Hello Winston-Salem State community, my name is Jordan Howse and I am the editor in chief of the News Argus for the 2010-2011 school year. It’s really ironic that I am working on a newspaper because I have not always been interested in working in media. In 2008, I […]
Month: September 2010
Releford assumes interim position for student affairs
Michele B. Releford assumed the position of interim vice chancellor of student affairs May 17 and is determined to lead the Rams in a more structured direction. Releford has served as the Dean of University College for two years. She said taking the position of vice chancellor of student affairs […]
Direct loans ease student aid
Most Winston-Salem State students, as well as students all over the state agree that financial aid is the most tedious part of college. In March, President Barack Obama signed a health care bill that included education reform. In that bill, private lenders were eliminated and the U.S. Department of Education […]
Art exhibit honors Happy Hill
More than 1,500 people have visited Diggs Gallery since June 26 to view 16 artistic presentations including paintings, photographs and video documentation of Winston-Salem’s oldest African-American community. The “Pride and Dignity from the Hill” art exhibit was created by Diggs Gallery with the help of community members. Available through Feb. […]
Students, faculty offer different viewpoints for online classes
Returning students are finding ways to decrease their work load, increase their GPA, and make more time for studying. They have turned to taking online classes, but not everyone is taking them. “Online classes cause more stress,” said Steven Logan, a junior business management major from Forest City, N.C. Online […]
RAMS WALK: A way to stay fit at WSSU
Winston-Salem State is offering a campus-wide initiative called “Rams Walk” to bring awareness to the students about the importance of physical activity and its relevance to overall health. The new program, created by Cynthia Williams-Brown, began Sept. 20. “Rams Walk is designed with all people in mind, something simple, yet […]
What Should Poetry Be?
Should poetry be political; a soapbox for the critical? Should its illumination be exaggeration To make a point, show a view or be inimical? Should poetry make sense, not leave you on the fence By over-simplifying, under-magnifying Or ignoring what would surely make a difference? Should poetry, like art, be […]
The Greene light:
Familiar faces have shaped the Boise State Men’s basketball team so far this season. But the Broncos have already found they are in need of some new faces to help with their hopes of producing a championship this season. One of those players looking to make an impact on the […]
Online shoppers beware: viruses and identity theft are real concerns
With the holiday shopping season well under way, many consumers have already received a barrage of e-mails advertising hefty discounts on popular gift items. But behind some of those enticing offers lurk unwelcome headaches such as computer viruses, a private identity theft scam or malware that gives criminals remote access […]
BSU hosts eco-friendly art show
BY TABITHA KEILY Senior News Writer The Boise State Student Union Building will display the “Greener Solutions” art show from Jan. 22 to Feb. 1, 2008. The show is part of a nationwide event called “Focus the Nation,” which aims to spread the word about global climate change. Entries to […]