I spent the past week leaning over peoples’ shoulder to ask the common question, “What are you listening to?” How much do your musical preferences correlate to your personality? From the answers I received, one of the most controversial genres of music prevalent at Winston-Salem State University is rap music. […]
Month: November 2006
NBA takes stiff action against offensive fan
Do you consider yourself a pretty tolerable person? How much verbal abuse can you take? Could you take being called a monkey? That is the situation Houston Rockets center Dikembe Mutumbo found himself in recently. During a preseason game against the Orlando Magic, the 40-year old Congo native was verbally […]
Demonstration shows power of massage therapy over stress
Cedric Lewis is more than just an assistant dorm director in Gleason Hairston Terrace; he is also a stress reliever. When accepted in 2000 to the master’s program of in physical therapy, Lewis quickly realized that his calling was in another place. Lewis found his niche in the field of […]
Dr. Forrest-Carter’s second novel remains true to its title, “Judge Not!”
Dr. Forrest-Carter continues her literary journey with the release of her dramatic second novel, “Judge Not!” Forrest-Carter said she realized that she wanted to write a sequel to “The Wages of Sin” after she began writing her debut novel.”Initially, I knew that I would write a sequel to the novel. […]
Rec teams play for fun, fitness
Between football season and Thanksgiving preparations were underway for a championship game on campus. No, the WSSU RAMS football team didn’t get invited to the CIAA championship game; that was already one by North Carolina Central University . Wednesday November 15, the 2006 WSSU intramural flag football championship game took […]
Halcyon Blake, named an all-time great
Winston-Salem State University head men’s and women’s cross-country and track and field coach Halcyon Blake was recently honored as one of the greatest track and field athletes to ever come out of the University of Kansas at the “Nights with Legends and Friends” ceremony in Lawrence, KS, a charity event […]
WSSU Dining Services Does More Than Just Serve Food
When confined to a college campus, students often become wrapped up in schoolwork and extracurricular activities. The importance of proper nutrition is then substituted with an unhealthy snack or meal on the go. Fortunately, WSSU Dining Services is on the job when it’s time to grub. Wherever students stop to […]
Lady Rams lose to Wofford Terriers in volleyball
The Winston-Salem State University Volleyball team came up short in the final home game of the season Nov. 8 against The Wofford Terriers. The scoreboard showed the final outcome, but it could not display the uncanny effort displayed by the Rams as they played against a nationally ranked Division 1 […]
How to get the most for your money this holiday season
Ok, that time of year is approaching: the holidays. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza or another gift-giving holiday, you know that maintaining a good budget during this time of year can be a hassle. Prices seem to be rising each year. So how can you please the people on […]
He likes her, but he?s just not sure if he wants to make her his girlfriend
Q. I am seeing this young lady and I thinking about making her my girlfriend. She has very good conversation and I enjoy being around her. The only thing that turns me off about her is that the first night we meet we had sex. Most would say that that […]