Hampton University Architecture Program Hosts Annual Bemis Haunted House
Hampton University students enjoyed a spooky Halloween at the annual Bemis Haunted House last Saturday.
Hurricane Melissa Devastates the Caribbean
Hurricane Melissa, a category 5 storm, devastated the Caribbean last week. The tropical storm has left catastrophic damage across affected areas, particularly in Jamaica.
Shooting at Peninsula Town Center Leaves Two Dead
Two men are dead after a shooting at The Peninsula Town Center in Hampton on the evening of November 1st.
Abigail Spanberger to be Virginia's Next Governor: New Path for Democrats
Abigail Spanberger was elected the First Female Governor of Virginia during the 2025 Gubernatorial election, scoring Democrat victories alongside Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
Virginia Redistricting Plan to Move Forward; GOP Enraged
Virginia Democrats in the House of Delegates plan to counter aggressive Republican Gerrymandering in other states by drawing a new congressional map.
Masked Halloween Prank Goes Too Far
Police are now investigating a prank gone too far, as a trio of people in Halloween masks tried to break into a family home in Alexandria, Virginia.
Government Shutdown May Impact HU Funding
The government shutdown could significantly impact Hampton University students, staff, and faculty, particularly those using government-reliant funding such as academic research grants or work-study positions.
Hampton University Observes 2025 Wellness Day
Students create their own definition of self-care during Hampton University’s campus wide wellness day this year. On the first Monday of October in the fall semester, Hampton University dedicates a day campus-wide to promote student relaxation and positive mental health practices.
MAGA Group ‘BLEXIT’ releases hbcu tour
Hampton University joins the latest of historically black colleges that “BLEXIT”plans visits in an effort to recruit young black students to their MAGA campaign.
Privacy Concerns Arise After Student’s Leaked information
Students received a campuswide email from Pirate Notification regarding the transport of a first-year student to Sentara Careplex Hospital by Hampton fire and rescue on the evening of September 23. The email included the students first and last name, residence hall, and hospital, raising concerns about privacy at Hampton University.
HU Senior Receives Naval Contract After Surviving Plane Crash
Ashton Burton, a Hampton Senior enrolled with Rick Aviation in Newport News, earned a naval contract for aviation after surviving a plane crash.