Four in a row. The Winston-Salem State baseball team defeated Virginia State 9-5 on April 19 to win the program’s fourth straight CIAA championship. Head Coach Kevin Ritsche has been the man in charge since the program was brought back to WSSU in 2010. In four seasons as coach, he’s […]
Month: April 2014
Write or Die Editor’s Column: The Grand Finale
I can't lie. These last days of my senior year have been brutal; assignments that used to take me only one hour to finish, now takes me four. It's safe to say that senioritis has struck me like the plague and I'm anticipating May 16 more than ever. But before […]
Mold not detected in Old Nursing, Fine Arts buildings
Two of Winston-Salem State's older buildings have passed the test: no mold or asbestos. Both the Old Nursing and Fine Arts buildings were tested after sources complained about potentially hazardous conditions. "By sight, I can't look at it [mold] and determine whether it's [the building] hazardous or not,"said Aaron Leftwich, […]
Get the best out of your degree
Graduation is right around the corner; are you prepared for what's next? Whether you plan to enter the workforce or continue your studies at a graduate school, it's important to understand the state of the economy in order to get the most out of your bachelor's degree. According to a […]
New database debuts at O’Kelly, aids student research
Students looking for an easier way to find statistics in data may have hit the jackpot with Data Planet. Data Planet is a product that allows easy access to statistical data. Produced nine years ago by CEO Richard Landry, the product has made its way to Winston Salem State. "It […]
COACH’S GAME BALL: Brandi Smith
Brandi Smith, a senior mass communications major from Greensboro, has been selected by head cheerleading coach Ronnisha Cornelius for this issue's Game Ball. Cornelius, who is a former Red Team cheerleader and alumna of WSSU, said Smith was the first person she thought of when asked about choosing a recipient […]
One-on-One with Dean Walker
This spring, speculation spread across campus about the merging of colleges and schools at Winston-Salem State. As of April 2013, these rumors have been confirmed. In light of the discovery, The News Argus interviewed the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Corey Walker to get insight on the […]
The Campus Incident Report- 4/9
Tuesday April 1 False Police Report At 10:25 a.m., campus police received a call from a student’s mother. The mother told police that her daughter texted her and said her classroom was on lockdown because there was a shooter on campus. After officers were dispatched they received instructions to […]
Student recovers after being hit by vehicle on MLK
One student at Winston-Salem State will definitely have something to remember about her senior year, after rolling on top of the hood of a car and being thrown into the street. BreAnna Holmes, senior, mass communications major from D.C looked both ways as she crossed the intersection of Rams […]
‘The chosen ones’
The elections for Royal Court and SGA have concluded and in the fall Winston-Salem State will greet their new SGA President and Mr. and Miss WSSU. On April 2, the polls opened for all students to vote for SGA and Royal Court positions. The results announced Leah Darby, junior […]