How would you feel if someone very close to you didn’t remember who you are or even your name? The feeling can be indescribably painful. November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. An estimated 5.4 million people have Alzheimer’s which is a common form of dementia. Some of the common […]
Month: November 2011
College of Arts and Sciences support Rams by tailgating
The College of Arts and Sciences came out to support the Winston-Salem State Rams with their first faculty tailgate. The two-hour event took place, Oct. 22 near the eastern entrance of Bowman Gray Stadium and concluded before the start of the Rams versus the Edward Waters College Tigers. As […]
Operation ‘Depart to Serve’ is underway
As we get closer to the end of the fall semester and 2011, I notice that students, especially seniors, are extremely stressed. From presentations and recitals to seminars and internships, senior year is not as easy as many of us thought it would be. If I had $1 for every […]
Career Services host internship showcase
More than 150 students filled the R.J. Reynolds Business Center for the first internship showcase, Nov. 3, hosted by Career Services. James Taylor, interim internship coordinator said the idea of having an internship showcase was brought up a few times. This year was the first time Career Services were able […]
Importance of Greek organizations at HBCUs
As students on a predominately African-American campus, we see the Greeks of the National Pan-Hellenic Council as leaders on campus. We also see them [Greeks] as main recruiting tools of universities for incoming freshman. This is not the case with these organizations on the campuses of predominantly white institutions. […]
Student Center construction on schedule
UNIVERSITY MEDIA RELATIONS – The construction of the new Student Activities Center started nine months ago, and it appears the building is moving along according to schedule. Winston-Salem State broke ground for the new three-story, 96,000 square foot structure in March. It is anticipated that the Center will be completed […]
Mass Comm students learn about feature writing in Italy
This past summer, four students from The News Argus staff and a recent Winston-Salem State alum took advantage of an opportunity and embarked on a journey to Urbino, Italy. Their purpose was to participate in a magazine feature writing class through the Institute for Education in International Media. Since […]
‘Clery’ fication from Campus Police chief
The News Argus published details in a news report about Campus Police and access to that department’s crime blotter that have been disputed. The report “Campus Police selectively provide information” published in the Oct. 25 issue was written by former Argus editor-in-chief, Natalie Davis. The News Argus interviewed […]
Poor weather conditions does not deter 5K Walkers
It was sweat and chills as Winston-Salem State hosted its first 5K Walk on Cromartie Street at 8:15 a.m., Oct. 29. The wind was chilly and the rain was sporadic, but that did not stop the WSSU faculty and student body who participated in the four-mile event around campus. The […]
Football Team receives honors, rewards
Football Team receives honors, rewards Head Football Coach Connell Maynor is the CIAA Coach of the Year. Maynor, who led the team to an undefeated record this season, won the award in his second season. He has an 18-2 overall record as the leader of the Rams and is coaching […]