Although you may think getting the right amount of sleep isn’t that important, it is. Actually, good sleep habits are a big part of staying healthy. While you’re sleeping, your brain is still active. As you sleep, your brain passes through stages that are necessary for you to stay healthy. […]
Month: October 2005
High heels can cause sharp pain: Give your feet a rest
#8220;Sex and the City” has been off the air for more than a year now, but it appears Carrie Bradshaw’s legacy lives on. Last year American women bought 819 million pairs of shoes, according to the American Apparel & Footwear Association. And that doesn’t include sneaks. An unfortunate side effect […]
Learning to budget thir money is a skill college students need
Kisha Adams, a 21-year-old junior at Winston-Salem State University, learned to manage money the old-fashioned way: “By making mistakes and learning from those mistakes.” Spending money that she didn’t have, and having to go without, proved a real wake-up call for her. Adams said it took some time, but she’s […]
Students shout take advantage of area businesses’ discounts
With gas prices steadily rising, student’s pockets are feeling the pinch. But here are five ways to save a little money by taking advantage of your student discounts around Winston-Salem: 1. Oumy African Hair Braiding, located on 537 N. Liberty St, offers discounts of up to 20 percent for college […]
WSSU among 20 colleges that foster success
Parents of students considering colleges to attend, take note: some colleges such as Winston-Salem State University have been recognized among 20 colleges nationwide for providing extraordinary environments to help students succeed, according to a recent study. The study, Documenting Effective Educational Practices (DEEP), was compiled by researchers from the National […]
Community invited to “Treasure the Ram Tradition” during homecoming celebration
Winston-Salem State University welcomes the entire community to “Treasure the Ram Tradition” during the 2005 Homecoming celebration week, Oct. 23 through Oct. 30. The grand marshals for this year’s Homecoming Day parade, on Oct. 29,are retired Dallas Cowboy running back and former WSSU trustee Timmy Newsome and former WSSU basketball […]
Will Harriet Miers be blessing or curse to Bush legacy?
President Bush’s choice of Harriet Miers for the Supreme Court should eventually end the debate about his intelligence. Democrats, who have long questioned his intellect, now must hope their rhetoric matches reality and he isn’t smart enough to judge how she’ll rule once on the bench. Conversely, his supporters must […]
Dr. Forrest-Carter’s first novel deals with relationships
As a little girl, Audrey Forrest-Carter read the dictionary out of a sheer fascination for words. Back then, she never imagined that she would use her love of language to write a novel. But that is exactly what has happened. Forrest-Carter debut novel, “The Wages of Sin,” is now on […]
Kanye West proves himself on “Late Registration”
With the release of Late Registration, Roc-a-fella Records’ producer-turned-artist Kanye West proves that he is in the rap game to stay. On “Heard ‘Em Say” featuring Adam Levine, West and Levine blend together well. The catchy “Gold Digger” featuring Jamie Foxx makes great use of the Ray Charles sample. “Hey […]
‘NBA Live ’06’ gives player more control
Ever imagine that you’re a NBA superstar, hitting the shot that leads your team to a title championship? Virtual reality in the form of “NBA Live 06” now lets you get close to that imagined shot. Newly released and available for Playstation 2, X-Box, Nintendo Gamecube and Pcs, “NBA Live […]