Winston-Salem State University
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
August Wilson, who expanded the reach of African-American dramatic literature more so than any other playwright in history, died Oct. 2 in Seattle’s Swedish Medical Center of liver cancer, diagnosed in June, according to his personal assistant Dena Levitin. He was 60. When he went public with his diagnosis in […]
It seemed almost incomprehensible that two historically black universities located 25 miles apart are not on each other’s schedule. Consider the problem solved. North Carolina A&T and Winston-Salem Sate will renew their football rivalry on Sept. 2, 2006, when the Rams travel to Aggie Stadium next season. A formal announcement […]
While some students stock up on fruits and vegetables in the dining hall, sometimes it’s hard to resist the less-healthy options. The foods you choose affect your energy, concentration, and memory, because your body and brain need the right nutrition to function properly. So before you reach for a cup […]
Although you may think getting the right amount of sleep isn’t that important, it is. Actually, good sleep habits are a big part of staying healthy. While you’re sleeping, your brain is still active. As you sleep, your brain passes through stages that are necessary for you to stay healthy. […]
#8220;Sex and the City” has been off the air for more than a year now, but it appears Carrie Bradshaw’s legacy lives on. Last year American women bought 819 million pairs of shoes, according to the American Apparel & Footwear Association. And that doesn’t include sneaks. An unfortunate side effect […]
Kisha Adams, a 21-year-old junior at Winston-Salem State University, learned to manage money the old-fashioned way: “By making mistakes and learning from those mistakes.” Spending money that she didn’t have, and having to go without, proved a real wake-up call for her. Adams said it took some time, but she’s […]
With gas prices steadily rising, student’s pockets are feeling the pinch. But here are five ways to save a little money by taking advantage of your student discounts around Winston-Salem: 1. Oumy African Hair Braiding, located on 537 N. Liberty St, offers discounts of up to 20 percent for college […]
Parents of students considering colleges to attend, take note: some colleges such as Winston-Salem State University have been recognized among 20 colleges nationwide for providing extraordinary environments to help students succeed, according to a recent study. The study, Documenting Effective Educational Practices (DEEP), was compiled by researchers from the National […]
Winston-Salem State University welcomes the entire community to “Treasure the Ram Tradition” during the 2005 Homecoming celebration week, Oct. 23 through Oct. 30. The grand marshals for this year’s Homecoming Day parade, on Oct. 29,are retired Dallas Cowboy running back and former WSSU trustee Timmy Newsome and former WSSU basketball […]
President Bush’s choice of Harriet Miers for the Supreme Court should eventually end the debate about his intelligence. Democrats, who have long questioned his intellect, now must hope their rhetoric matches reality and he isn’t smart enough to judge how she’ll rule once on the bench. Conversely, his supporters must […]