The Mass Communications Department at Winston-Salem State held its Eighth Annual Mass Communications Conference April 17 in the Anderson Conference Center. Tom Blount, editor for The High Point Enterprise, was the keynote speaker. Students engaged in interactive workshops facilitated by local Mass Communications alumni, who are working media professionals. The […]
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Housing lottery a gamble some unwilling to take
The first phase of the new housing lottery at Winston-Salem State began April 14 and has caused some students to explore living off campus or transferring. The Enrollment Management Committee instituted the housing lottery effective fall 2009. In the past, housing assignments were determined by a student’s classification or grade […]
Intramurals provide other options for athletic students
Winston-Salem State provides students with the chance to play in Intramural Sports and participate in recreational activities. “The two most popular sports are basketball and flag football,” said Dash McNeal, director of Campus Recreation. “Both of the sports rosters fill up quickly. Most students choose these sports because they participated […]
Funding available for international study
Major concerns about studying abroad can stem from how much the trip will cost. “Many students have a fear of what they will pay,” said Rickford Grand, International Programs and Study Abroad adviser. In most cases, financial aid can be applied to funding their study abroad opportunities. “The financial aid […]
Campus crime blotter not available to public
The campus police blotter, also known as the police crime log, is no longer available at Winston-Salem State. The blotter is a daily compilation of criminal activities that occur on campus. By federal law, the campus police blotter is public record, and is supposed to accessible to the campus community. […]
Harper to speak at spring graduation
Hill Harper, acclaimed film, television and stage actor and New York Times bestselling author, will deliver the keynote address for Winston-Salem State’s 117th spring commencement. Harper is the author of “Letters to a Young Brother: MANifest Your Destiny” and “Letters to a Young Sister: DeFINE Your Destiny.”
‘Always Watching’ Editorial: “Well, hello neighbor”
#8220;Make your actions match your good intentions.” Too often the demands of life keep us from completing the tasks we wished for or would accomplish, if we made the time. We are overwhelmed with hectic schedules, appointments here and there and other things that consume our lives and keep us […]
Exhibit showcases seniors’ artistry
Diggs Gallery’s final student exhibit for the semester features artwork from eight Winston-Salem State seniors. The exhibit will be on display until May 9. The works presented are from Alfonzo Callejas, Dave Goliszek, Christopher Griffith, Cassius Parsons, Valentina Pushkina, Sean Robinson, Rashawn Temple, and Natasha Young. The WSSU Senior Thesis […]
Blount, Rams seek answers during spring practice
Winston-Salem State walked off the field at Bowman Gray Stadium after a tough loss to Norfolk State last season as a team with many holes and questions. The Rams opened spring practice March 30. Some questions, like who will be the offensive coordinator in 2009 have already been addressed. The […]
High turnout expected for summer sessions
Summer school starts on May 19, and a high turnout is expected. “It is important for students to pre-register,” said W. Kenneth Bulls, interim director of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. “It gives them a chance to get any important paper work out of the way. Our departments like to […]