Month: October 2009

Sports

Young cross country team displaying impressive finishes

The Winston-Salem State Men’s cross country team has been persistent with their competitive drive, displaying impressive performances with top-three overall team finishes in three meets. Karen Godlock, the WSSU distance coach, said she set high expectations for the team regardless of the transition to Division II, because of the teams […]

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Two victories, but no quit in Lady Rams volleyball team

Despite a 2-20 record at the beginning of October, the Lady Rams volleyball team is not throwing in the towel. The squad is constantly reminded to never give up primarily because head coach Douglas Hunter has numerous inspirational quotes in his office. However, there are two quotes he preaches to […]

Opinion

Why a college newspaper matters

#8220;The squeaky wheel gets the oil.” It is important for every University to have a campus newspaper, and one that students are involved in. Campus newspapers provide the squeak that many areas on campus need.  For example, the campus police blotter, which is a summary of crimes that have occurred […]

Sports

Ashley Harris awarded Coach’s ‘Game Ball’

Ashley Harris, from Mitchellville, Md. is a junior on the Rams women’s volleyball team.  The former student of Charles H. Flowers High School entered her third year as an outside hitter. Head coach for the Lady Rams, Douglas Hunter has selected her as the recipient of the Coach’s Game Ball. […]

Sports

Chancellor Reaves in no rush; hopes to place AD by Thanksgiving

A decision on the Athletic Director vacancy has not been made yet, but Chancellor Reaves hopes the resolution will come within the next seven weeks.  Reaves said he wants to hire the appropriate person for the position by the beginning of this month, but has been unable to fulfill that […]

Opinion

Editorial: Does civility exist anymore?

We all know the stories. Joe Wilson, GOP congressman from South Carolina shouted out during President Obama’s health care address to Congress.  Tennis pro Serena Williams displayed unsportsmanlike conduct during a match  with unkind remarks to the lineswoman. Rapper Kanye West interrupted Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech during the MTV Video […]

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Argus profiles two WSSU food service workers

Often students and faculty become so immersed in their daily lives that they seldom think of those that make their time at Winston-Salem State comfortable. The food service staff works diligently  to ensure that the dining areas are clean and that the food served is healthy and enjoyable. Catherine McCollum, […]

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Evening Weekend College students scattered after losing their central office

The Evening Weekend College office at Winston-Salem State has closed, and its staff has been dispersed throughout the campus.  The move leaves EWC students without a centralized office. On June 28 Dr. Karl Rodabaugh, former director of EWC was replaced by Larry Arhagba, former assistant director, who assumed the role […]

Sports

William Hayes gives back to Ram football team

The Winston-Salem State football team may now be easier to distinguish on the field, and they have a Titan to thank for the deed. Former WSSU defensive lineman, William Hayes, now playing in his second year in the NFL for the Tennessee Titans purchased for each player to have his […]

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WSSU mentoring partnership with local schools garnering successes

Winston-Salem State has been partnering successfully with schools in the community to mentor students K-12. The schools include North Forsyth High School, Carver High, Atkins High, and Ashley Elementary. Arthur Hardin, coordinator of Community Services, said that WSSU students mentored 43 potential high school dropouts in a graduation preparation program […]