The mission of Winston-Salem State’s yearbook is to provide memories of campus life at WSSU for students, faculty, staff, and alumni via words and pictures. The yearbook’s presence was almost a memory to Student Activities. There had been discussions of relocating the yearbook to an academic department. “We […]
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Campus Crime Blotter: Nov.14 – Dec. 1
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. Saturday, Nov. 14 At 4:15 a.m. an officer responded to a report about personal items stolen […]
‘Bad Santa’ DVD not too bad for holiday viewing
Bring in this holiday season with one of the crudest Christmas movies you will ever see. “Bad Santa” is a 2003 comedy directed by Terry Zwigoff featuring Billy Bob Thornton, the late Bernie Mac and the late John Ritter. Willie Stokes (Thornton) is the protagonist of the story and […]
‘Winter Songs’ CD offers new versionof traditional favorites
Get into the holiday spirit with “The Hotel Café Presents…Winter Songs.” “Winter Songs” is a holiday CD comprised of only female singers and songwriters including Katy Perry, Fiona Apple, and Sara Bareilles. The album features both original and traditional holiday songs across multiple genres including rock, country and alternative. Perhaps […]
Students use documentaryto address classroom conditions
In Fine Arts Building 130, it’s not so picture perfect for a Digital Photography class. Winston-Salem State students Alex Dambreville and Brandon Pratt decided to produce a documentary titled “Not So Picture Perfect” about the poor conditions of their classroom. Fifteen tuba cases and a piano are stored in […]
Kill germs, prevent illness by following the basics
So you sneezed in your hand or you just got off a public computer during flu season but can’t find a sink. Staying healthy can be a daunting task on a campus but there are techniques that can greatly reduce the risk of getting sick. Carisa Hoyle, the nurse supervisor […]
Love Stories: Married couples workingtogether at WSSU
It’s the holiday season, and love is in the air — especially at Winston-Salem State. There are at least 27 married couples employed at WSSU. At least two of those couples appreciate their situation and find that it enriches their work life. In 2005, cupid struck Jesse Pittsley, program director […]
Blount vacates Rams head coach position
After 17 seasons, Kermit Blount the head football coach for the Winston-Salem State Rams has stepped down following the final football game of the season. The Rams lost to Norfolk State University 28-21. The loss put the Rams at 1-10 overall, the worst season for the Rams under Blount since […]
Intramural sports introduces women’s flag football to WSSU
After two years of attempting to establish an Intramural Women’s Flag Football League, the Campus Recreation Program of Winston-Salem State has finally accomplished its goal. “After enough participant interest we were able to get the league started,” said Dash McNeal, director of intramural sports and recreation. The women’s league began […]
Reader gives tips on ‘winterizing’ your car
Fall break has passed and many students have returned to campus prepared with winter clothes. However, the same attention in preparing vehicles for the change of seasons is sometimes overlooked. “Winterizing” is a coined term by mechanics referring to preparing your vehicle for winter. “When winterizing your car, the cooling […]