A diverse crowd of students, faculty and community members packed Dillard Auditorium Monday night, Jan. 15, for the Seventh Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration well before its scheduled 7 p.m. start time, so much so that an overflow room had to be arranged. Hundreds came to help make […]
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No longer a dream
The groundbreaking ceremony for a memorial honoring slain civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. took place in Washington, D.C., in late 2006. This project will be the first national memorial for an African-American and non-president on the National Mall, and it will be built in the same city […]
Oprah’s new school stirs up controversy
Oprah Winfrey recently built a $40 million Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy located on a 50-acre site just outside the city of Johannesburg, South Africa. The school is a manifestation of Oprah’s dream to do something for those less fortunate. It is a response to former South African President Nelson Mandela’s […]
WSSU students speak out about Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a remarkable forerunner in the area of black rights. He accomplished many achievements in his life, that although cut short, still prove to shape the black community. People today, of all races and backgrounds, admire and appreciate the sacrifices King made, and the precedent […]
Ask La’Chelle
Q. The New Year is here, and many people have made resolutions. What do you think are the best New Year’s Resolutions? A. I think New Year’s Resolutions are personal goals people set for themselves. Resolutions for the New Year may be things that people want to improve on from […]
Roseboro elected into the CIAA Hall of Fame
Al Roseboro, a Winston-Salem State University alumnus and the “Voice of the CIAA” was elected to the CIAA Hall of Fame on January 15, 2007. Roseboro has held the title of “Voice of the CIAA” for more than 30 years. He has announced more than 30 CIAA basketball and football […]
WSSU ventures overseas to perform with DSO in Prague
The Winston-Salem State University Choir traveled to overseas Nov. 4 through Nov. 12 to perform new music by composer Julius P. Williams with the renowned Dvorak Symmphony Orchestraa (DSO) of Prague in the Czech Republic. They culminated in performances in full concert with DSO, including recording a compact disc. D’Walla […]
School of Health Sciences hires new director to help students prepare for Success
Success is not about luck; it is more aboutpreparation and making the most of every opportunity.A single opportunity can, in fact, offer infinitepossibilities. Sharon Hush, newly appointed director of The Schoolof Health Sciences Student Help Center, is in a unique position designed to help students make sure theyare a success […]
Fluctuating Gas Prices Brakes Students Who Commute
The unpredictable gas prices within the economy have impacted students who commute to and from the campus of WSSU putting a dent in their pockets. According to American Automobile Association’s Daily Fuel Gauge Report Web site, the National unleaded average price reached a whopping $3.06 in September of 2005. This […]
Just in case … a disaster plan is in place
American crisis such as the Katrina Hurricane, the 9/11 attacks and Columbine shootings might leave many students wondering what their school might do in such a crisis situation. Similar to other campuses, there could someday be a crisis at Winston-Salem State University. Administrators and public safety officials are well aware […]