To the fans at Bowman-Gray Stadium, Winston-Salem State ‘s 12-0 Homecoming victory over Howard University may not have been pleasant to watch. But to Rams head coach Kermit Blount, and the players on the field, it was a sight for sore eyes. “Every win is beautiful,” Blount said on the […]
Month: October 2006
Yung Joc’s star is on the rise
When you’ve got the number one record in the country, life is good. Just ask Yung Joc. “When you get money, people don’t wanna make you spend it. I go to restaurants and they tell me I don’t have to pay,” laughs Joc, who recently performed at Winston-Salem State’s Homecoming […]
Keeping With Tradition
A 72-year-old tradition continued in Kenneth R. Williams Auditorium on Wednesday night, Oct. 4, as Tiffany Turner and Jason Lewis were crowned Ms. WSSU and Mr. Ram 2006-2007. For Turner, the continuation of this legacy is what gave the coronation ceremony special meaning.”It is an honor to be part of […]
Skateboarding and Hip-Hop merge
Hip-Hop has become a melting pot of cultures and races, with many transformation and changes throughout the culture in order to make a profit. Hip-Hop has collaborated with R&B, rock, metal, gospel, and even country music. The culture itself has also spread worldwide, causing a massive increase in artists’ album sales […]
Traditional college life gets an upgrade
The traditional image of a small college dorm room with a bed, desk and a pile of dirty laundry has finally been given a makeover. Students at universities across the country now have modern furniture in larger, private rooms and no longer have to wash their laundry or clean their […]
Lady Rams searching for volleyball fan support
It is a game with dimensions that read 29 feet and 6 inches wide by 59 feet long, about the size of a basketball court. This game also has a net with a height of 7 feet and uses descriptive words such as “kill,” “dig,” and “attack” to describe its […]
NBA Live 07: not perfect, but better
If you are looking for the perfect basketball video game, “NBA Live 07” is not the game for you. However, if you are a basketball fan who is looking to kill some time, “Live” is not a bad game. The developers at Electronic Arts have added several new features […]
Students seek comfort in a higher power
When attending a university-level institution, many obstacles may arise that could affect students’ ability to focus on studies. Whether it’s the nervousness of being away from home or simply making the grades to pass a course, the benefits of the traditional college experience can be ruined. Fortunately for some students, […]
Ask La’chelle: Patience is the prescription for student’s problems
Q. I am a freshman and I came to Winston Salem State University because of the Nursing Program. I thought I would like it here but I feel that some aspects of the administration are very unorganized. I am just now receiving my refund check and I filled out my […]
Homecoming Week Festivities
Sunday, October 1Homecoming Week got started off right with a gospel concert featuring the captivating performances of Myron Butler, The Lights of Zion Mime Ministry, WSSU and WFU Gospel Choirs, Focus and Voices of Art. Sunday evening ended with “Screen on the Green” drive-in movie at 9 p.m. Monday, October 2Monday […]