The Winston-Salem State Occupy student group has been finding alternative ways to support the worldwide movement. During their last meeting Nov. 16, they watched a Michael Moore documentary on the impact of corporate dominance on Americans. Approximately nine students were in attendance. “The documentary will help to open the […]
Author: Jamal Williams
Student’s father on donor list for kidney transplant
Nov. 1 Wendell Matthews, father of a Winston-Salem State student, was added to the North Carolina kidney transplant donor list. Aeriel Matthews, senior biology major from Maple Hill, N.C. said, “He kept the whole thing a secret, until my mom discovered what exactly was going on, so we were […]
WSSU dining areas still left out health inspection loop
Winston-Salem State’s two main dining areas have not received the required county health inspection since 2010. As of Nov. 30, WSSU is the only higher learning institution in the area that is past due on food inspections. The Forsyth County website reports the health scores for the Kennedy Dining Hall […]
Oversold lots = tickets, tow
There are 3,500 parking spaces available at Winston-Salem State — 3,000 on campus and 500 in the shuttle parking lot. According to Interim Supervisor for Traffic Division Norman E. Johnson, at least 4,122 decals were sold this semester. This 622-space deficit may be one of the causes of towing […]
Rams defensive domination
The Rams defensively dominated the New Haven Chargers 27-7 Dec. 3 in front of a crowd of 6,319. The Rams defense showed up on the first drive forcing the high-powered New Haven offense to punt. On the ensuing drive, the Rams scored with a strike from quarterback Kameron […]
Maynor: This is the greatest team in school history
For the first time in Winston-Salem State’s history the Rams are 12-0. “This is the greatest team in school history,” Head Coach Connell Maynor said. Cooper said that the National Championship is the goal that the team is playing for. “It’s good to be known as the greatest team in […]
Basketball coach looking for leadership from returning players, great defense
Without any NBA games on the slate, Ram fans still get to enjoy quality basketball this season. Head Coach Bobby Collins said that the fans will have fun watching the Rams. “We want to focus on winning and take it one game at a time,” Collins said. The Rams had […]
Rams win CIAA Championship, punctuating undefeated season
WSSU. Media Relations/Communications — The #4 Winston-Salem State Football team scored 28 second half points and survived a late scare from Elizabeth City State, and rode the wave of running back Nicholas Cooper’s 165 yards and three touchdowns, enroute. to a 38-18 win in the 2011 CIAA Football Championship Game in Durham, […]
WSSU bids farewell to ‘Mama’
Dr. Michelle Bernita Releford died Nov. 8 at a hospice in Georgia. She was 56. Dr. Releford served as the Dean of the University College, where she directed her brainchild – RAMDITION – the week-long orientation program for incoming students. The students she worked with at University College affectionately […]
Chinese food in Italy, you are kidding me!
Americans are open to different cultures’ music, customs, and mainly, food. Mexican, Italian and Chinese restaurants have become mainstream favorites — one of their biggest customers being college students. Some colleges even have similar-type restaurants as eating alternatives in their food courts. Many afternoons and nights are filled with delivery […]