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William Hayes, former Ram, makes first start in NFL with Tennessee Titans
William Hayes makes first NFL start with Tennessee Titans After playing in only 12 games for the Tennessee Titans in the backup capacity, former Winston-Salem State defensive lineman William Hayes was promoted to the starting lineup. During the primetime nationally broadcasted Oct. 11 contest in Nashville, the Titans faced their […]
WSSU on alert for H1N1
Although there has not been an outbreak of H1N1 on Winston-Salem State’s campus, the University’s administration remains concerned about the possible spread of H1N1. “From a policy and procedure standpoint, we have developed a three-prong system,” said Jonathan Martin, executive assistant to the chancellor. The three prongs are prevention, treatment, […]
Students adjusting to new housing lottery
In fall 2008 some students were assigned to live off campus in local hotels. This year, however, because only 800 freshmen were admitted to Winston-Salem State, there was adequate on-campus housing. This past spring semester, the Enrollment Management committee decided a lottery would be the best option for the housing […]
Campus Crime Blotter: Sept. 3 – Sept. 18
The Campus Crime Blotter is a concise summary of the up-to-date incidents that affect the Winston-Salem State campus and community. Certain incidents may lead to News Argus articles that discuss them at great length. Thursday, Sept. 3At 3:27 p.m. a student reported a larceny from a vehicle parked in the […]
Walking a mile …in HER heels
On the morning of Sept. 19, approximately 100 men gave up their usual footwear and traded them in for women’s heels. These Winston-Salem State male students participated in “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes,” an international event to take a stand against physical, mental, and sexual violence committed against women. […]
WSSU + community safety center = safe campus environment
Winston-Salem State is the only HBCU that is technically assisted by the U.S. Department of Justice to deter crimes. The recent fatal shooting of a Spelman student and the murder of a Yale coed grad student may have college campuses throughout the country concerned about their safety. Winston-Salem State, however, […]
Evening Weekend College students scattered after losing their central office
The Evening Weekend College office at Winston-Salem State has closed, and its staff has been dispersed throughout the campus. The move leaves EWC students without a centralized office. On June 28 Dr. Karl Rodabaugh, former director of EWC was replaced by Larry Arhagba, former assistant director, who assumed the role […]
Argus profiles two WSSU food service workers
Often students and faculty become so immersed in their daily lives that they seldom think of those that make their time at Winston-Salem State comfortable. The food service staff works diligently to ensure that the dining areas are clean and that the food served is healthy and enjoyable. Catherine McCollum, […]
Two victories, but no quit in Lady Rams volleyball team
Despite a 2-20 record at the beginning of October, the Lady Rams volleyball team is not throwing in the towel. The squad is constantly reminded to never give up primarily because head coach Douglas Hunter has numerous inspirational quotes in his office. However, there are two quotes he preaches to […]