The Rams are off and running in this track and field season with high level performances in back to back competitions. Both men’s and women’s teams placed first in the high jump at the International Friendship and Freedom Games in Greensboro April 18. Earlier this month, the Rams broke four […]
Month: May 2009
Head basketball coach Bobby Collins has one more shot
Bobby Collins took the reigns of a Winston-Salem State program transitioning from Division II to Division I in October 2006. Less than three years later and he finds himself skating on thin ice. In three seasons, Collins’ teams have compiled a record of 25 wins and 64 losses. Twelve of […]
‘Always Watching’ Editorial: Editor’s Finale
I look at the glass called “Life” as half full. Not because life is not fulfilling and something is missing, but because I am constantly striving to add to my glass. I will never fill my glass because that is when the learning and living stops. My glass has no […]
Enter to Learn, Return to Serve…
#8220;You know how some people dread getting up in the morning. I haven’t.”– Carolyn Thomas, class of ’72, Honors Program staff By:Brittani Parker Carolyn Thomas remembers Winston-Salem State as a very different place than it is today. Thomas entered WSSU in August 1967. Thomas, a Winston-Salem native, has seen the […]
Part-time student raises llamas, rabbits, chicks…
Sharon Berry is not a typical non-traditional student at Winston-Salem State. She works in public relations at BB&T in downtown Winston-Salem and she raises llamas, rabbits, and chickens on her own farm. Berry grew up on a farm named Bloomtown Acres in Yadkin County. It’s the same farm she lives […]
Alan Hall brings ‘the spread’ to Winston-Salem State
Alan Hall’s former employer, Savannah State began spring football practice April 2. He was hired as Winston-Salem State’s offensive coordinator April 1. Hall helped Savannah State have its best season in 12 years. “Leaving [Savannah State] the day before spring practice started didn’t help much, but this was one of […]
Ladies, don’t wear the same shoes every day
After getting your pedicure, and heading to the mall to add shoes to your spring collection, don’t let your next stop be to the podiatrist. Whether purchasing shoes for comfort, style, price, or a special occasion, studies have shown it is imperative not to wear the same type of shoe […]
Tips, advice when hunting for off-campus housing
As a result of the new housing lottery process at Winston-Salem State, more than 500 students were placed on a waiting list. For these students, the time to start looking for an apartment is now. The Housing and Residence life office is offering off-campus housing fairs to assist those students […]
James Patterson’s latest novel, Cross Country, a suspenseful thriller
Cross Country by James Patterson is a novel that I could not put down. Not the typical Alex Cross series, Patterson takes a successful leap into an unpredictable role for his famous leading character. The short chapters, typical of Patterson’s style, make you want to read the next short chapter […]
Argus interviews Chancellor Reaves
Argus: You are nearing the end of your second year as chancellor at WSSU. Have you met the goals you set?Chancellor Reaves: No. The goals that I set when I came here are not the types of goals that can be achieved very quickly. When you talk about improving retention […]