Winston-Salem State student-athletes continued to give back to their community on April 22 in Winston-Salem, as nearly two dozen current WSSU student-athletes from nine different athletic teams participated in the opening ceremonies of the 2008 Forsyth County Special Olympics at Wake Forest University’s Kentner Stadium. The annual Forsyth County Spring […]
Month: May 2008
Rams Add 2 New Players
Winston-Salem State University head women’s basketball coach, Dee Stokes, announced Wednesday that two student-athletes have signed National Letters of Intent on the first day of the late signing period. Stokes announced the commitments of center Elizabeth Maas and guard Shatara Jackson for the Rams’ recruiting class of 2008. Elizabeth Maas, […]
Facebook Ad Cost Student Presidency
Pittman, a junior mass communications major from Calhoun, Miss., ran for Mr. Senior and won, only to find out that his votes would not matter because one of his campaign strategies led to his disqualification. Campaigning for Student Government Association positions for the 2008-2009 academic year began on Feb. 11. […]
I’m Out: What More Can I Say?
FIrst off, let me preface this by saying I hate goodbyes. So, with that in mind I won’t make this one. So lets call it a year in review. When the fall semester began, my goal was to make The News Argus more news oriented. I feel like we’ve done […]
Rising Textbook Prices Hide Larger Issue Of Possible Tuition Increase
Over the last few months, a textbook committee at Winston-Salem State has met twice to discuss the issue of textbook prices. Laine Goldman, a mass communications instructor and the chairperson of the textbook committee, has led the effort to examine the costs associated with textbooks. Goldman, a passionate advocate for […]
Review: Hickman’s Book Surprises
#8220;Unexpected Interruptions” by Winston-Salem State alumna Trice Hickman is definitely what the title implies, unexpected. Following the journey of Victoria Small, a woman that men love and women envy, she is beautiful, intelligent, and successful. Victoria grew up in an affluent family, was educated at top American universities, and she […]
Jones Continues To Serve Her Alma Mater
If any person ever lived up to the Winston-Salem State motto”Enter to Learn and Depart to Serve” it’s Dr. Elva J. Jones. Jones is chairperson of the WSSU computer science department. The Elva J. Jones Computer Science Building is named in her honor. Jones grew up on a farm in […]
Earth Day: Are Corporations Cashing In On Green?
While watching television the other day, I noticed the amount of commercials that make reference to the “going green” concept. From the heavily advertised eco-friendly car, to “energy star” appliances, the commercialization of the concept is more and more prevalent in the media. As a student concentrating in marketing throughout […]
WSSU Hosts Model U.N.
The two-front war confronting the United States in Iraq and Afghanistan, the constant turmoil in the Middle East, political and tribal conflict in several emerging nations are forcing world leaders to redouble their efforts to find ways to resolve these issues. Winston-Salem State aided that effortby hosting a statewide conference […]
Just The Facts . . .
Reportable events from 0700, 04-09-2008 through 0700, 04-14-2008: Case # Incident Location08-098-467 Traffic Stop MLK Jr. Dr. At 2:30 a police officer conducted a traffic stop and issued a citation to a motorist (non-student) for a traffic misdemeanor. 08-098-468 EMS Wilson Hall At 1:52 PM police received notification about a […]