(Photo Credits: The Final Call) A quote from Black Main Street states, “Black people will never solve their economic problems while sending all of their money out of the community as fast as they earn it” This quote embodies the importance of black business to the community as well as […]
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WSSU Rams Head Football Coach Relieved of His Duties
Kienus Boulware, former head coach of WSSU Rams Football Team Media Credit: Photo courtesy of Winston-Salem Journal Kienus Boulware was released of his head coaching duties of The Winston Salem State University Football Rams on Friday. Boulware was set to enter his sixth season as the Rams head coach, but […]
Controversial Wake Forest Tweet Sparks Outrage
Wake Forest University and Winston Salem State University are split apart by a major highway, marking the east and west side of the city of Winston Salem, North Carolina. Yet to some Wake Forest students, a barrier needs to be built, further separating both institutions. Last week, an Instagram […]
Bennett College Loses Accreditation Despite Raising Sufficient Funds
The Annie Merner Pfeiffer Chapel at Bennett College. Media Credit: John Newsom/News & Record The Belle's of Bennett College were ecstatic on February 4th after raising more than 9 million dollars in hopes of saving their accreditation. Although now, it seems as though all of the work was for nothing. […]
Smollett Investigation Continues To Be Unsolved and Difficult to Resolve
In a scene from "Empire", from left: Bryshere Gray, Jussie Smollett, Taraji P. Henson, and Terrence Howard. Media Credit: Chuck Hodes/FOX via Associated Press The alleged attack on “Empire” star Jussie Smollett has been increasingly difficult to resolve for both law enforcement officials and the general public. Last month, the US […]
UREC Looks To Continue and Improve Student Engagement Through Physical Fitness Classes and Personal Training
Winston-Salem States University Recreation has been increasing in popularity, due to an array of fitness classes and commendable personal training. UREC has made exceptional improvements geared towards student physical wellness and student-to-student engagement through fitness and health. Monday, January 14th, marks the beginning of UREC personal training and fitness classes […]
University Recreation To Hold Personal Training Pilot Study
University Recreation at WSSU has been exceptionally beneficial for Ram students in areas of fitness and personal wellness. Starting in the Spring 2019 semester, a pilot study will be aimed towards personal training for WSSU faculty and staff. The pilot study will begin February 1st, 2019 and is headed […]
Alaska Looks to Rebuild From Recent Earthquake
A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck the State of Alaska within the last week, leading to extensive damage to buildings, roads and homes. Officials say that over 200 “small quakes” hit parts of Alaska within the last week, leading up to the massive 7.0 scale quake. In the past 50 […]
WSSU Baseball Looks to Continue Their Dominance
Over the past few seasons, the Rams Baseball team at WSSU have found themselves quite successful. From consecutive 30+ win seasons, to having a player drafted into the MLB, Major League Baseball, the Rams have produced quality numbers. This season will be the ninth since reinstating the team back in […]
Voting Results, Important for African American Community
Voters across the country took to the polls in what was deemed as the most crucial voting years in recent history. For Black America especially, this years elections were essential to their advancement and progression as well as an opportunity to be heard. Advertisements throughout all social media platforms called […]