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WSSU crime logs shows trend in theft on campus Sheridan Watkins Contributor @swatkins110
Students — please keep your belongings safe and your doors locked. In September the Winston-Salem State campus police crime logs recorded that one to two crime reports were filed every day. Larceny was at the top of the list. Nine larcenies in various locations on campus were reported in September and six in early October. Lt. H.C. Gray Jr., investigator and crime prevention officer, said many of the reports involve lost or stolen cellphones, parking decals, or other personal items. “We have not had any major ones where someone has broken into a residence hall,” Gray said. Gray said students can prevent these occurrences by always locking their doors and never leaving their belongings behind. “But we are trying to put information out [to WSSU students] like we did at the beginning of RAMdition [freshman orientation week].” The crimes have occurred at various times of the day which means there is no way to know when one may become a victim, he said. Six of the nine reports are still pending, and the other three are closed. An arrest was made in one. There have been no convictions in the larceny cases. “Phones [stolen] are tricky because we have to
know the serial number to track the phone and to be able to close the case,” Gray said. Even if a phone has a tracker application, it may be hard to find the precise location because the app may only give the radius of the phone’s location up to a mile. A serial numbers makes it easier for police to find a cell phone because it is more specific. The cell phone will be on alert once its serial number is in the police system. If someone tries to activate or pawn it, they will be unsuccessful and police will be notified, Gray said. “Sometimes the cases have already been handled [with Student Conduct] and it is just not closed out [on the police system] by our officers,” Gray said. Officers would rather send a student to Student Conduct before sending them to the WinstonSalem Police Department. Campus police have placed cameras in certain locations. If a student reports a crime and remembers what time it occurred, police can recover the footage. Gray said students make it easy for a criminal by leaving their personal property behind and being too “trusting.” He said students should leave their possessions with people that are reliable or keep it on their person at all times. “Safety starts with the individual. We have to lock our doors and ensure our stuff is secure. If we do not treat things like they are precious, nobody else will,” Gray said.
Students unfazed by short homecoming Eric Hargrove Reporter @ehargrove111
This year you have only Oct. 15-18 to celebrate one of the most anticipated events of the school year, “Homecoming 2014.” Chelii Broussard said this is the first time in her seven years at Winston-Salem State that the number of days for homecoming have been cut. Broussard is the coordinator for University student activities and engagement. “We’ve never had a homecoming fall on the exact same week as fall break until this year,” Broussard said. The student body may be upset, but they will also be understanding when they realize that homecoming is not cutting into their break, she said. “Fall break means students should be home preparing themselves to come back and
finish up the semester.” Broussard says she is optimistic about the shortened homecoming schedule. “Our homecoming committee has worked extremely hard over the summer and during the school year to help prepare for homecoming. They are the reason we are having such a good turnout,” she said. She said that a few events will be combined. For example, the Step Show host will also be a comedian. Bradley Watkins said, “I have no doubt that it [homecoming] will be another one to remember.” Watkins is a senior physical education major from Winston-Salem.
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Water-damaged floor in C.E. Gaines under renovation Band ‘Brawl’ canceled Courtney Herring Reporter @cherring111
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Approximately 3,000 square feet of C.E. Gaines floor was damaged after the boiler room located underneath flooded this past summer. Courtney Herring Reporter @cherring111
The hardwood floors in C. E. Gaines Center were damaged this past summer. The repairs began Oct. 1 and are scheduled to be completed by Nov. 12. The heat exchanger‘s two gaskets ruptured, causing a flood in the boiler room, said Dianne Walker, director of facilities operations. The boiler room is beneath
the gym’s floor, where the fall men’s and women’s teams practice and play. Since the flooding, the men and women’s basketball practice were still allowed in the gym until the repairs began. “As maintenance started to detect and sort the damages done to the floor, more damaged areas surfaced,” said Donald Pearsall, assistant vice chancellor. “We were trying to deter-
mine whether it was more feasible to have the floor repaired in just a specific area or as a whole. The damages are covering about 3,000 square feet of the gym.” Winston-Salem State filed an insurance claim with Hartford Insurance. Kevin Manns, assistant athletic director for media relations and communications, was hoping the gym’s floor would be fixed long before this
The Campus Incident Report is a summary of the up-to-date incidents that affect the Winston-Salem State campus and community. Incidents can lead to News Argus news stories and reports. Sept. 26 Harassment At 6:15 p.m., a female student was in parking Lot EE when her ex-boyfriend approached her. The female student ran and locked herself in her car. The male followed her and placed a flower and a greeting card on her windshield. He told campus police that they had been dating for three years, and he wanted to apologize for treating her badly. The male had no history of violence. The case is closed.
Sept. 27 Larceny At 11:27 p.m., four unknown black males were in a room in Foundation Heights.An RA asked if the men were someone’s guests
and requested identification. One of the males said, “No. You already know who I am.” They told the RA they are not students at WinstonSalem State. The RA called campus police. After the men left, one of the residents said that her iPhone 5 was missing. The case is pending.
Sept. 29 Marijuana Possession At 7 p.m., a person called about car problems on MLK Drive. Campus police arrived and when an officer examined the vehicle, he smelled marijuana and found a plastic bag with the drug inside. The driver was cited for possession. The case is closed.
Sept. 30 Simple Assault
At 3:33 p.m., two female students, who share a refrigerator, got into an argument over food. Their argument escalated into a physical altercation. One student was left with minor scratches and cuts on her forearms; the other student’s eye was injured. They told campus police that they had not been getting along. The case was sent to Student Conduct.
Source: Winston-Salem State Department of Police and Public Safety Compiled by The News Argus Staff
year’s basketball season, which begins on Oct. 15. “Until the floor is completely fixed, practice time will be held in other buildings on campus such as the Donald J. Reaves Center and Whitaker Gym,” Manns said. Lady Rams forward, Dionna Scott, said the floor isn’t a big problem. Scott is a senior mass communications major from South Riding, Va. “Yes, there is a spot that has a hump due to what happened [the flood] over the summer. So, it is risky for us to play on it, but I guess since we practice on it so much we are used to it.”
Though the athletics department was allowed to maneuver around the damage, another event was not. The Red Sea of Sound, Winston-Salem State’s Marching Band, was scheduled to host its first “Band Brawl” against Elizabeth City State Sept. 26 in the C.E. Gaines Center. The event had to be canceled because of the damaged hardwood floors. Band member Douglas Riley, was one of the organizers of the event. He said that the brawl would have brought a very large crowd. Riley is a junior management information systems major from Durham. “Dr. Michael Magruder spoke with James Huff and told him the floor was buckled and didn’t know how much time it would take to be completely finished. “Amongst the band members, the event was an anticipated one and it would have brought a pretty good crowd,” Riley said. The renovations, which includes resurfaced floors and new paint is not complete as of Nov. 13.
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Q&A with Chancellor Reaves
Katrina Robinson Editor-in-Chief @krobinson110
Chancellor Donald J. Reaves announced this spring he will be stepping down at the end of fall semester. He has led Winston-Salem State since 2007. Reaves said he is returning to the classroom after he takes
If I were to take the next initiative, it would require a commitment of more than several months, several years. I am in the eighth year of my five-year commitment. I think we’ve set the stage for the next chancellor. The News Argus: What has been your greatest challenge at WSSU? Reaves: The greatest challenge has been getting people to believe in the institution and themselves. My administration and I set out to change the perception of the University and those who thought our students were not capable of succeeding.
Donald J. Reaves a year’s sabbatical; he has not taught since 1993. He said that he is “leaning” toward teaching a course in not-for-profit financial management. He was the chief financial officer for Brown University and at the University of Chicago. Reaves implemented several changes at WSSU – some well received, others controversial. The News Argus met with Reaves to discuss his tenure. The News Argus: Why aren’t you staying [as chancellor] until the end of spring semester 2015? Why are you retiring now? Reaves: I’m retiring because I feel like it’s the right time. We are in the process of trying to improve the University.
The News Argus: Would you like to acknowledge any constituencies who provided you and your policies exceptional support during your tenure? Reaves: In any institution, you get a lot of supporters and detractors. I have gotten support from students, staff, trustees, and alums. In each of those groups, there were some who didn’t believe in what I was doing, and they let it be known; that’s fine. That’s the environment that I would expect on a college campus. Not everyone’s going to be comfortable with what you do. So what?
The entire unedited interview and video is available at thenewsargus.com.
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NASO connects non-traditional students with college life Dysheada Reid Social Media Manager @dreid112
dent.” NASO provides tutoring, and on-site reading and writing labs. Re-entering the college scene WSSU has 1,600 non-tradican present a non-traditional tional students, but only 20 student with many challenges. non-traditional students have The Non-Traditional Adult joined NASO. Student Organization was A NASO chapter began created to help students meet in 1999 at WSSU and is recsome of those challenges. ognized nationally as the “They [non-traditional adult Association of Non-traditional students] were engaged in Students in Higher Education. the classroom, but beyond ANTSHE has a national that they weren’t. It was conference that provides netcoming to class, doing your working opportunities. work, and going home,” said The conference rotates Esther Powell, the founder of annually throughout the Winston-Salem State’s NASO, United States to different and assistant dean for profesmember universities. sional and continuing educa“The 16th Annual ANTSHE tion. Conference was held here With more than 30 years [WSSU] last year,” said Terry of experience in adult educaAndrews, president of the tion, Powell knew that adult NASO Alumni Association. students needed to be fully “We are the only HBCU that engaged both academically is a part of this conference and and socially. to host it as well.” “Being that I was once an ANTSHE also provides adult student myself, I wanted opportunities for its members them to become entrenched in to receive scholarships. the campus,” Powell said. NASO members are “So one way of doing that involved in the commuwas to create an organization nity and have partnerships for them so that they can be a with local agencies such as part of the University’s social Winston-Salem Social Services’ and academic activities to Adopt a Family Campaign for enhance their leadership and Thanksgiving and Christmas. networking skills.” “This year we volunteered Any student that is 24 or for the Susan G. Komen Race older is classified as nonfor the Cure event,” Reid said. traditional. “Also, every year after “You can also have an adult homecoming we do an event situation,” said Myra Reid, called, ‘Help Keep Winstondirector of graduate and nonSalem Beautiful’ where we get traditional services and ontogether to clean up the comcampus adviser. munity.” “You may have a 20 year NASO has an executive old, who is married and has board, participates in SGA, a family. That would be an and the University’s Royal adult situation that can make Court. you a non-traditional stuMr. and Ms. NASO partici-
pate in the coronation and the homecoming parade; NASO also tailgates. “NASO members help one another,” Powell said. “If there is a member in need, they reach out. They assist each other with a book swap, family-in- need situations, and they have family fun.” Graduates continued their affiliation with NASO by organizing a NASO Alumni Association. Andrews said, “There are a lot of alumni associations that are tied to their organization on campus. We wanted to find another avenue to be able to give back and to provide encouragement for the undergraduate adult students.” They have about 20 members in the NASO Alumni Association, but the number fluctuates every year according to Andrews. The lounge for non-traditional students is in 309 Thompson Center. “It is an oasis where the non-traditional can study, engage with other adult students, have lunch or just rest,” Reid said. Andrews said that it is easy for a non-traditional student to get lost. To be able to have an organization to call your own that helps maneuver around the campus is vital. “NASO is the hidden gem of organizations.” Reid said that she is proud that they [non-traditional students] simply returned to achieve a higher education, and pursue their dreams.
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Homecoming continued from Page 1 “Every year, my homecoming was one you would want to relive. And that’s only made possible by Ms. Broussard and her CAB [Campus Activity Board] and CLMC [Campus Life Marketing Committee] team,” Watkins said. “So with them still running it, I know it will be fun.” Tickets cost $25 for students. So far, CAB and CLMC have
sold a large number of packages to the students, Broussard said. “I can’t wait for homecoming,” said Malik Arrington, a freshman business administration major from Littleton, N.C. “I’ve heard many of my older friends say it has always been the highlight of the year. That’s all I needed to hear.”
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Cowardly bloggers Even with the long book lines, sloppy financial aid department and shaky customer service, I take pride in my University. This place isn’t perfect. That’s why I was disturbed when I first read the WSSU Insider, a blog dedicated to bashing my University and its administration, particularly Chancellor Donald J. Reaves, Provost Brenda Allen and Dean Corey Walker. The blog has posts dating back to Oct. 10, 2011. The bloggers have been very prolific about decisions made during Reaves’ Katrina Robinson administration, including the reorganiEDITOR -IN- CHIEF zation of various departments, schools, @krobinson110 renovations and new constructions. Most recently, the bloggers spewed accusations about how the University has violated employment policies -- involving nepotism. The blog’s creator has opted to remain anonymous and so have most of the blog’s contributors. I am an advocate for total transparency, and I support free speech guaranteed by the First Amendment. If the WSSU Insider’s allegations are in fact true, then the WSSU community has legitimate reasons to be concerned. So I say to you bloggers: Reveal yourselves. Anonymity is a veil for cowards. In this era of social media, people are bold behind the keyboard. Comments made on viral videos and blogs are spiteful and most often unidentifiable. You can’t vote anonymously. You can’t sign a contract anonymously. You can’t get a credit card anonymously. Your name helps to establish your credibility. You bloggers are insulting, vindictive and childish. If you have some legitimate concerns about the operation of WSSU, state them. And be sure to include your name and contact information. If you have access to the truth, make your points. If your blogs are truly in the best interest of the University, your comments would go beyond Reaves’ administration. How is this blogging beneficial to you? Clearly you have too much time on your hands. And if you have a problem with what I said, my name is Katrina Queen Nandi Robinson. Email me at krobinson110@ rams.wssu.edu or knandi110@gmail.com or call me at 336-7508703. Now wasn’t that simple?
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CHRISTINA WARE BUSINESS MANAG. WINSTON-SALEM
Uneven cement makes me feel unsafe. Only problem is, I am visually impaired. My only contacts are with people who want to help me.
JERRI WOLFE SOCIAL WORK KING, N.C.
Recently three female college students from southern campuses have been reported dead or missing. As result, students, faculty and staff throughout the country have become more vigilant. Though no students have been reported missing from WSSU’s campus [as of Oct. 6].
This issue’s Campus Crew asks...
Yes, because the parking is closer to the buildings. The shuttles will take you around campus. And there are emergency call boxes.
Do you feel safe on campus?
DAYMEYUN JOHNSON HEALTH CARE MANAG. CHARLOTTE I’m a big guy, so I feel like I don’t have a reason to be scared. I have escorted females back to their dorms. They feel safer with a male figure.
BEVERLEY LAWRENCE NURSING WALNUT COVE, N.C. I stay really late at the library, sometimes until it closes. I prefer to get security to escort me to my car if it’s dark. I feel safe.
KEYANNA JOHNSON ELEMENTARY EDUCATION HIGH POINT
Yes, the security I see around my building makes me feel safe. The only time I didn’t was when there was a man walking in unlocked rooms.
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Goodell learns ignorance isn’t always bliss Matthew Parmesano Reporter @mparmesano112
“Ignorance is not an excuse.” That’s what NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell told New Orleans Saints Head Coach Sean Payton when he suspended him for the entire 2012-2013 season in light of the infamous “Bounty Scandal” that took place right under his nose. For a span of about three years, while coaching under Payton, former Saints Defensive Coordinator Gregg Williams offered payment or “bounties” to
Gov. McCrory is one smart man
Veniscia Jones Reporter @vjones111
How ironic is it that after the 2012 elections, the Voter Identification Verification Act was born? The audacity of Democratic voters to even come as close to winning in North Carolina again. A sigh of relief must’ve occurred throughout Republican voters bodies as the polls declared them a victory. They wasted no time making sure there would not be a close call again. Hence VIVA, ‘Governor Pat McCrory’s “side piece” that started off only covering Voter ID requirements around April 2013. After the Supreme Court ruled the Voter’s Rights Act in June, they made VIVA “official” and the bill expanded from 16 pages to 57. McCrory signed the bill into law in August. I’m not judging, but that was a pretty fast move made on the Republican side. Only four months and VIVA becomes a law. The problem is not how fast VIVA moves, but the way she moves. Moves like reducing the time for early voting, college student IDs not being accepting as voting identification and eliminating same day registration. So many restrictions and policies to stop what exactly?
defensive players for illegal, late or any violent hit during a game. The coordinator would also target certain players and offer various sums of money depending on which of the targeted players his defensive player hit. During the investigation of the case, Payton told Goodell he was unaware of the bounty system. The shoe’s now on the other foot. In the midst of the Ray Rice investigation, Goodell has maintained that he didn’t see the video of Rice knocking out his then girlfriend now wife in a casino
The Democrats or any other party for that matter. VIVA seems suppressive in its way of ironically eliminating specific groups from voting. It is safe to say that since McCrory is the first Republican governor in 20 years in the state of North Carolina, older voters within these past 20 years have voted Democrat. The slashing of same day registration voting kills the elderly and the AfricanAmerican vote. Mainly because AfricanAmericans turn out more for same day registration than any other ethnic group and same day registration saves a round trip for those who cannot get around as much -- hence the elderly vote. The termination of campus voting sites kills the vote also. Coincidentally college students tend to vote more liberal. The convenience in voting is made out to be more complicated than necessary through VIVA. Oh yeah, to make things even more complicated there is no more voting for just one party straight through. Instead voters will have to go through each candidate and vote for them, making the voting process even longer. That would turn off anyone. Smart man, that Governor.
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Jaquel Horne - Reporter
Dysheada Reid Social Media Manager Frederick Graham Graphics Artist Intern Sabrina Robinson Graphics Artist Intern
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Martrese Meachum Contributor @mmeachum109
Veniscia Jones - Reporter Raven Jones - Reporter Eric Hargrove - Reporter Lewis Miller- Reporter
Victor Toodle Graphics Artist Intern
Tyresha Parker - Reporter
Dr. Lona D. Cobb *Faculty Adviser
Matt Parmesano - Reporter
West Coast rappers to perform at homecoming
Ty Dolla $ign and YG will be bringing the west coast to Ram Country Oct. 16 at the Red & Black All White Affair. I’ve taken it upon myself to profile the two artists. If you’re unfamiliar with their music — like I am — still on the fence about getting a ticket, or have already bought a ticket and want to know what you’ll be getting for your money, read on... Half of the homecoming show is Los Angeles born Ty Dolla $ign. He is signed to Wiz Khalifa’s Taylor Gang Records and Atlantic Records. In fact, he is coming to Winston-Salem State fresh off the “Under The Influence Of Music Tour” with Wiz Khalifa. Ty Dolla $ign has many interesting pieces. Although he is recognized as a hiphop artist, Ty identifies as a musician. The son of a musician, he plays piano, bass guitar, turntables and percussion. He is also a singer/rapper and producer. Dolla $ign gained notoriety with “Toot It and Boot It” which he wrote and produced for YG. He has released seven mixtapes since 2011. His most recent mixtape, Sign Language, was released in late August and features verses and productions by YG, Big Sean, Juicy J, T.I., Rick Ross, DJ Mustard, among others. Singles you may have heard include “Paranoid” and “Or Nah.”
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Courtney Herring - Reporter
elevator. This is a lie. An anonymous law enforcement official claims he sent the video to NFL League Security Chief Jeffrey Miller in April. But let’s look at this from the another perspective. Say Goodell didn’t see the video. This means that the NFL, the league he commissions, had access to the video and he chose not to watch it. That is the definition of ignorance, and “Ignorance is not an excuse.” This hypocrisy alone is grounds for firing. Roger Goodell needs to go.
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Ty Dolla $ign has a production aesthetic inspired by late rapper/producer J Dilla. His creations come packed with cinematic undertones and sound samples that make for an almost cinematic listening experience. In an interview with NOISEY, he discussed the “ratchet” aesthetic of lyrics in his music. “… It’s fun. Ratchet means fun, so turn it up, party. There’s Bloods and Crips in LA and everyone is just chillin’ and partying — not murdering...” YG, the other half of the Red & Black Affair duo, is straight outta Compton. He is signed to Def Jam Recordings and Young Jeezy’s CTE World label. YG (Young Gangsta) is also CEO of his own label Pu$haz Ink with partner DJ Mustard. YG and Mustard will release the first album from Pu$haz Ink with Ty Dolla $ign soon. YG had his first single “Toot it and Boot It” peak at No. 67 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2009. His first studio album, My Krazy Life, carries the smash single “My Hitta.” The song has earned the rapper the 2014 BET Award nomination for Best Collaboration. My Krazy Life and “My Hitta” are nominated for four BET Hip Hop Awards including Rookie of the Year, People’s Champ Award, Best Collaboration, Best Club Banger and Track of the Year. Make sure you and all of your hittas have their tickets and all white outfits before it’s too late.
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Brass the ‘true meaning of a student athlete’ Brass: I started playing in the sixth grade. I made my middle school team, and after that I kept on playing volleyball.
Kayla Brass By Demetrius Dillard Contributor
Second year Head Volleyball Coach Andi Henderson has selected Kayla Brass, a 5-foot-9 senior setter, as this issue’s recipient for the Coach’s Game Ball. Coach Henderson said that Brass, a senior exercise science major from Elk Grove, Calif. is the “true meaning of a student athlete.” Brass holds a 3.4 GPA, is the president of the Student Athletic Advisory Committee and is actively involved in the field of physical therapy. Henderson commends Brass for her hard work and her “never-die” attitude. To go along with these admirable achievements, Brass has recently broken the WSSU volleyball career assists record and has earned various honors: first team All-CIAA in 2012 and 2013; named to the 2014 preseason All-CIAA volleyball team. Brass has played in every match and every set last season, which proves her to be reliable. She has left her mark at WSSU and will be remembered for years to come. Argus: When did you develop a passion for volleyball?
Argus: Do you believe that volleyball is an underrated sport? Brass: I do. Everybody talks about basketball and football. I feel that we are underrepresented. Argus: Who has been the greatest inspiration to you as a volleyball player? Brass: I think my parents have always been an inspiration to me, because they always encouraged me when I wanted to quit. Argus: What do you hope to achieve in your last season at WSSU? Brass: I would like to see the program win a CIAA title. I would like to be the player of the year. Argus: What lessons have you learned throughout your volleyball career at WSSU? Brass: I’ve learned a lot about teamwork and team chemistry. Throughout the years, coaches and players came and went, but I learned how to take bad situations and turn them into good. Argus: What are your plans after leaving WSSU, and how will the lessons you learned from volleyball benefit you in your future endeavors?
throughout my time here to bring
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Team Captain Kayla Brass hits a ball in a match against Virginia State. better health consciousness to minority communities. Argus: Describe the legacy that you would like to leave as a student athlete. Brass: I want to leave as an accomplished athlete, and as a student who has excelled in her major and in her field. I want to be remembered as ‘Kayla Brass,’ a student athlete and a good person. Argus: Are there any words of wisdom that you have for younger volleyball players? Brass: Never give up, and strive to be better than your opponent. Also, put in the extra work.
Brass: I plan to graduate with a bachelor’s in exercise science. I want to take what I have learned
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hOMECOMING 2014 First-year Head Coach Kienus Boulware’s reign is off to a good start as his Rams have opened with four wins and one loss [as of Oct. 6]. The 15th-ranked Rams’ offense is fueled by senior quarterbacks Rudy Johnson and Philip Sims. Both have thrown for three touchdowns with a combined total of 1,114 yards, passing and rushing [all stats are through first four games only]. Wide receiver Marcel Carver leads in receiving with an average of 90.8 yards per game, while running back Maurice Lewis leads the team in rushing with an average of 40 yards per game. Linebacker Terry Ross leads the defense with 22 tackles. Winston-Salem State made it to three consecutive CIAA championship games, winning in 2011 and 2012. The Rams were denied a three-peat because the game was canceled in wake of the “Virginia State Scandal.” See the story on The News Argus Website. The team’s strong start to the season has many believing the Rams will be back in the conference championship game and make a push to win the Division II National Championship.
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St. Augustine University fired long-time Head Coach Michael Costa on Sept. 8, two days after the Falcons lost their first game 41-19 to Indiana University of Pennsylvania. The Falcons went 39-63 in Costa’s 12-plus seasons. Offensive Coordinator Michael Morand was named interim head coach, and the team has gone 1-3 in his four games at the helm [as of Oct. 6]. Redshirt junior running back Roderick Davenport and freshman wide receiver Claytin Lewis have been bright spots offensively for the Falcons. Davenport leads the team in rushing at 119.4 yards per game and has rushed for three touchdowns. Lewis leads the team with 118 receiving yards per game. He has caught three touchdowns passes. Defensively, senior linebacker Carlton Butts leads the team with 50 tackles. Things won’t get any easier for the Falcons against the Rams, who haven’t lost a regular-season CIAA game since 2010.
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HC: Kienus Boulware
QB: Rudy Johnson
QB: Phillip Sims
HC: Michael Morand
RB: Rod Davenport
LB: Carlton Butts
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Season: 1st
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Alma Mater: UNCChapel Hill
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Alma mater: Florida A&M
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