Sniffling, sighs of disappointment, harmonizing voices and lip smacking produced a cacophony of sounds at a recent showing of the movie “The Gospel.” “The Gospel” is a movie that is touching yet disappointing. The plot is based on the biblical parable of the Prodigal Son. However, very few scriptures were […]
Author: Evelyn Robinson
December graduation ceremony will be held at LJVM Coliseum
The fifth WSSU December graduation ceremony, Dec. 16 at 4 p.m., will be the first held in the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Each year the number of students participating in fall graduation ceremonies has increased. In 2004, a boost in the number of students graduating in the fall led […]
Christmas list exposed; what they want and where to get it
It’s the most wonderful time of the year . . . well, almost! With Christmas only days away, everyone is thinking about choosing that perfect gift. A random survey of WSSU students found that many echo the same Top 5 items on their wish list. Here are those Top 5 […]
Along with season change comes opportunity to change look
The leaves have changed from green to bright oranges, yellows and reds, and it’s getting cold outside – all signs that the season is changing but that it’s time to for a wardrobe change. Fashion today is not as much about trends as it is about personal style. Step into […]
Muhammad Ali Spiritual Center reveals his beliefs
LOUISVILLE, Ky. At the Muhammad Ali Center, the most famous American convert to Islam isn’t bashful about his religious beliefs. His testimony is displayed on the television screens and imprinted on the museum walls. “Everything I do now, I do to please Allah,” he said. “I conquered the world and […]
Don Flow encourages students to invest in community
Don E. Flow, president and CEO of Flow Motor Companies, urged WSSU students to remain in Winston-Salem after graduation and help the city flourish. Flow spoke last month before a group of about 50 students and faculty members gathered in the R.J. Reynolds building as part of the Joseph N. […]
Married African American couples fare better than unmarried counterparts
Winston-Salem State University students Tasha Barnett and Aaron Little met through a mutual friend, and the couple has been together ever since. They’ve even discussed the possibility of marriage. If they do decide to marry, they will find that marriage brings important benefits. A study released in October by the […]
Javies wants to help others
When Boston native Phil Javies visited Winston-Salem State University for the first time, he knew it was the place for him. The family atmosphere reminded him of the sitcom “A Different World,” and he was hooked. Now a graduating senior, Javies, who is WSSU’s Mr. Ram, is certainly a beloved […]
Tiffany Richmond says representing student body as Miss WSSU is the most satisfying part of the job
Senior mass communications major Tiffany Richmond is Miss Winston-Salem State University. However, she said it’s not the crown or title that she finds most appealing. It is the service. “I actually enjoy representing the student body more than wearing the crown,” Richmond said. The job has its perks: Like Mr. […]
TV Version of ‘Boondocks’ stirs controversy over ‘N’ word
I will never embrace the N-word. That’s why I have difficulty with the TV version of “The Boondocks” that just premiered on the Cartoon Network. As adapted from the in-your-face comic strip created by Aaron McGruder, the show uses the N-word quite vigorously. Maybe this is a generational thing. I’m […]