Brian McLaughlin, B-Daht, is a senior mass communications major. A native of St. Louis, Missouri who grew up in Greensboro, he is one of the familiar voice is on the “Wild Out Wakeup Show” on 102 Jamz, WJMH, which airs weekdays from 6-10 a.m. You can also hear him over […]
Month: March 2006
Phil Javies, Mr. WSSU, named Mr. Oratory and Mr. Congeniality at HBCU pageant
Phil Javies, Mr. Ram 2005-2006, made the semi-finals in the second annual Mr. HBCU Pageant. The pageant was held last month at Lincoln University of Missouri. Javies was named Mr. Oratory and Mr. Congeniality and received a sash and a trophy for each award. “I won, but they didn’t give […]
Keisha Collins remembers near death experience in Iraq
One of Keisha Collins’ most vivid memories is the night a bomb nearly ended her life. The year was 2003, and Collins, an Army reservist, was stationed in Iraq. That’s not Collins’ only memory of her time in Iraq. She has plenty, including time spent building outhouse-style toilets and showers […]
Nontraditional students enjoy campus life
Barbara Thomas is unique among grandmothers. That’s because the 59-year-old attends WSSU with her grandson, Jeremy Transou, who is a sophomore mass communications major. “I joke with him and tell him I’m going to beat him out of here,” Thomas said. Thomas is among the 40 percent (slightly more than […]
Tavis Smiley speaks at UNC Pembroke about importance of Black History Month
Tavis Smiley, the host of a two-hour weekly talk show on Public Radio International, spoke about the importance of black history to an audience of about 400 at a special program on the campus of UNC Pembroke on Feb. 11. “We celebrate Black History today because someone did something yesterday,” […]
Rams on the move
Concert Tour: The Winston-Salem State University Choir, University Men and the WSSU Burke Singers will begin a national spring promotional and recruiting concert tour with their first concert on Friday, March 3, at 7 p.m. in the nation’s capital at Israel Baptist Church in Washington, DC. All tour performances are […]
More African American actors being recognized for their work
The 78th annual Academy Awards will broadcast to audiences around the globe on March 5, and African-American actor Terrence Howard, has been nominated for an Oscar for his role in the movie “Hustle and Flow.” If he wins the award for Best Actor in a Leading Role, he will join […]
Jamie Foxx dazzles young and old fans on latest CD, ‘Unpredictable’
#8220;Unpredictable” is just that, unpredictable. Jamie Foxx, a Renaissance man in the truest sense of the word, dazzles listeners on this CD. The album dedicates a song to his grandmother called “Wish U Were Here” and also one to his daughter titled “Heaven.” For listeners who want to cuddle up […]
Green shouldn’t be just a color to wear on St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day and all things green are celebrated in March. But here’s a suggestion: Don’t wait till March 17 to add some green to your life. Doctors have been telling the general public for years that green leafy vegetables are heart-healthy foods, and it’s time that we listen, especially […]
Hong Kong King Buffet falls short on service
Hong Kong King Buffet is one of the latest in a plethora of Chinese eateries in the Triad. Located on Silas Creek Parkway, it is open Sunday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Prices are reasonable: The weekday lunch buffet […]