by Halle Ellis It’s no secret that spring break is right around the corner. Spring break is a time in which it allows students the opportunity to take advantage of a much-needed rest from school and allows opportunities for travel with friends. While some students plan to go home and relax, others desire more of … Continue reading
by Skyler Sales As the Spartans of the Norfolk State men’s basketball team get into full gear of their 2020 season, it is no surprise that Norfolk State will be along the many other teams to go to the MEAC tournament. While we have always been able to get to the MEAC, we have never … Continue reading
by Ian Williams Coach Jonathan Dahuya has begun the 2020 spring semester as the new Director of Strength and Conditioning at Norfolk State University. Dahuya was raised in the Virginia Beach area and has always had an interest in athletics. “I was never the most gifted athlete, so I had to work harder to be … Continue reading
by Kevin Alexander Jr. Marlin Briscoe became the first African American quarterback to play for an NFL team during the modern Super Bowl era when he started for the Denver Broncos in 1968. More than five decades later, Kansas City Chiefs’ quarterback Patrick Mahomes II became just the third African American quarterback to win the … Continue reading
by Halle Ellis During the month of February, the Black History Month Committee comprised of various campus divisions, come together and lead the university in a series of free, open to the public premier events. These events celebrate and bring heightened awareness and understanding to African American and African diasporic cultures. Campus events include African … Continue reading
by Siera Jones MEAC baseball predictions have been released and Norfolk State now boasts the 2020 MEAC Preseason Player of the Year, junior infielder Alsander Womack. The Waxhaw, N.C., native already was highly motivated entering his third season for the Spartans; so, while honored to receive the recognition by the conference’s coaches, he remains focused … Continue reading
By: Maya Dawson, Sports Editor The Delaware State Hornets (9-11, 5-3 MEAC) came to visit the Lady Spartans (13-8, 8-1 MEAC) on “Youth Day,” Feb. 8. The Spartans won 65-57 in a game that had one of the craziest endings. The game started off pretty sloppy with the Spartans having seven turnovers but thanks to … Continue reading
by Maya Dawson, Sports Editor The Aggies of North Carolina A&T are officially moving to the Big South Conference. They will be leaving the MEAC at the end of the 20-21 season and joining Hampton as the only two HBCUs in the Big South. The announcement was made Friday, Feb. 7, in Greensboro at the … Continue reading
Last year, the Council Exchange Board of Trade (CEBOT), in partnership with their minority technology company members and NSU, responded to a Request for Information (RFI) presented by the Office of Management and Budget and the GSA for Technology Based Management (TBM). It proposes the inclusion of over 100 minority technology companies with a GSA … Continue reading
by Jaila Manuel This Sunday the academy award for the most “dramatic” night on TV goes to the 92nd Oscars Academy Award Ceremony, and of course the Echo has all the details. The 92nd Academy Awards will be held on Sunday, Feb. 9th at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, CA. at 8p.m. EST. For all … Continue reading
~ Numerous events statewide to recognize tremendous African American contributions ~ Governor Ralph Northam made the following statement on Black History Month, which is celebrated nationwide during February. “For too long, the stories we have told about Virginia’s history have diminished or ignored the contributions of African Americans. Black History Month is just one way … Continue reading
Who is at risk? Persons living in or near Wuhan City, China, persons traveling in that area in the past two weeks or who have had contact with someone who has been in that area or contact with someone diagnosed with Coronavirus infection. Current Virginia Risk Level: Low — no identified cases in Virginia as … Continue reading
by Maya Dawson Coming off a decisive 59-51 win over Florida A&M, the Lady Spartans are now 12-7 on the year, currently undefeated in conference play with a 6-0 record. They continue next Saturday against North Carolina A&T in Greensboro, NC. They have yet to drop a game to start the new year and they … Continue reading
by Jaila Manuel This Sunday, January 26th is the biggest night for music. The 62nd annual Grammy award show is happening at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. We’ve got everything you need to know! This year’s host is the 15-time Grammy award winner and R&B icon herself Alicia Keys. It will be her … Continue reading
Norfolk State head football coach Latrell Scott has announced the Spartans’ 2020 schedule, an 11-game slate which includes five home dates and a fan-friendly set of non-conference games. (See attached schedule.) NSU opens the year with the 54th meeting against Virginia State in the popular Labor Day Classic on Saturday, Sept. 5. Kickoff will be … Continue reading
By: Maya Dawson, Sports Editor The volleyball team hosted South Carolina State University, for Senior Day on Sunday November, 17th. This will be the last game played for eight seniors: Bojanna Bolozan, Anna Rupertova, Halley McKnight, Daiysa Burrell, Jill Aqunio, Jessica Radford, Destinee Hooker, and Ashley Patterson. They each had a chance to play in … Continue reading
By: Maya Dawson, Sports Editor On Thursday, November 14th, the Spartans played against Virginia University of Lynchburg in a doubleheader non-conference game. They were 0-2 before this game so they were finally able to get into the winning column with a win over the Dragons. They won the game 123-48. They were totally unstoppable. In … Continue reading
By: Maya Dawson, Sports Editor The Builders of Apprentice School came to Echols Hall to face the Spartans, Thursday, November 14. The Spartans were coming off a loss against Ole Miss University and came back home to face the Builders to get a much needed win. The score was 113-54. The Spartans received a panel … Continue reading
By: LaRey Wright “Bring back our girls!” was the cry heard around the globe when 276 female students were kidnapped by a terrorist organization in Chibok, Nigeria. Even first lady Michelle Obama retweeted this statement to raise awareness shortly after the initial attack in 2014. Since the initial attack, some of the girls have been … Continue reading
By: Maya Dawson, Sports Editor Norfolk State University hosted the Delaware State Hornets for the second game of a four-game home stretch to end the season. Delaware State (10-17, 5-7 MEAC) won in their last meeting winning in four sets 3-1. The Spartans hoped to get a win against the Hornets but fell short when … Continue reading
By: LaRey Wright The battle over how to federally fund Historically Black Colleges and Universities is leaving these institutions hanging in the balance. On October 1, the current funding for HBCU’s expired when Congress failed to extend it. These finances are used for faculty and curriculum development, campus infrastructure improvements and student services. Without proper … Continue reading
