The cry for justice for Trayvon Martin reached Winston-Salem State March 28 as students and others from the Winston-Salem community participated in a march to bring Martin’s killer to justice. A protest march started at the Clock Tower and ended at the intersection of Martin Luther King Drive and Cromartie […]
Author: Jordan Holloway
Michael Eric Dyson to address more than 1,000 graduates
More than 1,000 Winston-Salem State undergraduate and graduate students are expected to walk across the stage during the 2012 commencement ceremony at the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum May 12. Michael Eric Dyson, a well-known author, radio show host will be the commencement speaker. Dyson is also a professor of […]
WSSU tackles security issues
The increase in the number and the type of police presence is a part of a new security plan to ensure a safe and drug-free environment on campus. The new procedures were implemented following the shooting at the Anderson Center March 22. “We are implementing an increase in […]
WSSU is only HBCU in state with nationally accredited student health center
Feeling sick? Need a physical or want to get tested? The Winston-Salem State’s student health center offers a variety of options for students. A.H. Ray Student Health Center is the only center at an HBCU in North Carolina that is nationally accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health […]
Music program now offers accredited Bachelor of Arts
A major change has hit the University’s music program for the better. As of spring 2012, the music program is accredited by the National Association of Music Schools. The music program’s accreditation process began in 2008, as part of a re-accreditation process, headed by the efforts of Charles Hicks, […]
Men’s, women’s tennis sweep JCSU
Both the men’s and women’s tennis teams put on dominating performances as they opened up CIAA Southern Division round-up play against Johnson C. Smith sweeping men’s and women’s teams, 9-0 on March 23. The Lady Rams are 10-6 (6-0 CIAA) and the Rams tennis team is 6-5 (4-1 CIAA). “We […]
Nic Cooper preparing for NFL draft
Jamal Williams staff reporter jwilliams210@rams.wssu.edu The Ram Nation can bid farewell to Winston- Salem State football star running back Nicholas Cooper because he has decided to pursue a career in the National Football League. Cooper, a redshirt senior from Clinton, N.C. will forgo his last semester of eligibility and enter […]
CAS to host 4th annual student award ceremony
The 4th annual College of Arts and Sciences awards ceremony will be March 27 in Diggs Gallery. Established in 2008, this event, was created to recognize CAS students for outstanding achievement in their college careers in their academic departments. The CAS Awards is comprised of several categories […]
Students choose less expensive option by attending HBCU’s
With the cost of tuition increasing over the years, Historically Black Colleges and Universities have become a less expensive alternatives. There are 11 HBCU’s in North Carolina. According to blackcollegesearch.com, five are public and six are private. Three of the HBCU’s are in the Triangle: NC Central, Shaw […]
CAMPUS INCIDENT REPORT
Sunday, March 4 At 7:37 p.m. Campus Police responded to a call of larceny and vandalism of a vending machine in Rams Common. The machine’s front glass had been broken and items removed. No suspects have been reported. The case is open. Thursday, March 8 At 2:18 p.m. […]