Freshman Guard/Forward Yoro Sidibe scored a double-double with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Photo courtesy of NSUSpartans.com and used with permission. By:Maya Dawson, Sports Editor The men’s basketball is coming off their most successful season yet in the Division I era. This year they hope to keep up the same momentum, just with newer pieces … Continue reading
by LaRey Wright I was startled awake by what sounded like a wounded duck outside my window. As soon as my feet hit the ground, I remembered that I was no longer in the United States. I was hearing the typical morning harmonies of Rome, seagulls squawking along the water near my apartment and horns … Continue reading
Jamestown, VA (November 4, 2019) – Virginia’s 2019 Commemoration, American Evolution ’s Customs, Cultures, and Cuisine Festival will be celebrated across the Commonwealth throughout the month of November and will feature more than 40 events and programs. Presented by TowneBank, the premier events, festivals and special programming will draw on 400 years of Virginia’s unique … Continue reading
On the Spartans first drive junior Juwan Carter threw an 80-yard touchdown pass to redshirt freshman Da’Kendall James from their own 20-yard line to start their high powered offense in the first half. The Bears had an interception on four of their first five drives. Three of those interceptions resulted in 17 points for the … Continue reading
by Maya Dawson, sports editor Nov. 1 — This past weekend the Spartans were at the MEAC Cross Country Championships at the Delaware State Outreach and Research Center in Smyrna, Delaware where they broke some records and set some new goals for the program. Both the men and women’s cross country team routed the … Continue reading
Turntables turn to turmoil in the heart of Detroit when a mysterious woman enters the lives of siblings Chelle and Lank. Underground basement parties are the talk of the town as the spirit of Motown breaks barriers across neighborhoods. As race riots erupt in their beloved city, tensions escalate at home. How will this family … Continue reading
by Stan Donaldson, Norfolk State University Communications and Marketing A former Virginia Commonwealth University administrator has joined Norfolk State University this month in a new senior leadership role. Dr. Justin Moses, a Michigan native, will serve as Vice President for Operations and Chief Strategist for Institutional Effectiveness. NSU President Dr. Javaune Adams-Gaston announced in August … Continue reading
by Maya Dawson, sports editor This was just the game the ladies needed to get in the winning column. They faced the Morgan State University Bears and won in 3 sets, with their scores being 25-15, 25-23, and 25-16. The Spartans were fierce the whole match and kept the Bears on their toes the whole … Continue reading
by Jessica Toliver, Editor-in-Chief On Tuesday, Oct. 8, the Spartan Echo had the opportunity to speak with U.S. Presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA). Several topics were discussed starting with Harris’s background and what helps guide her steps in wanting to help historically black colleges and universities continue to grow and succeed. Harris discussed two … Continue reading
by Autumn Basara The biggest and greatest event at Norfolk State University, homecoming, is almost upon us. This year, homecoming starts Friday, Oct. 25, and ending Sunday, Nov. 3, with a theme of “It’s L.I.T.” With events such as a carnival; a concert featuring Lil Durk, Q Da Fool, and the Ying Yang Twins; a … Continue reading
Oct. 5, 2019 — The Spartans hosted the Aggies of North Carolina A&T State University after losing their first conference game of the season last week to Florida A&M 30-28. They hoped to gain an edge against the Aggies this weekend. The last time Norfolk State met North Carolina A&T was at Aggie Stadium where … Continue reading
