The controversial blog, WSSU Insider, shines the light on current events that take place behind Winston-Salem State doors. Topics at hand touch a variety of subjects such as students and faculty but majority of the blogs discuss Chancellor Donald J. Reaves. WSSU Insider serves as the critical breakdown of Chancellor […]
Month: October 2014
Immigration reform
Democratic Senate leaders are urging President Obama to delay the immigration order. The President has decided to wait on making such a big decision right before the upcoming elections on Nov. 4. He believes making such a controversial ruling could potentially cause the Democratic Party to lose conservative voters this […]
A Closer Look Editor’s Column:Be colorful, not colorless
Since when did "African-American" become a label? I asked myself that once former child star Raven Symone said that she did not want to be labeled as such. Symone appeared on Oprah’s Where Are They Now? The mighty Oprah would not neglect to ask about Symone’s sexual orientation after she […]
Livingstone game recap
hoto/ WSSU Media Winston-Salem State football continues its reign in the CIAA. The team comfortably defeated the Livingstone College Blue Bears, 34–17 on Senior Day Oct. 25. The Rams are 7-1 overall and 4-0 in conference. Running back Mustafa Greene scored the first touchdown of the game with a 59-yard […]
COACHE’S GAME BALL: Duvontae Covington
Winston-Salem junior defensive lineman Duvontae Covington (97) celebrates the Ram's victory over Slippery Rock. – Andrew Dye/W-S Journal Even though the Rams have been crushing competition, Head Coach Kienus Boulware still rates the team at "B-", suggesting that there’s much room for improvement. Boulware has selected Duvontae Covington, a 6-foot-2 […]
Community garden plants unity
Simon’s Green Acre is an organic community garden, rooted in the Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) tradition of service. Simon’s Green Acre Community Garden, rooted in Winston-Salem State’s tradition of service unifies students, faculty, staff and neighbors. "The CDC [Community Development Corporation] donated land for us to begin gardening. Myself and […]
First-time succession in royal court
The crowning of the royal court wasn’t just a night of bliss and vintage-style glamour. It was historical. Miss WSSU, Leah Darby, isn’t the first to wear the crown in her household. That honor goes to her mother, Darlene Sowell-Darby — Miss WSSU 1979. It is the first lineage for […]
Student criminal activity not always reported to WS Police Department
On or off campus crimes involving Winston-Salem State students are under the jurisdiction of the Winston-Salem State Campus Police — a self-contained, fully operating police department. Student crimes are not reported to the Winston-Salem Police Department unless they involve a homicide or sexual assault. Campus police do not have the […]
BDaht: ‘I felt insulted’
Winston-Salem State alum Brian "BDaht" McLaughlin took his talents from the athletic press box to the comedic stage during Homecoming 2014. WSSU kicked off the football season on Sept. 6 and for the first time in 10 years McLaughlin attended a football game as a 102 JAMZ representative and […]
Water-damaged floor in C.E. Gaines under renovation
Digital Forsyth Forsyth County, North Carolina The hardwood floors in C. E. Gaines Center were damaged this past summer. The repairs began Oct. 1 and are scheduled to be completed by Nov. 12. The heat exchanger‘s two gaskets ruptured, causing a flood in the boiler room, said Dianne Walker, director […]