The Lady Rams softball team defeated NC Central 10-1 in the first game by dominating at bat at Randy Jones Field March 23. But a collapse in the second game cost the Lady Rams, 7-5. In the victory, Winston-Salem State dictated the pace the entire game with nine hits to […]
Author: LaTasha Miles
Coach’s Baton passed to Paul Williams
Paul Williams, from Winston-Salem is a senior on the Rams track & field team. The former student of Parkland High is a sprinter majoring in information technology. Rams head coach Halcyon Blake selected him as a co-recipient of the Coach’s Baton Honor. Williams came in fifth place in the […]
Rams exit MEAC with strong promise for return to CIAA
The Rams 2009-2010 basketball season will leave a lasting impression as Winston-Salem State exits Division I and the Mid-Eastern Atlantic Conference play. WSSU began with a 0-3 start in Eugene, Ore. at the BTI Tournament Tip-Off in mid-November, but bounced back winning two of their next three games at home. […]
Coach’s Baton passed to Jessica Peaks
Jessica Peaks, from Durham is a senior on the Lady Rams track & field team. The former student of Durham School of the Arts is a sprinter and also specializes in jumps. Peaks is a physical education major. Lady Rams head coach Halcyon Blake selected her as a co-recipient of […]
‘Blood Done Sign My Name’ successful film effort of N.C.’s role during Civil Rights
North Carolina’s role in the Civil Rights Movement continues to remain prevalent with the release of the big screen adaptation of Tim Tyson’s “Blood Done Sign My Name.” The film, written and directed by Jeb Stuart, noted for his work on the films “The Fugitive” and “Die Hard”, is […]
Completing 2010 Census form important and could help WSSU get funds
In 2009 we helped make a change by electing Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States. Obama brought forth several bills and proposals to better the U.S. financially. The health care bill, the new American Opportunity Tax Credit [which will pay for the first $4,000 of college […]
Obama’s promise fulfilled; Universal Health Care law passed
After 14 months of diligence and labor, President Barack Obama and his administration secured a victory in its battle to provide the nation with universal health care. Millennial history was made March 21 as the House voted 219-212 to send the Democratic sweeping health coverage reform into the hands […]
J. Cole gives WSSU intimate, killer performance
The bleachers and courts of Whitaker Gym at Winston-Salem State were packed in anticipation of a live performance from J. Cole during the “Ram Battle 2010.” Cole did not disappoint. Unlike other artists who may sing a song or two during an event, Cole seemed eager to perform song […]
Catching up with Chancellor Reaves
Chancellor Donald Reaves is wrapping up his third academic year at Winston-Salem State. Each month he sets aside time for the students to talk to him. Recently, The News Argus had an opportunity to talk with the Chancellor to find out the current and future status of the University. […]
Tattoos gaining acceptance, popularity in mainstream culture
As the weather begins to warm up, Winston-Salem State students begin flaunting their personal designs, saying good-bye to clothing and hello to tattoos. Tattoos are permanent designs, carved in the skin with needles and ink and can be very painful. “It [getting my tattoo] hurt really bad and it was […]