Approximately 550 students are expected to graduate from Winston-Salem State this fall. This marks the second year the University has not held a formal commencement ceremony in December. The WSSU administration decided to cancel the fall commencement ceremony after considering several factors, including fiscal advantages. According to Nancy Young, director […]
Author: Chelsea Burwell
New departments added to Arts and Sciences
Various academic programs and departments in the College of Arts and Sciences have either joined other departments or become independent units effective fall 2012. These changes will give these majors an opportunity to establish and pursue their own interests and to better serve students, said Brenda Allen, provost and vice […]
Fast-food haunts get low grades from Health Dept.
Words of caution to Winston-Salem students: Check the sanitation score of your favorite fast food restaurant before ordering. The five most popular restaurants frequented by WSSU students are Bojangles, Burger King, McDonald’s, Church’s Chicken and No. 1 Chinese Restaurant. Environmental health specialist, Tony Williams, is assigned to inspect all of […]
‘Compassion, wisdom, demeanor’ are Rev. Rodney’s legacy
Retired faculty member the Rev. Cedric Sydney Rodney died Nov. 20; he was 88. The Rev. Rodney worked at Winston-Salem State for more than 40 years as a professor of religion and ethics, and as program coordinator for the annual James A. Gray Lecture Series. Although he was retired, Rodney […]
WSSU hosts election viewing party ‘My president is Black’…again
More than 400 Winston-Salem State students filled Dillard Auditorium to capacity Nov. 6, as they watched Barack Obama win a second term as president. The viewing party was presented by Campus Activities and the Voter Registration Education Committee. Chelii Broussard, marketing and promotions coordinator for Campus Activities, said the purpose […]
The Rams move closer to national championship
Winston-Salem State defeated the nation’s top-ranked defense in its 21-17 victory over Indiana University Indiana of Pennsylvania to advance to the NCAA Division II semifinals for the second straight season. The Crimson Hawks (12-2) came in to the game allowing just more than 250 yards of total offense per […]
Rams decelerate No. 1 offense
Winston-Salem State advanced to the NCAA Division II quarterfinals after shutting down Shippensburg 37-14 at home Nov. 24. The Rams (12-0) defense was impressive as they forced Shippensburg’s high-powered offense in to five turnovers and only 280 total yards. The Red Raiders (11-2) entered the game averaging 551 offensive […]
Friends of Library raise $35,000 for graduate assistantships
The Winston-Salem State Friends of the Library event raised more than $35,000 at its 25th anniversary event Nov. 2. WSSU Friends of the Library is an annual event created to fund two full-time graduate assistantships at C.G. O’Kelly Library. The more than 300 people in attendance were Friends, other non-profit […]
Natural hair organization also focuses on self-esteem
In 2010, Marissa Terry chopped off all of her hair and went natural for the second time. Terry, a senior nursing major from Washington, D.C., had been natural for a year before she was pressured into chemically straightening her hair with a relaxer. “I totally regretted it,” Terry said. “My […]
Rams repeat as CIAA champions
The Winston-Salem State football team rallied in the second half against Elizabeth City State to win its second straight CIAA championship 34-19 at Durham County Stadium. Elizabeth City State (7-4) began the game with a 9-0 lead in the first quarter that included a 44-yard […]