SCOTT JOPLINScott Joplin, also known as the King of Ragtime Music, might not be a name that is discussed around Black History Month. However, Joplin is one of the most famous and respected musician in American history, black or white. His ragtime compositions are known the world over. His hits, […]
Month: January 2008
Robert S. Abott: Chicago’s Defender
CHICAGO Robert Sengstacke Abbott was born in Frederica, Georgia, on Nov. 24, 1870 to Thomas and Flora Abbott. He moved with his family to Savannah, Georgia, in 1868 following his father’s death. On July 26, 1874, Robert’s mother married John Sengstacke, and his name became Robert Sengstacke Abbott. Abbott worked […]
Protect Yourself In The Winter
Many people have heard about the colds and sicknesses that dominate the winter season. But do they really take precaution? Walking around the Winston-Salem State University campus, there are many people who wear short-sleeves shirts, long sleeve shirts without a jacket, and flip-flops or sandals instead of a pair of […]
Massages: Helping To Relieve Stress
As many college students know, being in school can cause a lot of stress. The pressure of doing well, completing tasks and participating in extracurricular activities can become overwhelming. “I’m just a freshman, and I already feel overwhelmed at times. The pressure is unbelievable,” said Sasha Massey. Not only can […]
Sports Briefs
Winston-Salem State University defensive end William Hayes has been invited to play in the Texas vs. The Nation All-Star Game in El Paso on Feb. 2, at 6 p.m. at the Sun Bowl. The Texas vs. The Nation Game is a post-season college football all-star game that was established in […]
It Was The Fall Of A Champion
On Oct. 5, 2007, Olympic gold medalist Marion Jones admitted to lying about using performance-enhancing drugs during a 2000 investigation. “(And so) it is with a great amount of shame that I stand before you and tell you that I have betrayed your trust,” said Jones tearfully on the U.S. […]
Silent But Deadly
What a difference a year makes. Last January, Winston- Salem State forward Jamal Durham was playing out of position at the center slot. Most nights, he was matched up against players who stood 4 to 5 inches taller. To make matters worse, the Rams were in the midst of the […]
PROTEST: Necessary For Change Or Waste Of Time?
In a recent story, the Winston- Salem Journal reported on the creation of several free-speech zones on the Winston-Salem State campus. The zones were seen by the board of trustees as a way to center student protests, though some saw it as an attempt to censure student opinions on campus. […]
Setting Unrealistic Goals A Recipe For Failure
As the ball slowly descended and the clock inched closer to midnight, thousands of Americans embarked on a pulse-pounding, nail-biting journey. This journey may last a lifetime or it may just last a few weeks. The journey is the New Year’s resolution. Every year Americans vow to start the New […]
Reserving Money for College
There are several avenues to take in paying for a college education, and the Army Reserves is one route that more than 100 students at Winston-Salem State have taken to pay for their expenses. During the fall semester, 136 students were certified to receive financial benefits from the military, said […]