Alauna Marable

Norfolk State University

Alauna Marable, a mass communications and journalism honors scholar from Detroit, is a passionate storyteller dedicated to sports journalism. She serves as Norfolk State University’s sports editor at the Spartan Echo, highlighting the journeys of athletes and the impact of sports within the community.

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Norfolk State student Alauna Marable sits at the original "SportsCenter" desk at ESPN’s headquarters in Bristol, Connecticut.

Rhoden Fellowship moves Norfolk State student a step closer to her dream career

Alauna Marable says writing articles, producing podcasts and social content and covering live events has deepened her desire to work in sports media

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Norfolk State player Da'Brya Clark (center) looks to pass the basketball during a first-round NCAA tournament game on March 22, 2025, at Xfinity Center in College Park, Maryland.

Much has changed for Norfolk State’s vets, but their goal — to win — remains the same

Da’Brya Clark and Anjanae Richardson have embraced larger roles on the team with a new coach, new teammates and pressure to earn another title

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Norfolk State head coach Michael Vick (left) and running backs coach Andre Kendrick (right) met at Virginia Tech in the late 1990s, when Vick was the starting quarterback for the Hokies and Kendrick was a running back.

‘It’s family’: At Norfolk State, a bond forged at Virginia Tech is reflected on the sidelines

For head coach Michael Vick, having former college teammate Andre Kendrick and his son as part of the program has been the bright spot in a losing season

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Detroit Football Classic gives Central State’s new coach a chance to return to his roots

Tony Carter, a former defensive assistant for the Detroit Lions, is embracing his first opportunity to lead a football program

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Southern University defensive end Ckelby Givens points to the sky.

For Southern University’s Ckelby Givens, the accolades are nice, but wins are better

Defensive end spent offseason practicing, watching film to improve his play

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It’s football season at historically Black colleges. Here are 7 questions up for debate

High-profile new hires, teams looking to defend titles fuel fresh competition

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