He was 23 years old, and she was 24.He hit her once; he said it was a mistake.He pushed her into a wall.He helped her cover the bruises with make-up.He used her face as a punching bag.He proposed to her; she became pregnant.He dragged her pregnant body down the stairs […]
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Women’s History Month
Colson Hall Named for Kate D. Colson, who served as an instructor, dean of women and dormitory director. Colson Hall was located next to the new Atkins Hall. The building was constructed in 1921 and demolished in 2002. Elva J. Jones Computer Science Facility Named for Elva J. Jones, who […]
Harvey’s book offers nothing new about relationships
Comedian and entertainer, Steve Harvey, best-known for his lead role on “The Steve Harvey Show” and as an “Original King of Comedy,” brings his wit and humor into the hands of readers nationwide with his book debut. “Act Like a Lady, Think like a Man: What Men Really Think About […]
Joint ROTC battalion more diverse than Army
The No Fear Battalion, the joint Reserve Officer Training Corp. program at Wake Forest , Winston-Salem State and Salem College is more diverse than the U.S. Army. Thirty-eight percent of the No Fear battalion is African American. This number is almost double that of the number of African Americans in […]
WSSU Kinetics team to host viewing party featuring NASCAR series
The Winston-Salem State NASCAR Kinetics team is planning a viewing party for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Samsung 500 Weekend, at Texas Motor Speedway April 5. The viewing party will be in the Thompson Center 207 and will begin at 12:30 p.m. The race will begin at 2 p.m. The […]
Chunn wins 1st Runner-Upin Mr. HBCU Pageant
Theodis Alex Chunn Jr. Mister WSSU, earned 1st Runner-Up and a $1,000 scholarship in the 2009 Mr. HBCU Pageant, at Lincoln University of Missouri, Feb. 28. He competed against 10 other universities. Chunn is a Mass Communications major from Salisbury, N.C.
The last living umpire from Negro Baseball Leagues speaks at Diggs
The last living umpire from the Negro Baseball Leagues, Robert “Bob” Motley paid a historic visit to Diggs Gallery Feb. 18. With approximately 75 people in attendance, Motley discussed his first book and shared his transition from a Marine to an umpire to an author. His book, “Ruling Over Monarchs, […]
Honda All-Star team advances to nationals
The Winston-Salem State Honda team traveled to Morris College in Sumter, S.C. on Feb. 21 for the Honda Campus All-Star tournament regional, finishing with a 4-3 record and advancing to the national competition. WSSU’s team beat Fayetteville State, Voorhees College, Claflin University and St. Augustine College. “The experience was wonderful, […]
Graduates facing anemic job market
In these tough financial times, the future appears bleak for spring graduates. Graduates may earn their degrees, but the state of the economy may affect their earnings. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, payrolls are falling and the unemployment rate is increasing; it is now at a 16-year […]
Large percentage female ROTC cadets at WSSU
The Reserve Officer Training Corp may be viewed as a male dominated field; however, women have a substantial role in the program at Winston-Salem State. Thirty percent of the ROTC program at WSSU is female according to Capt. Kevin Larrabee, assistant professor of military science and recruiting and retention officer. […]