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Crosswalks and crossguards helping to create safe WSSU campus streets

The short-term changes in traffic routes and pedestrian flow in front of Winston-Salem State are causing some delays. But the adjustments will protect and provide long-term safety. WSSU and the city of Winston-Salem went into discussions 18 months ago about the dangers of crossing Martin Luther King Boulevard. Therefore a […]

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Tips to keep it ‘fly’ without breaking the bank

Let’s face it.  As college students most of us have not achieved “throw it in the bag” status, and for financially fettered fashionistas achieving and retaining the look can be a daunting task when faced with a limited budget.   Two Trends To Watch Knee and Thigh High Boots: Sister […]

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Study abroad can prepare students for their careers

Would you like to spend a semester studying abroad?  Each year Winston-Salem State sends students to study abroad. Candace Kelly, Grace Sturdivant, and Jennifer Paige all traveled abroad.  Kelly, senior, elementary education major, from Leland, N.C., traveled to Chile for two weeks through the Maymester program. While there, Kelly visited […]

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Annual International Week highlights global issues

Winston-Salem State will be transformed into a cultural melting pot with guest speakers, international cuisines and more during the week of Nov. 16. Every November the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of State assign a week for international education.  The Office of International Programs at WSSU plans […]

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Dress code discussions at WSSU get mix-match reactions

Morehouse College administration declared the “Appropriate Attire Policy” in October. Their policy outlines 11 expectations pertaining to how male students should dress while on campus.   Instead of requiring specific clothing,  their new policy details clothing deemed unacceptable for students such as  “sagging” pants, women’s clothing and headgear. Civil Rights […]

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Campus Crime Blotter: Oct. 3 – Nov. 13

Saturday, Oct. 3 At 5 a.m. there was an alcohol violation in Foundation Heights.  A staff member reported a student lying on the floor by the elevator.  An officer responded and EMS was contacted.  The student was transported to Baptist Hospital and the case is now closed. Saturday, Oct. 10 […]

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Devin Cherry awarded Coach’s ‘Game Ball’

Devin Cherry, from Charlotte is a sophomore on the Rams golf team.  The former student of Independence High School is a dominate left-handed player in his second year on the team. Rams head coach Robert Bethea has  selected him as the recipient of the Coach’s Game Ball.   It was […]

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Alumni give Chancellor Reaves ‘failing grades’

During Homecoming, on Friday, Oct. 30,  approximately 500 alumni, students and staff attended a “Call To Awareness, Action, Accountability” to address their concerns about the decisions made by Chancellor Reaves that affect Winston-Salem State and the community. Victor Bruinton, president of the WSSU National Alumni Association, said he organized the “Call” because Reaves […]

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Reader shares opinion about campus production

#8220;Sins of My Father” written by Shaunta Morris and Desiree Madden, brings a new twist to an all too common story of betrayal, redemption, self love, and the power of keeping the faith. When Destiny meets Anthony all seems well until a dark secret kept by Anthony’s mother and Destiny’s […]

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Reader discusses ‘Paranormal Activity’ movie

Paranormal Activity is the story of one couple’s horrifying ordeal as they record their lives over a period of weeks. Strange happenings begin to occur when couple Micah (Micah Sloat) and Katie (Katie Featherston) move into their new home and begin documenting various instances of the unexplained. When Micah brings […]