Winston-Salem State University
Monday, June 30, 2025
A new year demands a new operating system. At least, that is Microsoft’s view. On Jan. 30, the world-renowned corporation introduced its newest and most talked-about operating system: Microsoft Vista. First announced on July 22, 2005 (referred to as “Longhorn”), Vista is the predecessor to Windows XP, five years total […]
Winston-Salem State played hard, but cold shooting in the second half and Wake Forest’s depth helped the Deacons defeat the Rams 87-71 in the Twin City Classic on Feb. 6. Senior Kyle Visser led the way for the Deacons (11-12) with 15 points and 11 rebounds. Freshman Jamie Skeen added […]
Historically, coaching in the NFL has been dominated by white males to a degree that the league had to implement what is known as the Rooney rule in 2003. According to Wikipedia.org, in 2003, the NFL fined the Detroit Lions $200,000 for failure to interview minority candidates for the team’s […]
Origins “Throw me something, mister!” Grab your beads and masks and head on down to New Orleans for a Mardi Gras parade. This holiday, which means “Fat Tuesday” in French, originated from ancient pagan traditions that the Catholic Church eventually Christianized. Fat Tuesday falls 46 days before Easter Sunday each year, […]
On Feb. 8, Anna Nicole Smith, 39, died at a South Florida hospital after being discovered unconscious in her hotel room. And quite frankly, the media has had a lack of reverence for her death. Television coverage of the former Playboy Playmate and Guess model and reality TV star’s death […]
The critical analysis of the power of sports could without difficulty have been titled “The Lack of the Power of Sports.” This becomes especially relevant when one takes a close look at athletes like Muhammad Ali, John Carlos, and Tommie Smith who demonstrated historical self-respect in the 60s, and compares […]
#8220;Tuition increases” and “fee hikes” are two phrases that college students nationwide do not like to hear or read about – especially if it concerns them. This is also true for the students at Winston-Salem State University. Recently, WSSU students learned that several fees they pay have increased. The Athletic […]
Alltel Wireless has partnered with Dr. Maya Angelou for the second annual “Words of Wisdom” essay contest. In celebration of Black History Month and the 50th anniversary of the Little Rock Nine’s integration of Central High School in Little Rock, Ark., Alltel Wireless and Angelou have announced the second annual […]
Terry Hines has been named Associate Athletics Director for External Affairs at Winston-Salem State University. The announcement was made Feb. 8 by WSSU Director of Athletics, Dr. Chico Caldwell. Hines was most recently the Associate Athletics Director for Major Gifts at the University of Kansas. At WSSU he will be […]
Winston-Salem State University is growing and changing rapidly. The constant construction on campus is hard to miss for many. Soon, the area known as “The Pit” will add to the new campus developments. The Pit will break ground when it is transformed into an outdoor recreational facility for students and […]