When Sean Carter encouraged us to “change clothes” in 2003, we quickly followed suit. When NBA Commissioner David Stern ordered his employees to do so in 2005 he ignited a debate and stirred up deep emotions. The NBA’s dress code, which went into effect on opening night, is the latest […]
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Many students try to ignore safe sex information
Safe sex – college students know the information – many just choose to ignore it. Research shows that less than half of college students consistently use condoms, and nearly 25 percent never use them at all. One study found that more than half of students with a history of sexually […]
‘Memoirs of Geisha’ kicks up a storm in Japan and China
China and Japan, which are usually at each other’s throats over something, finally seem to agree on one thing: Hollywood’s latest release is a cultural dud. Hollywood’s “Memoirs of a Geisha,” which had its world premiere in Tokyo recently, has triggered consternation in Japan because none of the three lead […]
Funds from capital campaign benefit school in various ways
A $35 million capital campaign that kicked off on Winston-Salem State University’s campus recently is expected to generate funds for new academic scholarships, endowed professorships and strategic initiatives, according to Chancellor Harold L. Martin “We are looking to put about 40 percent of the capital campaign funds in scholarships for […]
Jerome Hancock says he sees his future behind the camera
Jerome Hancock, a junior mass communications major from Jacksonville, N.C., is a budding director/editor. Hancock can be found in the Mass Communications editing lab 24/7 – at least it seems that way. Argus staff reporter Steven Gaither sat down for an interview with Hancock to find out where he gets […]
For many, Christmas is not about the presents, tinsel and a jolly old elf–INCOMPLETE
TV Version of ‘Boondocks’ stirs controversy over ‘N’ word
I will never embrace the N-word. That’s why I have difficulty with the TV version of “The Boondocks” that just premiered on the Cartoon Network. As adapted from the in-your-face comic strip created by Aaron McGruder, the show uses the N-word quite vigorously. Maybe this is a generational thing. I’m […]
Tiffany Richmond says representing student body as Miss WSSU is the most satisfying part of the job
Senior mass communications major Tiffany Richmond is Miss Winston-Salem State University. However, she said it’s not the crown or title that she finds most appealing. It is the service. “I actually enjoy representing the student body more than wearing the crown,” Richmond said. The job has its perks: Like Mr. […]
Javies wants to help others
When Boston native Phil Javies visited Winston-Salem State University for the first time, he knew it was the place for him. The family atmosphere reminded him of the sitcom “A Different World,” and he was hooked. Now a graduating senior, Javies, who is WSSU’s Mr. Ram, is certainly a beloved […]
Married African American couples fare better than unmarried counterparts
Winston-Salem State University students Tasha Barnett and Aaron Little met through a mutual friend, and the couple has been together ever since. They’ve even discussed the possibility of marriage. If they do decide to marry, they will find that marriage brings important benefits. A study released in October by the […]