The Campus Crime Blotter is a concise summary of the up-to-date incidents that affect the Winston-Salem State campus and community. Certain incidents may lead to News Argus articles that discuss them at great length. Thursday, Sept. 3 At 3:27 p.m. a student reported a larceny from a vehicle parked […]
Month: October 2009
Winston-Salem State senior clinches nomination in local primary
Winston-Salem State student Derwin Montgomery, won the Democratic nomination for the East Ward seat on the Winston-Salem City Council. In the primary election Sept. 15, Montgomery, a senior majoring in political science became the first traditional student in WSSU history be nominated for that position. “I don’t know how to […]
WSSU students adjusting to new housing lottery
In fall 2008 some students were assigned to live off campus in local hotels. This year, however, because only 800 freshmen were admitted to the University, there was adequate on-campus housing. This past spring semester, the Enrollment Management committee decided a lottery would be the best option for the […]
WSSU on alert for H1N1
Although there has not been an outbreak of H1N1 on Winston-Salem State’s campus, the University’s administration remains concerned about the possible spread of H1N1. “From a policy and procedure standpoint, we have developed a three-prong system,” said Jonathan Martin, executive assistant to the chancellor. The three prongs are prevention, treatment, […]
WSSU + community safety center = safe campus environment
Winston-Salem State is the only HBCU that is technically assisted by the U.S. Department of Justice to deter crimes. The recent fatal shooting of a Spelman student and the murder of a Yale coed grad student may have college campuses throughout the country concerned about their safety. Winston-Salem State, […]
Walking a mile ….in HER heels
On the morning of Sept. 19, approximately 100 men gave up their usual footwear and traded them in for women’s heels. These Winston-Salem State male students participated in “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes,” an international event to take a stand against physical, mental, and sexual violence committed against women. […]