Everyone has had someone that he or she looked up to for advice given and time spent. Why not do the same thing for someone else? The Big Brothers Big Sisters Services, Inc. of Winston-Salem is looking for college students to volunteer. Winston-Salem’s BBBS agency has been open since 1977 […]
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New study abroad class enables students to earn 1-6 credits in their major
Ever wanted to earn credit in your major by studying abroad, but couldn’t find the right course to fit in your paradigm? This school year Winston-Salem State offered new courses for credit that may help. “Many universities and colleges across the United States are trying to make sure that students […]
Reaves addresses layoffs, strategies
In response to the March 31 double-digit layoff, Chancellor Donald J. Reaves called an impromptu budget meeting in K.R. Williams Auditorium April 1. He explained Winston-Salem State’s recent reduction and discussed some of the fiscal details for the upcoming months. Accordining to a University statement, 15 staff positions were terminated […]
CDC plans to develop MLK
The Simon Green Atkins Community Development Corporation is in charge of creating an overlay zoning district plan. The plan consists of how to improve the Martin Luther King Jr. Drive corridor from Business 40 in the south to U.S. Route 52 in the north. Russell Smith, a professor of geography […]
Pollard-Burns: Admissions working to perfect process
There are ‘obstacles’ first-time students encounter when navigating through University offices such as the Office of Financial Aid and the Office of Housing and Residence Life, but the journey begins with Admissions. Another Spring Open House has passed, and the Office of Admissions is preparing to assist the Class of […]
Knowledge is power: Education must be reformed
Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today – Malcolm X. From an early age, we are taught that education is important. We attend elementary, middle, and high school, in hopes that we can attend a college or university. But as […]
IDS expands bachelor program; offers independent curriculum
Interdisciplinary Studies has become an independent program, departing from the English & Foreign Language Department this semester. Cynthia R. Kasee has been appointed as the Program’s interim director. Jerry Howard Hickerson retired in January after being the head of the Program for 30 years. Kasee has been the assistant director […]
Bowling team rolls to 42-39 record in CIAA return
The Winston-Salem State women’s bowling team has seen exponential improvement. The team improved its record by winning 32 more matches than last year, finishing with a 42-39 record (28-17 conference). “I took a different approach this year,” said head women’s bowling coach Trenton Rawley. “We have the same bowlers as […]
Rams sweep Vikings in home doubleheader
Outstanding pitching and clutch defense helped the Winston-Salem State baseball team (20-11, 14-2 Conference), take a two-game sweep against the Elizabeth City State Vikings (11-16, 4-9 Conference) March 27, in Elizabeth City, N.C. The Rams won the first game 2-0. The Rams got great pitching from freshman Scott Wells and […]
Study abroad down among minorities; however numbers increasing at WSSU
Diversity in study abroad programs is extremely low. According to a study from Research in Higher Education, minority groups–namely African Americans are underrepresented in study abroad opportunities. Study abroad programs are usually populated with white students. According to the Institute of International Education – approximately 81 percent of the […]