose Center. The First Take team has committed to broadcasting from HBCU’s in no small part due to one of the host’s connection to his alma mater Winston-Salem State University. Stephen A. Smith, a 1991 Mass Communications graduate of Winston-Salem State...
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The Trojan Cross Country Team opened 2026 with a strong start leading up to their first two home meets. The team has consistently had one to two athletes making top scores and reaching the top athletes running. For their first meet, held at Randolph Farm, the Trojans had a strong start from the women’s team....
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He wanted to be a news anchor. Then, in high school, he taught one choir class for one period. That’s when the teacher bug happened. The Director and Conductor of the Virginia State University Concert Choir, Dr. Craig L. Robertson, has been teaching for 25 years and has earned a Bachelor of Music in Choral...
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When Kristina Nicole Piercy began her campaign for Miss Virginia State University, she made a decision to protect her peace. She deleted Fizz, an anonymous social media app, to avoid distractions and negativity while campaigning for the crown. Now, as the 98th Miss Virginia State University, Piercy carries more than a crown. She represents Virginia...
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Categories: Editorial CartoonsEditorials Editorial Cartoon Carys DeJesus, Editorial Cartoonist September 16, 2026 View Story Comments 0 Like This Story Share on Facebook Share on X Email this Story Print this Story Leave a Comment Donate to The Virginia Statesman Your donation will support the student journalists of Virginia State University. Your contributi
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On Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, the Virginia State Trojans opened their 2026 football season with a dominant 44–17 victory over Barton College at Rogers Stadium in Ettrick, Virginia. The win gave VSU a 1–0 record to start the season, while Barton dropped to 0–1. The Trojans came out strong, scoring on their first drive to...
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For most people the love of the game dies shortly after you stop playing. Unless you are Zachary Mbriwa which is the total opposite. After years of playing high school sports, Mbriwa now finds himself doing photography for all sports and ages capturing moments for others. Mbriwa started photography at the age of 13. He...
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