This has been a long yet fulfilling journey through my college career. I had many ups and many downs, but I can always count on my experiences to be life lessons. Having a good support system while in college is vital. There were times when I felt like I wanted […]
Author: BIANCA PENDER
Michael Eric Dyson to address more than 1,000 graduates
More than 1,000 Winston-Salem State undergraduate and graduate students are expected to walk across the stage during the 2012 commencement ceremony at the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum May 12. Michael Eric Dyson, a well-known author, radio show host will be the commencement speaker. Dyson is also a professor of […]
Jumping to conclusions
Recently, there has been controversy over the latest Ramable Online poll question. It asked if there was a double standard in homosexuality. Choices were given to those who accept gay men, lesbians or neither. It was brought to the staff’s attention that there needed to be an option that […]
An array of self expression
Twenty art majors showcased their work, making the 2012 Senior Art Exhibition the largest exhibit shown in Diggs Gallery. The exhibit opened March 23 and will run through May 5. “When you have more students involved, they push each other and they inspire each other to get better,” said Leo […]
Hill Hall renovations make way for new Student Success Center
After seven years of being vacant, Hill Hall will be renovated and will become Winston-Salem State’s new Student Success Center. Hill Hall, built in 1965, was formerly used as the science building. It was shut down due to issues with asbestos. “The building, as all old buildings, had asbestos,” said […]
Komen Foundation forced to reverse decision
Women’s health care should be a priority, not politics. The Susan G. Komen Foundation cut funding for Planned Parenthood health centers that provide breast cancer screenings and education for low-income families. Karen Handel, the new vice president of the Susan G. Komen Foundation had publicly stated her opposition to abortion, […]
WSSU students get ‘SAP’ed
As Winston-Salem State students returned to campus from the holiday break, they were surprised to see their financial aid was not posted on their Banner Rams account. They were informed that they have not made Satisfactory Academic Progress. SAP is a federal and state requirement students must meet. The federal […]
Valuable lessons best learned in college
The final semester of your collegiate career is finally here. You have all the classes needed to graduate, preparations for graduation are underway and you are also thinking about future endeavors. Do you still find yourself asking “What did I learn all this time?” It is normal to think about […]
Christmas cheer
Christmas time is here and it’s time to get into the holiday spirit. Everyone has their favorite things they enjoy when the holiday season comes. From movies, to music, holiday dinners or traditions, there are many things one can enjoy during Christmas. Unemployment rates are still high and families are […]
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 […]