Providing a major boost to the current Capital Campaign for Winston-Salem State University (WSSU), the R.J. Reynolds Foundation will contribute $1.25 million to endow a professorship and a new scholarship fund. “These major grants by the R.J. Reynolds Foundation, which is supported by Reynolds American Inc. and its major subsidiary, […]
Month: November 2005
Bush is losing, not gaining faith
One year ago the headlines read. “Emboldened by a solid election victory, President Bush heads into his second term with an ambitious agenda to change America and the world.” Bush promised to use his “political capital” to get stuff done in a national capital that was all but draped in […]
Good essays are grounded in a good thesis statement
College students often experience anxiety and frustration, especially when given a writing assignment they do not understand. For example, students may wonder where to begin when asked to write a three to five page essay about an epic written almost three thousand years ago. If these students want a passing […]
Office of International Programs sponsors visit to WSSU by Ben Diogaye Beye
In the film “A Childhood Love,” Ben Diogaye Beye, one of the pioneers of Senegalese cinema, uses childhood memories to illustrate a very dramatic juvenile love story. One of his most popular films, “A Childhood Love” is vintage Beye in that it is purpose-driven and inspiring, but also explores the […]
See Through
Depending on the circumstances, a remake of a film can go in one of two directions: up or down. For a lover of horror flicks, “The Fog” was a big disappointment. Where to start? This remake of the 1980 John Carpenter film of the same title was predictable and filled […]
Students aren’t sure they agree with Detroit Mayor Kilpatrick’s decision
Corey Griffin, a junior elementary-education major, stands out among students and for two obvious reasons – the two gold nugget earrings in each of his ears. Men sporting earrings is nothing new, and it’s usually not even the focus of debate or controversy. However, the practice made national news recently […]
Your attitude is not dependent on how someone else behaves
It’s late on campus, and you’re sitting in your car, waiting for a friend to meet you. Traffic is at a standstill, the nearby parking lot is empty, and you’ve put on the hazard lights of your car, while waiting. Suddenly, a campus police car pulls up behind you, with […]
Where have all the young men gone?
Newspaper reports heralding a drug that could extend the lives of women suffering from breast cancer competed for attention with reports expressing concern that the number of men attending college continues to decline below the number of women. At a time when women are finally making some headway in a […]
Stephen A. Smith speaks out about controversy
#8220;Taking it to the house.” “Diaper dandy.” “Taking it deep.” “Boo-yah.” “Back-Back-back-back, gone! Recognize any of these expressions? If you’re an ESPN viewer, you should. ESPN personality Chris Berman, for example, coined the phrase, “Back-back-back-back, gone!” But has ESPN jargon crept on to the pages of the mainstream press? Scott […]
Go Rams
In front of a packed homecoming crowd, the Winston-Salem State Rams held off St. Augustine College for a close 35-33 victory. The Rams defeated the division-leading Falcons, to leave the CIAA with a win. “We came into this homecoming game, and we wanted to take out our seniors with a […]