The bipartisan votes in both houses of Congress ended the 16-day government shutdown hours before the federal government’s borrowing authority was set to elapse at midnight. The majorities in the Senate and the House voted in favor of the measure. While the federal government was closed for business from Oct. […]
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Step up your academic game
College is a wonderful thing. Students from all over the world are able to continue their education past the high-school level, creating more job opportunities for themselves and chances to succeed. But not every student takes advantage of the endless possibilities that colleges and Universities have to offer. It’s rare […]
Write or Die Editor’s Column: McCrory’s mistakes
One week after the government shutdown [Oct. 1- Oct. 17] was lifted, North Carolina still has a bitter taste in its mouth. Because of bickering politicians at the nation’s capital, millions of federal employees were forced into furlough, meaning workers were told not to come to work and would not […]
Year of the Ram homecoming photo spread
This year’s homecoming theme was “The Year of the Ram.” Thousands of students, alumni and faculty gathered for the week’s festivities, which included the annual vendor’s fair, The Ram Rave day party and the football game.
‘No. 1 Fan’ turns up Ram pride
Growing up on Winston-Salem State’s campus in 1974 led “Pig” to become the No. 1 fan that he is today. Vincent “Pig” Caldwell from Winston-Salem has been WSSU’s top fan for the past 28 years. Caldwell is a landscaper in Winston-Salem. “I came here when I was […]
King’s, Queen’s royal view on homecoming
Now that homecoming week is over, Winston-Salem State’s king and queen have some time to reflect and relax – or so we think. With less than two months until the end of the semester and homecoming behind them, Mister and Miss WSSU, Keenan Easter and Vanity Oakes, still have […]
University hosts ribbon-cutting for new hall
The ribbon-cutting for the new Martin-Schexnider hall was Oct. 11, Founder’s Day. In attendance were Chancellor Donald J. Reaves, and former chancellors Harold Martin and Alvin Schexnider, who the dorm is named after.
Rams dominate Golden Bulls 44-17 in homecoming contest
Created with flickr slideshow. Winston-Salem State’s offense outclassed Johnson C. Smith’s and the Rams came away with a 44-17 homecoming victory in front of 15,123 fans on Oct. 12. The Golden Bulls gave the Rams all that they could handle in […]
Rams look to continue winning ways
The Winston-Salem State football team has had a strong season and looks poised for more success. The Rams (4-1) have won four straight after losing their opener at UNC Pembroke. Their average margin of victory is 36 points. Head Coach Connell Maynor said that the key to the team’s turnaround […]
Rams will defeat Golden Bulls
Heading into homecoming week there will be a lot of built up emotion from students and alumni when the Rams take on Johnson C. Smith University. The Rams are riding high on a four-game winning streak after losing their season opener to UNC Pembroke. I don’t see why they won’t […]