The News Argus

Co-ed Cohabitation Not Likely At WSSU

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Winston-Salem State has co-ed residence halls for the students, but does not allow for members of the opposite sex to live in the same room.
Currently there are five co-ed dorms on campus: Rams Commons, Gleason-Hairston Terrace, Foundation Heights, Wilson Hall, and the recently co-ed Pegram.

Class Of 2008: Forging Ahead

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

It is that time of year again. The end of the semester when there is an overload of information and work, activities, stress, and deep signs of relief. There is stress over exams, meeting deadlines, and paperwork, relief that classes are almost over, and for seniors, there is bittersweet preparation for the ultimate departure, graduation.

In The News

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Raleigh, NC - The Obama campaign is joining with officers of the North Carolina College Democrats and Young Democrats of North Carolina in sending a letter today to the Forsyth, Guilford, Mecklenburg, and Wake county boards of election urging them to open One-Stop Early Voting sites on college campuses for the duration of the early voting period, which began on April 17 and will end on May 3.

Just The Facts . . .

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Reportable events from 0700, 04-09-2008 through 0700, 04-14-2008: Case # Incident Location 08-098-467 Traffic Stop MLK Jr. Dr. At 2:30 a police officer conducted a traffic stop and issued a citation to a motorist (non-student) for a traffic misdemeanor. 08-098-468 EMS Wilson Hall At 1:52 PM police received notification about a sick, bleeding student in Wilson Hall Rm# 412.

WSSU Hosts Model U.N.

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The two-front war confronting the United States in Iraq and Afghanistan, the constant turmoil in the Middle East, political and tribal conflict in several emerging nations are forcing world leaders to redouble their efforts to find ways to resolve these issues.

Rising Textbook Prices Hide Larger Issue Of Possible Tuition Increase

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Over the last few months, a textbook committee at Winston-Salem State has met twice to discuss the issue of textbook prices. Laine Goldman, a mass communications instructor and the chairperson of the textbook committee, has led the effort to examine the costs associated with textbooks.

Review: Hickman's Book Surprises

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

"Unexpected Interruptions" by Winston-Salem State alumna Trice Hickman is definitely what the title implies, unexpected. Following the journey of Victoria Small, a woman that men love and women envy, she is beautiful, intelligent, and successful.

Victoria grew up in an affluent family, was educated at top American universities, and she is the youngest senior executive in her corporate job.

Jones Continues To Serve Her Alma Mater

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

If any person ever lived up to the Winston-Salem State motto"Enter to Learn and Depart to Serve" it's Dr. Elva J. Jones.

Jones is chairperson of the WSSU computer science department. The Elva J. Jones Computer Science Building is named in her honor.

Jones grew up on a farm in Louisburg, N.

Facebook Ad Cost Student Presidency

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Pittman, a junior mass communications major from Calhoun, Miss., ran for Mr. Senior and won, only to find out that his votes would not matter because one of his campaign strategies led to his disqualification.

Campaigning for Student Government Association positions for the 2008-2009 academic year began on Feb.

Earth Day: Are Corporations Cashing In On Green?

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

While watching television the other day, I noticed the amount of commercials that make reference to the "going green" concept.

From the heavily advertised eco-friendly car, to "energy star" appliances, the commercialization of the concept is more and more prevalent in the media.

I'm Out: What More Can I Say?

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

FIrst off, let me preface this by saying I hate goodbyes. So, with that in mind I won't make this one. So lets call it a year in review.

When the fall semester began, my goal was to make The News Argus more news oriented. I feel like we've done a pretty good job of covering issues relevant to students from an objective point of view.

Wedlock: Easy To Be A Phantom

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The last 18 months of Jonathan Wedlock's life have brought many changes and challenges. Since the fall of 2006, Wedlock has gone from starting in Winston- Salem State's backfield, to being viewed as a pariah by administrators, and fulfilling his dreams of playing professional football.

WSSU Student-Athletes Help Out In W-S

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Winston-Salem State student-athletes continued to give back to their community on April 22 in Winston-Salem, as nearly two dozen current WSSU student-athletes from nine different athletic teams participated in the opening ceremonies of the 2008 Forsyth County Special Olympics at Wake Forest University's Kentner Stadium.

Rams Add 2 New Players

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Winston-Salem State University head women's basketball coach, Dee Stokes, announced Wednesday that two student-athletes have signed National Letters of Intent on the first day of the late signing period. Stokes announced the commitments of center Elizabeth Maas and guard Shatara Jackson for the Rams' recruiting class of 2008.