As of March 7th, 2024, Miami Beach has officially announced the end of its long-standing association with Spring Break. Due to the amount of illegal activity and arrest made in the last 5 years, Miami has been on high alert for the future of spring break in the city. According to USA Today, “[Travelers should] … Continue reading
For Black History Month the Spartan Echo is highlighting inspirational people who have contributed to the advancement of our culture, and we’re kicking it off by talking about one of the most celebrated African American playwrights of all time. August Wilson was born on April 27th, 1945, in the Hill District of Pittsburgh. As a … Continue reading
Amidst the electrifying atmosphere of Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour, one man stood out in the star-studded crowd, rubbing shoulders with music greats like Tamar Braxton, Kelly Rowland, and LeToya Luckett. Phil Thornton, a music executive extraordinaire and a proud alumnus of Norfolk State University. His presence at this homecoming concert was not merely a testament to … Continue reading
Music legend and icon Missy Elliott returned to her hometown of Portsmouth, Virginia, not only to commemorate her own day in the city but also to give back to the place that launched her remarkable career. One year after the inauguration of her own day, Elliott came back on Tuesday for a special presentation at … Continue reading
‘The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has recently permitted college athletes to make money off of their Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) through sponsorship deals and endorsements, which has significantly altered the landscape of college athletics. College athletes now have many advantages thanks to this transformation, including potential for personal branding and financial security. As … Continue reading
The Lady Spartans defeat North Carolina Central University 81-59 to punch their ticket to the MEAC championship game. After struggling earlier in yesterday’s game NSU came out fast shooting 4-8 at the beginning of the first quarter. Norfolk State’s defense played in the 3-2 zone maintaining movement and forcing turnovers. NSU scored in the paint … Continue reading
The Spartans are headed to the Semifinals of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, MEAC women’s basketball tournament after the 61-37 win over the South Carolina State Bulldogs. Both teams started off the game stagnant with the first quarter ending 9-4 with the Spartans in the lead. The Lady Spartans were able to pick it up in … Continue reading
18-year-old Keith Anderson, who had been missing since the beginning of February, has been found safe in a Houston homeless shelter. Anderson was seen on January 29 at Norfolk State University shortly before being reported missing. On February 13, the Virginia State Police issued a missing person and endangered person alert on behalf of Norfolk … Continue reading
The Norfolk State University Baseball team has started the 2023 season in a new conference, the Northeast Conference (NEC) with a four game loss against The Morehead State Eagles. This past Saturday the team fell 7-6 in the first game and 3-2 in second. On Sunday, the Spartans fell 18-6 in the opener and 3-0 … Continue reading
Junior psychology major Destiny Brickerson is taking her passion for mental health awareness and spirituality to campus. She is creating a space at Norfolk State University dedicated to healing and bringing the community together. Brickerson stated that she’s always been interested in spirituality, mental health, affirmations, and personal growth. When things have gotten hard, she’s … Continue reading
Norfolk State University president, Dr. Javaune Adams- Gaston, recently met with reporters from the Spartan Echo to discuss some of the challenges and successes faced by the university over the past few semesters. She also discussed the future of NSU and what to expect from the university in the midst of transition. Dr. Adams-Gaston, affectionately … Continue reading
At Norfolk State University’s Student Support Services Center, located in the James A. Bowser Building, faculty, such as the center’s director Dr. Danielle Williams, are ready and willing to help guide students to strive for success. Continue reading
NORFOLK, VA — Kenna Higa possesses a competitive spirit that makes her a force to be reckoned with on the softball diamond. Having collected six conference awards in her debut season at Norfolk State University, the Honolulu, Hawaii native’s path to a collegiate career on the East Coast is marked by the competition that drove … Continue reading
NORFOLK, VA — Sonja Stills made history as the first female commissioner of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Division I. Before working for the conference, Stills received her bachelor’s degree in human services counseling from Old Dominion University and her master’s degree in counseling from Hampton University. She … Continue reading
NORFOLK, VA — The CEO of EBONY and Jet Magazine Michele Ghee graced the campus of Norfolk State University (NSU) during MCJR Week. As CEO of the two publications, she catered to the media age by creating digital covers, launched EBONY Studios to increase Black storytelling and worked to revive Jet Magazine, the historic news … Continue reading
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