Author: Marcus Cunningham

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‘Winter Songs’ CD offers new versionof traditional favorites

Get into the holiday spirit with “The Hotel Café Presents…Winter Songs.”  “Winter Songs” is a holiday CD comprised of only female singers and songwriters including Katy Perry, Fiona Apple, and Sara Bareilles. The album features both original and traditional holiday songs across multiple genres including rock, country and alternative.  Perhaps […]

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Students use documentaryto address classroom conditions

In Fine Arts Building 130, it’s not so picture perfect for a Digital Photography class.   Winston-Salem State students Alex Dambreville and Brandon Pratt decided to produce a documentary titled “Not So Picture Perfect” about the poor conditions of their classroom. Fifteen tuba cases and  a piano are stored in […]

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Kill germs, prevent illness by following the basics

So you sneezed in your hand or you just got off a public computer during flu season but can’t find a sink.  Staying healthy can be a daunting task on a campus but there are techniques that can greatly reduce the risk of getting sick.  Carisa Hoyle, the nurse supervisor […]

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Love Stories: Married couples workingtogether at WSSU

It’s the holiday season, and love is in the air — especially at Winston-Salem State. There are at least 27 married couples employed at WSSU.  At least two of those couples appreciate their situation and find that it enriches their work life. In 2005, cupid struck Jesse Pittsley, program director […]

Sports

Blount vacates Rams head coach position

After 17 seasons, Kermit Blount the head football coach for the Winston-Salem State Rams has stepped down following the final football game of the season. The Rams lost to Norfolk State University 28-21. The loss put the Rams at 1-10 overall, the worst season for the Rams under Blount since […]

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Intramural sports introduces women’s flag football to WSSU

After two years of attempting to establish an Intramural Women’s Flag Football League, the Campus Recreation Program of Winston-Salem State has finally accomplished its goal. “After enough participant interest we were able to get the league started,” said Dash McNeal, director of intramural sports and recreation. The women’s league began […]

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Reader gives tips on ‘winterizing’ your car

Fall break has passed and many students have returned to campus prepared with winter clothes. However, the same attention in preparing vehicles for the change of seasons is sometimes overlooked. “Winterizing” is a coined term by mechanics referring to preparing your vehicle for winter. “When winterizing your car, the cooling […]

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Sebrina Brunson gives MEAC officiating a ‘woman’s touch’

The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference has stepped away from having the typical officials work the sidelines during football games.   Sebrina Brunson is a full-time felony probation officer in Gwinett County, Ga, but every weekend she travels to officiate college football games.  She is originally from Florida and resides in Georgia. […]

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Chancellor Reaves chooses Bill Hayes as Athletic Director

After a nine-month search to fill the Athletic Director position at Winston-Salem State, Chancellor Reaves announced in late October that former WSSU head football coach Bill Hayes would occupy the vacancy. I am very happy about Bill coming on as the University’s Athletic Director,” Reaves said.   “I am looking forward […]

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Reader says RAMble Online, dress code good ideas for WSSU

I like the idea of this [about a dress code at WSSU] poll because the fact that this is a public university has absolutely nothing to do with a dress code.  Our students are aspiring to become full-fledged adults and are preparing for their chosen careers.     Therefore, the […]