1,025 Rams expected to graduate May 14 Jordan Howse Editor in Chief
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the impact of the increase in tuition and fees will be felt by all students, but Pell Grant will not be cut this year. “The maximum award to the students who demonstrate the most need is $5,500 per awardyear,” Muhammad said. “However, there was a cut of $20 million to FSEOG [Federal Supplemental Educational
More than 1,000 students will pack Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum May 14 for spring commencement exercises. At 9:45 a.m. bachelor and master candidates, faculty and staff and friends and family will listen with their peers, students, and loved ones to the commencement speaker WSSU alumnus, sports journalist and motivational speaker Stephen A. Smith. “Smith will receive the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters on the recommendation of Chancellor Donald J. Reaves, and with the concurrence of the faculty committee on honorary degrees,” said Nancy Young, director of public relations. Nearly 500 students graduated in December and because it was the last fall commencement, next year’s spring graduation can expect to see about 1,500 graduates. Arika Pugh, a graduating senior from Cheltenham, Md., is getting her bachelor of science in exercise science. “I’m just glad it’s [graduation] finally here,” Pugh said. “It took hard work and focus, but it was worth it.” Smith’s journalism career began covering high school sports at the New York Daily News in 1993.
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ive News Argus staff members and their adviser are going to Urbino, Italy to participate in an ieiMedia program June 9-July 7. The students will learn the culture and history of Urbino and fundamentals of magazine journalism by producing “Urbino Now.” This is the first international internship for the Mass Communications Department. See the full story online at thenewsargus.com
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As expected, students will see an increase of 6.5 percent in tuition and fees for the 20012012 academic year. Tuition and fees for in-state undergraduates rose from $2,379.08 to $2,627.08. Out-ofstate fees are $7,183.58, from $6,952.08, according to the Winston-Salem State website. These figures do not include
room and board. Chancellor Donald J. Reaves said that tuition increases, regardless of how big or small, always affect financial aid. Reaves said that as tuition increases, the cost of financial aid goes up. “The one thing that I like about tuition increases in North Carolina -- if there is anything to like about increases -- is that when increased, a certain percentage of the increase must go
HBCU Network launched A new HBCU Network will focus on a previously unexplored aspect of Black life and cultural importance to the global community. It broadcasts sports, “edutainment” and lifestyle 24/7, 365 days. Dedicated to the 105 HBCUs across the country, the HBCU Nework is designed to fill a void in the cable industry. The channel will be the official destination of the four major HBCU Conferences featuring Division I & Division II Black college sporting events. Source: www.hbcunetwork.com
to fund financial aid,” Reaves said. He said that this was not the case everywhere. “If tuition increase is really high, students who don’t qualify for Pell [Grants] will be the most affected and unfortunately that could result in some students not being able to enroll in Winston-Salem State or anywhere else.” Robert Muhammad, director of Financial Aid, said that
WSNC-FM raises funds WSNC-FM 90.5, the public radio station at Winston-Salem State, hosted its spring fund drive April 11-16. Elvin Jenkins, general manager, said that the support of our listeners is crucial to WSNC offering programs such as “Jazz with Bob Parlocha.” Funds raised will be used to supplement programming and operational costs for the station. The station is located in Hall-Patterson. More information is available at www.wsncradio.org. Source: www.wssu.edu
Tornado causes Shaw to close Following the devastating tornado on April 17, Shaw University’s administration suspended classes for the rest of spring semester. The student center and most of the dormitories were “severely damaged.” Shaw had eight days left in the semester as well as a week of final exams. Grades will be assigned based on the work the students completed up to this point. Source: www.nbc17.com
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POSSE brings free HIV, STI testing to campus Jamie Hunter
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More than 300 students fill out questionnaires while they wait in line to be tested by POSSE for HIV and STIs. The event was in the Breezeway April 14.
The Campus Crime Blotter is a concise summary of the upto-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, April 2 At 11:30 p.m., a Campus Police Officer observed a student lying on the couch in the Foundation Heights common area vomiting. The student appeared to be intoxicated. The officer called EMS and all vital signs were normal. The student was transported to a local hospital for further treatment. There is no further information at this time. Sunday, April 3 Campus Police were notified of a disturbance on Vargrave Street, concerning a student and traffic personnel. A student was sitting on the hood of a friend’s car to prevent the car from being towed. The student was taken into custody and transported to the Campus Police Department. An officer advised the student of the criminal elements broken as well as putting himself in danger. The student was not charged but was referred to Judicial Affairs. There is no further information at this time. Tuesday, April 5 Campus Police were notified about a student needing medical service after attending a WSSU campus activity called “Hypnobro.” The student appeared to still be hypnotized. The officer spoke to the student and they appeared to be coherent and able to answer general questions. The officer noticed the
student had an uncontrollable shake and twitch. EMS arrived on the scene. WSSU Student Activities was contacted to advise them of the situation. The student was transported to a local hospital. There is no further information at this time. Wednesday, April 6 At 2:08 a.m., Campus Police Officers responded to a student stuck on the elevator in Coltrane Hall. The officers verified the elevator was stuck between floors one and two. The Fire Department was contacted and was able to free the student from the first floor. The student did not need medical services. Signs for the elevator were posted out of order on each floor of Coltrane Hall. The case is closed. Tuesday, April 12 At 8:30 p.m., a Campus Police Officer responded to a report of a person being burned at the Anderson Center. Upon arrival, the officer observed a student lying on the ground and appeared to be having difficulty breathing. EMS responded to the call. Officers found the student’s inhaler and took it outside to EMS personnel. There is no further information at this time.
Source: WSSU Department of Police and Public Safety Compiled by Bianca Pender, Staff Reporter
Two-thirds of all sexually transmitted diseases occur in people 25 years of age or younger, most of whom are college students, according to the American Social Health Association. April 14, about 300 WinstonSalem State students were given the opportunity to “know their status” when “POSSE: Prevent Ongoing Spread of STDs Everywhere” was on the yard offering free testing. The program is part of the HIV/STI section at the Forsyth County Department of Public Health. The POSSE Team provides non-clinical, off-site HIV/STI screenings and education in “non-traditional locations” such as churches, jails and universities. Jennifer Nall, a syphilis elimination effort coordinator for Forsyth Public Health Department distributed information questionnaires to the students waiting in line to be tested. Nall also manned a table that included information about condoms and pamphlets about STIs. “We had a very good turn out,” Nall said. POSSE has been rotating between the dormitories on WSSU’s campus all semester. Every Tuesday they set up a station and provide free testing. Their final campus visit will be during the last week of April. “The RAs [resident assistants] and health educators have been very helpful with getting the message out. If you are having sex, then you need to get tested,” Nall said. Nall said that the organization stresses the importance
of “knowing your status” and being informed. They provide information about safe sex practices, condoms and lubricants. POSSE has provided A.H. Ray Student Health Center with the materials for confidential free testing on campus. “I think what they’re doing is very important because people on this campus are very promiscuous,” said Dedricka Thomas, a junior justice studies major from Winston-Salem. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nationally the rates of STIs are significantly higher among adolescents, young adults and African Americans. Various efforts over the years have caused STI rates to significantly decrease among all ethnicities, but the rates among African Americans have remained disproportionately higher. “Knowing is great because you never know what could have happened; he [your partner] could have been unfaithful and not told you,” said Antwanette Westmoreland, a junior nursing major from Mooresville, N.C. “I’m glad that they’re [POSSE] doing this because people around here are naive to the fact that HIV is alive and very prominent in the African-American community,” Westmoreland said. Nall suggests that students get tested multiple times a each semester, especially if they enter into new relationships with new partners. “It’s always good to know your status, especially if you are sexually active,” said Dajour Allen, a junior exercise science major from Raleigh.
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New study abroad class Big Brothers, Sisters canvass campus for student volunteers enables students to earn 1-6 credits in their major Victoria Staples Staff Reporter
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mgreen107@wssu.edu 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 get appropriate credit for their study abroad experiences,” said Joti Sekhon, director of International Programs. “However, at WSSU there was no mechanism to ensure that students would get credit for a course or experience related to their major if that course was not listed in the catalog,” she said. “I worked with the International Programs Committee to develop the set of courses titled: “‘Study Abroad in the Discipline.’” The courses were approved by the Academic Standards and Curriculum Committee April 2010. Study Abroad in the Discipline courses can be taken by all classifications. These courses enable departments to attach their prefix to a course that a student takes abroad, and assign the number of credit hours. The prerequisite for these courses are by departmental approval. Students are eligible to earn 1-6 credit hours. “Before this newly approved plan, it was difficult for students to find a course for them, primarily because
Commencement He has made his way through the ranks of sports reporters and became a general sports columnist at the Philadelphia Inquirer in 2003, one of only 21 African Americans in the nation to hold the title at that time. Smith has been seen on Fox SportsNet and as an analyst on ESPN. He has also taken lessons learned from
there was no curriculum,” said Rickford Grant, international programs adviser. International Programs offer students a variety of opportunities to travel and study abroad. For example, this summer there is a program in Ghana and Benin open to all majors. The Motor Sport Club is sponsoring a trip to France as well. Five mass communications majors are traveling to Italy to study multimedia. “In the past three years, we have gone from about 15-20 students studying abroad to more than 50 this year. An increasing number of faculty are leading student groups for study abroad,” Sekhon said. “More faculty members are also advising and encouraging their students to seek opportunities for study abroad.” The summer session is the most popular time for students to study abroad. Sekhon said that students are hesitant to go overseas for a longer period of time because of real or perceived issues related to the curriculum in the major. She said they feel they will miss out on some required courses. “However, if students plan well ahead of time, they can go for the semester without losing time toward graduation,” Sekhon said. More students are beginning to go for the whole semester. Semester-long study abroad is actually less expensive as students can apply federal grants and loans toward the cost of study abroad.”
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 and serves more than 600 children in the Forsyth and Davie County areas annually. “Our goal is to get 20-30 student volunteers from each campus,” said Heather Bolt, development coordinator of Big Brothers Big Sisters Services, Inc. Bolt said there are 11 Winston-Salem State student volunteers; 30 student volunteers from Wake Forest University; two student volunteers from Salem College; and one student volunteer from NC School of the Arts. A volunteer matched with a child [a ‘Little’] is identified as a ‘Big.’ One hundred children between the ages of 6-13 years are on the waiting list for a ‘Big.’ “Our greatest need is for male volunteers,” Bolt said. “Over half of the kids waiting are male.” Volunteers must commit to spend time with their ‘Little’ once a week for at least one year. The time and day is flexible for the convenience of the ‘Big’
and ‘Little.’ The program offers short and longterm volunteering opportunities to students: the Community-Based Program; the Teen Mother Program; the SiteBased Program and mentoring children of prisoners. Volunteers in the Community-Based Program take their ‘Little’ to activities or events like a park visit, skating or sporting event. A ‘Big’ in the Teen Mother Program mentors and supports a teen mother. Mentoring children of prisoners is the equivalent of the Community-Based Program. Volunteers in the Site-Based Program spend time with their ‘Little’ at the child’s school. According to the BBBS website, each potential volunteer is screened, trained and supported. Volunteers are responsible for and asked to determine costs of all activities between the ‘Big’ and ‘Little.’ Group volunteering opportunities are available as well. Organizations can host an activity for wait-listed children. Additionally, organizations can invite a BBBS staff member to speak about the volunteering opportunities. “I’m always willing to speak to the different groups on campus,” Bolt said. BBBS also offers internships during the academic year for college students. “Usually these internships are paid by Federal Work Study from the students’ school or are unpaid,” Bolt said.
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So long, farewell Here we are at the end. It seems like I was just introducing myself as Argus editor in chief. This year has been so rewarding. I’ve learned more this year, in this position than in any other job I’ve had. I end the year with a career at The High Point Enterprise, the newspaper for the city of High Point and surrounding areas, and the opportunity to go to Italy to work on an international magazine. Without this sounding too much like an acceptance speech, there are several people I want to thank. My parents were always there for me. When I thought college was going to get the JORDAN best of me they kept me on the right track. HOWSE My sister Kendall has always been an inspiEditor In Chief ration to me and I wouldn’t be going to Italy or pursuing my dreams without her support. Eddie Bryant has been with me through my entire Argus journey. I started as a contributor in 2008, and he continued to encourage and support me every step of the way. My extended family in Raleigh and Detroit has kept up with every article and editorial that’s been published. You can’t buy that kind of support. I really must thank Nakia Durham for bringing me to the Mass Comm. Department. I started in biology and she knew me well enough to know that writing was really my passion and knew that mass comm. was where I needed to be. And to the rest of JCAN, thanks for being supportive. A.R.T. Dance Company has been my salvation for five years. Whenever life got especially stressful I could always dance my troubles away. You girls make my life. I appreciate you understanding my absence and always supporting me in what I do. I’m really going to miss you all. This News Argus staff had it rough. We had a completely new senior staff and had to do a lot of on-the-job training. We hung in there and all of our hard work and late nights paid off when we won more awards than ever before. Good luck Argus staff and I appreciate those who worked really hard this year. Next year will be a wonderful, yet frustrating adventure. My professors, mass comm. and others, deserve credit. They taught me the basics of communicating and strong writing. This industry is ever-changing and they have taught me to be flexible and convergent. Last but not least, I want to thank all of you; my readers. We do this for the WSSU community. Without the readers’ support of The News Argus we would be nothing. So in the words of the great Chris Brown, dueces!
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It is that time of year again. Seniors are finishing their final classes and getting prepared for graduation May 14. During their years at WSSU, the class of spring 2011 has learned some life-long
CHRISTAL DAVIS SENIOR, PSYCHOLOGY RAEFORD, N.C.
ALFONZO HAILE SENIOR, MANAGEMENT CHARLOTTE
Your freshman year is the most important. Keep your GPA up because it is hard to fix once it’s messed up.
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lessons. These seniors leave a piece of advice for the incoming freshmen. This issue’s Campus Crew asks…
What advice would you give to incoming freshmen?
MAXIMILIAN GLODDE SENIOR, MARKETING BERLIN Know your professors well, they’re not the enemy. Surround yourself with people who are driven.
PATRICIA MANNEH SENIOR, IDS CHARLOTTE Keep up with your paradigm and don’t be afraid to ask other people for advice. Always ask questions.
WHITNEY COBLE SENIOR, PSYCHOLOGY BURLINGTON Please keep up with your paradigm. Make sure you’re taking the right classes.
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The Senior Art Exhibit in Diggs Gallery was a lifechanging experience. As soon as I walked in, the atmosphere reminded me of a poetry reading or a jazz concert. It was a mellow and stressfree atmosphere. It was a different world. When you first walk in the exhibit, you see the work of Winston-Salem State seniors. Their work is very analytic, and it seemed as if they put more thought into the precision of the piece than the creativity. I did like the art work, and it took me to another place in life. This place was a place of peace and into the artists mind. After viewing the work
of WSSU’s senior artists, I viewed many pieces from the 12th graders of Forsyth County. The talent of this young generation amazed me. Some of the pieces I viewed were as deep as the mind frame of someone twice their age. Their choices of themes for their artwork were very advanced and clearly seen in their work. There was one piece, where a malnutrious child with every bone in the body frame visible, and filled with facts about major world issues. In the background of the piece were more facts. This piece was passionate, and as I read the facts, my heart went out to the entire world that was suffering from
problems like poverty, malnutrion, and other diseases. I could feel the emotions of the artist as I looked deeply within the piece, as if I were there when the young artist was preparing this piece. Another piece that touched me was a drawing of a young girl. I could see the pain, and longing for help in her eyes. Her eyes were very dark and gloomy with a spot of light in the corner. The light in the corner showed a grain of faith that seems empowering. The dark lines on her face showed the internal scars that she bears. The scars from life and its circumstances made the drawing more than just a regular drawing of a girl. This piece was very empow-
ering to me. I found familiarity in it. Although I loved the sculptures, I think that the drawings and paintings speak in a way that one cannot ignore. They speaks in a way that makes you stop and pay attention whether you just passing through or came to view that exact piece. I found peace, serenity, hope, empowerment, and relativity in these pieces. I learned that poetry is not the only type of art that can speak to a person. This was my first time viewing an art exhibit and it will not be my last. Natalie Davis Managing Editor
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Wow. It is hard to believe that May 2011 is finally upon us. This month is significant for many people and for many different reasons, but for approximately 1,000 WinstonSalem State students this month is special for one specific reason — commencement. I’m thankful to be counted in that number. I transferred to WSSU from USC Upstate fall 2009. I chose to pursue my education in the state of North Carolina mainly due to the coercion of my beautiful grandmother, a WinstonSalem native. My grandmother received her education at Teacher’s College, which led to a successful career in teaching at the secondary level and beyond. She used to recall her fond memories of this institution with pride and grandeur. At some point, I thought for sure she would tell me that the walls were made of gold. My grandmother used to tell me “North Carolina is the birthplace of education.” I was sold. I must admit, times have changed from when my grandmother attended and now.
I entered as a transfer student into the Mass Communications Department surprisingly trying to find my place in a HBCU. Luckily, there are people here that I’ve met along the way who have helped me reach the light at the end of my undergraduate tunnel. So, this is my goodbye to the campus and a few thank you’s to some very special people. I’d like to thank Ms. Tomikia LeGrande for going beyond the call of duty in a last-minute transition to WSSU. Without your assistance, I wouldn’t be here. I’d like to extend my appreciation to Dr. Philip Jeter, chair of the Mass Communications Department, and his assistant, Ms. Marcia Bonner. You both work tirelessly to ensure that mass comm students receive the best possible education afforded to them. I’d like to give a special thank you to the staff of the best non-regular production Black College newspaper in the country, the awardwinning The News Argus. We stand head and shoulders above our peers for a reason. Dr. Cobb, you are the best adviser a student-run newspa-
per could ever have. Although we may bump heads, your experience, attention to detail and commitment to excellence make up for all of the migraines. I look forward to next year’s staff carrying on the tradition of excellence in journalism and winning awards. And good luck! Thank you Ms. Nancy Young for your insight and expertise; you’ve not only made my job much easier, but you’ve also helped me tremendously as I transition into law school. I would be remiss if I didn’t take the time out to recognize those who have personally inspired me. Dr. Carlton A.G. Eversley, you and Dr. Will Boone lit a cultural-societal fire within me that has yet to be squelched. Thank you for being the strong, Black male role models that you are. Maigan Stanback, thanks for keeping me grounded. You are the definition of a true friend. Janae Williams, your musical talent, creativity and spirituality is the perfect example of what brought life to my HBCU experience. To my Blue and White family, I will never forget any of
you. The brothers of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. have continued to be the literal benchmark of quality as well as what it means to be a gentleman. Of course, my sisters of the finer womanhood, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. will always hold a special place in my heart. I must acknowledge and thank God most of all for bringing me this far. Without Him, there would be no me. The journey has been interesting, and I know that this is just the beginning. To all my friends, acquaintances and students that I may not be familiar with, thanks for allowing me to serve you in the capacity of journalism. It was a blessing to see how so many people can be positively affected all while doing what I love to do. I’m not much for goodbyes, so I’ll leave by reiterating a familiar statement that has become my mantra: enter to learn, depart to serve. The world is yours. Do something with it. Love you all. Jaye Cole Copy Desk Chief
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97 students inducted Coming this fall into Honors Program Social Media prototype teaching module Jennifer Rooks Contributor
A total of 97 students were inducted into the Honors Program during a one-hour ceremony at Dillard Auditorium on March 23. Present were friends, family, honors students, faculty, staff, Chancellor Donald J. Reaves and Provost Brenda Allen. Andrea Woods, a senior from Greensboro, who sang two selections, and was accompanied by Roy Belfield, assistant professor of music. The induction program also included a spoken word tribute by Austin Grier, sophomore from High Point. “The students who are inducting today are highly motivated and very talented,” Chancellor Reaves said. The honorees were awarded commemorative honors pin and certificate before being sworn in. “The students being inducted into the Winston-Salem State University Honors Program this year represent a phenomenal group of scholars,” said Soncerey L. Montgomery, Honors Program interim director. “As evidenced by their induction into the Honors Program, these students have heeded the call to academic success.” The induction program takes place every spring semester.
“I’m both happy and honored to be inducted into the Honors Program,” said Alexis Alexander, junior elementary education major from Greensboro. “It lets me know that all the hard work I have put into my degree is actually paying off.” Admittance to the Honors Program is categorized as full or associate. Full admission is extended to entering freshmen that are awarded institutional scholarships. Associate admission is offered to students who have completed at least 15 hours at the University and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.25 or better. “The honors students must be committed to academic excellence, but they must also want an education that goes beyond the walls of the classroom or a single academic specialty,” Montgomery said. “Not content with learning just what is set before them, the scholars replace the mere pursuit of grades with the pursuit of knowledge. “Clearly, they have an appetite for success.” Special features of the Honors Program include honors housing in Rams Commons Residence Hall, internships, leadership development events, community service projects, honors conferences and personalized instruction from faculty.
Tuition continued from Page 1 Opportunity Grant], a companion to the Pell Grant.” FSEOG provides need-based grants to low-income undergraduate students. Muhammad said that he is uncertain how this will affect students. Jonathan Jackson, senior management information systems major from Charlotte, agrees with Reaves saying that the students who do not receive financial aid will be affected the most. Jackson said that for the students who receive financial aid, a $750 increase is not that bad because maybe their Pell Grant will increase.
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Forrest Foster is on a mission to introduce a new perspective on learning to the students and professors of Winston-Salem State. Social Media, a prototype instruction module that he hopes to officially introduce to the campus in the fall, offers a bevy of online resources that would facilitate learning for students and teachers alike. Foster is the Access Services and Information Commons Coordinator at the C.E. O’Kelly Library and a Rochester native. The Social Media project consists of ‘second-generation’ applications that are similar to Powerpoint and comparable utilities. Originally, Web 1.0 was the operating system that powered the Internet and its applications. Now, most websites utilize Web 2.0 and some even operate using components of Web 3.0. This change in technology allows end users to become more interactive. “When we first started out with the Internet, it was just a static page. You couldn’t do anything on it or to it, you could just see it, which was something new. And then Web 2.0 came along and now you can interact and chat live with features and apps,” Foster said.
“About 60-65 percent of our students do qualify for Pell,” Reaves said WSSU students paying out-of-pocket or out-of-state students could see an increase of $1,000 to $1,200. Jackson said that those are going to be the students who might have to make some tough decisions. “It’s going to be unfortunate for many of them,” Jackson said. Eddie Bryant said he pays tuition outof-pocket. “Either you pay it or you don’t,” he said. Bryant is a junior history major from Hartford, Conn. Both Jackson and Reaves said that
“It has really changed the way we communicate.” According to Foster, students and professors need to stay informed and remain current with the trends in technology. Rather than sitting in a class and regurgitating what is written on a board, Foster said. Social Media provides an alternative way to present information. Now, instead of writing things out, online applications such as Xtranormal and Go Anime allow its users to not only type in the text that it would like others to hear, but it also features a graphics portion that brings new dimension to the visual arena. Foster said that it would allow students to be more proactive in their learning. Patricia Commander, a WSSU alum and a health sciences librarian at O’Kelly, has also experienced the benefits of Social Media. “It has been able to make library instruction more fun for me as well as the students that are participating with the different classes that I would perform,” Commander said. Students may also find this new way of learning more par for the course in terms of their daily activities. Myiesha Speight, a freshman English major from Upper Marlboro, Md., says she feels more comfortable with
with these increases, “That same logic will follow.” Some students complain about the tuition and fees increase. Jackson said that he would like to see the facts on how many students attend a basketball game, and compare that to the number of students that say they don’t use their fees. “Ultimately, what it amounts to is that if you are a student at a university, you are expected to be a part of the entire student experience,” Jackson said “If a student holistically takes on the University, then they will be using their resources. It’s not a matter of what the
interactive learning. “Students learn better if they can relate to what they’re learning to,” Speight said. Foster and Commander both agree that with recent introduction of the Liberal Learning Seminars, it is now more pertinent to understand how to present information in a different way. “The thing that I like most about the Social Media is it allows the professors and the librarians to liven up the sessions because you’re not presenting information the same way,” Commander said. “With these new requirements, even if it is more challenging, they still will be able to use Web 2.0 and the Social Media to liven up the classroom.” The ability to present information from either side of the fence — professor or student — in a multimedia facet is a push toward the utilization of Web 2.0, a technology Foster said is a sign of the times. “With the new Liberal Learning series, there has come a change in the curriculum. But it can’t just be one change, everybody has to change with it,” Foster said. “Faculty really has to change their paradigm to make it work. If they keep doing what they’ve always done, things will remain the same.”
students are using it is about the opportunity for them to use everything.” He said that if we lose those fees and those programs, then some would question, “‘Where did all of our stuff go?’” Jackson said that “In the end, we have to support the resources at the University.” Muhammad said that as the years progress, it appears as if tuition and other charges such as room and board will continue to increase. “It is imperative that students buy into their academic success as well as become financially astute,” he said.
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Softball team caps season with a 16-1 CIAA record Jordan Holloway Sports Editor
jholloway106@wssu.edu The Lady Rams softball team has a chance to post its best record in more the nine seasons in its return to the CIAA. The team has posted a 25-11(16-1 conference) record after a doubleheader sweep against conference rival Fayetteville State University April 16 to end the season. “I believe that the team is playing better because they have something to play for this year and that is a title,” said head coach Lataya Hilliard-Gray. “In previous seasons, the players only could play for a win-loss record and that is not what players really want to play for.” The Lady Rams have seen drastic improvements on both offense and defense. They had more hits, RBI, runs, stolen bases, home runs, and extra base hits than last season. The Lady Rams also increased their batting average from .235 -.312. “During practice, we take at least 30 minutes to perform hitting drills,” Hilliard-Gray said. “It helps the hitters drive the ball better.” Behind the arms of sophomore duo Tiffany Burgess and Brittany Lane, the pitching improved with opponent’s batting averages dropping tremendously from .310-.277. “We have always had good pitchers,” Hilliard-Gray said.
“Because of our training regimen it allows for the pitchers to throw more innings and it helps with their energy levels.” A testament to how hard the pitchers’ training was Brittany Lane’s perfect game against the St. Augustine’s College Falcons April 1. Winston-Salem State is preparing for their first CIAA softball tournament since 2006 and will be trying to win its first title since 2000. “I am claiming this as our year,” HilliardGray said. “But we are staying humble.” The conference tournament is a double-elimination tournament. The Lady Rams will be trying to dethrone the Chowan Hawks, the current champions. The Lady Rams head into this tournament as the clear favorites because they only have one conference loss this season. “I think we gave that one game away,” Hilliard-Gray said. “We need to play from the first inning to the ninth.” The doubleheader scheduled for April 5 against Lenoir Rhyne was canceled due to inclement weather and will not be rescheduled. “It would have been great competition for us,” Hilliard-Gray said. The Ladies are first in the Southern Division and said they are very excited about their first chance at post-season play. “It encourages us to do better,” Hilliard-Gray said.
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The men’s and women’s tennis teams have shown great improvement as they prepare for the CIAA conference tournament. The women open the tournament as regular season conference champions and the No. 1 seed. The men have a 14-11 (11-2 conference). The women’s record is 18-1 (16-0 conference). The men’s team is trailing seven-time conference champion Shaw University in the conference standings by two matches. The Lady Rams are perfect in conference (8-0) with only one loss overall. In a CIAA showdown, the Rams took on Johnson C. Smith April 10. The Rams jumped out early with three straight wins in doubles play, 8-3, 8-6, and 8-0. The team kept things going in singles play with four singles match wins. Senior Brian Coxton took a 6-4, 6-3 win while fellow senior Ian Hunter
took a 6-0, 6-1 win. Senior Maximilian Glodde took a 6-1, 6-2 win while freshman Chris Jeter took home a shutout 6-0, 6-0 win. “We have to adjust our strategy to beat Shaw,” said freshman Nick John. “They are very talented, and they have a lot of experience. We are second in the conference behind Shaw, and we have three freshmen that play in our top six, so match experience means a ton.” The Lady Rams have had a balanced attack all season. Leading the way are sophomores Kalin Jarvis who has a 13-2 record in singles match play and Kayla Carter 13-3. Freshman Dominique Lindsey has a 13-5 record in singles match play. The WSSU tennis team will look to improve their rankings as they travel to Virginia State University for the CIAA tournament, on April 20-21. If the Rams and Lady Rams win the conference title they will receive an automatic NCAA tournament bid.
Awarded to Brittany Lane Jordan Holloway Sports Editor
Virginia Beach native Brittany Lane was selected by her coach Lataya Hilliard-Gray as the Game Ball recipient because of her outstanding job pitching this season. “I am honored and surprised to win this award,” Lane said. Lane is a nursing major. Coach Hilliard-Gray said that Lane is a very impressive pitcher and has a great future ahead of her at WinstonSalem State. “I couldn’t accomplish what I’ve done this year without my teammates and coaches,” Lane said. Lane a graduate of Greenbriar Christian Academy where she was the player of the year and conference MVP. Lane also threw a perfect game this season against the St. Augustine’s College Falcons April 1.
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‘Defense impressive,’ Red defeats White 10-6 Jordan Holloway Sports Editor
jholloway106@wssu.edu The Red team defeated the White team 10-6 in the spring football game at Carver High School’s David L. Lash Stadium April 9 in WinstonSalem. The Red team consisted of freshman and sophomores while the White team featured some of the Rams starters on offense and defense. Head Coach Connell Maynor coached the White team. The Red team was coached by a team of assistant coaches. This is Maynor’s second spring football game as head coach. This is the second spring game since 2005 for Winston-Salem State. The game was a defensive struggle, with both teams offenses missing opportunities and not capitalizing on good field position. “The defense was way ahead of the offense,” Maynor said. “I expect that at this point, especially since the offense
was split up [between the two teams].” In the first half, only the Red team was able to put points on the board. They scored on a 59-yard pass from sophomore quarterback Vernon Brandon to junior wide receiver Patrick Terry putting the Red team ahead
receiver Jamal Williams. Williams is a transfer from UNC-Pembroke. The Rams face UNC-P on Nov. 5 in Pembroke. In the fourth quarter, the White team marched down the field and scored on a one-yard touchdown run by freshman running back
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either of these teams could go into the CIAA and win,” — Connell Maynor, head football coach
after the extra point 7-0. The next score came in the third quarter on a field goal by junior kicker Landon Thaylor, increasing the Red team’s lead 10-0. “We just wanted to come out and play hard and showcase our talents,” said wide
DeQuan Leak. Leak rushed for 53 yards and one touchdown in 2010. The White team missed the extra point attempt because of a bobbled snap, and the score remained 10-6. “The game was very competitive and fun,” said defen-
sive back Keith Ferguson. “The defense was flying around, and we were just trying to make plays.” The Red team took possession afterward and did not let the White team score again. The Red team, behind the running of Tyrone Goldston milked the remainder of the time off of the game clock and came away with the victory. “I believe that either of these teams could go into the CIAA and win,” Maynor said. “We plan to win the CIAA, to get into the playoffs and to win a national championship. Those are our goals. We have two good squads, and we aren’t going to apologize for it.” The Rams start next season playing their first seven games against conference opponents, including the homecoming game against Johnson C. Smith, Oct. 1.
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