The Hispanic/Latino population may be rapidly increasing in the city of Winston-Salem; however, this increase is not represented on the campus of Winston-Salem State University. The Forsyth County QuickFacts from the U.S. Census Bureau states that Latinos made up 10.1 percent of the population in Forsyth County in 2006. According […]
Month: December 2008
Dinner benefit gives families a helping hand of holiday cheer
The Red and Black Holiday Benefit, sponsored by Campus Life Marketing Committee and the Beta Iota Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., took place Nov. 21 in the Thompson Center on the campus of Winston-Salem State University. A catered event, the Red and Black Holiday Benefit raised money and […]
Has the N.C. Education Lottery been beneficial?
According to the N.C. Education Lottery Web site, 100 percent of the net proceeds of the North Carolina Education Lottery will go to education expenses, including reduced class size in early grades, academic pre-kindergarten programs, school construction, and scholarships for needy college and university students. DigTriad states the purpose of […]
First gay, straight student group formed on campus
Brandon Hughes, along with other students had a vision of bringing both gay and straight students together on campus, so they created the Gay-Straight Student Alliance. The group made its debut this semester. Hughes is a senior and GSSA’s first president. Hughes said that it’s hard on campus to be […]
News Argus joins another online college media community
From political milestones to the next A-list celebrity scandal, The News Argus is covering it. The Argus staff has decided to affiliate with Collegenews.com, an excellent source of both serious and popular news for all college students. College news gives students the opportunity to participate in an online news source […]
Lady Rams go down fighting a tough defense
WINSTON-SALEM, NC – The Winston-Salem State Lady Rams (0-4) gave a tremendous effort, but was outgunned in a 76-38 loss to the local rival Wake Forest Demon Deacons (3-0), Monday afternoon. The Lady Rams struggled against a stingy Wake Forest defense that held the Lady Rams to their lowest shooting […]
‘Always Watching’ Editorial
Barack Obama’s narrow victory over McCain among North Carolina voters was just as significant and historical as his election. In fact, North Carolina is bringing forward its own history. Has this “change” that America has waited for shown the progress in a region that hasn’t forgotten or forgiven its past? […]
Seasons Greetings
Well, it is that time of year again when we must say so long and see you in the New Year. The News Argus staff has worked hard to give you the best we could both in print and online. In fact, we hope you will join our virtual community […]