Black lives do not matter, but black dollars do. Thirty-two football players from the University of Missouri illuminated that fact when they refused to participate in any athletic-related activities until then president, Tim Wolfe,resigned. Discrimination and prejudice against black people are ingrained in the history of the university and can […]
Opinion
Who won recent debate among Democratics hopefuls?: Hillary was good,but Bernie won
I can say assuredly the Democratic presidential debate at the Sin City debate hall Oct. 13 was a lot more meaningful than the seemingly frivolous Republican debates held earlier this year. The debaters – Lincoln Chafee, Martin O’Malley, Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders and Jim Webb – shared respectable platforms, and […]
I support Kim Davis
Kim Davis’s decision to deny homosexual couples a marriage license has sparked a national controversy over religious freedom and equal rights. In liberal 21st century America, her refusal to issue same-sex couples marriage licenses was unconventional and eccentric, but I agree with her decision 100 percent. In an interview with […]
CAMPUS CREW; What do you think about the new arrangement in the cafeteria?
JAYLON HERBIN POLITICAL SCIENCE WINSTON-SALEM The renovation in the caf is nice. It gives a nice space and new view to the people in the caf. It does take up space. Now we have limited seats. TORI NICKENS PSYCHOLOGY MARYLAND The new arrangement is not necessary. While we are eating […]
Welcome back Ram Family
Dysheada Reid Editor-in-Chief @dreid112 Hi everyone! I am excited to be back and ready to tackle this semester and I hope you are too. In spite of the long lines, mediocre cafeteria food and rising tuition I still have immense pride for Winston-Salem State. This University has provided me with […]
‘Empire’ vs ‘Black-ish’
Left: Empire; right: Black-ish's Primetime television in the past 10 years has been lack lustered when it comes to diversity among the casts. Reality shows like the "Love and Hip Hop" series, "Real Housewives of Atlanta" and "Basketball Wives" replaced Black sitcoms that once dominated our screens in the […]
A final Look Editor’s Column: Leap of faith
Cartoon by Sabrina Robinson, Graphics Editor My pastor told the congregation a story about the scientists and the frog. The scientists wanted to see if they could change nature’s course. They decided to test this theory on a frog. Frogs, jump. The goal was to make one […]
A Closer Look Edtiors Column: 51% of the population but…
Pat yourselves on the back ladies. We are the leading ladies. • The percentage of degrees earned by females remained between approximately 60 and 62 percent for associate’s degrees and between 57 and 58 percent for bachelor’s degrees. • Black females earned 68 percent of associate’s degrees, 66 percent of […]
A Closer Look Editor’s Column: Equality isn’t equal
Editorial Cartoon: Sabrina Robinson, Graphics Editor Hey, you know that thing in Hollywood where all the celebrities go to decide if that light-skinned man named Oscar would finally acknowledge their careers? Did you watch it? No? You’re not the only one. So I’ll just sum it up for you. It […]
A Closer Look Editor’s Column: Your welcome VSU
The 21-17 loss of the CIAA Championship Game Nov. 15 was and is a frustration for all of us, and I’m sure it was an extremely tough defeat for those 29 seniors who will not be returning next fall to play. But at the risk of sounding cliché, and possibly arrogant, […]