Author: Dreama Williams
Jerome Hancock says he sees his future behind the camera
Jerome Hancock, a junior mass communications major from Jacksonville, N.C., is a budding director/editor. Hancock can be found in the Mass Communications editing lab 24/7 – at least it seems that way. Argus staff reporter Steven Gaither sat down for an interview with Hancock to find out where he gets […]
Funds from capital campaign benefit school in various ways
A $35 million capital campaign that kicked off on Winston-Salem State University’s campus recently is expected to generate funds for new academic scholarships, endowed professorships and strategic initiatives, according to Chancellor Harold L. Martin “We are looking to put about 40 percent of the capital campaign funds in scholarships for […]
Ebony magazine founder was a visionary who would not give up on his dream
The first issue of Ebony magazine was published this month 60 years ago. With $500 borrowed on his mother’s furniture to finance the first publication, John H. Johnson launched what would become the catalyst for a communications empire – magazines, book publishing and cosmetics. Ebony has been the largest black-owned […]
Renowned sculptor Earline H. King, 92, commissioned to create statue of Atkins
Enter Earline Heath King’s home and the senses are overwhelmed – the smell of perfume lingers in the room, the sound of a classical piano version of “My Funny Valentine” calms the nerves, the sight of sculptures, everywhere, tease one’s sense of visual beauty. King, 92 and an internationally recognized […]
Colds and Flu: There are ways to protect yourself
Winter is right around the corner and along with it comes the common cold and influenza. The regular old seasonal flu, as opposed to the “bird flu” that is currently making headlines in the news, kills about 36,00 people in this country every year and sends 200,000 to the hospital. […]
School of Business sponsors seminar to guide and inspire students to become entrepreneurs and leaders
Lida Hayes-Calvert took a painting job on Trade Street and little did she know at the time that it would eventually lead to starting her own painting company. Today, Hayes-Calvert is the CEO of S&L Painting and Decorating, and recently she won a $1 million contract with Dell. “Taking risks […]
Traveling abroad enhances college experience
#8220;The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.” Centuries before 20-year-old junior Shirlette Chambers was born St. Augustine made this observation about travel. Yet Chambers, who spent this past summer in Alicante, Spain, couldn’t agree more. And she adds: “College is the best […]
Shift from need-based to merit-based aid hurting middle-to low-income families
The good news is that tuition at public colleges and universities is not rising as sharply as in the last few years, the College Board has announced. The bad news, officials said, is that financial aid is not keeping pace. As the College Board released its annual reports on college […]
Jessica Parson forms organization for women
While watching an episode of the TV talk show Oprah, Jessica Parson, a 20-year-old junior, found herself inspired to form a new campus organization to address the needs of young, aspiring professional women like herself. “I saw her work for the Legend’s Ball . . . a program that involved […]