by William Taylor The Pandemic has been a mental struggle on a lot of people around the world. COVID-19 Pandemic has affected our lives in a way we never knew could happen. Many of us during this pandemic are facing challenges that can be stressful and overwhelming. This social distancing we are required to do … Continue reading
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Board of Visitors holds line on tuition costs, sets budget
The Norfolk State University Board of Visitors held its final board meeting of the 2018-2019 academic year on Friday, May 3, and voted on several actions that included the University’s operating budget, tuition for 2019-20, a new faculty senate representative and the approval of candidates for promotion and tenure. The board voted to keep tuition … Continue reading
Editorial: It’s time for $50,000 in student debt cancellation for 42 million Americans and universal free college
An editorial by Elizabeth Warren Growing up, my dream was to become a teacher. And I knew that if I wanted to teach, I had to get a college degree. I managed to get a college scholarship, but then things turned upside down. The first boy I ever dated swooped back into my life and … Continue reading
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New study: Wells Fargo, other banks, charge outsized fees to college students despite federal rules
Students at colleges compensated by banks face dubious debit card fees Attending college can be one of the most expensive endeavors Americans face. According to U.S. PIRG Education Fund’s new report, Debit Cards on Campus: Putting Student Financial Well-Being At Risk, many banks are adding to that expense by partnering with schools to offer and … Continue reading
Warner, colleagues reintroduce legislation to combat on-campus sexual assault
Bipartisan legislation would protect students and strengthen transparency at colleges and universities Tuesday, April 2 — Today U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) joined Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and a bipartisan coalition of Senators in reintroducing legislation to combat sexual assault on college and university campuses. The Campus Accountability and Safety … Continue reading
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Spartan baseball shows great promise this season
by Jalen Rudolph Over the past three seasons, the Norfolk State baseball program has had great success. The Spartans have brought the MEAC north division regular season title in those three years back home to Norfolk, but in each year they have fell short in the tournament. This year’s team will have a new look … Continue reading
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Warner, Wyden, Rubio introduce legislation to empower students as consumers and showcase new privacy-protecting technology
~ Updated legislation allows students and families to make informed decisions about how to spend their higher education dollars while protecting student privacy ~ WASHINGTON – With the cost of college at an all-time high, U.S. Senators Mark Warner (D-VA), Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Marco Rubio (R-FL) introduced updated legislation on Thursday, Nov. 29, to provide critical information to help … Continue reading
10 tips to stay safe on a college campus
by Kaitlyn Wolodkewitsch As students go off to college, they head into an unfamiliar area, so it is best to know what to do to stay safe. There is no way to ensure safety, but there are precautions that can be taken to greatly increase your safety. Remain alert. Some advise keeping music turned down and … Continue reading
Lawyer: Ex-student charged in body fluids case isn’t racist
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The lawyer for a former Connecticut college student accused of smearing body fluids on her roommate’s belongings said Tuesday that he doesn’t expect authorities to file hate crime charges. Attorney Tom Stevens’ comments came after former University of Hartford student Brianna Brochu appeared before a state judge in Hartford. The … Continue reading
NSU shines at VACUHO RA Conference
Twelve Spartan Resident Assistants, along with two NSU employee advisors, recently attended the Virginia Association of College and University Housing Officers (VACUHO) Resident Assistant Conference. Hosted by the University of Mary Washington November 3-4, the NSU delegation represented Sparta with pride, professionalism, and sheer excellence. Twenty-four colleges and universities attended the annual event, with students … Continue reading
Talks begin to rewrite rules protecting students from fraud
WASHINGTON (AP) — Education Department officials opened formal negotiations on Monday to rewrite federal rules meant to protect students from fraud by colleges and universities. The talks with university representative and student advocates are taking place as the department faces criticism for delaying consideration of tens of thousands of loan forgiveness claims from students who … Continue reading
Study: Most student loan fraud claims involve for-profits
WASHINGTON (AP) — Students who attended for-profit colleges filed more than 98 percent of the requests for student loan forgiveness alleging fraud by their schools, according to an analysis of Education Department data published Thursday. The study by The Century Foundation represents the most thorough analysis to date of the nearly 100,000 loan forgiveness claims known as … Continue reading
4 essential tips for getting through transferring colleges
by Taylor Fuqua When deciding to go to college, the choices for prospective schools seem endless. When the reality of picking the perfect college to attend sets in, most may feel overwhelmed when making their choice. It’s important to keep in mind that not everyone makes the best choice for them the first time, and … Continue reading
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Apply now for spring staff positions!
Attention all writers, photographers, and graphic designers…we need you! The Spartan Echo is accepting applications now for all editor positions. Student editors will serve during the spring 2018 semester and may receive a performance grant for their service. Amounts vary by position and funding availability. And be forewarned: work will be necessary during the winter break to adhere … Continue reading
Applications now being accepted for State Department’s Critical Language Scholarship Program
The U.S. Department of State’s Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is a fully-funded intensive overseas language and cultural immersion program for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at U.S. colleges and universities. Students spend eight to ten weeks abroad studying one of 14 critical languages: Arabic, Azerbaijani, Bangla, Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Punjabi, Russian, Swahili, … Continue reading
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President and CEO Eddie N. Moore, Jr. bids NSU farewell
Norfolk State University President and CEO Eddie N. Moore, Jr. announced his retirement Monday, Sept. 25. The Spartan Echo student newspaper of NSU sat down with him on Friday, Oct. 6, to tape this interview. Continue reading
“Super senior” strikes back
An editorial by Raeza Hoover I didn’t initially come to Norfolk State to further my education. I came to get away from my mother’s rules and curfews. I had no idea how naïve and sheltered I was. At 18 years old, I confused irresponsibility with adulthood like many others before me…bless my poor heart. We … Continue reading
Salvation Army Kroc Center presents inaugural College Readiness Fair
Saturday, October 7, 2017 | 10am-2pm The Salvation Army Kroc Center College Readiness Fair will provide high school juniors and seniors in the Hampton Roads area with access to higher education and other opportunities that are available to them after graduation. Four-year and two-year colleges, trade schools, public service training and the Armed Forces will … Continue reading
Video game players get varsity treatment at more US colleges
BOSTON (AP) — In some ways, they’re like typical college athletes. They’re on varsity teams. They train for hours between classes. Some get hefty scholarships. But instead of playing sports, they’re playing video games. On college campuses, varsity gaming teams with all the trappings of sports teams are becoming increasingly common as schools tap into … Continue reading
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NSU made me black
An editorial by Taylor Fuqua When I think about everything that has shaped me into the young woman I am today, I can say that deciding to attend an historically black college had the most impact. To tell you the truth, there isn’t anything that hasn’t been more impactful and these are some of the … Continue reading
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Exclusive interview with NSU President and CEO Eddie N. Moore, Jr.
by Malik Glaspie, Managing Editor On Wednesday, July 19, the Spartan Echo had an opportunity to sit down with Norfolk State University President and CEO Eddie N. Moore, Jr. (Editor’s Note: The entire unedited interview is available as embedded video at the end of this article.) Several topics were discussed ranging from the usual annual … Continue reading
Graduation is a milestone
Everyone goes to college to leave it some day; it’s called graduation and it looms large for seniors at the end of their studies. Spartan Echo TV reporter Kahlil Montague spoke with graduating seniors on the campus of Norfolk State University to see how they’re dealing with this monumental life transition. Continue reading
How to choose the right campus organization
Spartan Echo TV reporter Kahlil Montague knows it’s difficult to find and join the right campus organization. So he went across the campus of Norfolk State University and got some advice from various organization members on how students can make the right choice and get involved. Continue reading
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Bipartisan coalition of senators renew legislation to combat campus sexual assaults
Group of Republican and Democratic Senators reintroduce Campus Accountability and Safety Act to prevent sexual assault on college campuses, protect survivors, and provide accountability and transparency for institutions WASHINGTON — Yesterday, April 6, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and a bipartisan group of Senate colleagues reintroduced legislation to combat sexual assault on college and … Continue reading
Warner, Portman introduce bill to increase college access for low-income students
Bipartisan legislation would let students earn college credit through Pell Grant program WASHINGTON—U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Rob Portman (R-OH) introduced bipartisan legislation to make college more affordable for low-income students by letting them earn college credits while still in high school with the help of the Pell Grant program. The Go to … Continue reading
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