Author: La'Chelle Lewis

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A Day of Recognition

Winston-Salem State University’s Army ROTC held its annual “Veterans Day Salute” on Nov. 10 in remembrance of all the men and women who have stepped up and served the state and national government whole heartedly. Veterans Day was set aside as Armistice Day in the United States, to remember the […]

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“Black Diamonds” debut shines bright

Diamonds were more than a girl’s best friend on Saturday evening, Nov. 11; they were an eye-blinding crowd-pleaser. WSSU’s Friends of the Library continued its annual tradition by presenting a stunning eveningof entertainment to benefit C.G. O’Kelly library. The musical theater and dinner benefit was an eventful evening complete with […]

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Just in case … a disaster plan is in place

American crisis such as the Katrina Hurricane, the 9/11 attacks and Columbine shootings might leave many students wondering what their school might do in such a crisis situation. Similar to other campuses, there could someday be a crisis at Winston-Salem State University. Administrators and public safety officials are well aware […]

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Fluctuating Gas Prices Brakes Students Who Commute

The unpredictable gas prices within the economy have impacted students who commute to and from the campus of WSSU putting a dent in their pockets. According to American Automobile Association’s Daily Fuel Gauge Report Web site, the National unleaded average price reached a whopping $3.06 in September of 2005. This […]

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WSSU ventures overseas to perform with DSO in Prague

The Winston-Salem State University Choir traveled to overseas Nov. 4 through Nov. 12 to perform new music by composer Julius P. Williams with the renowned Dvorak Symmphony Orchestraa (DSO) of Prague in the Czech Republic. They culminated in performances in full concert with DSO, including recording a compact disc. D’Walla […]

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Be Smart, Get Tested

Young people often place their health onto the back burner as college students. In the midst of other priorities such as classes and extra-curricular activities, health issues frequently take a back seat to other aspects of college life. It is very imperative that sexually active college students take a proactive […]

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“Locals” Increase Students’ Concern For Safety

Nowadays, it is not just the student population that increases on campus, another population has also risen: “locals,” which many Rams define as Winston-Salem city residents who do not attend Winston-Salem State University, but who use the campus as a “hot-spot” or local hang-out. Because of the recent burglaries and […]

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Rams close out season with 31-14 loss against Norfolk State

As expected, emotions were running high on the field after Winston-Salem State’s final game against Norfolk State. Unfortunately for the Rams, they were on the wrong side of the spectrum, as the Spartans’ defeated the Rams 31-14 at Dick Price Stadium in Norfolk, Va. After the game, WSSU head coach […]

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Rams pick up first win, defeat Anderson University 67-44

Winston-Salem State opened up a new era in their basketball history with a 67-44 win over Anderson University on Nov. 14. The game, played in the C.E. Gaines Center, was the Rams home opener and one of only six home games of this season, their first in Division I. It […]