As we get closer to the end of the fall semester and 2011, I notice that students, especially seniors, are extremely stressed. From presentations and recitals to seminars and internships, senior year is not as easy as many of us thought it would be. If I had $1 for every […]
Other News
Career Services host internship showcase
More than 150 students filled the R.J. Reynolds Business Center for the first internship showcase, Nov. 3, hosted by Career Services. James Taylor, interim internship coordinator said the idea of having an internship showcase was brought up a few times. This year was the first time Career Services were able […]
Importance of Greek organizations at HBCUs
As students on a predominately African-American campus, we see the Greeks of the National Pan-Hellenic Council as leaders on campus. We also see them [Greeks] as main recruiting tools of universities for incoming freshman. This is not the case with these organizations on the campuses of predominantly white institutions. […]
Student Center construction on schedule
UNIVERSITY MEDIA RELATIONS – The construction of the new Student Activities Center started nine months ago, and it appears the building is moving along according to schedule. Winston-Salem State broke ground for the new three-story, 96,000 square foot structure in March. It is anticipated that the Center will be completed […]
Mass Comm students learn about feature writing in Italy
This past summer, four students from The News Argus staff and a recent Winston-Salem State alum took advantage of an opportunity and embarked on a journey to Urbino, Italy. Their purpose was to participate in a magazine feature writing class through the Institute for Education in International Media. Since […]
‘Clery’ fication from Campus Police chief
The News Argus published details in a news report about Campus Police and access to that department’s crime blotter that have been disputed. The report “Campus Police selectively provide information” published in the Oct. 25 issue was written by former Argus editor-in-chief, Natalie Davis. The News Argus interviewed […]
Poor weather conditions does not deter 5K Walkers
It was sweat and chills as Winston-Salem State hosted its first 5K Walk on Cromartie Street at 8:15 a.m., Oct. 29. The wind was chilly and the rain was sporadic, but that did not stop the WSSU faculty and student body who participated in the four-mile event around campus. The […]
Football Team receives honors, rewards
Football Team receives honors, rewards Head Football Coach Connell Maynor is the CIAA Coach of the Year. Maynor, who led the team to an undefeated record this season, won the award in his second season. He has an 18-2 overall record as the leader of the Rams and is coaching […]
A perfect season behind them, Rams ready for CIAA Championship
Rams beat UNC-Pembroke Braves, 34-7 The Rams finished the regular season perfectly with a 34-7 victory over the UNC-Pemboke Braves Nov. 5. The last time the Rams went undefeated was 1978. Winston-Salem State will be looking to stretch their undefeated streak out further when they travel to Durham to take […]
‘Weed The People’
More than 77,000 Americans are asking the White House to legalize marijuana, according to the White House’s new petition website. The website, “We The People,” allows citizens to address government formally on any issue desired. Although the chances of the petitions influencing policy are slim to none, they keep […]