The Winston-Salem State men’s tennis team snapped a four-game skid in defeating Division-II opponent, West Virginia State University 7-0 April 3. The Rams showcased the perfect effort with competitive performances in both singles and doubles action. Junior Brian Coxton ignited the Rams with near flawless 6-0, 6-1 wins over Nick […]
Author: LaTasha Miles
‘Coach’s Game Ball’ awarded to Antentor Hinton
Antentor Hinton, from Asheville, N.C. is a senior on the Rams tennis team. The former student of Roberson High School is a dominant right-hand player. Hinton is a biology major. Rams head coach Charles Schoderbek selected him recipient of the Coach’s Game Ball. During the win over […]
WSSU parking decals popular among thieves
One would think common things stolen most often on college and university campuses would be items like wallets, cell phones, computers and televisions. But at Winston-Salem State, parking decals seem to be popular items among thieves. As of March 23, a total of 126 parking decals have been reported lost […]
Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity returns after 22 years
Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity, Inc. presented their spring 2010 line to Winston-Salem State. Alpha Phi Omega showcased 16 people during the probate. This is the first time that the organization has been at WSSU in 22 years. The chapter fell inactive in 1988 because of a hazing incident. “Being a […]
Exonerated Darryl Hunt delivers lecture
The students of Winston-Salem State’s African-American Culture classes got an opportunity to hear a lecture from Darryl Hunt, April 1. The Winston-Salem native spoke about the injustices of wrongful imprisonment and how it affects the black community. In 1985, at age 19, Hunt was falsely accused and convicted of the […]
Rams celebrate ‘Earth Week’
Winston-Salem State is celebrating Earth Week, also known as Green Week, April 12-16 by encouraging Rams to put green in their routine. WSSU had been actively participating in Green Week for two years, said Richard Kabis, director of sustainability. N.C. colleges and universities have been becoming more conscious of their […]
Radical religious groups not so righteous
In a Washington Post article titled “The extreme right’s element of hatred, violence” by Eugene Robinson an interesting topic was presented. How religious are these radical groups that use violence as a way to defend their beliefs. I believe that a majority of altercations that are touted as having […]
GOP conservative with ideas, not money
Republicans have a reputation for their staunch, conservative position on most topics. Recently though, the nation’s more prudent political party’s financial transactions have been placed front and center in the media world. From plush party planning to the pork attached to the nation’s sweeping health care reform, the actions of […]
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Rams and Lady Rams on right track at Wake Forest Open
The men and women’s track teams of Winston-Salem State took field to their second outdoor meet of the season March 19 and March 20 at the Wake Forest Open. WSSU competed against 64 other schools including Appalachian State, NC A&T, NC Central, and Howard in the two-day meet. Illness […]