It’s official: Final fall graduation Dec.17
Jordan Howse Editor in Chief
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Winston-Salem State will end its sixyear fall commencement tradition after 500 seniors toss their caps in Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum at 4 p.m. Dec. 17 Administration has decided to have
one graduation each academic year. “We met with students and worked with SGA to make this decision and there is not a strong sentiment on continuing fall commencements,” Chancellor Donald Reaves said. Christa Martin, a senior marketing major from Raleigh is graduating this month.
“December graduation is just as important as spring,” Martin said. “It’s [December graduation] important to students, but the people that will be most upset of the cancellation will be the families of the students.” It costs $8,500 to rent Lawrence Joel for the graduation ceremony, and although commencement was canceled
fall 2009 because of a snowstorm, the University still had to pay $7,983 in preparation costs. The University spent $36,756 for spring 2010 commencement. “It’s not about the money. It’s about the logistics and constraints of time,”
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Video camera stolen from Mass Comm Department Natalie Davis
Assistant Editor
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A Canon XH-AI video camera was reported stolen from the Mass Communications Department’s equipment room in Hall-Patterson in November. The exact date of the theft has not been determined. The camera was purchased five years ago for about $5,000, and was primarily used for teaching students in the Department’s electronic media sequence. The camera accessories were not taken. The incident was reported in the Campus Police Blotter Nov. 23. According to the blotter, it may be difficult to recover the equipment because “leads were minimal due to uncertainty of serial numbers and multiple persons having access to the combination of the [equipment] room.” The equipment room has a pass code and is under surveillance at all times, said Kevin Fuller, broadcast and electronic media engineering technician. Students must complete a form before they checkout a camera.
‘Tis the season
Leah Hightower said that at least four people had that access code to the equipment room and at least two of them are students. Hightower is a senior mass communications major from Greensboro. Fuller said that since the incident, he changed the code and gave the new code to Doug Osman, an assistant professor; Phillip Jeter, chair of Mass Comm; and one student. “We [department] will have to review internal procedures,” Jeter said. “If that’s the case [too many people having the code resulting in the thefts], it wasn’t a good idea.” In the meantime, a surveillance videotape of the equipment room is being reviewed by Fuller and Osman. Osman said that no one has been accused. “The videotape was being reviewed,” Osman said. “People were seen on the videotape carrying cameras. Research was being done on whether they [the cameras] were checked out.”
The holiday spirit is noticeable all around campus. The Student Activities Office hosted the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony Dec. 1 in the Thompson Center lobby and Kappa Kappa Psi, National Honorary Band Fraternity, Inc. has assembled an Angel Tree in the Fines Arts building. The Honors Program is also festive with a ‘Happy Holidays’ sign on the door. Garland snakes around light posts throughout campus.
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Home for the holidays
WSSU students who live on campus have until Dec. 18 to vacate their dorm rooms and enjoy the holidays with family and friends. Before leaving, students are required to thoroughly clean their suites and common areas within the residence halls. In addition, students are required to unplug all electrical gear. This includes televisions, computers and personal refrigerators. The dorms will be available for students to return Jan. 6, 2011. Source: Housing & Residence Life
Laptops put sperm at risk
A recent study in the “Journal of Fertility and Sterility” revealed a laptop, when it is placed in a man’s lap for long periods of time, will overheat and possibly damage his testicles. Heat can affect the quality of sperm, decrease sperm mobility and in severe cases, make men infertile. Increased temperature of the sperm can decrease healthy sperm by 40 percent. Place laptops on a hard surface like a desk to preserve fertility. Source: www.collegenews.com
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3D Prevention Awareness Month According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, about three in every 10 Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related crash at some point in their lives. Alcoholrelated crashes in the United States cost about $51 billion a year. Take these steps during the holidays and year-round: Designate a non-drinking driver; don’t let friends drive impaired, and; as a host, offer non-alcoholic beverages. Source: www.cdc.com
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Students participate in WFU mock counseling class Ebony S. Smith Staff Reporter
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How often have you engaged in experiences to advance your academia outside the Winston Salem State community? A group of WSSU students recently took advantage of the opportunity to join and participate in a graduate level course at Wake Forest University. Students from different majors attended a master’s level course for counseling taught by Debbie Newsome Nov. 18, which focused on systematic integration of basic techniques critical to the counseling process. Cecile Yancu, a WSSU sociology professor received an invitation for students to shadow a graduate class and experience what academic life after undergrad. “For me, the most important part of the students taking advantage of the opportunity was the fact that so many of
these opportunities exist, and students simply do not grab them,” Yancu said. “I was excited about taking a group of students to WFU, and exploring with them the possibilities after acquiring their undergraduate degree.” The class began with a quiz on myths about suicide. Questions ranged from which demographic possessed the highest suicide rate, to which method of suicide occurred most frequently. Both groups of students viewed a slideshow presentation from Newsome on Suicide Risk Assessment, and learned the ways in which counseling services can be essential to preventing an at-risk patient from committing or attempting suicide. “I thought the subject content for the day we attended was great,” said Kenya Garris, a junior sociology major from Winston-Salem. “The facts presented to us
were very eye opening, and I learned that suicide is the 11th leading cause of death which was surprising.” Following the slideshow and lecture was a simulated intake interview, where a Newsome’s former student played the role of a middle-aged mother experiencing depression and possibly at risk for committing suicide. The students assessed the situation of ‘Janelle Tennebe’ by assuming the role of her counselor. From having the conversation with the patient, the students revealed that she presented all warning signs of someone at risk of suicide. David Ford, an assistant hall director at WSSU, assisted the students in assessing Tennebe’s case. Ford issued the confidentiality brief for the patient and helped to guide students in asking open-ended questions when dealing with an at-risk
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, Nov. 20 At 2 a.m. surveillance revealed that two Carolina Hall employees were involved in minor larcenies on campus for a period of time. An employee admitted to taking several miscellaneous items and an arrest was made. There is no further information at this time.
Tuesday, Nov. 16 At 3:15 a.m. speakers and an amp were stolen from an automobile in Lot W. There is no further information at this time. The case is closed.
At 8:18 p.m. an officer investigated the possible theft of a laptop from Wilson Hall. There were no leads. The laptop was found the next day in the Wilson Hall stairway. There is no further information at this time. The case is closed.
At 10:20 p.m. an individual was reported communicating threats at Wilson Hall. A housing report was generated regarding the matter. There is no further information at this time. The case is closed. Wednesday, Nov. 17 At 6:45 a.m. an officer investigated a hitand-run incident at Lot Q that involved a shuttle bus. Footage of the area has been reviewed. There is no further information at this time. The case is closed. At 10:45 a.m. an officer was called to the mail room in the Thompson Center to speak with a student who was hired by a company to process certain packages. Documentation supported the action and the student was released and there are no charges pending. There is no further information at this time. Thursday, Nov. 18 At 11:23 a.m. an unknown individual was tailgating a student’s automobile. When the student stopped at a stoplight, the individual exited the car and shouted at the student. There is no further information at this time. The case is closed.
patient. “The best component of the experience was when the students were put in the place of the counselor and were allowed to assess the client,” Ford said. Newsome and Yancu both said they looked forward to making opportunities like these available again in the near future for students on both campuses. “I think it is great for students who may have an interest in going into Counseling, or anything of the like, after receiving their bachelor’s degree, to be able to explore all of their options,” Yancu said. “For me, it is also a wonderful experience as a teacher to be able to showcase the abilities of the brilliant and talented students [here] on the campus of WSSU.” The students said that the opportunity sparked an interest in something new, and that they would look into career
possibilities relating to counseling . “I would love to work with inmates, incarcerated, and upon release, and help them learn how to successfully integrate back into society,” Garris said. “Being able to attend the course at WFU showed me the possibilities of utilizing my degree after WSSU. ” Ford said he has hopes for students after the shadowing experience. “I hope the students take a different perspective on the helping professions, specifically counseling, and will want to learn more about the field, as opposed to other helping professions like clinical psychology and social work,” Ford said. “I also hope the students will consider furthering their education after earning the bachelor’s degree.”
Reaves said. “Final grades are due Dec.15 and commencement is the Dec.17. It’s just not enough time.” An average of 480 students completes their coursework in the fall and approximately 800 students graduate in spring semesters. Spring graduations will have about 1,300 students. “What we plan to do is invite everyone to come back for the
spring graduations,” Reaves said. “But we also need to move to more modern graduations where students get acknowledged in their colleges instead of the entire institution.” Clifford A. Jones, the pastor at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Charlotte, is the Fall 2010 commencement speaker.
Fuller said that he and Osman have asked several students about the camera. “I haven’t accused anyone. All I know is what I’ve done,” Fuller said.
Jeter said that the Mass Communications Department will have to move some money around to replace it, but he is hoping to recover the camera.
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Monday, Nov. 22 At 3:12 p.m. a student at Gleason-Hairston reported being assaulted by another individual for an unknown reason. The student did require medical attention and did not want to press criminal charges. Both individuals were issued campus appearance tickets. There is no further information at this time. At 11:30 p.m. a burnt marijuana odor was reported at Wilson Hall. Items were seized and placed into property. Individuals involved were issued campus appearance tickets. Criminal charges are pending. Tuesday, Nov. 23 A vehicle crash involving North Carolina Vehicle Motor Fleet occurred at the Physical Plant. A report was generated. There is no further information at this time. The case is closed.
Source: WSSU Department of Police and Public Safety Compiled by Myiesha Speight, News Argus Contributor
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Fines to be enforced for vandalism in Gleason
Natalie Davis
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Non-traditional Gleason–Hairston Terrace’s coed residents will be issued a $15 fine next semester for multiple events of vandalism this semester. Vandalism has been occurring in the Hall since August. The fine will be included with the regular school charges on all current GHT residents’ bills next semester. Infractions include improper trash disposal; petty vandalism; damaged suite doors; alcohol bottles and cans; petty thievery; and urine in the elevators. Latanya Miller, the GHT director, said she will issue a fine to each person occupying the dorm this semester. Miller sent an e-mail to residents Oct. 18 that said the residents fail to realize that they are adults. “Adults are held accountable for their actions and must face the consequences for their actions,” Miller said.
“The vandalism and littering is becoming a bit ridiculous.” The e-mail described how people had removed and broken exit signs, destroyed bulletin boards, removed and cracked light covers and been caught with alcohol paraphernalia. Miller said that the residents must be fined to assist in paying for repairing. She said that since the fine has been issued, vandalism has occurred less but has not stopped. Miller said that all resident hall fines are dependent on GHT residents, and encourages them to cooperate in preventing any further damages to the hall. Miller said she has requested more security cameras to assist in identifying those responsible. Hoping to deter students from any malicious or illegal behavior, Miller said she has assigned her resident assistants to extra hallway walks. “All the other non-traditional halls have not experienced a significant increase in the destruction of University property,” Cassandra Bradley said. “The traditional halls experience very little vandalism. Our biggest issues are residents not taking
their trash to the proper receptacle and residents contaminating the recycle bins with trash.” Bradley is the assistant director of Housing and Residence Life. Duane Ward, the GHT maintenance supervisor said that the housekeeping and maintenance staff keep the dorm up to code both health and safety wise and must respond to every maintenance call quickly and properly. He said that sometimes maintenance receives a second call a mere 24 hours after originally repairing the issue. Ward said that the constant repairing of the same problems regularly is upsetting the morale of his employees. “You come in here [dorm rooms] and fix something. The next day you come in and it’s broken again. That takes a toll on you,” Ward said. “And this is not a ‘stand alone’ issue; it’s sometimes everyday this is happening.” Both Ward and Miller said that the main issue with the vandalism is the unwillingness of students to alert staff after witnessing incidents such as the improper disposal of trash or destruction of school property.
WSSU Nursing Program committed to excellence Jamie Hunter
Staff Reporter
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The Nursing Program at Winston-Salem State is arguably one of the best in North Carolina. Nursing programs at HBCUs are slowly disappearing, so it makes some wonder just what it is that sets the Nursing Program at WSSU apart. “We have incredibly dedicated faculty who believe in what they do and do what it takes to provide students with the best possible education,” said Dr. Lenora R. Campbell associate dean of nursing. “The instructors are very knowledgeable; we’re instilled with all of the proper information,” said Nia Campbell, a sophomore nursing major from Salisbury. The program is structured and presents all opportunities for success. “The program and its courses are very carefully thought about and laid out, nothing is haphazard,” said Dr. Campbell. Meeting admissions guidelines for the University does not guarantee students admission to the Nursing Program. A minimum of 71 hours of general education courses are required for nursing majors. Also required are 14 hours of pre-nursing courses for clinical preparedness. Students must pass with a score of 80 or better in all nursing courses. “Students are committed
to the process that’s preparing them to be professional nurses,” Dr. Campbell said. Graduation rates for WSSU’s Nursing Program have increased significantly over the last five years. In 2005, there were 183 graduates. That number grew to 403 in 2009; the highest of any WSSU major. “We make a commitment to our students, even if they fin-
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ish and they are not ready [to enter the workforce as professional nurses], we will work with them until they are,” Dr. Campbell said. N.C. A&T has fallen on hard times with the disappointing drop in their nursing students passing rates for the National Council Licensure Examination. A steady decline over the past several years has left them with a passing rate of
62 percent. Fayetteville State’s nursing program was suspended in May 2009 for reporting the lowest test scores in the state with a NCLEX pass rate of 46 percent. The N.C. Board of Nursing requires state nursing programs to have passing rates at 95 percent of the national rate, based on a three-year average. The passing rate for WSSU’s Nursing program this year is at 87 percent. “It’s lower than we’d like it to be; 90 or above is ideal,” Dr. Campbell said. With all of the troubles that N.C. A&T and FSU face in getting their nursing program’s back up to standards, they don’t have to do it alone. “We stand ready to assist A&T because they’re family, and we’re willing to help them in doing what it takes to be successful,” Dr. Campbell said. “We can’t afford to lose these programs.” Nursing programs at HBCU’s graduate the largest percent of minority nurses for which there is a shortage in the workforce. “Cutbacks affected us earlier on, mainly in the area of faculty travel for development, workshops, seminars, etc. However it hasn’t been much of a problem in the last two years,” said Dr. Campbell. “Hands down, whatever we need to provide a stellar education [to our students] the administration provides. We do not go without.”
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New school bullies During this holiday season, I think of others and how I can change the world we live in. A major issue these days, more than ever, is bullying. When I hear the word, I think of my childhood. In elementary school I was taunted because of some superficial characteristic and taunted others because they wore high waters. But now it is so far beyond name-calling and elementary school. So many instances of bullying have been on the web and in high schools and colleges. Some of these students were not just bullied; they were threatened. They were JORDAN being bullied to the point where they HOWSE feared for their lives. Editor In Chief Students should be able to learn in a safe environment, without worrying that someone is out to get them. People don’t understand that the bullying kids get now never goes away. When I was a kid, I was made fun of at school for various reasons but I was safe at home. I went outside and played capture the flag and watched Rugrats and didn’t think anymore of it. Students today, can’t get away from the taunts. Once someone posts something on Facebook or YouTube, it never goes away. The changes in bullying trends go hand in hand. The fact that most bullying is now electronic and on social networks is why it is becoming more prevalent among high school and college students. Most elementary schoolers don’t have Facebook or Twitter, therefore they do not have to deal with cyber bullying. While physical bullying is still a problem, it doesn’t leave scars as deep as cyber bullying. President Obama started a national campaign against bullying in October. Also some local and state governments are making public schools liable when bullying is ignored. All these efforts are to make sure that kids are not being tormented when they should be in a safe environment for learning. Some people say that all of these precautions are going to produce soft children and that parents should make sure their kids are tough enough to endure teasing. They say that bullying makes people tougher and better able to handle criticism. I had a conversation with someone and made a great comparison. With all of the campus shootings, we don’t ask students to wear bulletproof vests; we try to control the shooting. The same thing goes for bullying. We should focus on controlling the problem and making sure more children don’t fall victim, online or in life. This is the season of giving and caring. Give students hope. Give love. Care enough about other people to consider their feelings.
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CARMEN HOGAN JUNIOR, JUSTICE STUDIES LEXINGTON I would like him to bring me a good relationship.
It is almost that time of year when we give and receive gifts. Santa Claus is known for bringing gifts to the homes of the good during the late evening and overnight hours of Dec. 24. He has
DONOVAN GRIFFITH SENIOR, BIOLOGY FAYETTEVILLE Santa can bring me my diploma.
been maintained and reinforced through song, radio, television, and film. This issue’s Campus Crew asks...
What would you like Santa Claus to bring you?
LAVISHA DABBS-BROOKS JUNIOR, ACCOUNTING GREENSBORO I want a Honda and a nice apartment in Winston-Salem.
JOY LOWERY JUNIOR, REHAB. STUDIES CHARLOTTE I want him to payback my student loans and gives me a car.
TIERRA SMITH FRESHMAN, ECONOMICS FAIRMONT, N.C I want an iPad from Santa.
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‘Tis the season to think of others and be generous Due to budget cuts, which areas should get less funding?
Cut programs and dept. with history of low graduation rates
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Fall is the season where the maturation of the year begins to set in. As the leaves change color, birds change flight patterns and the weather changes dramatically from warm winds to cool breezes, the expectation of autumn brings about festivities reserved only for the culmination of a year. Since the holiday season has begun, many of us are hard at work preparing for the quality time spent with family and friends. Hopefully in the spirit of the season, those who have a warm place to lay their heads won’t forget the plight of the less fortunate. The “Black Friday” experience has become a highly anticipated event every year around this time, so much that many retail stores use the number of sales for that day to make — or break — their quarterly numbers. Shoppers hit shopping malls in droves
at obscure hours in order to find a bargain or get the best “deal” on merchandise. Yes, it’s all in the spirit of the season, but I can’t help but wonder if the essence of it has somehow been tainted. Are we joyful for the fact that we are able to bless someone else through the gift of giving, or are we more ecstatic about feeling a sense of achievement when we are able to buy something on the cheap? Do we shop for our loved ones out of the generosity in our hearts, or do we purchase merchandise in hopes that that person will return the favor? Sometimes it feels as though this holiday season, which once carried so much substance, has now been reduced to just that — substance. And it’s evident by the way society has continued to place more emphasis on after-Thanksgiving-day sales than on the
day of Thanksgiving itself. This holiday season, I urge all of us come out of what has become the societal norm. As you make your way to one retail store after another, consider the folks that seemed to be displaced during this time of year. For every article of clothing that you buy for yourself or someone else, go into your closet and give an older article of clothing to a donation station. Pay it forward. Treat it with a sense of urgency. This may seem a bit extreme, but so are the situations that some of the unfortunate will experience this time of year. The light that you shine through your genuine generosity may very well lead someone into a brighter new year. Jaye Cole Assistant Editor
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Watch out Oprah! WSSU has a new book club
Bianca Pender Staff Reporter
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There’s a new book club on campus, called “Between the Lines.” Created by seven staff members from University College and Student Affairs earlier this semester, Between the Lines’ purpose is to encourage students to read more, exercise their critical thinking and problem solving skills, and to embrace a plethora of literature. The seven staff members choose a book by what they
think students would be interested in reading. They base their selections on what is on the best seller ‘s list. Every week the staff members conduct a one-hour discussion of the book. Each staff member leads a discussion with a group of 20 or more students. The groups are known as “Book Wheels.” The books are provided free to the students. Each group meets on different days. There are 140 students in the book club; 60 percent are female and 40 percent are male. The book club is only open
to students at this time. “This may change in the future depending on the popularity and how the book club develops,” said Natasha Jeffreys, director of student development. Book Wheels discuss books of all genres including fiction, non-fiction, religion and self help. “We also try to look at experiences in the book and see how they apply and how students can relate to them,” Jeffreys said. “Instead of being on Facebook and Twitter all of the time, they can use some
of that time to read a good book.” Language Arts Center director, Derick Virgil said he was happy that the male students wanted to join the book club. His recent selection is the book, “Do You” by Russell Simmons. “I want more male students to read more and to read material that they can relate to,” Virgil said. “I wanted to choose a book the students would be interested in and that would give advice to live by. It is important for males and females to talk about their goals and to
know their potential.” Other book selections for this semester include; “Just too be Good to be True”; “Color Me Butterfly”; “When love Calls, you better answer”; “Letters to God”; “Picking Cotton” and “Before you Suffocate your own fool self.” The book club plans to include electronic books. They are working on spring selections and plan to add more staff and faculty members. “I hope the students gain the wealth of knowledge and a love of reading from the book club,” Jeffreys said.
Honors students co-host Annual Sigma Sleep-Out raises national conference $380, clothing, food for homeless
Victoria Staples Staff Reporter
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The Winston-Salem State Honors Program co-hosted the 19th annual conference of the National Association of African American Honors Programs Nov. 10-13 in Greensboro. This is the first year the NAAAHP Conference has been in North Carolina. The conference was co-hosted by the N.C. Consortium: N.C. A&T, N.C. Central University and WSSU. “Since N.C. A&T is located between WSSU and NCCU, we decided that Greensboro would be the conference site,” said Soncerey Montgomery, director of WSSU Honors Program. “During this time of economic uncertainty and financial challenge, it made sense to co-host with other North Carolina schools so one institution would not have to shoulder the huge responsibility of planning the entire conference,” Montgomery said.
More than 400 honors students from HBCUs all over the nation attended the conference. Its theme was “Honors: Making a Difference in the World.” The conference hosted many activities including: debate competitions; an academic quiz bowl; presentation sessions; Model African Nations; and a talent competition, “Honors Got Talent.” NAAAHP provides an avenue to showcase WSSU’s honors students and give the University visibility on the national level. WSSU honors students and faculty presented in the presentation sessions. The honor students that presented were Shana Wynn, Kamile McNeil, Monica Reid, Ashley Nesbitt and Brianca Alston. WSSU’s quiz bowl team placed second overall in the quiz bowl competition. The F.O.C.U.S. dance group of WSSU received a trophy for participating in “Honors Got Talent.”
Bianca Pender Staff Reporter
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The 14th annual Sleep-out for the Homeless, to raise awareness of homelessness in Forsyth County, took place on the Winston-Salem State campus Nov. 19. Sigmas across the nation have been sponsoring a sleepout for 20 years. Sponsored by the Delta Alpha chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., the event involved the members setting up tents and cardboard boxes on yard near the Greek plots, and providing food for the volunteers. About 70 people participated throughout the night including fraternity members, alumni members and other WSSU students as well as other campus organizations. Throughout the evening, the fraternity collected canned
foods, dry goods, clothing for adults and children, school supplies and money from students, faculty and staff. The fraternity raised $380 for Project HOPE. About 617 pounds of food was donated to Second Harvest Food Bank; 31 boxes of clothing and shoes were donated to Samaritan Ministries. In March 2010, the WinstonSalem Journal reported more than 547 people, including children, are homeless in Forsyth County. Calvin Holloway, employee relations manager for the University and the fraternity’s adviser said much of the organization’s community service projects are unseen. “This [sleep-out for the homeless] may be the only thing people see but the organization has participated in other community service projects,” Holloway said.
Student participants earned volunteer hours. “It helps me to be grateful, and we are bringing awareness to an issue that everyone should try to help solve,” said Delante Hatchett, a senior political science major from Roxboro. He is a member of Phi Beta Sigma. “This event brings me back to reality,” said Michael Woods, a sophomore management information systems major from Fayetteville. Woods is the chapter’s vice president. “I want to experience how these people live, and at the end I’m very fortunate,” Woods said. “I hope all students leave with a better feel of those who are less fortunate and take better advantage of their opportunities at the University and become better citizens,” Holloway said.
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Lady Rams fall short against Anderson Trojans, 48-53 Jaye Cole
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Winston-Salem State Lady Rams (3-2) hosted Anderson University (2-2) Dec. 12 in the season’s second home game. For the second time this season, WSSU women’s basketball team battled the Lady Trojans. Hoping to improve their 3-1 start, the Lady Rams deployed an athletic starting five anchored by the team’s leading scorer, junior guard Courtney Medley. The Lady Rams struggled the first half of the game, scoring just nine points from the field. Despite using a run-andgun offense, WSSU managed to score their first field goal
almost six minutes into game play. Meanwhile, Anderson University quickly found an offensive rhythm, outscoring the Lady Rams 9-0. Penalties were a problem for the Lady Rams as well, racking up 10 turnovers in the first half alone. The second half was a different story for the Lady Rams. A layup by Medley just one minute into the second half ignited the Lady Rams offense, bringing the once quiet crowd — and the WSSU sideline — to their feet. The Lady Rams were able to stay afloat by utilizing several substitutions from their deep bench. Junior forward Carlisa Haggler scored eight points from the bench, helping
to close the gap between WSSU and the Lady Trojans. A furious rally by the Lady Rams intensified on both ends of the ball, forcing 20 turnovers against the Lady Trojans. Anderson University, which once led by as many as 12 points, saw their lead dwindle to five points after halftime. A solid second-half performance by sophomore guard Jasmine Newkirk, which registered a total eight points in the contest, helped to make the game come alive. As the game progressed, the Lady Trojans lead over WSSU was cut to just one point. A three-pointer by Haggler at the second half 13:03 mark put the Lady Rams into the position to take the lead for the first time in the ball game. However, the Lady Rams defense fell short of denying Anderson University’s key shots, and was never able to clinch the advantage. The Lady Trojans picked up the hot hand in the last five minutes of the game, driving the score up once again. With less than a minute left in the second half, the Lady Rams saw themselves up against an eight point deficit. Last minute offensive efforts from Newkirk, Medley, junior forward Chloe Morse and junior center Jordhan Peterson brought the Lady Rams within five points, but were unable to translate into a win.
Photo by Garrett Garms, University Photographer
Jasmine Newkirk (15) drives to the basket during the Lady Rams game on Dec. 2.
Game Totals Teams
Lady Rams
Lady Trojans
Points
48
53
Rebounds
33
35
Assists
8
11
Steals
10
6
Turnovers
13
20
Awarded to Lamar Monger Jordan Holloway
Sports Reporter
The junior shooting guard from Ahoskie, N.C., Lamar Monger, was chosen by his head coach to be the Gameball recipient for his magnificent play so far this season. “Lamar is a joy to watch and plays with so much passion,” Head Coach Bobby Collins said. “It’s an honor and a privilege to be chosen by my coach for this award,” Monger said. Monger is the team’s leading scorer with 16 points per game and is averaging four rebounds per contest. “It is a great asset when as a coach I can go to my bench and play one of my most explosive players,” Collins said. Monger is a product of Hertford County High School where he was named the Northeastern Coastal Conference Player of the Year his senior season.
Lady Rams remove stingers from WVSU Jackets, 68-54 WINSTON-SALEM, NC The Winston-Salem State Lady Rams (3-1) pulled out an impressive victory in the home opener defeating the West Virginia State University Yellow Jackets (2-4), 68-54 on Nov. 27. The Lady Rams won in a dominant performance, leading from start to finish. The Lady Rams used a balanced attack, led by sophomore guard Jasmine Newkirk with 15 points to pick up their first home win since the 2008-09 season. “In the past few years, we haven’t had a home court advantage so it was good for us to get this win out of the way and relieve some of the pressure from the returning young ladies who haven’t had much success here.” As a team, the Lady Rams gave a strong overall performance and were especially impressive defensively as the team forced 29 Yellow Jacket turnovers. The Lady Rams also had a strong offensive performance shooting a season-high 48 percent from the field and had 13 assists to only 16 turnovers. Junior guard Courtney Medley continued her great start to the season with 13 points and three rebounds. “We’re starting to see more and more signs that the young ladies are playing hard,” Joyner added. “I saw more effort in that tonight than we’ve seen in the first few games, especially in Monday’s [Nov. 22] game at
Cornell. I was impressive with the effort that the young ladies have been showing.” In the first half, the Lady Rams had a strong effort on both ends of the floor and were able to take a 29-22 lead into halftime. The team got off to a good start and held off the Yellow Jackets until jumping out to an eight-point lead with just over six minutes left to play. The Lady Rams continued their push, building their lead to 10 points with just over a minute to play and took the seven-point lead into the locker room at the half. For the half, the Lady Rams were able to outrebound the Yellow Jackets, 17-15, and forced 16 turnovers. The second half was all Lady Rams as they continued their strong play from the first half, jumping out to a 12-point on a Newkirk three-pointer at the 15:14 mark. With the score, the Lady Rams jumped ahead of the Yellow Jackets, 43-31. WVSU was able to fight back, however, cutting the Lady Rams’ lead down to five points with 6:49 left in the game. The defensive pressure paid off as some key Yellow Jacket turnovers led to a number of WSSU scores and left the Lady Rams with their largest lead of the game 66-50 with 1:39 left to play and were able to hold on for their third victory of the season. WSSU Athletics
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Rams sting Yellow Jackets; defense anchors WSSU in rout Jordan Holloway Sports Reporter
jholloway106@wssu.edu
Photo by Garrett Garms, University Photographer
Dominic Alston powers down a dunk against Allen University. Alston had 9 points and four rebounds in the 80-61 victory.
In front of more than 2,300 screaming Rams fans WSSU soundly defeated the Allen University Yellow Jackets 80-61. The Rams defense was suffocating at best holding the Yellow Jackets to a dismal 28 percent shooting performance from the field and 27 percent from three-point land. The Rams (3-0) opened up the game on a 19-0 run anchored by the 3-point shooting of senior forward Shelton Carter. He was 4 for 9 in the first half for 12 points all from 3-point land, and also contributed with two rebounds and one assist. “It felt great to be on the good side of a lead like this, said Head Coach Bobby Collins. “I thought Lamar Monger got us off to a fast start by drawing the charge early in the game.” Monger, in his first start for the Rams scored 13 points with 10 of those coming in the second half. He also snatched down three rebounds and dished out three assists. The Yellow Jackets (5-4) were scoreless for the first eight minutes and 41 seconds of the first half. “It was our first home game and we wanted to show the fans what they are going to be seeing all season,” said Andrew Jackson, point guard for the Rams.
Rams get second win of season SALISBURY, NC The Winston-Salem State Rams (2-0) definitely brought their defense with them when the team took a 77-63 win over the Pfeiffer Falcons (2-2). The Rams used a stifling, high-pressure defense to help hold the Falcons to shooting just 30 percent from the field while a scorching hot shooting performance by the Rams keyed the win for the Rams. As a team, the Rams shot 39.6 percent from the field and a whopping 40.7 percent (11-of-27) from the three-point line. For the second straight game, four WSSU players reached double-digit scoring in the game. WSSU redshirtjunior guard Dominic Alston led the way for the Rams with 20 points while redshirt-senior guard Shelton Carter added 18 points in the win. Junior guard Lamar Monger continued his strong play with 14 points while redshirt-sophomore forward Stephon Platt added 11 points. “It’s been a long time coming. I’ve been waiting to see Dominic shoot the ball the way he shot it, both he and Shelton,” WSSU men’s basketball head coach Bobby Collins added. “If you give those guys time, they can both shoot the ball.” Three was definitely the magic number for the Rams as the team connected on 10 first half 3-pointers to push the team to the early lead. Things looked much different for the Rams in the early goings, however, as both the Rams and the Falcons went score-
less for the first three minutes of the half. The two teams combined for no field goals and only one point through the first three minutes of the half. The Rams would soon break out of their slump in a major way, mounting a furious 29-8 run to take a 30-8 lead with just over seven minutes left in the half. The Rams utilized a brutal long-range attack to key the effort, connecting on six three-pointers during the run. With the team’s long range efforts putting points on the scoreboard, the Rams continued to dominate the Falcons, going up by as many as 25 points at the 6:33 mark. With a solid spot in control of the game, the Rams took at 45-27 lead into the locker room at the half. In the second half, the Rams found themselves in an early battle as the Falcons came out of the locker room with an inspired effort, but the Rams would hold off the effort and fight their way to the win. Though their opponents continued to put up the solid effort, the Rams’ maintained their lead for the entire half. Thirteen points were as close as the Rams would allow as the team held a 63-50 lead with just over five minutes left to play. With the win, the Rams improve to a perfect 2-0. “It’s been a long time since we’ve been a dominant team,” WSSU head men’s basketball coach Bobby Collins said. “As long as we’re shooting the ball well, we’re going to be hard to beat.” WSSU Athletics
The Rams defense was forcing its will on the Yellow Jackets forcing 18 turnovers and blocking eight shots. Senior center Paul Davis led the way for the Rams defense with four blocked shots and sophomore power forward Stephon Platt followed up with three blocks of his own. It was more than a block party for the Rams as the team also stole the ball eight times; sophomore guard Marcus Wells led the way with three steals of his own. “It all started with our defense, it was a great team defensive effort,” Collins said. The Rams showed their strength on the inside by physically dominating the Yellow Jackets big men. The Rams not only out rebounded Allen 47-42 they completely owned them in the paint outscoring the Yellow Jackets 44-10 in points in the paint. Platt in his first start for the Rams this season scored eight points and pulled down two rebounds. “He has earned some more starts and he can score down low and I really feel that we may have found something here with him,” Collins said. The win improves the Rams record to 3-0 which is their best start since the 2003-2004 campaign when they won eight of their first 10 games. Next up for the Rams is a meeting with Bluefield State where the Rams hope to defend home court again like they did against the Yellow Jackets.
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