As a senior here at WSSU, Erin Carr has been a die-hard Ram’s fan. However, when asked about this past season, she simply stated what many consider is obvious: “We haven’t been doing that well lately.” The Rams experienced turbulence both on and off the field this season. The […]
Author: Cecilia Davis
Take the Challenge: Get involved
There has recently been an amazing amount of information addressing local and worldwide issues made available to students through on-campus programs and forums. My first thought upon entering these programs has been a question. What is important to WSSU students? Many different forums and programs stressing awaremess about important issues […]
A Touch of Royalty
Ms. Kelechi C. Anyawu and Mr. William H. Dobbs, III have been crowned Miss WSSU and Mr. Ram 2004-2005. “The Unveiling of a Nubian Queen and the Crowning of a King,” was held in the Kenneth R. Williams Auditorium. WSSU and African traditions combined to bring about a ceremony […]
SGA president Knibye says get involved in voting
Voter education is one of the top issues that WSSU’s Student Government Association president Ajeane Knibye, a 21-year-old political science major, said he will tackle during his tenure. “Get involved in voting and voting education,” he said, during a recent interview. “Do personal research, stay aware and keep up with […]
Minority students flock to WSSU
In most instances when people hear the word “minority” when used in reference to race they immediately come to the conclusion that the people in that group are African-American, Asian, Hispanic, or American Indian. However, in some cases this is not true. For example, the amount of non African-American students […]
Hip-Hop legend returns to WSSU
The president of the United States of America proclaimed September 14 through September 20, 2003 as National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week. National HBCU Week was designed to honor all 105 historically black colleges and universities. HBCU’s were founded in order to give educational opportunities to African-Americans who were […]
WSSU winter graduation scheduled for Dec. 12
The December graduation ceremony is scheduled for 4 p.m. on Dec. 12 in the Kenneth R. Williams Auditorium. Kesha Cogdel, a December graduate, said, ” I am very excited to have accomplished this major goal in my life. My next goal is to become a social worker and attend graduate […]
Founder’s Day Message: Set high standards
The Rev. Clifford A. Jones Sr., the keynote speaker at the Founder’s Day Convocation, dared students to live exemplary lives, in keeping with the high standard set by the university’s founder Dr. Simon Green Atkins. “We cannot con-descend to try to be what others want us to be,” Rev. Jones, […]
Jackson’s surprise peep show leads to controversy
Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake’s performance during the halftime show of Super Bowl XXXVIII came to a close with the exposure of Jackson’s breast. Timberlake and Jackson stated that this was a surprise to them just as it was to the crowd of 72,000 at the Reliant Stadium in Houston […]
State Treasurer presents $584,652 check
State Treasurer Richard Moore last month presented Winston-Salem State University with a check in the amount of $584,652. Along with the check, Moore brought news that put even more smiles on the faces of students and faculty: He assured Chancellor Harold Martin that students would receive more money in grants […]