Winston-Salem State University
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
The bleachers and courts of Whitaker Gym at Winston-Salem State were packed in anticipation of a live performance from J. Cole during the “Ram Battle 2010.” Cole did not disappoint. Unlike other artists who may sing a song or two during an event, Cole seemed eager to perform song […]
Chancellor Donald Reaves is wrapping up his third academic year at Winston-Salem State. Each month he sets aside time for the students to talk to him. Recently, The News Argus had an opportunity to talk with the Chancellor to find out the current and future status of the University. […]
As the weather begins to warm up, Winston-Salem State students begin flaunting their personal designs, saying good-bye to clothing and hello to tattoos. Tattoos are permanent designs, carved in the skin with needles and ink and can be very painful. “It [getting my tattoo] hurt really bad and it was […]
Instead of forbidding its use, teachers have found a way to incorporate social networking in the classroom. Facebook and Twitter are a daily part of most students’ lives and some faculty members have been using these sites to teach and communicate with students and alumni. Rebecca Wall, an instructor in […]
Health and fitness aren’t just class requirements. They’re life requirements. Some college students find going to the gym time consuming and expensive. The Fitness Center at Winston- Salem State may offer a solution. Located on the ground level of the Thompson Center, the Donald L. Evans Fitness Center provides […]
Shopping is one of my favorite things to do. I’ll shop anywhere from Macy’s to Wal-Mart. For me shopping is a stress reliever. It’s a time to get away and do something for myself. When I am at the store, I expect to be greeted and treated with respect. […]
The Campus Crime Blotter is a concise summary of the up-to-date incidents that affect the Winston-Salem State campus and community. Some incidents may lead to News Argus news reports. Wednesday, March 3 At 11:20 p.m. officers on a routine patrol spotted a woman removing a license plate from an automobile. […]
Thousands of Winston-Salem State students, faculty, young alumni and community supporters rolled in and out of the first Ram Booster Bash in the Eastway Shopping Center Plaza March 20. The Bash is the brainchild of Bill Hayes, athletic director. Hayes began his tenure as AD in January. The purpose of […]
#8220;Whose house? Rams house!” That’s not just a chant for Winston-Salem State’s athletic teams at home games; it’s also part of the chorus of the “WSSU Anthem.” Devease Simpson, a senior mass communications major from Greensboro, wrote and recorded the song. Brandon McRae, a senior mass communications major from Prince […]
Susan L. Taylor, former editor-in-chief of “Essence” magazine was the guest speaker at an event honoring Women’s History Month March 15 at Winston-Salem State in the Anderson Center. A near capacity crowd flooded the Dillard Auditorium in anticipation of hearing one of the nation’s premier African-American contemporary writers. Taylor is […]