New year, new Batten
As the new year and semester kicked-off, many have noticed a few significant renovations on campus, specifically in the Jane P. Batten Student Center. Some of the new changes are…
Eco-organizer leads first symposium
“Smart, hardworking and polite” were all words used to describe Patrick Berard Jr, a senior at Virginia Wesleyan University. In high school, he participated in the dual-enrollment program, which allows…
Shooting at MacArthur Center Mall
A shooting at the popular shopping mall in Downtown Norfolk earlier this month had a big impact on some students. On Oct. 14, 2019 two people were shot at MacArthur…
Greener and cleaner
The Gunn Group, an organization focused on energy, water, national security and climate issues, will host a half-day conference at Virginia Wesleyan University to educate students about the ramifications of…
6-year old put in time-out
School resource officer Dennis Turner, was fired after arresting two six-year-old children on Thursday, Sept. 19, according to the Washington Post. The incidents took place at the Lucious & Emma…
Donor funds new African-American Studies Program
An academic plan for African-American studies is coming to VWU, fulfilling a big need for students and the community. A new donor-funded African-American studies program will soon launch at Virginia…
Using art for a special cause
Shyail Owens, also known as Shy, is a senior here at Virginia Wesleyan, and is currently double-majoring in Art and Women and Gender Studies. She is a member of Zeta…