WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama has some advice for the class of 2010: Don't get caught up in the partisan trench warfare that often consumes Washington and use your talents instead to help America confront its biggest challenges. The president will urge graduates "to participate as citizens in shaping our nation's destiny. He will offer reflections on the role of government, drawing on our founding fathers and based on his own experiences," said White House spokesman Bill Burton.
A group of NSU science students traveled to New Orleans March 24-28, where an NSU research presentation received third place at the 67th Joint Annual Meeting of the National Institute of Science and Beta Kappa Chi scientific honor society. Maureen Scott, a professor of biology, traveled with the 31 NSU students to New Orleans for the conference.
With the recent economic recession, difficulty finding a job has not only hit seasoned professionals but has devastated college students before they walk across the stage. While jobs are scarce across the board, college grads seem to be holding the unlucky end of the stick with the highest unemployment rate in the country.
On April 16, 2010 Norfolk State University held its annual election in its New Student Center Room 138 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The voting booth attendants finished counting all votes around 7 PM and at exactly 7:06 PM, the winners were announced. After a long, arduous campaign, it was Juan Lascano and Leah Bradshaw who were declared victors of the 2010 spring SGA presidential elections.
The Student Government Association hosted the SGA Election Debate on April 14, 2010 in the New Student Center, giving candidates from each opposing team a chance to vie for last minute support from students. The elections, which are pitting candidates SGA A.
From March 29-April 1,2010, the Norfolk State University police department conducted the program Checkpoint Strike Force to combat motorists who are breaking traffic laws. This program, which took place on and around the campus, was primarily enacted to prevent fatalities associated with those not wearing seat belts.
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Some coastal residents applauded President Barack Obama's decision to open portions of the East Coast to oil and gas exploration as a way to create jobs and ease the country's reliance on foreign oil. Others feared marine life could be harmed by drilling or that tourists would shun a resort area if a nearby oil rig were to be involved in a spill. Obama's plan modifies a moratorium that for more than 20 years has limited drilling along coastal areas other than the Gulf of Mexico. It allows new oil drilling off Virginia's shoreline and considers it for a large chunk of the Atlantic seaboard.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Better beat the crowd and find a doctor. Primary care physicians already are in short supply in parts of the country, and the landmark health overhaul that will bring them millions more newly insured patients in the next few years promises extra strain. The new law goes beyond offering coverage to the uninsured, with steps to improve the quality of care for the average person and help keep us well instead of today's seek-care-after-you're-sick culture. To benefit, you'll need a regular health provider.
ST. LOUIS (AP) - A lawsuit filed by the former police chief of the posh St. Louis suburb of Ladue claims he was pressured to pull over blacks and set ticket quotas for out-of-towners, but be lenient with the town's residents, even those who drove drunk. When he refused to go along, he was fired, Larry White said.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Landmark health legislation won't be enough to reduce racial gaps in unemployment and health care, the National Urban League says in urging President Barack Obama to promote a "jobs surge" that targets hard-hit communities.
In its annual "State of Black America" report being released Wednesday, March 24, the 100-year-old organization said African Americans had made gains in overall equality. Still, blacks lagged in homeownership rates and were almost twice as likely to be unemployed and lack health insurance.
Summoned to success by President Barack Obama, the Democratic-controlled Congress approved historic legislation Sunday night, March 21, extending health care to tens of millions of uninsured Americans and cracking down on insurance company abuses, a climactic chapter in the century-long quest for near universal coverage. Some of the main features address cost, coverage, the mandate, market reforms, Medicaid, taxes, prescription drugs, employer responsibility, subsidies, choosing a health plan, abortion and student loans. What does all that mean? The Spartan Echo briefly summarizes.
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Less than eight hours after Congress passed sweeping health care reforms, Virginia's attorney general announced a legal challenge. Republican Ken Cuccinelli said early Monday that he will invoke a 12-day-old state law in challenging what he and other conservatives decry as an unconstitutional overreach of federal authority.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Legislation approved by the Senate on Wednesday, March 17, would significantly reduce the disparity in sentences handed out to those convicted of crack and powder cocaine charges. Currently, a person convicted of crack cocaine possession gets the same mandatory jail time as someone with 100 times the same quantity of powder cocaine. That 100-1 ratio has been particularly hard on the black community, where convictions on federal crack laws are more prevalent. Under the measure, approved by a voice vote, the ratio would be reduced to 18-1, characterized as "a good bipartisan compromise."
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - As state funding for Virginia's higher-education system continues to shrink, colleges and universities say they'll have to raise tuition again and consider more cutbacks, especially after federal stimulus money disappears.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A firestorm over racially and ethnically charged incidents at several University of California campuses spread Tuesday, March 2, as UC San Diego announced a KKK-style hood was found on campus and students in Los Angeles and Irvine demonstrated against intolerance.
"What kind of campus promotes an environment that allows people to think it's acceptable to target people for their ethnicity, gender or sexuality?" said Corey Matthews, one of about 200 mostly minority UCLA students who held a lunchtime rally. "It's something about the tone of the environment that allows this."
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Virginia won't get any of the first round of stimulus money available to improve public schools, but state education officials say they plan to reapply in the second round of the competition.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Gay and lesbian couples will soon be able to marry in Washington, but the debate over same-sex marriage has sounded different here, with references to interracial marriage and Martin Luther King.
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama has signed an executive order strengthening the long-standing White House initiative on historically black colleges and universities.
For many years, Toyota has been known as a multiple award-winning company for the make of its vehicles. However, since September 2009, recalls have caused major reductions in its earnings for these same cars and trucks. The recalls are mostly due to its faulty floor mats and non-dependable brakes.
If you are involved in a car crash in Virginia Beach this year, do not be surprised if a researcher approaches you with a clipboard in one hand and a mouth swab and needle in the other hand. The Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation, also known as PIRE, has chosen to do a study in the Virginia Beach area.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The nation's public schools are falling under severe financial stress as states slash education spending and drain federal stimulus money that staved off cuts and job losses.
ATLANTA (AP) - The message on dozens of billboards across the city is provocative: Black children are an "endangered species." The eyebrow-raising ads featuring a young black child are an effort by the anti-abortion movement to use race to rally support within the black community. The reaction from black leaders has been mixed, but the "Too Many Aborted" campaign, which so far is unique to only Georgia, is drawing support from other anti-abortion groups across the country.
HARRISONBURG, Va. (AP) - Harrisonburg police say throwing snowballs at occupied vehicles isn't a harmless prank. Two James Madison University students learned that lesson the hard way. Each faces a felony charge for throwing snowballs at a city snowplow and an unmarked police car.
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - The nation's first elected black governor is calling for Democratic National Committee chairman Tim Kaine's ouster. In a column Tuesday, Feb. 9, on the political news Web site Politico, former Virginia Gov. L. Douglas Wilder said the Democratic Party has suffered a series of reversals in governor's races and special congressional elections under Kaine's watch.
Robinson has focused his interests on charter schools and school choice, especially for urban black families, and is president of the Black Alliance for Educational Options. He also worked on Virginia's initial charter-school legislation in 1998 when he was on the staff of Del. Mary Christian, D-Hampton.
As education secretary, he will be advocating for Gov. Bob McDonnell's priorities of expanding college access to more Virginians; giving public teachers merit pay and incentives for good performance; and establishing more public charter schools, including securing federal Race to the Top funding to assist in that effort.
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - A winter storm that crossed in a nearly straight line dumping snow, sleet and ice this week from northern Texas to Washington was heading off the Atlantic coast early Jan. 31.
A thick band of heavy snow, freezing rain and cold temperatures spread across southeastern states early Saturday, Jan. 30, creating a messy weekend of slick roads, power outages and prime sledding for kids. As a result, Norfolk State University cancelled all classes and activities for Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
When you think about media coverage today, what comes to mind? Worldly issues, local happenings, or politics? If you peer into the homes of many Americans, this is not necessarily the case. What if your most interesting and informative investigative report on television was entitled "Would You Still Hit It?" It seems today that the media is more interested in celebrity human interest pieces such as Megan Fox's "toe thumb," or if Octomom had liposuction after giving birth.
Norfolk State University administrators, faculty, staff, alumni, and students gathered on Wednesday, Jan. 27 at the New Student Center for the University's 75th Anniversary Kick-off Celebration. NSU President Dr. Carolyn W. Meyers welcomed everyone to the event presided by Mr.
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - State education groups are warning that public schools will have to lay off thousands of employees, increase class sizes and cut classroom and extracurricular programs under reductions in Virginia's proposed budget and the legislature's rejection of a tax increase.
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Severe budget cuts would take officers off the streets, decrease the number of deputies in jails and courts, and jeopardize the safety of officers and the public, law enforcement officials said Wednesday, Jan. 27. Former Gov. Timothy M.
This is the full text of President Barack Obama's first State of the Union speech on Wednesday, Jan. 27, as provided by the White House. ___ OBAMA: Madam Speaker, Vice President Biden, members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow Americans: Our Constitution declares that from time to time, the president shall give to Congress information about the state of our union.
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) - Norfolk State University President Carolyn W. Meyers is resigning June 30 "to pursue other interests" according to a university announcement Monday, Jan. 4. Rector Edward L. Hamm Jr. said the board of visitors has known about Meyers' planned departure since Nov.
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