Write or Die Editor's Column: Time to press on

Welcome and congratulations to the incoming class of 2017 on starting a new life chapter to becoming a Ram! I extend a spirited welcome back to our returning Rams students, faculty and staff!

I am the new editor-in-chief, Chelsea Burwell, of this award-winning student newspaper. I am a senior mass communications major with a minor in English from Chesterfield, Va.

To say that I am ecstatic about the upcoming academic year is an understatement.

 The News Argus, which passed its semi-centennial year in 2012, has racked up more than 20 awards in the past five years. Yet, many are unfamiliar with the newspaper.

The name "Argus" is from a Greek mythological creature that had 100 eyes and served as a watchful guardian. We, at

The News Argus, are no different (aside from the 100 eyes part).

As student journalists, we work tirelessly to inform our readers and deliver news, sports stories and more. The world of college journalism is neither for the quitters nor the non-go-getters. Some students and faculty do not understand the power and significance of student media and have tried to stall the operation of

The News Argus this semester, but we must press on.

I look forward to carrying the torch that former editors passed to me and continuing

The  News Argus' legacy of greatness alongside this talented staff. This year, we will provide readers with new multimedia including Second Take, a video sports segment This program will be available on thenewsargus.com.

Also, we will increase our presence on social media and incorporate more multimedia pieces and off-campus stories. Finally, as a reputable student media source, The Argus will shine a light on issues directly affecting WSSU students, such as N.C.'s new voting laws.

All majors are welcome to join our staff. If you have a passion for reporting, videography, photography or graphic arts, we're interested in you.

Our job is to ask the tough questions that need answers. As author-poet Audre Lorde said, "Your silence will not protect you."

Our office has been relocated to 103 Old Nursing. Feel free to tweet us and follow us on Instagram @thenewsargus and like us on Facebook.

Also, we want your feedback on current issues, so participate in our RAMble Online Poll and Campus Crew questions. Tweet me @TheChelseaBwell with any questions, concerns or comments.