He was 23 years old, and she was 24.He hit her once; he said it was a mistake.He pushed her into a wall.He helped her cover the bruises with make-up.He used her face as a punching bag.He proposed to her; she became pregnant.He dragged her pregnant body down the stairs […]
Author: Stephanie Douthit
Tarheels: No Lawson, no way
It is once again that time of year when we have marched into the madness of the NCAA Tournament. Kansas, Memphis, North Carolina and UCLA were the No. 1 seeds last year, and they all landed in the Final Four. Kansas went on to take the title. It was the […]
WSSU has limited role in 2009 MEAC Tourney
While most Winston-Salem State students were at home during spring break, the city hosted the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Tournament for the first time. The tournament ran March 9-14 at the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, part-time home for the Rams. North Carolina A&T’s women and Morgan State’s men emerged victorious […]
Congratulations: WSSU makes honor roll second year
Winston-Salem State has been designated for the second consecutive year as a member of the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. The Corporation for National Community Service acknowledged WSSU for its exemplary service to disadvantaged youth. The Community Service Honor Roll recognizes colleges and universities nationwide that support innovative […]
WSSU, NC A&T, NC Central schedule homecoming Oct. 31
Both the calendar and I-40 will be crowded this Halloween. North Carolina Central and North Carolina A&T, along with Winston-Salem State are celebrating their homecomings on Oct. 31. The three schools, all within an 80-mile radius, and the sharing of this date may cause a conflict to those looking forward […]
McMillan keeps it short, straight to the point
Terry McMillan hosted a Women’s History Month discussion at Winston-Salem State on March 19 in the Dillard Auditorium. For the better part of an hour, the international best-selling author presented the crowd of approximately 400 with a frank discussion about her life, her work and men. “I love Black men,” […]
Chunn wins 1st Runner-Upin Mr. HBCU Pageant
Theodis Alex Chunn Jr. Mister WSSU, earned 1st Runner-Up and a $1,000 scholarship in the 2009 Mr. HBCU Pageant, at Lincoln University of Missouri, Feb. 28. He competed against 10 other universities. Chunn is a Mass Communications major from Salisbury, N.C.
The last living umpire from Negro Baseball Leagues speaks at Diggs
The last living umpire from the Negro Baseball Leagues, Robert “Bob” Motley paid a historic visit to Diggs Gallery Feb. 18. With approximately 75 people in attendance, Motley discussed his first book and shared his transition from a Marine to an umpire to an author. His book, “Ruling Over Monarchs, […]
Honda All-Star team advances to nationals
The Winston-Salem State Honda team traveled to Morris College in Sumter, S.C. on Feb. 21 for the Honda Campus All-Star tournament regional, finishing with a 4-3 record and advancing to the national competition. WSSU’s team beat Fayetteville State, Voorhees College, Claflin University and St. Augustine College. “The experience was wonderful, […]
Rams revved up with 2009 recruiting class
After a disappointing 3-8 season last year, Winston-Salem State head football coach Kermit Blount and his assistants hit the recruiting trail to find some new blood for the football program. Six of the 20 new recruits hail from the Triad area, while others come from as far away as Georgia […]