While watching television the other day, I noticed the amount of commercials that make reference to the “going green” concept. From the heavily advertised eco-friendly car, to “energy star” appliances, the commercialization of the concept is more and more prevalent in the media. As a student concentrating in marketing throughout […]
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Jones Continues To Serve Her Alma Mater
If any person ever lived up to the Winston-Salem State motto”Enter to Learn and Depart to Serve” it’s Dr. Elva J. Jones. Jones is chairperson of the WSSU computer science department. The Elva J. Jones Computer Science Building is named in her honor. Jones grew up on a farm in […]
Review: Hickman’s Book Surprises
#8220;Unexpected Interruptions” by Winston-Salem State alumna Trice Hickman is definitely what the title implies, unexpected. Following the journey of Victoria Small, a woman that men love and women envy, she is beautiful, intelligent, and successful. Victoria grew up in an affluent family, was educated at top American universities, and she […]
Rising Textbook Prices Hide Larger Issue Of Possible Tuition Increase
Over the last few months, a textbook committee at Winston-Salem State has met twice to discuss the issue of textbook prices. Laine Goldman, a mass communications instructor and the chairperson of the textbook committee, has led the effort to examine the costs associated with textbooks. Goldman, a passionate advocate for […]
I’m Out: What More Can I Say?
FIrst off, let me preface this by saying I hate goodbyes. So, with that in mind I won’t make this one. So lets call it a year in review. When the fall semester began, my goal was to make The News Argus more news oriented. I feel like we’ve done […]
Facebook Ad Cost Student Presidency
Pittman, a junior mass communications major from Calhoun, Miss., ran for Mr. Senior and won, only to find out that his votes would not matter because one of his campaign strategies led to his disqualification. Campaigning for Student Government Association positions for the 2008-2009 academic year began on Feb. 11. […]
Rams Add 2 New Players
Winston-Salem State University head women’s basketball coach, Dee Stokes, announced Wednesday that two student-athletes have signed National Letters of Intent on the first day of the late signing period. Stokes announced the commitments of center Elizabeth Maas and guard Shatara Jackson for the Rams’ recruiting class of 2008. Elizabeth Maas, […]
Jackson: HBCU Students Changed The World
As part of the installation of Chancellor Donald J. Reaves, Rev. Jesse Jackson, one of America’s foremost political and civil rights leaders, highlighted the student forum on April 10 in K.R. Williams Auditorium. The Winston-Salem State University Student Government Association sponsored the event. The topic, “The Role and Relevance of […]
Education Central To The Black Church
As the Rev. Dr. Brad R. Braxton stood in K.R. Williams Auditorium in front of a crowd of about 300 students, alumni and visitors, there was one thing on his mind. “I want to celebrate the marvelous legacy of the black church,” he said. “The media coverage has created a […]
Reaves: There Have Been Challenges, Surprises.
On Friday April 11, Winston-Salem State University held the formal installation ceremony of Chancellor Donald Julian Reaves. The ceremony took place at the M.C. Benton Jr. Convention Center in downtown Winston-Salem. A well-traveled man, Dr. Reaves has spent the majority of his adult life working at colleges and universities. He […]