A study conducted by the National Sleep Foundation in January concluded that 63 percent of college students do not get enough sleep. The average amount of sleep of a college student is roughly six hours, an hour less than what is recommended. The study described college students as being sleep […]
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Community garden yields produce for locals, students
As fall winds down, those who work at a local community garden give back to the community while trying to cultivate Winston-Salem State students’ minds on the importance of healthy living and learning. The Simon Green Acres Community Garden, located approximately one mile away from WSSU, was begun 2010. The […]
Homelessness is not the end of the world
http://angelikedmonds.wix.com/moreaboutme/journalismpracticum/cff9 After walking the streets of Winston-Salem for five straight days, Sharon Redmon, 58, found a home in the Bethesda Center. Redmon was married for about 22 years until colon cancer took her husband’s life. After his death, Redmon relocated to live with her daughter and son-in-law. Her son-in-law was […]
Fall commencement at WSSU, a thing of the past
Approximately 550 students are expected to graduate from Winston-Salem State this fall. This marks the second year the University has not held a formal commencement ceremony in December. The WSSU administration decided to cancel the fall commencement ceremony after considering several factors, including fiscal advantages. According to Nancy Young, director […]
New departments added to Arts and Sciences
Various academic programs and departments in the College of Arts and Sciences have either joined other departments or become independent units effective fall 2012. These changes will give these majors an opportunity to establish and pursue their own interests and to better serve students, said Brenda Allen, provost and vice […]
Fast-food haunts get low grades from Health Dept.
Words of caution to Winston-Salem students: Check the sanitation score of your favorite fast food restaurant before ordering. The five most popular restaurants frequented by WSSU students are Bojangles, Burger King, McDonald’s, Church’s Chicken and No. 1 Chinese Restaurant. Environmental health specialist, Tony Williams, is assigned to inspect all of […]
‘Compassion, wisdom, demeanor’ are Rev. Rodney’s legacy
Retired faculty member the Rev. Cedric Sydney Rodney died Nov. 20; he was 88. The Rev. Rodney worked at Winston-Salem State for more than 40 years as a professor of religion and ethics, and as program coordinator for the annual James A. Gray Lecture Series. Although he was retired, Rodney […]
WSSU hosts election viewing party ‘My president is Black’…again
More than 400 Winston-Salem State students filled Dillard Auditorium to capacity Nov. 6, as they watched Barack Obama win a second term as president. The viewing party was presented by Campus Activities and the Voter Registration Education Committee. Chelii Broussard, marketing and promotions coordinator for Campus Activities, said the purpose […]
The Rams move closer to national championship
Winston-Salem State defeated the nation’s top-ranked defense in its 21-17 victory over Indiana University Indiana of Pennsylvania to advance to the NCAA Division II semifinals for the second straight season. The Crimson Hawks (12-2) came in to the game allowing just more than 250 yards of total offense per […]
Rams decelerate No. 1 offense
Winston-Salem State advanced to the NCAA Division II quarterfinals after shutting down Shippensburg 37-14 at home Nov. 24. The Rams (12-0) defense was impressive as they forced Shippensburg’s high-powered offense in to five turnovers and only 280 total yards. The Red Raiders (11-2) entered the game averaging 551 offensive […]