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Meet the Spartan faculty: Dr. Danielle Williams
At Norfolk State University’s Student Support Services Center, located in the James A. Bowser Building, faculty, such as the center’s director Dr. Danielle Williams, are ready and willing to help guide students to strive for success. Continue reading
Charlamagne Tha God on advocating for mental health and healing of Black trauma
By Ian Williams NORFOLK, VA — Charlamagne Tha God came to Norfolk State University for the first time as a speaker for the Mass Communications and Journalism Department’s 2022 MCJR Week. Charlamagne spoke about overcoming obstacles during his childhood in South Carolina, failed career attempts, establishing his platform and using life experiences to create other … Continue reading
Spartan Echo News: Vol. 66, Issue 13
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Norfolk State virtual 5k raised over $50,000 for students
By Kingsley Hunter CHESAPEAKE, VA — Norfolk State University’s student organizations and alumni raised $56,783 at last week’s first-ever Virtual 5k Walk/Run for Scholars. There were 698 donors and 161 fundraisers, and the money will go to funding student scholarships. NSU student leaders and alum put their cardiovascular work on display by walking or running … Continue reading
MEAC / Spartan Men / Sports
Norfolk State, 2-time MEAC champions
By Markaysha Bryant NORFOLK, VA — Norfolk State University’s men’s basketball team won the Mid-Eastern Atlantic Conference (MEAC) Championship over Coppin State 72-57 on March 12 at the Norfolk Scope Arena. The intense game featured four lead changes as the Spartans battled for the chance to claim back-to-back MEAC titles. Senior guard Joe Bryant Jr., … Continue reading
Interim Head Football Coach B.T. Sherman takes the helm
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
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
Campus Life / Education / Health / Local
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
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