DNA, fingerprinting, crime scene analysis and reconstruction. It is not CSI or NCIS, familiar television shows that use these tools to unveil the nature of crimes. It is an introductory forensic science class. Twenty one students are learning how to do the work of the professionals. The class is cross-listed […]
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Students take tropical trip for spring break
While most students head home for spring break, some students from the Honors program and the Intercultural Communication course will be enjoying sunny skies and the tropical weather of Jamaica. Florida A&M University faculty and students will join 19 Winston-Salem State students for a spring break study abroad program. Over […]
Money, budgeting play key roles in college
Money is a part of college life. Whether students don’t have any, work two jobs to get some or badger Billings and Receivables for their refund check, college students and money are always coupled. According to United College Marketing Service, 8.5 percent of students drop out of college due to […]
Greeks stroll to support breast cancer foundation
Whitaker Gym was crowded as the Kappa chapter of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. and Raging Rams sponsored a free Stroll Off Jan. 19. The event raised more than $400 in donations. A Stroll Off is when each Greek organization shows off their signature steps. Iota Phi Theta has hosted […]
SGA reports fall semester goals accomplished; new plans for spring include new e-mail system
Two months following the first progress report of SGA and two weeks into the spring semester, SGA has made progress. “We are taking a different approach this semester finalizing and planning for the future, trying to identify priorities and determining what it is that needs to be spear headed,” said […]
Martin reaches ‘just where you are’
The wisdom and knowledge of older folks combined with the passion and the energy and the drive of those who are younger equals a powerful force for change, explained Roland Martin, keynote speaker for Winston-Salem State’s MLK Day program. A capacity crowd of students, faculty, and members of the community […]
Annual Sigma Sleep-Out raises $380, clothing, food for homeless
The 14th annual Sleep-out for the Homeless, to raise awareness of homelessness in Forsyth County, took place on the Winston-Salem State campus Nov. 19. Sigmas across the nation have been sponsoring a sleep- out for 20 years. Sponsored by the Delta Alpha chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., the […]
Students participate in WFU mock counseling class
How often have you engaged in experiences to advance your academia outside the Winston Salem State community? A group of WSSU students recently took advantage of the opportunity to join and participate in a graduate level course at Wake Forest University. Students from different majors attended a master’s level course […]
Watch out Oprah! WSSU has a new book club
There’s a new book club on campus, called “Between the Lines.” Created by seven staff members from University College and Student Affairs earlier this semester, Between the Lines’ purpose is to encourage students to read more, exercise their critical thinking and problem solving skills, and to embrace a plethora of […]
RAM-TV on air: Only thing ‘cooking’ is cooking program
Finally, RAM-TV21 is on the air. During the past few days, the student-run television station in Hall-Patterson has been rebroadcasting programs from this past spring that include short films and documentaries produced by Winston-Salem State students and non-students. However, there is one new program on RAM-TV: “Eat with Your […]