For Black History Month the Spartan Echo is highlighting inspirational people who have contributed to the advancement of our culture, and we’re kicking it off by talking about one of the most celebrated African American playwrights of all time. August Wilson was born on April 27th, 1945, in the Hill District of Pittsburgh. As a … Continue reading
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Black History Series: Lanny Smoot
Lanny Smoot recently made history as the first Disney Imagineer to be inducted into theNational Inventors Hall of Fame. Smoot’s educational background in electrical engineering atColumbia University propelled him into a 45-year career as an inventor, engineer, researcher,and scientist (The Walt Disney Company, 2024). In an interview with CNET (2022), Smootshared that he was recruited … Continue reading
Douglass Day celebration on campus
Norfolk State’s History department hosted a Douglass Day Celebration in honor of Frederick Douglass’ birthday. Frederick Douglass, social reformer, journalist, and abolitionist who consistently advocated for the freedom and reconstruction of the Black community. Douglass began fighting at a young age when he escaped to freedom from slavery in his early twenties and continued to … Continue reading
7 Valentine’s Day Outfits based on your favorite color
Whether it’s brunch with your girls or dinner with your boo you need the perfect outfit to turn heads on Valentine’s Day. Here are 7 outfit ideas for Valentine’s Day based on your favorite color: Black & Bold Want to go for a not-so-typical Valentine’s Day look? Why not go bold in all-black, like this lovely all-black above … Continue reading
App of the Week: BetterHelp
College is not a walk in the park. The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) found that about 20 million students were enrolled in college for the fall 2019 semester. A majority of these students endure mental health concerns consisting of anxiety, depression, suicide ideation, and substance abuse. These struggles can be a heavy burden … Continue reading
App of the week: Meet Alike Health
Loneliness certainly soars over college campuses, which ties in with the issues of mental health. The vice president and director of clinical programs at Grit Digital Health states, “Loneliness is correlated with increased risk for attrition, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and suicidal ideation.” In other words, loneliness can be a result of such troubles. So … Continue reading
App of the Week: Meet Sanvello: Anxiety and Depression
Many college students may be suffering from untreated mood disorders. Recent studies done by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), show that young adults between the ages of 18 and 34, who have mood disorders, are not receiving the mental health care they need. More specifically, on behalf of NAMI, The Harris Poll conducted … Continue reading
App of the Week: Meet Mind Ease :Anxiety Relief
Anxiety is one of the top culprits that infiltrate and dominate the minds of college students. According to the American Health Association, 63% of college students in the United States felt overwhelming anxiety in the past year. Such a percentage demonstrates that more than half of college students are struggling. The reasoning for incredibly overwhelming … Continue reading
App of the Week: Meet Cerebral
The commonality in the lack of resources for mental health has proven to be large. According to the public policy and advocacy consulting firm, HCM Strategists, one-fifth of undergraduate students struggle with a mental health condition, but many feel they are unable to receive the care they need on campus. Students often pay thousands of … Continue reading
New spiritual club sparks on campus
Junior psychology major Destiny Brickerson is taking her passion for mental health awareness and spirituality to campus. She is creating a space at Norfolk State University dedicated to healing and bringing the community together. Brickerson stated that she’s always been interested in spirituality, mental health, affirmations, and personal growth. When things have gotten hard, she’s … Continue reading
App of the Week: Meet Happify
College students all over America are in turmoil as they battle mental health. According to recent research done by Boston University, “33,000 college students across the country reveal the prevalence of depression and anxiety in young people, which continues to increase, now reaching its highest levels.” The pandemic plays an obvious role in this as … Continue reading
App of the Week: Meet 7 Cups: Online Therapy and Chat
An ongoing mental health crisis is dominating college campuses. Although this fact can be viewed as unfortunate, it is quite understandable as it is crucial to remember the brain does not fully mature until about age twenty-six. So, although eighteen-year-olds are considered adults, they are likely not mentally developed. During this time in college, whether … Continue reading
App of the Week: Meet Fabulous
Sinking in stress while at college has become the new norm, especially because of the pandemic. According to TimelyMD, 85 percent of college students are experiencing increased stress and anxiety levels due to the pandemic and the uncertainty about continuing their education. This emphasizes students’ need for help. The overwhelming pressures of taking courses online, … Continue reading
NSU President discusses housing, graduation rates, and other issues
Norfolk State University president, Dr. Javaune Adams- Gaston, recently met with reporters from the Spartan Echo to discuss some of the challenges and successes faced by the university over the past few semesters. She also discussed the future of NSU and what to expect from the university in the midst of transition. Dr. Adams-Gaston, affectionately … Continue reading
Freshman designer on fashion today, tomorrow and yesterday
NORFOLK, VA — Norfolk State University fashion design major Akin White created his own fashion designs through several fashion trends. White, a freshman known as “Uno,” was inspired by the late 60s and early 70s semi-formal and early 2000s streetwear fashions. White believed that fashion movements have a time and purpose. He added, “If it … Continue reading
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