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Winston Salem State, Forsyth Tech to start dual admissions fall 2010
Winston-Salem State and Forsyth Technical Community College have started a partnership that will help local high school students who want to earn a bachelor’s degree but are not quite prepared for the academic challenges of a four-year university. Chancellor Donald Reaves and FTCC President Gary Green announced the partnership during […]
Haitian nursing student applies skills at home
Winston-Salem State has several student organizations coming to Haiti’s aid following the 7.0 magnitude earthquake which devastated the country Jan. 12. But at least one WSSU student is making a difference personally. Just four days after her native country was destroyed, Fathia-Anna Davis, a senior nursing major returned to Haiti […]
Honors Program adds 72 new members
The future is shining brightly for the 72 students inducted into the Honors Program at Winston-Salem State Feb. 16. A small induction ceremony was in Diggs Gallery to recognize students selected to become a part of the Honors Program. The Honors Program is specialized for academically talented students. In general […]
ONE DAY = Two commencements
After two months of meetings and planning, a decision has been made for the replacement for the fall 2009 commencement ceremonies. May 8 will be the make-up date for those supposed to participate in fall commencement Dec. 18. This date [May 8] is also the original commencement date for all […]
Campus Crime Blotter: Feb. 2 – Feb. 11
The Campus Crime Blotter is a concise summary of the up-to-date incidents that affect the Winston-Salem State campus and community. Certain incidents may lead to News Argus articles that discuss them at great length. Tuesday, Feb. 2 At 2:05 p.m. an officer was dispatched to investigate an assault of a […]
WSSU recruits N.C., S.C. talent on National Signing Day
National Signing Day, Feb. 5 is one of the most important days of the year for college football fans and teams. It’s the day that college-bound high school football players sign letters of intent for the university they will play for in the fall. Winston-Salem State inked 14 signings — […]
Stokes dismissed, replaced by Mebane
Lady Rams basketball coach Dee Stokes was released Feb. 9 despite in November calling the 2009-2010 season her last at Winston-Salem State to focus on other endeavors. Stokes, who coached her final game Feb. 8, a 67-26 loss against MEAC rival Hampton, has been involved with coaching for 16 years […]
Paul Davis awarded ‘Coach’s Game Ball’
Paul Davis, from Clio, S.C. is a junior on the Rams basketball team. The former student of Marlboro County High School is a forward majoring in physical education recreation. Rams head coach Bobby Collins selected him as the recipient of the Coach’s Game Ball. Davis, also known by the nickname […]
Locks, braids in ‘business world’
The School of Business and Economics at Winston-Salem State enforces a dress policy for all its majors to prepare them for the business world. This policy does not address popular hair styles, like braids and locks. Locks, dreadlocks or dreads are matted coils of hair intentionally formed. Various methods are […]