Re-entering the college scene can present a non-traditional student with many challenges. The Non-Traditional Adult Student Organization was created to help students meet some of those challenges. "They [non-traditional adult students] were engaged in the classroom, but beyond that they weren’t. It was coming to class, doing your work, and […]
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Mass Comm professor, former Argus adviser retires after 30 years
rofessor Valerie Saddler After more than 30 years of teaching journalism at Winston-Salem State, professor Valerie Saddler will be graduating with the class of 2014. Saddler, a native of Norfolk, Va., came to WSSU in August 1984 after finishing her doctoral program at Ohio University. "The General Administration of the […]
One-on-One with Dean Walker
This spring, speculation spread across campus about the merging of colleges and schools at Winston-Salem State. As of April 2013, these rumors have been confirmed. In light of the discovery, The News Argus interviewed the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Corey Walker to get insight on the […]
Student juggles classes, acting career
Vonii Bristow is not your average college student. It’s not that his life of balancing schoolwork and two jobs sets him apart from the thousands of students at Winston-Salem State – it’s his acting career. Bristow, a senior economics major from Greensboro, is channeling his inner thespian as he ventures […]
Alphas’ community service pays off with regional award
The Beta Iota Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. brought home the “Outstanding College Chapter of the Year” award Nov. 10. The Alphas were given the award during the 52nd Association of North Carolina Alphamen Conference. The award had not been won by the chapter since […]
New series combines comedy, party chaos
Comedian Adam Devine brings the funny to Comedy Central once again with his new show, “Adam Devine’s House Party.” The self-proclaimed “beer-pong fanatic,” and star of “Workaholics” said coming up with the idea for his new show was easy because he’s been known to throw a house party…or […]
Remembering Trayvon Martin
While millions of people purchased candy and prepped costumes for Halloween, Winston-Salem State students donned black hoodies and held Skittles to commemorate the life of slain Florida teen Trayvon Martin. Martin, a 17-year-old African-American male high school student, was shot by neighborhood watchman George Zimmerman on Feb. 26, […]
King’s, Queen’s royal view on homecoming
Now that homecoming week is over, Winston-Salem State’s king and queen have some time to reflect and relax – or so we think. With less than two months until the end of the semester and homecoming behind them, Mister and Miss WSSU, Keenan Easter and Vanity Oakes, still have […]
‘No. 1 Fan’ turns up Ram pride
Growing up on Winston-Salem State’s campus in 1974 led “Pig” to become the No. 1 fan that he is today. Vincent “Pig” Caldwell from Winston-Salem has been WSSU’s top fan for the past 28 years. Caldwell is a landscaper in Winston-Salem. “I came here when I was […]
Miss N.C. gives anti-bullying advice at Boys and Girls Club
More than 20 children ages 4 and older gathered around Miss North Carolina, greeting her with hugs and smiles as she entered the gym of the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club on Reynolds Park Road. She sparkled in her crown, gold glittered heels and a grey and white sash […]