Renowned hip-hop-generation author and activist Sistah Souljah is a woman of many words whose knowledge covers everything from politics to culture and business. Her wisdom transcends sexism, racism and educational boundaries as she transforms the next generation through her skills as a recording artist and film producer. On Feb. 12, […]
Month: March 2007
WSSU’s bookstore has you covered
It’s fresh, it’s new, and it’s priced just right for you. The school bookstore is now offering brand-new university apparel at prices students can appreciate. With new colors, more variety and great new logos, the new fashions are sure to be a hit. Many people regard the school bookstore as […]
Sexual assaults in recent weeks raise concern
A recent series of rape incidents raises concerns for the safety of Winston-Salem State University students. According to a February report in the Winston-Salem Journal from Jan. 1, 2006, to Feb. 12, 2006, there were 21 reports of rape. For the same period this year, 23 reports of rape have […]
Education versus skill: The great black history debate
The debate of education versus skill began with two of the most influential leaders in black history, W.E.B. Du Bois and Booker T. Washington. Booker T. Washington believed that with the development of a skill or professional trade, it would equal a higher social standing and acknowledgement from whites. Washington […]
Beckham comes to America
In almost every country, soccer dominates the attention of sports viewers, except in a few countries, such as th’e United States. However, in the last 10 years, soccer has grown in the United States both on the amateur and professional levels. MLS Los Angeles Galaxy new star David Beckham, 31, […]
Aaron broke barriers, misconceptions as a baseball star
Hank Aaron was a tremendous baseball player and overall a good man. Aaron is a retired American baseball player and a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame. He is best known for setting the major-league record for most home runs in a career (755), surpassing the previous mark of […]
W.E.B. DuBouis: Taking pride in his race
Black History Month is a time to celebrate African-American pioneers and the heroes of today who have had an impact on our world. One person who successfully paved the way was William Edward Burghardt Du Bois, better known as W.E.B Du Bois. Du Bois was born Feb. 23, 1868, in […]
WSSU recognizes groundbreaking writer during Black History Month
Black History Month celebrates and recognizes African Americans’ vital contributions throughout history. Zora Neale Hurston is not only part of black history, but also finds her way into present culture. The author and anthropologist who is most known for her book “Their Eyes Were Watching God” can serve as an […]
Dying to be thin
The media’s obsession with weight has become a worldwide controversy. Every day the tabloids scrutinize women’s weight and fuel their insecurity. As you may know, America’s Next Top Model host and Victoria Secret’s retired legendary model Tyra Banks photo was in the tabloids where the media raves about how she […]
‘Notes on a Scandle’ is a sure-to-please thriller
Notes on a Scandalous MovieNote One: “Notes on a Scandal” presents a unique and thrilling tale of how one woman’s lonely desperation leads her to sabotage another’s life. The plot and stunning performances soar above the modern-day thriller. Near retirement, Barbara Covett (Dame Judi Dench) is a lonely and cynical […]