When Hurricane Katrina struck on Aug. 29, 2005, it was labeled the most destructive natural disaster in U.S. history, killing 1,800 people across the Gulf Coast and leaving more than 800,000 people homeless.Here is a snapshot of how New Orleans has changed. o Population: The Greater New Orleans Community Data […]
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College Students key to Katrina Recovery
College students must play a major part in the rebuilding of New Orleans, a hurricane recovery activist told an audience gathered at Dillard University to commemorate the second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. “Students learn to be civically engaged if they are civically engaged in college,” said Marcus Littles of the […]
Caesar named phenomenal by Jewels
Dianne Caesar, one of the 50 women featured in the book, Jewels: 50 Phenomenal Black Women Over 50, gives credit to her aunts and mother for being known as “phenomenal”. Caesar said that they taught her how to be self-efficient, and proud of where she comes from. “When it came to […]
A Different Ballgame
When a team defeats its arch-rival for the first time in 15 years, there is a tendency amongst fans to live off the buzz of that victory until the next time the two teams play, even more so when the underdog notches a convincing 41-14 win. Winston-Salem State head coach […]
WSSU Athletics needs a history lesson
Roman author Cicero said that history is “the witness that testifies to the passing of time; it illuminates reality, vitalizes memory, provides guidance in daily life, and brings us tidings of antiquity.” That being said, Winston-Salem State Athletics is in dire need of a history lesson. As you read this, […]
Sistah Souljah speaks her mind at WSSU
Renowned hip-hop-generation author and activist Sistah Souljah is a woman of many words whose knowledge covers everything from politics to culture and business. Her wisdom transcends sexism, racism and educational boundaries as she transforms the next generation through her skills as a recording artist and film producer. On Feb. 12, […]
WSSU’s bookstore has you covered
It’s fresh, it’s new, and it’s priced just right for you. The school bookstore is now offering brand-new university apparel at prices students can appreciate. With new colors, more variety and great new logos, the new fashions are sure to be a hit. Many people regard the school bookstore as […]
Sexual assaults in recent weeks raise concern
A recent series of rape incidents raises concerns for the safety of Winston-Salem State University students. According to a February report in the Winston-Salem Journal from Jan. 1, 2006, to Feb. 12, 2006, there were 21 reports of rape. For the same period this year, 23 reports of rape have […]
Education versus skill: The great black history debate
The debate of education versus skill began with two of the most influential leaders in black history, W.E.B. Du Bois and Booker T. Washington. Booker T. Washington believed that with the development of a skill or professional trade, it would equal a higher social standing and acknowledgement from whites. Washington […]
Beckham comes to America
In almost every country, soccer dominates the attention of sports viewers, except in a few countries, such as th’e United States. However, in the last 10 years, soccer has grown in the United States both on the amateur and professional levels. MLS Los Angeles Galaxy new star David Beckham, 31, […]