#8220;Responsibility is something you practice.”Michelle Obama In a recent Associated Press article entitled “Men Struggling to Finish at Black Colleges,” many troubling statistics concerning African American male graduation rates were brought to the fore. Although the low graduation rates of African American men at some historically Black colleges are disturbing, […]
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College of Arts & Sciences honors students in first awards ceremony
The Winston-Salem State College of Arts and Sciences held its first awards ceremony on April 1. Students were given awards in five categories: Dean’s Award for Outstanding Achievements; Outstanding Student-Academics; Outstanding Student- Research; Most Improved and Outstanding Student-Service. Dr. Mohammed Muztaba Fuad, chair of the awards committee, said he likes […]
Argus one on one with Interim AD Walker
Tonia Walker, a Newberry, S.C. native began her collegiate athletic career at Hampton University playing softball and basketball on athletic scholarships. She has worked within the CIAA, been in administration, and was the former associate director. Walker is now the interim athletic director, after the Feb. 9 dismissal of former […]
‘Always Watching’ Editorial: “Black can’t be green”
Why don’t Black folks care about being green? It’s one of the new popular trends, but Blacks have not latched onto the craze. Green is no longer the color in the crayon box you never want to use; it’s a product, process, philosophy and lifestyle that has been adapted by […]
OIP has ‘plenty of funds’
Winston-Salem State’s Office of International Programs has not seen any cutbacks, despite current economic woes. “We still have plenty of funds and programs available for students looking to study abroad,” said Deana Brim, OIP program assistant. Study abroad programs are often funded through scholarships and financial aid. “My study abroad […]
SGA election winners
And the winners are… Whitney N. McCoySGA President Courtney DuBoseMiss WSSU Davril MasseyMr. Ram Brandon WilkesVP Internal Affairs Jonathan JacksonVP External Affairs Marlena BaxterExecutive Secretary Michael PerkinsSec. Judicial Affairs Brittani ParkerMiss Senior Jakala WilsonSenior Class Pres. Jazzmane McRaeSenior Class VP Erin ByrdMiss Junior Justin BrownMr. Junior Victor CobbJunior Class Pres. […]
Honda team finishes 3-4 in national tourney
The Honda Campus All-Star Challenge team finished with a 3-4 record in the National Tournament on March 26-30. The tournament was in Orlando with 64 HBCUs competing. For the team’s participation in the tournament, WSSU received a cash award of $3,000. The team had only one returning player among the […]
‘Always Watching’ Editorial: “Among other things, President Robert Mugabe disregards women’s rights”
As we celebrate women and their accomplishments this month, let us also remember those who are not as fortunate as we. “Parade” news magazine (March 22), ranks President Robert Mugabe No. 1 on the list of the world’s 10 worst dictators. Mugabe, 85, has been in power since 1980 in […]
Awesome Austin performs at WSSU
Media Credit: Garrett Garms Patti Austin, Grammy award-winning singer performed in K.R. Williams Auditorium on March 24. She was accompanied by the WSSU Burke Singers. All proceeds from her appearance will benefit the WSSU Scholarship Fund.
Health Center gets certified
A.H. Ray Student Health Services Center was recently certified by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. This accreditation is effective from February 2009 through November 2011. AAAHC is the highest form of professional and public recognition for quality healthcare provided. It forces and supports the delivery of high quality […]