Have you ever wondered about the lifestyles of our staff and faculty members. Everyday, they’re telling us what we should and shouldn’t do as young adults. The thought occured to me when I was sitting in the infirmary waiting on a friend when I noticed a distinguished faulty member come […]
Month: October 2005
Trey Songz finishes Cingular tour at WSSU
Screeches, screams and squeals erupted from a dim Whitaker Gymnasium Sept. 24, as 20-year-old recording artist Trey Songz walked onstage. The R&B singer from Petersburg, Va., captivated students. His performance at WSSU marked the end of his Cingular Wireless Historic Black Colleges and Universities “Back to School” tour. The 22-campus […]
WSSU alumni accepts senior communications manager position at Dell
When Dell, the world’s largest personal computer maker, offered WSSU alumni and former mass communications instructor Donna Oldham the position of senior communications manager, she couldn’t refuse and in large part because of what she describes as the company’s commitment to a quality workplace and diversity. North Carolina is banking […]
Good planning is the first step in writing an essay
What is the writing process? The writing process begins in thinking about a subject and ends only after proofreading the final draft. According to authors of Simon & Schuster: Handbook for Writers, Lynn Troyka and Douglas Hesse, “Writing is an ONGOING process of considering alternatives and making choices” They describe the following […]
Rams defense gets the kinks out
Maybe it was the tough schedule. Maybe it was just some early-season kinks that needed working out. Whatever the reason, the Rams offense has come alive again and not a moment too soon. The Rams offense that was on display throughout the early weeks of the season was not the […]
Rams on a winning streak
After stumbling in the dark for a few weeks, the Winston-Salem State offense finally has finally found the on-switch. After scoring only two offensive touchdowns while starting 0-3, the Rams have found their stride, winning three straight games as of Oct. 6 to improve their record to 3-3 overall and […]
Learning to control stress important for overall health
College is a time of deadlines, financial concerns, social pressures, and major life decisions, in other words, college is stressful, perhaps one of the most stressful times during life. If stress is managed ineffectually, high levels can impair learning and memory, and over the long term, cause shrinking in the […]
Acclaimed playwright August Wilson dies at 60
August Wilson, who expanded the reach of African-American dramatic literature more so than any other playwright in history, died Oct. 2 in Seattle’s Swedish Medical Center of liver cancer, diagnosed in June, according to his personal assistant Dena Levitin. He was 60. When he went public with his diagnosis in […]
WSSU Rams and NC. A&T Aggies renew football rivalry
It seemed almost incomprehensible that two historically black universities located 25 miles apart are not on each other’s schedule. Consider the problem solved. North Carolina A&T and Winston-Salem Sate will renew their football rivalry on Sept. 2, 2006, when the Rams travel to Aggie Stadium next season. A formal announcement […]
Making wise food choices can help you feel your best
While some students stock up on fruits and vegetables in the dining hall, sometimes it’s hard to resist the less-healthy options. The foods you choose affect your energy, concentration, and memory, because your body and brain need the right nutrition to function properly. So before you reach for a cup […]