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With fences scattered between pathways to the Hall-Patterson Building and Carolina Halls, creating mazes for campus pedestrians; reconstruction for the Student Success Center continues as of Jan. 27 . The construction cost for Student Success Center, which was formerly known as Hill Hall, cost $15 million, Nasser Massry, university engineer for Winston-Salem State, said. According to Massry, the expected completion date for exterior construction is May, while the interior remodeling should be finished by February. Massry said that the major cause for the delay in construction is weather. Construction began in “The issue we are dealing with is weather. The exterior of the building is all weatherdependent. “We are looking for the interior to be finished in February, but the exterior is iffy, because if it’s 20 degrees outside, then they cannot pour concrete. So, they [construction workers] are limited in what they can do.” Furnishings for new Center include card readers, cameras, televisions and furniture, which are still being waited on, Massry said. A definite date for when furnishings would be completed was not given. Funds for reconstruction came from Title III, a federal program that grants monies to institutions for “planning, faculty development, endowment funds,” and from bonds and fees.
Several offices and departments will be moved to the Student Success Center. “The majority of the building is going to be the University College. Hauser will be renovated to make room for the music department. The Physical Plant building will be remodeled to house the visual arts depart ment, the Fine Arts Building will be demolished, according to Massry. Along with University College, the Office of Career Services, technology support and TOEFL/GRE testing will have spaces in the new center. The Office of International Programs will be relocated to the new center. Rickford Grant, international programs adviser, said he is optimistic about the move to the Student Success Center. The OIP is located in the Old Nursing Building, which has not been renovated since its construction in 1955. “We [OIP] have been here for about three years,” Grant said. He that the office moved from Hauser in 2010 and their occupancy in Old Nursing was always iterated as temporary. Grant says that there is some uncertainty about the new space, but he said he hopes the new space will attract some new faces to the OIP. Deana Brim, program assistant for OIP, said, “Though we are thankful for this space [Old Nursing], it’s so dark and gloomy.” OIP will be losing their
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(Top) Statue of Winston-Salem State’s founder, Dr. Simon Green Atkins, as it snows Jan. 27. (Bottom) Parking meters beside Diggs Gallery covered in snow.
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Disability services seeking notetakers Jennifer Bruinton staff reporter
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Winston-Salem State is seeking note-takers during the spring semester for the department of disability services. Accommodations are required for notetakers by the
Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitations Act of 1973 for students’ equal access to education. Note-taking is the practice of recording information captured from another source.
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Construction is still underway to remodel the old Hill Hall into the Student Success Center. Completion is expected by May, said Massry. Myiesha Speight, senior English major from Upper Marlboro, Md., said she hopes that students will put great use into the newly remodeled building. Speight, who is a former writing center tutor, also said that she is excited that the Student Success Center centralizing the
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lounge area in exchange for individual faculty offices. Despite this change, Brim said the good outweighs the bad of the unknown. “We’re looking forward to connecting with other offices instead of standing alone,” she said.
location of writing services for the campus. “I want to see students start using their resources and developing more effectively as students and people. This building has the potential to greatly improve WSSU,” she said.
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Myra Waddell, disability services coordinator said that note-taking has been ongoing before she first came to the University in 1988 and that it is required by the ADA. “The federal law is mandated. Note-taking can be considered a reasonable accommodation if requested by a student that qualifies for that service,” Waddell said. She said the circumstances of a student’s disability decide whether a student needs a notetaker. “It could be anyone who’s hearing impaired, blind, someone that has crippling arthritis may need a notetaker or even someone with a muscle deformity. Everyone with a disability won’t need a note taker though. It’s all based on the individual need and if the student qualifies to have a note-taker,” she said. Students with a disability must make a formal request with the Office of Disability Services to have a notetaker. She said that the qualifications to be a note taker include completing a full semester of class work, receiving a 2.8 GPA, and completing the Note-taker training 101 course. “I don’t want to send a student that is on academic probation to go take notes for someone else,” Waddell said. Jarrett Coleman, sports management major from Kernersville said, “I had two note-takers last semester and they were both really helpful. If the situation calls for it I would have another one and also because I’m a visual learner. It’s a great way to get to know people.” Yohana Gebremeskel, freshman biology and chemisty major from Charlotte, said that she is a notetaker for this current semester.
“I really needed a job, so I decided to take notes for students” In addition, Waddell said a student’s availability determines how often they will be record notes. Note-taking can be a work-study assignment or students can earn volunteer hours. “They don’t take notes for a person; they take notes for the class. They may not be sitting with that student, but they are sitting in that class. It varies on the student’s disability, and they don’t act as tutors only as note takers,” she said. Waddell said that she can supply the materials for the note-taking or students may use their own, but it is essential that a copy of the notes are sent to her and the student by midnight. This way the student is able to study in a timely manner. “I give them [notetakers] feedback when I receive the notes, and if notes aren’t properly recorded, my students will most likely tell me. If you’re not taking good notes we might need to find you an opportunity that you might be better at,” Waddell said Note taking is not one of the general accommodations that are given to students at Wake Forest University, administrative coordinator of the learning assistance center, Kimber Clark said. “We don’t really have a lot of experience with using note-takers. If a student is granted the accommodation of a note-taker it’s on a very limited case by case basis. It just depends on what the student needs. Generally the accommodation that we give is 50 percent extended time when taking an exam,” she said.
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Grammy Awards in review
Maurika Smutherman Entertaining Diversions Editor
Music’s biggest stars showed up and showed out, wowing viewers with stunning fashions and intricate performances at the 2014 Grammys Jan. 26 in Los Angeles. The top five moments Awards show: 5. Pharrell Williams’ Smokey Bear hat Pharrell may have given a groundbreaking performance of “Get Lucky” at the Awards, but all eyes were on his 10-gallon hat. The hat, which strongly resembles fire-safety representative Smokey Bear’s ranger hat, was honored with its own Twitter account, amassing more than 5,000 followers within an hour of the show airing. I’m not sure what fashion statement Pharrell was trying to make with this hat, but it left an impression, sparking the creation of hilarious memes and social media frivolity.
4. The “Get Lucky” performance The song won Daft Punk the “Record of the Year” award was performed without a hitch by a surprising mash-up
of artists -- Pharrell Williams, Stevie Wonder and Nile Rodgers. Everyone expected the performance to be amazing, and that’s exactly what it was marking Daft Punk’s second television performance. 3. Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’ “Same Love” performance News of the performance wasn’t leaked until a few hours before the big show. It was revealed that 34 couples would get married on stage
while he duo performed. Madonna also joined the tribute, performing her hit song “Open Your Heart.” Queen Latifah officiated the mass wedding, which concluded with Katy Perry catching a bouquet that was thrown into the audience. 2. Taylor Swift’s premature reaction to losing “Album of the Year” One of the funniest moments of the night was when Alicia Keys announced the winner of “Album of the Year.” Nominees included Sara Bareilles, Kendrick Lamar, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, Daft Punk and Taylor Swift. With cameras zoomed in on the nominees, viewers couldn’t help but notice Swift’s jaw drop when she thought Keys was announcing her album “Red” as the winner. Alas, it turned out Daft Punk’s “Random Access Memories” was the winner and Swift changed her tune, fixing her face and quickly congratulating the true honorees.
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1. Kendrick Lamar and Imagine Dragon’s performance Kendrick Lamar may have been snubbed at the Grammys, despite several nominations, but he delivered arguably the best performance of the night with his presentation of “m.A.A.d. City” mashed with Imagine Dragon’s “Radioactive.” Viewers didn’t know what to expect with the surprising pairing of Kendrick and Imagine Dragons, but the performance turned out to be a pleasant surprise. Kendrick let the world know who rightfully deserved to sweep the rap category because it definitely wasn’t Macklemore and Ryan Lewis. So there you have it — the top five moments of the 56th annual Grammy Awards. There were some interesting moments which failed to make the list, including Paris Hilton showing up on the arm of rapper Birdman and Ciara flaunting her baby bump on the Red Carpet, but you can catch all of these great moments and more thanks to online streaming of the Awards at CBS.com.
Record of the Year: “Get Lucky“ by Daft Punk ft. Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers Song of the year: “Royals“ by Lorde Best new artist: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Best pop vocal album: “Unorthodox Jukebox“ by Bruno Mars Best rock performance: “Radioactive“ by Imagine Dragons Best R&B album: “Girl on Fire“ by Alicia Keys Best rap/sung collaboration: “Holy Grail“ by Jay Z ft. Justin Timberlake
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Ride Along Maurika Smutherman Entertaining Diversions Editor
Rapper Ice Cube returns to the big screen alongside comedian Kevin Hart in Ride Along. The film released Jan. 17, earning $41,237,000 during its three-day opening weekend. Directed by Tim Story, who brought us films like Barbershop and Think Like a Man, Ride Along has smashed the record for top-grossing movie during Martin Luther King Jr. weekend and has also received the honor of biggest Friday-Sunday opening in January history. Here’s a quick synopsis: When Ben Barber (Kevin Hart-“Real Husbands of Hollywood”), a deprived high-school security guard, finally receives acceptance into the Atlanta Police Academy, he makes it his mission to finally win over his girlfriend Angela’s (Tika Sumpter- “The Haves and the Have Nots”) overprotective brother James (Ice Cube- 21 Jump Street), a die-hard police officer for the force. After unwavering coercion, James finally agrees to take Ben on a ride along, forcing him to prove himself worthy of respect. The film also stars John Leguziamo (Carlito’s Way), Laurence Fishburne (Boyz n the Hood), Bryan Callen (“MAD TV”), Bruce McGill (“Matlock”) and David Banner (The Butler). Pay attention and you will also spot Jacob Latimore (Black Nativity),
Charlamagne Tha God (The Breakfast Club on Power 105.1 in New York City) and Kenya Moore (“Real Housewives of Atlanta”). If you’re a fan of All About the Benjamins, Friday, Next Friday, Friday After Next, First Sunday, Janky Promoters — okay, I think you get the point—if you’re a fan of ANY Ice Cube movie, you will enjoy Ride Along. Why? Because it’s just like every film Ice Cube has starred in. He’s a hot-head with a penchant for one-liners, who befriends a bumbling idiot with excellent improvisation skills. A lot of crazy mishaps occur on their day together and in the end, Ice Cube reveals his soft spot and the bumbling idiot saves the day. Ride Along has received an 18-percent rating from critics on RottenTomatoes.com, with a struggling 76-percent rating from audiences. “Even though Ride Along is intended to be a breakthrough vehicle for Hart, he is clearly on auto-pilot here, giving us a watered-down version of his already watered-down comic persona,” said Mike Sullivan, correspondent for The Weekender. Sullivan goes on to call the film “moderately irritating and nearly unwatchable.” In conclusion, some will enjoy it, others will not, but one thing is clear — Kevin Hart’s star is quickly on the rise and audiences should expect to see him in more leading roles. Catch Ride Along in theaters now.
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Brawn or intelligence?
Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad. The Autobiography of Malcolm X. Even Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain: These are just a few classic novels that most students read before entering Chelsea Burwell EDITOR -IN- CHIEF college. How surprised would you be to find out a portion of the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill’s student athletes could not read these works? The prestigious NC institution is struggling to keep its head above murky waters after a CNN investigation reported that some of their football and basketball players could only read at an elementary school level. Mary Willingham, who researched the reading levels of nearly 200 UNC-Chapel Hill football and basketball players from 2004-2012, reported that 60 percent of the athletes read between fourth and eighthgrade levels while almost 10 percent read below a thirdgrade reading level. But it doesn’t stop there. Since the investigation, reports have surfaced that student athletes have been for years. Chancellor Carol Folt confessed that student athletes were given grades for courses they did not attend, a pattern that “has undermined our
integrity and our reputation.” With UNC-Chapel Hill, perhaps one of the most renowned universities in the Tarheel State, facing scandals with their student athletes’ academic integrity, what can be said about the standards here at Winston-Salem State? Season after season, money is poured into athletic departments at colleges and universities across the country. At WSSU, revenue from concession stands and ticket revenue, game day parking fees fuel funding for athletics. Meanwhile, our academic departments struggle to keep faculty members and pay for resources like paper and updated equipment for student labs. It seems every semester, students who groan and complain at the mere mentioning of words like “500-word essay,” “read pages 56-99” or “research paper.” I’ve been in classes where student athletes rarely turn in assignments but expect to pass the course. Is it shocking that these students are confident on game day, but cannot perform up to par in the classroom? Not really. No university should devalue academics in place of athletics. No matter if you have a wicked jump shot, produce incredible stats and have groupies; your academic career should shine just as, if not more bright, than your talent on game day. Your title says it all; you are students before athletes. Ultimately, intelligence is resilient but one torn ACL can end a career.
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JULIANA WEST SENIOR, PHYS. ED. MT. AIRY.
I saw Willie Nelson’s performance. I thought it was really neat that he’s 80 and still performing. He performed with Blake Shelton and I like him.
The 56th annual Grammy Awards aired on CBS Jan. 26, attracting more than 28 million viewers and beckoning more than 34 million social media interactions. Stars like Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Pink and Daft Punk dazzled the stage while other
celebrities like Beyonce and Pharrell Williams made some interesting fashion statements. The biggest winners of the night were Daft Punk, Lorde and Macklemore and Ryan Lewis.
This issue’s Campus Crew asks...
What do you think was the highlight/lowlight of the Grammy Awards?
RODALE MONROE FRESHMAN, EXER. SCI RAEFORD, N.C.
The highlights of the Grammys were Beyonce, Kendrick Lamar and Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’ performances.
MICKALA WADE SOPH., PSYCHOLOGY WASHINGTON, D.C.
The highlight of the Grammys was the celebrities on the Red Carpet. They showed what’s hot and what’s not for 2014.
CRAIG WISE SOPH., MASS COMM. PLAINFIELD, N.J. The highlight was Kendrick’s performance with Imagine Dragons. A lowlight: The country music. I’m not really into that.
MARQUIA TAYLOR JUNIOR, MASS COMM. THOMASVILLE
The highlight of the Grammys was Beyonce and Jay-Z’s performance of “Drunk in Love.“ I didn’t see it, but Instagram told it all.
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‘School of No’
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Does the name Marcella Sills sound familiar? Probably not— but Sills has gained notoriety after being exposed for her appalling practices as principal at the dilapidated Public School 106 in Queens, N.Y. The infamous principal of the “School Maurika Smutherman of No”— aptly Entertaining named by the Diversions Editor New York Post because the school has no textbooks or basic school supplies— boasts a $128,207 salary, including overtime, while the school’s 234 students are forced to learn in dreadful conditions, including trailers that reek of animal urine and desks that are too small. “I see a lot of bugs here. There’s always dirt everywhere. Sometimes I find an ant on the floor when I’m eating my food in the cafeteria,” said Shantazia Williams, a fifth grade student at PS 106. Despite constant letters of complaint and pleas to axe Sills as principal, she has reigned at PS 106 for nine years. There are no gym or art classes at the school— the students watch movies nearly every day. “It was so many movies, I can’t remem-
ber which day I watched what,” Williams said. All of these discrepancies are prevalent at New York City’s worst school, despite PS 106 receiving $3.3 million dollars for the 2013-14 school year, with more than $160,000 in federal Title I funds. When the New York Post got wind of Sills’ careless behavior, the paper began publishing a series of exposés, probing the question: Where did the money go? The answer is simple— the money
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prom with a ticket price of $200 for fifthgrade students. As if that isn’t bizarre enough, each student who attends must rent pre-approved bridal and groom attire. According to the New York Post, Sills never shows up to work before 11 a.m., usually neglecting to leave home until 3 p.m. In Sills’ absence, the school is run by the assistant principal, while Sills continues to collect her salary. The Education Department administered an investigation into the “School of No,” Jan. 14, with Sills showing up to work— early for once — decked out in a mini skirt, knee-high boots and an expensive fur coat. In weeks prior to the investigation, Sills attempted to cover her tracks, buying books and administering a bizarre art class. Upon conclusion of the investigation, Sills was notified that the department will be keeping a close eye on her. Luckily, the investigation seems to have lit a fire under Sills. Students received a truckload of new textbooks Jan. 15, followed by furniture and new classrooms for kindergarten and prekindergarten students — the children were previously taught in a section of the auditorium.
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went to Sills. While the “School of No” remains decrepit— the library falling apart, rusty air-conditioning units in classrooms— Sills’ office is elegantly furnished and she drives a shiny red BMW X3, valued at $40,000. Former teacher at PS 106, Patricia Walsh, described Sills’ office as a “presidential suite,” including a mahogany conference table, cushioned chairs and expensive drapes. Sills’ office also has a brand new air-conditioning unit. If you’re still unsure about Sills’ malevolence, take into consideration the fact that she has absolutely no empathy for her students, the majority of which live below poverty level. Sills throws an annual end-of-year
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GAME BALL By Matt Parmesano Sports Editor
Kerry Campbell Head Men’s Basketball Coach Bobby Collins chose the hometown kid Kerry Campbell as the recipient of this issue’s Game Ball. Campbell, a 5-foot-8-inch, 150-pound sophomore point guard, is from Winston-Salem and went to high school at Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy. He’s played in all 19 of the Rams’ games this season (as of Jan. 31), and he started in three of them. The team is currently 11-8 overall and 6-3 in conference. Campbell is averaging 1.6 points, 1.4 assists and 0.7 steals, while playing just 12 minutes per game. “He struggled a little bit earlier in the season, but since then, he’s been very important and vital to the success of our team,” Collins said. “His energy and defense are
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his strongest attributes. He’s the backup point guard, so he’s been coming in and playing with a lot of energy, and he’s been doing some great things for us.” The Rams have a strong starting five, but Coach Collins said that a deep bench is just as important. “I can always count on Kerry. I know that every time I bring him in the game, he’s going to give me intensity and effort. Whether we need to pick it up defensively or just execute better on offense, I know that with Kerry there, we can always go to the bench and get it.” Coach Collins said that Campbell has accepted his role and is doing very well within it, and he expects more from him as the season progresses. “He has matured and grown into his position,” Collins said. “He is still improving, though. I’m looking for him to become even more demanding from the point guard position, but I’ve been very pleased with his play to this point.” Q: How long have you been playing basketball? Campbell: I’ve been playing organized basketball since I was about four years old. I
started playing at the YMCA when I was really young. My dad always loved basketball when he was growing up, so he put the ball in my hands at an early age. I’ve been dribbling a basketball since I was two (years old). That’s probably why I can dribble so well now. Q: What’s your favorite part about playing? Campbell: Everything. I just love the feeling of being in the game and in the zone. The atmosphere, especially here at Winston-Salem State, is like a high. Q: What’s it like playing college basketball so close to home? Campbell: I like having my dad at the game. My parents come to every game. I also get a lot of support from my friends here in Winston that I grew up with. My peers that go here and are from here expect a lot out of me as well. I have a lot of critics too. It’s a good thing and a bad thing. I have a lot to live up to. Q: How has the season gone to this point? Campbell: We started off kind of so-so, but the second half of the season will be much better. We’ve been improving, and we’re getting better with each game. We’re ready to win the conference championship and make a run
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Point guard Kerry Campbell before practice. at the national championship. Q: Who’s your favorite NBA player? Campbell: I look up to Chris Paul (Los Angeles Clippers point guard). He’s from Winston, and he plays my position. He’s probably the best point guard in the game, and the fact that he’s from Winston just makes me like him even more. Some of the stuff that he does is amazing. I watch him and try to model my game after him.
Q: What are your plans after WSSU? Campbell: I’m an exercise science major, so I want to do something with therapy. I’m going to try to stay close to sports because I really love them. I might try to be a basketball trainer, a personal trainer or a therapist. No matter what I decide to do, I definitely want to be able to use my sports knowledge and background.
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Winston-Salem State football coaches, players and fans couldn’t wait for the 2014 schedule to be released, and it’s finally here. The University’s Department of Athletics released the schedule Jan. 27. The Rams finished the 2013 season with a 10-2 record and made their third consecutive trip to the NCAA DII playoffs. If they plan on making another appearance in the playoffs, they’re going to have their work cut out for them. WSSU will play two schools that made the playoffs in 2013, UNC Pembroke Sept. 6 to
open the season and Tuskegee Sept. 20 in the third game of the year. Both of these matchups will be non-conference home games. The Rams’ only other non-conference game will be on the road against Valdosta State Sept. 13 at Cantrell Stadium in Powder Springs, Ga. The remaining seven games on the schedule will be CIAA matchups. WSSU hasn’t had any trouble winning in the CIAA recently. The Rams went 29-2 in CIAA games and won three consecutive conference championships in four seasons under now former Head Coach Connell Maynor, who accepted the head coaching job at Hampton University
Dec. 17. Maynor finished with a 45-6 overall record at WSSU. New head coach Kienus Boulware will look to continue those winning ways. WSSU hired Boulware, Maynor’s defensive coordinator for the past several seasons, as its new head coach. Boulware’s unit was the top-ranked defense in DII football last season. He’s already familiar with the University and the players, which gives him an advantage over any other coach WSSU could have brought in. Maynor will be missed, but the Rams shouldn’t take much of a step back from 2013 to 2014.
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CONTACT CHRISTIAN HILL, GCS STEM LATERAL ENTRY RECRUITER AT (336) 419-5056 OR hillc5@gcsnc.com
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Being debt-free after college feels great. Skimming mere feet above Pacific breakers in a helicopter feels even better. At Spelman College, I never imagined I’d go on to become the first African American female helicopter pilot in Coast Guard history. The College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative (CSPI) made it possible. It’s a program that fosters leadership, pays for two years of tuition and books, and provides HBCU students with a competitive salary even before graduation. It felt incredible knowing that I would have a career doing something that matters. Today I have one of the most coveted positions in the Coast Guard, and I got here because of CSPI. Visit GoCoastGuard.com/CSPI to learn more.