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Rams get surprised on Homecoming

Chancellor Elwood Robinson (center) locks arms with WSSU football players preceding a Homecoming matchup versus Shaw. Photo Credit: Garrett Garms, WSSU Photography Winston-Salem State’s Homecoming was perfect – from concerts, to vendors, to visiting alumni and the installation of Chancellor Elwood Robinson. And the football game versus the winless Shaw […]

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Rams fall short in home opener against Chowan despite late-game comeback

WSSU wide receiver Reggie Wilkins tries to advance the ball up the field against a host of Chowan defenders. Photo Credit: WSSU Office of Marketing                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Winston-Salem State football’s comeback rally late in the fourth quarter wasn’t enough to defeat Chowan in their home opener on Oct. 3. […]

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Coach’s Game Ball: Owens a ‘killer’ on the court

Photo courtesy of wssurams.com Senior outside hitter Olivia Owens led WSSU with 296 kills in 2014. Winston-Salem State volleyball player Olivia Owens is this issue’s recipient of the Coach’s Game Ball. Third-year head coach Andi Henderson said Owens, a 6-foot-3-inch right-outside hitter, is a veteran player, and she’s consistent. "She’s […]

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Coach’s Game Ball: ‘Bloom’ in the back’field’

Photo courtesy of wssurams.com Senior defensive end Michael Bloomfield excels on and off the field. Winston-Salem State football player Michael Bloomfield is this issue’s recipient of the Coach’s Game Ball. "He has a relentless motor," head coach Kienus Boulware said. "And he’s been in the system now longer than anybody else on […]

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Super Bowl champion joins WSSU coaching staff as safeties coach

Photo courtesy of wssurams.com Chip Vaughn Former NFL player Chip Vaughn has a Super Bowl ring. He’s now after more hardware, hoping to help lead the Winston-Salem State football team to CIAA titles and Division II national championships. Vaughn is entering his first season as safeties coach. He joined the […]

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Rams invited to Viking Classic for 1st time

Photo courtesy of championse.com  Second-year head coach Kienus Boulware will be coaching in the Classic for the fifth time, his first with WSSU. Vibrant, jubilant and exhilarating are a few words that describe the Down East Viking Football Classic. The Winston-Salem State football team will participate in it [Viking Classic] […]

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Rams to play in Viking Classic for 1st time

Photo credit: rockymonttelegram.com Vibrant, jubilant and exhilarating are a few words that describe the Down East Viking Football Classic. The Winston-Salem State football team will participate in it [Viking Classic] for the first time at 4 p.m. Sept. 26. Elizabeth City State has hosted the Classic since it began […]

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Hamilton on ‘track’ for more success

Sophomore "standout," Raven Hamilton.   The Winston-Salem State women’s track and field team is having a breakthrough season and placed second in the outdoor conference championship meet April 17-18, shortly after taking home a CIAA indoor championship trophy in February. The team finished fourth place in the indoor and outdoor […]

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Diamond domination

Senior catcher and CIAA Tournament MVP, Connor Andrus (front row, third from the left) celebrates with his team, coaches, Athletic Director Tonia Walker and Chancellor Elwood Robinson following the CIAA Championship victory. Caption The No. 25 Winston-Salem State Rams won their fifth consecutive CIAA baseball championship May 2 when the […]