by Eddie Francois Norfolk State is left with a bittersweet feeling after Dr. Wanda Brockington announces her retirement celebration after 40 years of service to Norfolk State University. The celebration will take place at 2036 Pleasure House Road in Virginia Beach, Virginia on April 4th. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the dress code is … Continue reading
Norfolk State University will honor three of its alumni at the 2019 Alumni Awards Reception & Dinner scheduled for 7 p.m., Friday, May 3, in the Student Center, Room 149. Each of these graduates has demonstrated exemplary leadership and community service. They personify the mission and goals of the University. The three graduates selected to … Continue reading
by B. Marie Johnson This Spartan Spotlight shines on someone well known in the Fine Arts building. She is an assistant professor of music, the associate director of the very popular Spartan Legion Band and the Norfolk State Jazz Ensemble. She obtained her Bachelors Degree in Music Education from Jackson State University and received her … Continue reading
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
National Competition Celebrates HBCU Academic Excellence 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 HCASC National Championship Tournament will be … Continue reading
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
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
Photo courtesy of Norfolk State University Facebook. By Marie Johnson It’s FINALLY here! The highlight of fall semester and a lot of people’s favorite HBCU Tradition. Norfolk State University Homecoming is here and filled with so much anticipation that students cannot contain their excitement. I haven’t been this excited for any event in my college … Continue reading
By Skyler Sales Despite the ease in which some freshmen have settled into campus life, some are still adjusting to the change from high school to college. “When the university closed for several days due to the Hurricane Florence forecast, one freshman student asked whether they would have to make up the lost days,” noted … Continue reading
By Tamia Boyd Often viewed as a “hookup” app, Tinder is designed to keep its users in constant contact with each other. The app, which has been around since 2012, recently rolled out a special feature strictly for college students called Tinder U. Tinder U wants to go a step further to help college students … Continue reading
While in college a variety of things are taught and discussed. One thing that’s commonly glanced over is the heavily neglected epidemic of college depression. For many students it’s their first time being away from home and the strain of adjusting to a new environment can be heavy. Being away from friends and family, and … Continue reading
By Omar Ross Norfolk State University’s editing publications course, taught by mass communications professor and adviser, Dr. Morgan Kirby took an unconventional route this semester. Instead of taking quizzes and writing papers, the class created a breast cancer awareness campaign which included a mini-magazine, a rap cypher and video interviews with survivors. The graduate-level editing … Continue reading
By Kori Wiggins Thursday, March 29, 2018, the Epsilon Pi chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. hosted their “Call II Action” event, focused on preparing students for life after graduation. Norfolk State University alumnus, Michael Wilkins or Mike Lynk Speaks, spoke at the event. Wilkins, who specializes in life coaching and entrepreneurship, is a … Continue reading
