Jonathan Jackson, a 2012 graduate of Winston-Salem State and former SGA president, recently posted his thoughts on the Nov. 15 incident involving WSSU quarterback Rudy Johnson and several Virginia State players. The following was featured on his blog, yeahthismatters.com: I’m sitting here in the airport preparing to board […]
Opinion
Oriana Farrell incident: Who is to blame?
On Oct. 28, a 39-year-old mother of five Oriana Farrell was pulled over in New Mexico for allegedly driving 71 mph in a 55 mph zone. Farrell, a Tennessee native who was vacationing with her family, allegedly argued with the officer when he attempted to issue her a […]
A Closer Look Editor’s Column: Your welcome VSU
The 21-17 loss of the CIIA Championship Game Nov. 17 was and is a frustration for all of us, and I’m sure it was 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, […]
Write or Die Editor’s Column: The danger in being Black
My family always told me to take care of myself. Drink water. Eat fruits and vegetables and – no matter how much I dreaded sweating – exercise. Yet, no matter how much they emphasized healthy habits, high-calorie foods always made their way to Thanksgiving dinner tables. And while the menu […]
Entertaining Criticism: Carrie
Stephen King fans everywhere flocked to theatres to see Carrie Oct. 18. The film has grossed more than $26 million at the box office. This makes the third film adaptation of King’s 1974 novel “Carrie.” Chloà Grace Moretz (Kick Ass) stars as title character, Carrie White. For those unfamiliar with […]
Defeating our vices one step at a time
Everyone has a vice. Whether it is smoking, drinking or gorging on food, there’s that one special thing that takes all the stress away. Unfortunately, many of us let vices control our lives. Instead of being as productive as possible, we give in to our weaknesses, and spend more time […]
Write or Die Editor’s Column: McCrory’s mistakes
One week after the government shutdown [Oct. 1- Oct. 17] was lifted, North Carolina still has a bitter taste in its mouth. Because of bickering politicians at the nation’s capital, millions of federal employees were forced into furlough, meaning workers were told not to come to work and would not […]
Step up your academic game
College is a wonderful thing. Students from all over the world are able to continue their education past the high-school level, creating more job opportunities for themselves and chances to succeed. But not every student takes advantage of the endless possibilities that colleges and Universities have to offer. It’s rare […]
Entertaining Criticism: ‘The Wealth of My Mother’s Wisdom: The Lessons that Made My Life Rich’
E! News co-anchor Terrence Jenkins released his first book, The Wealth of My Mother’s Wisdom: The Lessons that Made My Life Rich Oct. 1. Jenkins, better known as Terrence J, entered the limelight in 2006 as co-host of BET’s “106 & Park.” The North Carolina A&T graduate is no stranger […]
Hip-Hop Awards Cypher Review
As usual, the cyphers were the most anticipated part of the BET Hip-Hop Awards, which aired Oct. 13. Seven groups took the stage to perform, but only one can get the top spot. Keep reading to find out who had the best cypher of the night! 7. The Digital All-Stars […]