~ Newly-approved bills will protect water quality by removing over 27 million cubic yards of coal ash from unlined ponds in Chesapeake Bay Watershed ~ RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam has signed legislation to clean up more than 27 million cubic yards of coal ash from unlined ponds in Virginia, after a historic bipartisan agreement that was … Continue reading
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Governor Northam celebrates Virginia Women Veterans Week
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today, March 18, participated in a special kickoff event marking the beginning of Virginia Women Veterans Week and honoring the service and sacrifice of women veterans. Taking place from March 17–23, 2019, this is the second year that the Commonwealth will devote the third full week in March to recognizing all of … Continue reading
NSU men to face Alabama in NIT first round Wednesday
MEAC regular season champion Norfolk State will take on Alabama on Wednesday on the road in the National Invitation Tournament first round after the NIT bracket was announced on Sunday evening on ESPNU. The Spartans will be a No. 8 seed in the tournament and will face No. 1 seed Crimson Tide at 7 p.m. … Continue reading
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State-wide tornado drill on Tuesday, March 19, includes Norfolk State
On Tuesday, March 19, Norfolk State University will participate in the State-wide Tornado Drill beginning at 9:45 a.m. and lasting to approximately 9:55 a.m. In preparation for the drill, the following actions should be taken in the event of a tornado or extremely high winds. Please share. On Campus – Shelter In Place Shelter immediately in … Continue reading
UNCF Issues First Ever State of HBCUs Address, Launches HBCU Congressional Honor Roll
Institutional leaders, elected officials, advocates and other supporters of the nation’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) were in attendance Tuesday for the United Negro College Fund’s (UNCF) inaugural State of the HBCU Address, which put forth a comprehensive legislative agenda for Congressional members to further support HBCUs and their capacity to be engines of … Continue reading
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Norfolk State University to Compete for Championship Title at 30th Annual Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC) in Los Angeles, April 13-17
National Competition Celebrates HBCU Academic Excellence Norfolk, VA, February 25, 2019 – After winning a series of regional competitions, Norfolk State University is one of 48 schools that will vie for the championship title at the 30th annual Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC), America’s premier academic competition for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The … Continue reading
NSU student hopes to “create change” on local school board
By John Mayo Contributing Writer It’s not easy to campaign for a school board seat while juggling classes and work, but NSU’s Tyron Riddick readily met the challenge. Riddick, 28, was successful in his first-time bid for the Suffolk School Board when he ousted former school board member Thelma Hinton by gaining 57 percent of … Continue reading
TV judge motivates students
By Tamia Boyd Spartan Echo Editor Referencing Martin Luther King Jr.’s quote, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is what are you willing to do for others,” Hatchett noted that everyone in the audience is a beneficiary of King’s dream for freedom and equality. By acknowledging King’s words and legacy, his dream is destined to … Continue reading
Kavanaugh confirmation harmful to women’s rights
Pictured is Brett Kavanaugh. Photo from Kavanaugh’s official twitter page. By LaRey Wright Brett Kavanaugh has been officially confirmed to the U.S. Supreme Court, replacing former U.S. Suprement Court Justice Judge Anthony Kennedy. During his years on the court, Kenney tended to vote liberally regarding women’s rights issues. Kavanaugh, on the other hand, has a … Continue reading
MLB players’ pride shows in playoffs
Atlanta Braves LF Ronald Acuna Jr. showing some emotion after a pivotal grand slam against the LA Dodgers. Photo from ESPN.com Commentary By Eddie Francois The Fall Classic Baseball Tournament is arriving in unique fashion this year. With the MBL playoffs in full tilt, the simplicity and laid-back feeling of baseball might be changed forever.The … Continue reading
Sports world’s outstanding October
Los Angeles Small Forward LeBron James. Picture from ESPN. By Amsu Warner According to StubHub, October is the busiest month of the year for secondary ticket holders. October marks the beginning of the Major League’s Baseball postseason, the start of league years for both the NHL and the NBA seasons and nonstop midseason action in … Continue reading
