HONG KONG (AP) — Young Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong warned Wednesday that China’s rise means human rights are in increasingly greater danger of being overshadowed globally by business interests. He was responding to questions about his expectations for an upcoming Asian tour by U.S. President Donald Trump, who will visit China and four … Continue reading
by Daniel Smallwood Salute to you for getting invited to a job interview. Although your cover letter and resume are important tools for opening the door to the interview, it’s your performance in the interview that will make or break your shot at a job offer. According to Michelle Dumas of Hcareers.com, “Interviews can be … Continue reading
Norfolk State University President and CEO Eddie N. Moore, Jr. was featured on NorfolkTV48’s Norfolk Perspectives City Slice television program, where he discussed the future of Norfolk State University. The interview was taped on May 18. Continue reading
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A Polish prosecutor has questioned a Polish-American scholar, Jan Tomasz Gross, to determine if he committed the crime of publicly insulting the nation with a statement on Polish violence against Jews during World War II. Gross, a professor based at Princeton University, told The Associated Press he was questioned for five … Continue reading
Check out WNSB 91.1 FM this Friday, March 25, for a very special edition of Spartan Life Radio. WNSB is the Norfolk State University radio station. WNSB is interviewing Governor Terry McAuliffe at 9:15 a.m. live on Hot 91.1 FM. Governor McAuliffe will talk about highlights from the 2016 Virginia General Assembly session including highly … Continue reading
Want a job in the media after graduation? Want to work in a communication-related field? If so, you’ll need more than a degree; you’ll need samples of work product you can show a potential employer and related experience listed on your resume…preferably two or more years of it. That’s where the Spartan Echo comes in. … Continue reading
by Julian Washington The job search might be hard, but everyday businesses hire people for certain tasks. They look to see how you present yourself and to see if you are qualified based on your resume. Here are five easy ways to make sure you secure the job. It is very important how you dress. … Continue reading
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored his 500th goal Sunday night, becoming the 43rd player in NHL history to reach the milestone. Ovechkin reached the mark in vintage fashion, scoring from just beyond the left hash marks during a second-period power play to give the Washington Capitals a 5-1 lead over the Ottawa Senators. Ovechkin … Continue reading
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — For years, Karrine Steffans was one of the most sought after video vixens in the hip hop industry. In the late ’90s and early 2000s she had roles in more than 20 projects by multiplatinum-selling rap artists, appearing alongside the likes of Jay Z, Puff Daddy, Mystikal and R. Kelly. … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — Buffalo Wild Wings will stop airing TV commercials featuring comedian Steve Rannazzisi, who said this week that he lied about being in the World Trade Center during the Sept. 11 attacks. “Upon careful review, we have decided to discontinue airing our current television commercials featuring Steve Rannazzisi,” the Minneapolis company said … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — Ten years after the debut of her million-selling “Twilight” novels, Stephenie Meyer is planning to talk about them at next month’s New York Comic Con. Little, Brown Books for Young Readers announced Monday September 14th that Meyer will be interviewed Oct. 8 at Comic Con by MTV’s Josh Horowitz. Two … Continue reading
Little Things Can Easily Derail Your Big Moment If You Don’t Prepare, Says Career Coach After months of responding to job postings, you finally land an interview. This could be a pivotal moment in your life and career so it’s natural to feel nervous. But there’s no reason to let stress rule the day, says Lisa … Continue reading
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — An email obtained by The Associated Press shows that Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s office rebuffed interview requests with a federal agent investigating the U.S. government’s investor-visa program. The Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Inspector General twice asked McAuliffe for an interview in the summer of 2014 but said in a … Continue reading
by T’ney Stallings After graduating from college, getting a job is next on the to-do list. Transitioning your closet and your appearance is very important. Ladies, I know you love miniskirts and short dresses, but for the work place let’s try to keep them fingertip or even knee length. “A lot of women are … Continue reading
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