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
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Flint’s water crisis improves
By Kori Wiggins It’s been almost four years since the crisis in Flint, Michigan, that left residents’ drinking water dangerous for consumption. This crisis first began on March 22, 2012, when Genesee County announced the designing of a new pipeline to deliver water from Lake Huron to Lake Flint, with hopes that the switch would … Continue reading
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
Characteristics of the future: NATO hosts annual Chiefs of Transformation Conference in Norfolk
by Malik Glaspie “The rapidly changing, complex security environment, will continue to be the main driver for NATO’s adaptation efforts,” said General Denis Mercier in his introduction to NATO ACT’s annual Chiefs of Transformation Conference in Norfolk, Virginia on Dec. 12-14 at the downtown Norfolk Marriott hotel. On December 17, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization … Continue reading
NATO ACT discusses inclusion of future leaders
by Keona Frasier The North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s Allied Command Transformation met in Norfolk, Virginia for the 2017 Chiefs of Transformation Conference on Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 13-14. The main agenda during the conference was to prepare for the future of the military alliance’s member nations and partners by discussing pressing matters and viable solutions. … 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
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YouTube produces HIV/AIDS awareness video for NSU iBook Project
Norfolk State faculty members in diverse disciplines received a $48,000 grant from the National Library of Medicine to engage in community outreach to decrease the spread of the HIV. Project CHOICE: Information Access is designed to provide accurate information regarding HIV/AIDS using innovative educational technology to develop an iBook and EPUB (a digital book for Android devices). … Continue reading
Jazz overwhelm Clippers in 4th quarter to win 126-107
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In a matchup of injury-riddled teams, the Utah Jazz had more depth and made it matter. Alec Burks scored a season-high 28 points off the bench and the Jazz went on a 22-4 run early in the fourth quarter Thursday night to turn a one-point advantage into a 126-107 victory over … Continue reading
Friend of Florida man accused in killings shocked by charges
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The last time Michael Estevez saw Trai Donaldson, it was sometime in October and the two lifelong friends sat watching ESPN in Estevez’s Tampa home, discussing the best basketball player of all time. Estevez said LeBron. Donaldson said Jordan. “It was a friendly debate,” recalled Estevez. On Tuesday, Estevez got a … Continue reading
Trump to campaign near Alabama border days before election
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump will appear at a campaign-style rally in Pensacola, Florida, next week, a move that brings the president less than 20 miles from the Alabama border just four days before a special election that will decide the fate of embattled Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore. The White House had … Continue reading
The Latest: Trump: ‘Disgraceful verdict’ in pier shooting
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Latest on the trial of a Mexican man in a killing on a San Francisco pier (all times local): 7:45 p.m. President Donald Trump says there was a “disgraceful verdict” after a Mexican man was found not guilty of murder in a high-profile killing that touched off a fierce immigration … Continue reading
James, Love lead Cavs past Hawks for 10th win in a row
ATLANTA (AP) — LeBron James had yet another double-double, took command of a challenging defensive assignment and stuck around to see the end of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 10th straight victory, 121-114 over the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday night. James had 24 points and 12 assists, and Kevin Love had 25 points and 16 rebounds to … Continue reading
Hand it to Dak: Cowboys sans Elliott top Redskins 38-14
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dak Prescott was getting X-rays on his swollen right hand when rookie Ryan Switzer scored his first career touchdown on an 83-yard punt return. The extra time with the Dallas offense on the sideline kept Prescott from missing any plays, and last year’s NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year led the … Continue reading
