Author: LaTasha Miles

Sports

Hayes: ‘Stephen Joyner Jr. perfect fit’ as Lady Rams coach

After an extensive search through more than 60 candidates, the Lady Rams head basketball coach vacancy has been filled.  Stephen Joyner Jr., a 2001 graduate in business administration and former point guard for Johnson C. Smith, replaced Dee Stokes. Stokes was the head coach from 2006 until February 2010 and […]

News

Vice President of Academic Affairs exits WSSU for Aggie Land

Dr. Melody Pierce, vice chancellor of student affairs, will say goodbye to the Rams May 14. Pierce will assume the position of vice chancellor of student affairs at NC A&T. “It is time for a change,” Pierce said. “I’m looking forward to new challenges.”  Pierce has been the vice chancellor of student […]

News

Annual women’s luncheon features UNC Chapel Hill professor

The 5th Annual Women’s Day Luncheon took place March 31. The guest speaker was Dr. Lyneise Williams, assistant professor of Art History at UNC-Chapel Hill. The luncheon was hosted by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. The theme, “Writing Women Back Into History” was for National Women’s History Month. “We […]

Opinion

Exercise caution at social networking sites

Millions of people log on everyday to social networking sites. They are responding to the magnetic pull that forces them to get online.  Through photos, tweets, wall post, profile updates and more they invite the world into their life. Unfortunately the information shared on these websites is not always kept […]

News

WSSU goes paperless with new eBills process

Starting April 15, the refund and billing process at Winston-Salem State will have a new look. Students will begin receiving and viewing their bills online via eBill. The new eBills will allow students and authorized users of their choice to view balances as well as estimated financial aid more timely […]

News

Campus Crime Blotter: 4-13-2010

The Campus Crime Blotter is a concise summary of the up-to-date incidents that affect the Winston-Salem State campus and community. Certain incidents may lead to News Argus articles that discuss them at great length. Tuesday, March 23 An officer investigated a simple physical assault that took place on a shuttle […]

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Fewer candidates, fewer voters in 2010-2011 SGA elections

There were 6,222 students eligible to vote in the 2010-2011 Student Government Association elections  March 31.  However, 1,005 students — 16 percent voted.   “There’s a percentage of students who are non-traditional that should be factored into the equation,” said Marlena Baxter, a senior sociology major and education minor from Sumter, […]

Sports

Freshmen lead way victory for Lady Rams

In Lady Rams action, WSSU was able to also maintain control from beginning to end, with two underclassmen establishing the momentum. Freshman Sloane Holmes defeated Brittany Craig 6-3, 6-1, followed by a 6-2, 6-2 victory from freshman Kayla Carter over Teddi Russell.   Freshman Johanna Nunez had the strongest win […]

Sports

Two WSSU athletes await chances in upcoming drafts

After achieving collegiate success on the court and the football field, junior Paul Davis and senior Chedrick Marshall are set to test their athletic talents for the professional leagues.  Davis, a 6-9 power forward from Clio, S.C. has entered his name into the NBA’s Draft, while Marshall, a 6-2   […]