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
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Beyoncé funds HBCU scholarship Program
By Keona Frasier 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 … 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
Spartans get chatty with student talk show
By Kori Wiggins Member of the Spartan Family, senior Mass Communications major Austin Baynard, has been working diligently on his talk show series, The Mix, a series that serves as a platform for voices of this generation. The Mix’s cast includes Timothy Scott, Kendra Mayweather, Zavier Simmons and Shaquan Rodgers and the show has included … Continue reading
Recognizing social work
By Kori Wiggins March is National Professional Social Work Month, and an opportunity to celebrate social worker’s contributions and achievements to society. Norfolk State University’s, Ethelyn R. Strong School of Social Work, is among the many programs developed to cover a variety of aspects in the field of social work including public health, addictions and … Continue reading
Virginia lawmakers freeze in-state tuition
By Imajae Johnson Incoming college freshmen could see a change in their debt due to the freeze on in-state tuition. Virginia lawmakers have a proposed a bill that would put a cap on the amount students pay for in-state tuition, and it will not change throughout their four years at a college or university. The … Continue reading
Senate moves to remove DCTAG
By Imajae Johnson A recent federal budget proposal, could result in the elimination of the D.C. Tuition Assistance Grant program, or DCTAG, by one-fourth. This tuition aid program helps thousands of D.C. residents afford college. Currently, the government provides $40 million to the program, giving city students an affordable college option. The students of the … Continue reading
The NBA Playoff picture
By Amsu Warner The 2017-2018 NBA Playoffs are approaching as the regular season comes to an end. The playoff race has been tight in each conference as teams across the league attempt to secure one of the eight seeds. For the Eastern Conference, LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers are no longer the team to … 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
Rapper J.I.D says new music is coming
By Keona Frasier Dreamville Records signee, J.I.D, took to social media to update fans on a forthcoming release. The announcement comes amidst the rapper and label mates Earthgang’s tour, featuring Chaz French and Lute. Despite traveling across the nation, J.I.D managed to create multiple tracks while on the road. J.I.D posted pictures of himself on … Continue reading
Hairstyles for Spring
An op-editorial by Kori Wiggins As the temperature begins to rise, many women have begun adopting different hairstyles to prepare for the spring season. Many of the styles range from faux locs to box braids. The benefits of using protective hairstyles includes retaining growth, keeping hair soft during the process of growth and changing up … Continue reading
Drake shows “God’s Plan”
An op-editorial by Jana Ashlee Every year, there is always one song that is played throughout the entire year. Once again, Drake is the artist to bring the world that track. His single, “God’s Plan” is the definition of a hit, with playful beats and quotable lines. Although Drake has been absent from the music … 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
Spartan Echo Black History Playlist
An op-ed by Keona Frasier Today, hip-hop is valued for representing black culture at its core and officiating the union of free speech and artistic expression. Rappers and fans alike can certainly credit their social and creative liberation to the freedom fighters of the civil rights movement. Here is a list of hip-hop songs that … 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
