The Association of Rhythmic Talent Dance Company, better known as A.R.T. Dance, worked hard to prepare for Coronation 2008. The Asian theme for coronation was organized by A.R.T. president Jessica James. The organization spent several hours during the week before homecoming choreographing, practicing and perfecting the pieces they performed. A.R.T. […]
Month: November 2008
Local committee offers extra activities for area college students
WSSU is one-quarter of the Twin Cities Collegiate Committee also known as The Quad. The Quad includes area colleges and universities: Wake Forest University, N.C. School of the Arts and Salem College. Representatives from these campuses meet once a month to plan service, leadership, and activities for students in Winston-Salem. […]
Early voters not discouraged by e-mail hoax
This historic 2008 presidential election has fostered hope and change. It has also lead to an increase in voter registration in record numbers among college students throughout the county. However, these exceptions have not overshadowed the racial and political tensions among the voting constituents. In early October, several anonymous e-mails […]
‘Always Watching’ Editorials: “Writing a memorable history”
#8220;History can not give us a program for the future, but it can give us a fuller understanding of ourselves, and of our common humanity, so that we can better face the future.” -Robert Penn Warren History is something of great interest to me. I love learning those “little-known” moments […]
Union Station to return
The Union Station, a well-known landmark in the Winston-Salem State community, may be restored. The last train that pulled out of the Union Station was in 1970. The station, a historical building, is also known as Davis Garage, located at 300 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, just beyond the […]
WSSU Friends of the Library produce documentary
HisStory, a documentary depicting the lives of 35 African American fathers and sons from Winston-Salem, will be presented at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 7 in the McNeil Banquet Hall in the Anderson Center. The film, a compilation of interviews of fathers reflecting on their lives, their experiences and their hardships, […]
BLANKED: Rattlers shut out Rams 23-0
Fresh off their first win of the 2008 season, Winston-Salem State rolled south to Tallahassee, Fla on Oct. 9 to take on Florida A&M. The Rams headed into Bragg Stadium in front of 15,000 plus fans looking to take the series lead against FAMU. Unfortunately for the Rams, momentum wouldn’t […]
MEAC basketball season preview, predictions
The MEAC marched into Winston-Salem on Oct. 15 for its annual preseason Media Day, bringing plenty of questions along with it. How will North Carolina A&T, projected to win the women’s’ championship, rebound from last season’s stunning loss to Coppin State in the tournament finals? How will Morgan State stay […]
McCain’s attacks pointless
During the final presidential debate, R-Sen. John McCain attacked D-Sen. Barack Obama like a bull dog backed into a corner. This was McCain’s last chance to discredit Obama’s judgment and decision making skills. McCain resorted to bringing up Obama’s connection with former radical activist leader William Ayers. Obama was an […]
WSSU’s liberals, conservatives defend their choice candidates
There is a lot of anticipation and excitement about the upcoming presidential election. It is not only an exciting race but a historical one. For the first time in U.S. history, there is a strong chance a black man, D-Sen Barack Obama, could become president. Also, Gov. Sarah Palin, of […]