Month: April 2010

Opinion

GOP conservative with ideas, not money

Republicans have a reputation for their staunch, conservative position on most topics. Recently though, the nation’s more prudent political party’s financial transactions have been placed front and center in the media world.  From plush party planning to the pork attached to the nation’s sweeping health care reform, the actions of […]

Sports

Rams and Lady Rams on right track at Wake Forest Open

The men and women’s track teams of Winston-Salem State took field to their second outdoor meet of the season March 19 and March 20 at the Wake Forest Open.   WSSU competed against 64 other schools including Appalachian State, NC A&T, NC Central, and Howard in the two-day meet.  Illness […]

Sports

Lady Rams split doubleheader with NC Central

The Lady Rams softball team defeated NC Central 10-1 in the first game by dominating at bat at Randy Jones Field March 23.  But a collapse in the second game cost the Lady Rams, 7-5. In the victory, Winston-Salem State dictated the pace the entire game with nine hits to […]

Sports

Coach’s Baton passed to Paul Williams

Paul Williams, from Winston-Salem is a senior on the Rams track & field team. The former student of Parkland High is a sprinter majoring in information technology.   Rams head coach Halcyon Blake selected him as a co-recipient of the Coach’s Baton Honor.  Williams came in fifth place in the […]

Sports

Rams exit MEAC with strong promise for return to CIAA

The Rams 2009-2010 basketball season will leave a lasting impression as Winston-Salem State exits Division I and the Mid-Eastern Atlantic Conference play.  WSSU began with a 0-3 start in Eugene, Ore. at the BTI Tournament Tip-Off in mid-November, but bounced back winning two of their next three games at home. […]

Sports

Coach’s Baton passed to Jessica Peaks

Jessica Peaks, from Durham is a senior on the Lady Rams track & field team. The former student of Durham School of the Arts is a sprinter and also specializes in jumps.  Peaks is a physical education major. Lady Rams head coach Halcyon Blake selected her as a co-recipient of […]

Opinion

Completing 2010 Census form important and could help WSSU get funds

In 2009 we helped make a change by electing Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States. Obama brought forth several bills and proposals to better the U.S. financially.  The health care bill, the new American Opportunity Tax Credit [which will pay for the first $4,000 of college […]

Opinion

Obama’s promise fulfilled; Universal Health Care law passed

After 14 months of diligence and labor, President Barack Obama and his administration secured a victory in its battle to provide the nation with universal health care.  Millennial history was made March 21 as the House voted 219-212 to send the Democratic sweeping health coverage reform into the hands […]