Month: April 2010

News

Fewer candidates, fewer voters in 2010-2011 SGA elections

There were 6,222 students eligible to vote in the 2010-2011 Student Government Association elections  March 31.  However, 1,005 students — 16 percent voted.   “There’s a percentage of students who are non-traditional that should be factored into the equation,” said Marlena Baxter, a senior sociology major and education minor from Sumter, […]

Sports

Freshmen lead way victory for Lady Rams

In Lady Rams action, WSSU was able to also maintain control from beginning to end, with two underclassmen establishing the momentum. Freshman Sloane Holmes defeated Brittany Craig 6-3, 6-1, followed by a 6-2, 6-2 victory from freshman Kayla Carter over Teddi Russell.   Freshman Johanna Nunez had the strongest win […]

Sports

Two WSSU athletes await chances in upcoming drafts

After achieving collegiate success on the court and the football field, junior Paul Davis and senior Chedrick Marshall are set to test their athletic talents for the professional leagues.  Davis, a 6-9 power forward from Clio, S.C. has entered his name into the NBA’s Draft, while Marshall, a 6-2   […]

Sports

Rams dominate during wins over West Virginia State University

The Winston-Salem State men’s tennis team snapped a four-game skid in defeating Division-II opponent, West Virginia State University 7-0 April 3. The Rams showcased the perfect effort with competitive performances in both singles and doubles action.  Junior Brian Coxton ignited the Rams with near flawless 6-0, 6-1 wins over Nick […]

Sports

‘Coach’s Game Ball’ awarded to Antentor Hinton

Antentor Hinton, from Asheville, N.C. is a senior on the Rams tennis team. The former student of Roberson High School is a dominant right-hand player.  Hinton is a biology major. Rams head coach Charles Schoderbek selected him       recipient of the Coach’s Game Ball.   During the win over […]

Features

WSSU parking decals popular among thieves

One would think  common things stolen most often on college and university campuses would be items like wallets, cell phones, computers and televisions. But at Winston-Salem State, parking decals seem to be popular items among thieves.  As of March 23, a total of 126 parking decals have been reported lost […]

Features

Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity returns after 22 years

Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity, Inc. presented their spring 2010 line to Winston-Salem State. Alpha Phi Omega showcased 16 people during the probate. This is the first time that the organization has been at WSSU in 22 years.  The chapter fell inactive in 1988 because of a hazing incident. “Being a […]

Features

Exonerated Darryl Hunt delivers lecture

The students of Winston-Salem State’s African-American Culture classes got an opportunity to hear a lecture from Darryl Hunt, April 1. The Winston-Salem native spoke about the injustices of wrongful imprisonment and how it affects the black community. In 1985, at age 19, Hunt was falsely accused and convicted of the […]

News

Rams celebrate ‘Earth Week’

Winston-Salem State is celebrating Earth Week, also known as Green Week, April 12-16 by encouraging Rams to put green in their routine.   WSSU had been actively participating in Green Week for two years, said Richard Kabis, director of sustainability.  N.C. colleges and universities have been becoming more conscious of their […]

Opinion

Radical religious groups not so righteous

In a Washington Post article titled “The extreme right’s element of hatred, violence” by Eugene Robinson an interesting topic was presented.   How religious are these radical groups that use violence as a way to defend their beliefs. I believe that a majority of altercations that are touted as having […]