by Kingsley Hunter The new interim head coach of the Norfolk State football team B.T. Sherman is now at the helm after long-time friend Latrell Scott resigned from the head coaching position this past March. Sherman has been the assistant and running backs coach at Norfolk State for the past four seasons and the university … Continue reading
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Sentara Healthcare aims to vaccinate thousands at Norfolk’s first permanent vaccination clinic
by Siera Jones Sentara Healthcare has opened a permanent Covid-19 vaccination center in downtown Norfolk that aims to deliver thousands of doses two days a week. The center is located at the Norfolk Scope Arena and is now open for walk-ins and appointments on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, but Sentara spokesperson Kelly Kennedy has assured the … Continue reading
Kevin Durant shocks the NBA world with his amazing two month comeback
by William Taylor One of the NBA’s greatest stars, Kevin Durant was recently this year traded to the Brooklyn Nets. After being traded to the Nets people are saying that he is a top to be the NBA’s MVP front-runner because of his great NBA season. Unfortunately, Durant suffered a left hamstring strain in February, … Continue reading
Ways college students can cope with stress during the pandemic
by William Taylor The Pandemic has been a mental struggle on a lot of people around the world. COVID-19 Pandemic has affected our lives in a way we never knew could happen. Many of us during this pandemic are facing challenges that can be stressful and overwhelming. This social distancing we are required to do … Continue reading
Yannick Formbor is Paving the Way for Youth in Africa
by Natasha Belle This Cameroon native was allotted the opportunity to play basketball in the United States as a teen. He’s no longer playing basketball but has paved the way for disadvantaged youth. His organization has provided the same opportunities through sports while supporting orphans in Africa. Founder Yannick Formbor, 33, grew up in Douala, … Continue reading
Men’s Tennis Team Clinches Northern Division Title, North No. 1 Seed in Upcoming MEAC Tournament
The Norfolk State University men’s tennis team clinched this year’s MEAC Northern Division title on the road at Morgan State University in Baltimore. By virtue of going 3-0 this year in the division, including wins over Howard and Coppin State, the Spartans won their first regular-season title — just the second ever — in the … Continue reading
Spartans take a swing at the “Big Dance”
by Juwan Saunders With an impressive season, it’s not hard to see how the Spartans made their campaign for March Madness. After going 17-8 during the regular season, the Norfolk State men’s basketball team was selected into the 2021 March Madness bid. The Spartans entered the college basketball playoffs as a No. 16 seed. The … Continue reading
Ngannou wins UFC 260 Heavyweight Championship bout
by Arion Hall This past weekend at UFC 260 live at the UFC apex arena in Las Vegas, a new heavyweight champion was crowned. Francis Ngannou defeated Stipe Miocic in the second round by knockout to become the new UFC Heavyweight Champion of the world. Those two met back in 2018 at UFC 220. Miocic … Continue reading
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COVID-19 creates challenges for graduating senior at Norfolk State University
by Juwan Saunders COVID-19 has greatly affected so many in various ways. There are new changes to our daily lives that we find ourselves trying to adapt to. No one knew just the impact that a fast-spreading virus would have on a nation. I never knew how COVID-19 would actually affect me. Every day things … Continue reading
A pandemic story: Grow where you’re planted
by Arion Hall The Coronavirus has affected the world in many ways. Regardless of age and ethnicity, we all have felt the effects of the Coronavirus. For me, this was challenging. Being a full-time student and working during this pandemic was not easy. When the pandemic first started, things in the world took a major … Continue reading
Norfolk State bowling coach emphasizes positive mindset
by Kingsley Hunter Aundray Darden, Associate Head Coach of the Norfolk State bowling team, gave a little insight on his career and how he helps the Lady Spartans become a successful team. He helped lead the Spartans to four consecutive MEAC Southern Division titles in 2011-14. Coach Darden prides himself on affirmations and helping his … Continue reading
NSU football player Omar Morrissey speaks on how the pandemic has affected his season
by Makayla Overton Since spring 2020, student athletes from all over have been experiencing setbacks, due to the abrupt invasion of a pandemic. Many did not know when they would get the chance to play games, attend practice with teammates, or compete in front of a crowd again. NSU football player Omar Morrissey did not … Continue reading
Tiffany Haddish has heartwarming reaction to Grammy win
by Makayla Overton Comedian Tiffany Haddish just shared a priceless moment with the world after finding out she won a Grammy while filming her show “Kids Say the Darndest Things.” Haddish broke down in tears when hearing her stand-up special “Black Mitzvah” had won the Grammy for Best Comedy Album. The Girls Trip star told … Continue reading
NSU Men’s Basketball wins NCAA opener, face Gonzaga Saturday, tickets available today
The Spartans are still dancing! The Norfolk State men’s basketball team defeated Appalachian State 54-53 Thursday night in the NCAA Tournament First Four, earning a date with No. 1 overall seed and unbeaten Gonzaga at 9:20 ET Saturday night at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The game will be televised live on TBS. As with … Continue reading
Time management is imperative for college students
by Arion Hall Many ask what it is like to be a college student and why time management is important. Time management is the ability to use one’s time effectively or productively. A college student takes an average of five classes per semester. Five classes may not seem like a lot. However, with work and … Continue reading
Watch our Spartans beat Appalachian State! Limited tickets available at noon today!
Where will be the best place for NSU students, faculty, and staff to cheer for the Spartan basketball team as they take the court in Indiana in the NCAA Tournament on Thursday evening? Of course, it’s the home of Spartan basketball ― Echols Hall! Norfolk State University will host an NCAA tournament watch party for … Continue reading
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Spartans to take on Appalachian State in NCAA Tournament First Four
On Saturday, the Spartans celebrated their second-ever MEAC title. On Sunday, they found out whom they will play in the 2021 NCAA Tournament. NSU men’s basketball will face Appalachian State on Thursday in the First Four as the Spartans make their second-ever NCAA appearance in their Division I era. The exact time and location for … Continue reading
Joe Bryant leads NSU to the MEAC tournament final with career-high performance
On Thursday night, the Spartans dominated their quarterfinal MEAC matchup versus North Carolina Central. After holding the Eagles scoreless for six minutes and reaching a 17-0 lead to start the first period, NSU maintained their lead over NCCU for the remainder of the game; clinching an 87-58 victory at Scope Arena. Last night’s win guarantees … Continue reading
Spartan men advance to MEAC basketball finals, women to play in the semifinal game today at noon
The Norfolk State University men’s basketball team won their quarterfinal game over North Carolina Central Thursday night 87 to 58. With the win, the Spartans advance to Saturday’s 1 p.m. championship game. The Spartans will face the winner of tonight’s game between Coppin State and Morgan State. The title game will be broadcast on ESPN … Continue reading
Ageless Praise ministry brings “church” to a nursing home
by Arion Hall Norfolk State graduate Geraldine Pittman has found a safe way for her church to be able to minister to senior citizens during the pandemic at Heals Haven nursing home. Geraldine Pittman has been a member at Lighthouse Assemblies of God church for 25 years. She serves as an usher and an advocate … Continue reading
New Norfolk State tennis coach has high hopes for the future
by Kingsley Hunter Attention Spartans! Mr. Larry Holmes was recently hired as the new head coach of the talented women’s and men’s tennis team. Holmes had previously coached at Virginia Tech as a volunteer assistant for their women’s tennis team in the 2019-2020 season. Coach Holmes arrived at Norfolk State in January 2021 and has … Continue reading
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Norfolk State baseball captain faces pandemic challenges head-on
by Alsander Womack In March of 2020, the NCAA spring sports world for many conferences, divisions, and athletes drastically changed. On Mar.12, the MEAC announced that the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments and all spring sports are canceled due to COVID-19. Here is my story about how my junior baseball season’s loss impacted my life … Continue reading
Brackets set for 2021 MEAC Tournament!
The Norfolk State men’s and women’s basketball teams have both earned a No. 2 seed in this week’s upcoming MEAC Tournament, which gets underway Thursday at the Norfolk Scope Arena. The Spartan men (14-7, 8-4 MEAC), who tied for first place in the conference’s Northern Division, will be the No. 2 seed from the division … Continue reading
Andra Day is a shining light in Lee Daniels’ biopic “The United States vs. Billie Holiday”
by Siera Jones Legendary jazz singer Billie Holiday became an early spark to the Civil Rights movement, and a target of persecution by the American government due to her haunting protest song “Strange Fruit,” which tells of a lynching in the South. Despite her sentence to a year and a day in prison, Holiday proved … Continue reading
Alumnus, long-time supporter Shedrick Byrd starts endowment for NSU athletes
Shedrick Byrd has been there for the Norfolk State University student-athletes for more than 40 years. Thanks to his recent commitment to an endowment in his name to benefit the athletics programs, his influence for Spartan student-athletes will be there in perpetuity. A native of Brandon, Mississippi, Byrd left there at the age of 13 … Continue reading
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