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Campus Life / Featured / Local / Music
Stay safe during L.I.T. Homecoming
by Autumn Basara The biggest and greatest event at Norfolk State University, homecoming, is almost upon us. This year, homecoming starts Friday, Oct. 25, and ending Sunday, Nov. 3, with a theme of “It’s L.I.T.” With events such as a carnival; a concert featuring Lil Durk, Q Da Fool, and the Ying Yang Twins; a … Continue reading
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NSU “Spardi Gras” homecoming is Oct. 22-29
Norfolk State University is celebrating its 82nd homecoming Oct. 22-25. The week kicked off Sunday, Oct. 22, with the sold out encore tribute to Luther Vandross in the L. Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center. This year’s Spardi Gras homecoming theme merges Spartan spirit with the fun of Mardi Gras. Events include a concert featuring Jacquees … Continue reading
Campus Life / Celebrities / Local / Music
No refunds to students who were stood up by Young Thug
by Malik Glaspie Last Friday, Nov. 4, Norfolk State students were in an uproar about a promised act not performing during the homecoming concert. Prior to the event, the concert was promoted highly with promise of performances by rappers D.R.A.M., Young Crazy and Young Thug. The night went smoothly with two out of the three … Continue reading
MEAC / Spartan Men / Sports
Hankerson throws 3 TDs, defense stands tall in homecoming win
Greg Hankerson passed for 219 yards and threw touchdown passes to three different Spartans, helping Norfolk State snap a six-game losing streak with a 27-14 Homecoming win over Morgan State before 18,405 fans at Dick Price Stadium on Saturday. Running backs Gerard Johnson (5-yarder) and Larry Bishop (2-yarder) and wideout Chuma Awanna (63-yarder) caught the … Continue reading
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Hankerson throws 3 TDs, defense stands tall in Homecoming win
NORFOLK, Va. – Greg Hankerson passed for 219 yards and threw touchdown passes to three different Spartans, helping Norfolk State snap a six-game losing streak with a 27-14 Homecoming win over Morgan State before 18,405 fans at Dick Price Stadium on Saturday. Running backs Gerard Johnson (5-yarder) and Larry Bishop (2-yarder) and wideout Chuma Awanna … Continue reading
Homecoming Schedule, Oct. 27-Nov. 4
US astronaut will vote from orbit if homecoming is delayed
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The lone American in orbit will end up voting for president from the International Space Station, if her homecoming is delayed. NASA astronaut Kate Rubins said Thursday that she doesn’t know yet whether she’ll return to Earth in late October as planned. The Russians have delayed the next crew launch … Continue reading
Campus Life / Local / Sports
Homecoming, what does it mean to you?
by Lamar Neal What is homecoming to college students? Is it the return of alumni, is it the big football game that week, or could it be the time when students enjoy themselves by attending bonfires, dances, etc.? Well, Norfolk State is one of many HBCUs that take the homecoming challenge very seriously. NSU prides … Continue reading
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