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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Simpson expresses school spirit, awareness through music, videos
#8220;Whose house? Rams house!” That’s not just a chant for Winston-Salem State’s athletic teams at home games; it’s also part of the chorus of the “WSSU Anthem.” Devease Simpson, a senior mass communications major from Greensboro, wrote and recorded the song. Brandon McRae, a senior mass communications major from Prince […]
WSSU Student Fitness Center provides gym results without contracts
Health and fitness aren’t just class requirements. They’re life requirements. Some college students find going to the gym time consuming and expensive. The Fitness Center at Winston- Salem State may offer a solution. Located on the ground level of the Thompson Center, the Donald L. Evans Fitness Center provides […]
More instructors using social networking as teaching tools
Instead of forbidding its use, teachers have found a way to incorporate social networking in the classroom. Facebook and Twitter are a daily part of most students’ lives and some faculty members have been using these sites to teach and communicate with students and alumni. Rebecca Wall, an instructor in […]
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 […]
Spelling Bee’ spells l-a-u-g-h-s and g-o-o-d t-u-n-e-s
At the “25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” it’s easy to get lost in the atmosphere. It felt as if I were watching young pubescent adolescents give their all in a contest of wits that was anything but usual. The play, directed by Gene Johnson was performed at the Twin […]
Locks, braids in ‘business world’
The School of Business and Economics at Winston-Salem State enforces a dress policy for all its majors to prepare them for the business world. This policy does not address popular hair styles, like braids and locks. Locks, dreadlocks or dreads are matted coils of hair intentionally formed. Various methods are […]
Student wins tickets to Panthers game
A contest during the “Rams Have Heart” project in October gave one lucky Winston-Salem State student a chance to attend a Carolina Panthers game. Tazjanne Swinnie, a sophomore Exercise Science major from Rockingham, won two tickets to watch the Carolina Panthers play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in […]