By Antonio Garland College is a time where one gets to meet different individuals and learn many things about the world. For most people the mail goal of going to college is to obtain a better life. However, with the process of getting a degree and dealing with the aftermath one has to wonder, is … Continue reading
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Norfolk State alumni creates fitness brand
By Kori Wiggins Summertime is quickly approaching, and Spartans are hard at work on treadmills, curl benches and the track to achieve a well-toned physique by June. One Spartan, has made a business out of working out. Kashema Ancrum, a senior exercise science major from Brooklyn, New York, just launched a website, Kashy Fit, created … Continue reading
Spartan poetry selection: The Trip
By Tyvan Burns I did not need a trip, but I went on one. Not for vacation, not where there was sun. But where there was darkness, an out of breath run. I felt magnetic, I felt synthetic, I felt pathetic, but I felt like magic. My cells crawling outside of my body, moving … Continue reading
Recognizing depression in students
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
A campaign to save one breast at a time
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
Spartans ‘Lynk’ up with Mike Lynk
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
Beyoncé funds HBCU scholarship Program
Following a historical performance at the 2018 Coachella Music Festival, Beyoncé, through the BeyGOOD initiative, has announced that one student from four different historically black colleges or universities (HBCUs) will be awarded with a $25,000 scholarship through the Homecoming Scholars Award Program. The 2018-2019 academic year’s BeyGOOD scholars program will be extended to students attending … Continue reading
Norfolk State’s newest leaders on plans for change
By Skyler Sales On March 25th, the students of Norfolk State University selected juniors Astra Armstrong and Zipporah Gatling as the new Student Government Association president and vice president. Also, students crowned sophomore, Starlet Windham and junior, Myron Simon, Jr. as the new Mister and Miss NSU. The newly elected representatives have already started implementing … Continue reading
Farm Fresh bids the public a farewell
By Imajae Johnson Say goodbye to the savory taste of Farm Fresh’s fried chicken; the grocery store chain has recently announced the closure of the store. Farm Fresh, known for its fried chicken, salad bar, Starbucks coffee, and its accessibility to Chartway Federal Credit Union will be closing 21 if its 38 stores, mostly in … Continue reading
Spring Career Expo comes to Norfolk State
By Imajae Johnson Life after college is a mystery to some, but it doesn’t have to be when there are a plethora of opportunities waiting for you at your back door. Over 72 companies ranging from law enforcement to education were present at the Career Services Spring 2018 Career Expo, March 14th. The companies were … Continue reading
Spartan baseball take defeating loss
By Amsu Warner The Norfolk State Spartans men’s baseball team went head-to-head against the Virginia Commonwealth Rams on Mar. 7 at The Diamond. The Rams proved they were too much for the Spartans to handle beating them 6-4 in a non-conference loss. The Spartans, who are 0-11, received multi-hit games from freshman infielder, Alsander Womack, … Continue reading
Spring Break ’18
Places to be for Spring Break ‘18
An op-ed by Kori Wiggins Establishments of academia in various countries in the world participate in spring break, a vocational period in early spring, sometimes known as Easter break or March break. The arrival of spring break is a time of celebration; a week away from the stressors of classrooms and term assignments, as the … Continue reading
Spartan Echo talks with new Interim President
By Kori Wiggins On Nov. 10th, 2017, the Norfolk State University Board of Visitors appointed longtime supporter and NSU alumnus Vice Rector Dr. Melvin T. Stith to serve as interim president of the university. Dr. Stith graduated from Norfolk State University in 1968 and has served on the Board of Visitors since 2013, followed by … Continue reading
HBCUs experience lower graduation rates
An op-ed by Kori Wiggins According to a study conducted by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the six-year graduation rates of 20 historically black colleges or universities (HBCUs) were 20 percent or lower in 2015. Although a handful of HBCUs have more than 50 percent of their new freshmen graduating within six years, the percentages of the … Continue reading
LaVar Ball makes big moves for the Big Baller Brand
By Ashlee Jordan and Keona Frasier LaVar Ball’s recent business ventures in apparel and professional basketball have made quite a name for his family empire. Ball’s strong personality and domineering attitude has taken the world by storm, gathering criticism and praise. Recently, LaVar’s Big Baller Brand gave fans a view of his son, LiAngelo Ball’s … Continue reading
New England Patriots prepare to rebuild after Super Bowl loss
By Spartan Echo Staff Super Bowl LLI ended in upset for the New England Patriots. The Philadelphia Eagles grabbed their first Super Bowl crown in their franchise’s history despite the Patriots being 4-and-a-half point favorites to beat the Eagles. If New England would’ve won this Super Bowl, this would have been the franchise’s sixth championship, … Continue reading
Virginia Secretary of Transportation announces delayed opening of 64 Express Lanes
RICHMOND — Virginia Secretary of Transportation Aubrey Layne announced Thursday, Nov. 29, the delayed opening of the 64 Express Lanes in Norfolk. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) had planned to open the Express Lanes in December. However, the opening has been delayed in order to complete additional testing of electronic tolling equipment. “Last April, we … Continue reading
