Two-thirds of all sexually transmitted diseases occur in people 25 years of age or younger, most of whom are college students, according to the American Social Health Association. April 14, about 300 Winston- Salem State students were given the opportunity to “know their status” when “POSSE: Prevent Ongoing Spread of […]
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BWC strives to uplift females; hosts women’s history events
Aiesha Truesdale and Ariel Hope saw how involved the male students were at Winston-Salem State. They saw a need for female involvement. In September 2010 they started “Black Women for Change.” Truesdale, a junior political science major and Hope, a junior fine arts major, wrote the organization’s bylaws, constitution and […]
New study abroad class enables students to earn 1-6 credits in their major
Ever wanted to earn credit in your major by studying abroad, but couldn’t find the right course to fit in your paradigm? This school year Winston-Salem State offered new courses for credit that may help. “Many universities and colleges across the United States are trying to make sure that students […]
Big Brothers, Sisters canvass campus for student volunteers
Everyone has had someone that he or she looked up to for advice given and time spent. Why not do the same thing for someone else? The Big Brothers Big Sisters Services, Inc. of Winston-Salem is looking for college students to volunteer. Winston-Salem’s BBBS agency has been open since 1977 […]
Diggs Gallery senior exhibit brings serenity
The Senior Art Exhibit in Diggs Gallery was a life-changing experience. As soon as I walked in, the atmosphere reminded me of a poetry reading or a jazz concert. It was a mellow and stress-free atmosphere. It was a different world. When you first walk in the exhibit, you see […]
Coming this fall
Forrest Foster is on a mission to introduce a new perspective on learning to the students and professors of Winston-Salem State. Social Media, a prototype instruction module that he hopes to officially introduce to the campus in the fall, offers a bevy of online resources that would facilitate learning for […]
97 students inducted into Honors Program
A total of 97 students were inducted into the Honors Program during a one-hour ceremony at Dillard Auditorium on March 23. Present were friends, family, honors students, faculty, staff, Chancellor Donald J. Reaves and Provost Brenda Allen. Andrea Woods, a senior from Greensboro, who sang two selections, and was accompanied […]
Argus Abroad
The final issue of The News Argus has been completed, but five of Argus staffers will continue to work and study on another media project in Urbino, Italy with ieiMedia. They will be in Urbino June 9-July 7 working as multimedia interns and producing a magazine. This is the first […]
BWC, BEEP give advice to women
Black Women for Change sponsored the Black Executive Exchange Program Women’s History Month panel discussion “Sister to Sister: Do Nice Girls Finish Last” in R. J. Reynolds Business Center March 31. The topics discussed were workplace socializing and networking, making a mark in the corporate world, developing a personal brand […]
Study abroad down among minorities; however numbers increasing at WSSU
Diversity in study abroad programs is extremely low. According to a study from Research in Higher Education, minority groups–namely African Americans are underrepresented in study abroad opportunities. Study abroad programs are usually populated with white students. According to the Institute of International Education – approximately 81 percent of the […]