Winston-Salem State University
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
The Red Sea of Sound marching band welcomed Tiffany Davis as its second female drum major. There has not been a female drum major since 2000. Davis, a junior music business major from Charlotte, said that she comes from a family of band members. Her mother was a flag girl, […]
African-American men and their roles in fatherhood was the topic of an event sponsored by Black Men for Change Oct. 18. “Man up: Is Black Fatherhood an Oxymoron?” focused on why some African American men do not take responsibility as fathers, what causes the cycle of this behavior, and what […]
You can have the talent but if you don’t work hard the talent means nothing. This does not apply to Brandon Coley, Online Producer and Graphics Editor for The News Argus. Coley, computer graphic and design major from Muskegon, Mich., is one of 41 collegiate artists to have work displayed […]
The homecoming tailgate at Winston-Salem State brings much excitement as Ram fans gather to celebrate their beloved University, Oct. 1. Arriving early in the morning, with grills, deep fryers, buffet style serving dishes and coolers in tow, they proudly set up their tents and chairs. They gather no matter what […]
New energy-efficient student patrol vehicles where introduced during the week of Sept. 26. This Vantage vehicle was parked outside of the Campus Police Station charging from an extension cord.
Imagine the shock of a student walking into an administrative office [in the Thompson Center] during homecoming with expectations of the usual “strictly business” zone transforming into a music-filled, interactive experience. During homecoming week, enrollment management organized the first Winston-Salem State Staff Decorations Contest, themed: “Ram Pride All Day Every […]
Why not donate them? You can’t take them with you! More than 3,774 North Carolinians are on the wait list to receive a kidney, a liver, or a pancreas, and almost half that number, 1,867, are African Americans, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. According to […]
Since February, members of Winston-Salem State’s first Weight Watchers program are still losing pounds and getting fit. Eight months ago, the members collectively lost 211 pounds, with the most successful member losing 76 pounds. The staff-only program has about 11 members ranging from ages 25 to 55. The program, which […]
Homecoming 2011 began Sept. 25 with the 90s pre-dawn party featuring 9th Wonder. Other events in the lineup include a gospel play, a lecture featuring Rev. Run and the Alumni Scholarship Gala. Winston-Salem State homecoming activities culminate with a vendor fair, carnival, and the homecoming game. The vendor fair and […]
In these difficult economic times, driving a car is becoming very costly for Winston-Salem State commuters. There is the cost of the car, maintenance, personal property taxes, tags, parking fees and the list goes on. Several students, staff and faculty commute from High Point and Greensboro to Winston-Salem. The average […]