WSSU’s GREEN machine Winston-Salem State is the first HBCU in the UNC-system to own an electric green van.
New energy-efficient student patrol vehicles where introduced during the week of Sept. 26. This Vantage vehicle was parked outside of the Campus Police Station charging from an extension cord.
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Counterfeit ticket suspect to face judicial hearing
Victoria Staples
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A suspect behind the counterfeit tickets for the homecoming pre-dawn party has been apprehended and will face a judicial hearing Oct. 12. According to a Campus Police report, the suspect was confronted and admitted that the tickets he sold were counterfeit. Judicial Affairs will be able to fully investigate the counterfeit
ticket mishap that caused pandemonium at the event. Almost 50 students reported being sold counterfeit tickets. Deona Cureton, director of student conduct, said that the reported price range of the tickets sold were from $5 to $15. Campus Police were not alone in investigating. “Students told police officers, and they ‘put 2 plus 2’ together,” Cureton said. Cureton said they [Judicial
Internships to be showcased Career Development Services will be hosting an Internship Showcase from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 3 in the RJR Building 136. The internship showcase is designed to give student interns an opportunity to share their internship experiences and to encourage students to participate in internships. Source: www.wssu.edu
Affairs] hope to find out how the tickets were produced and what was done with the monies collected. The suspect may have to pay restitution funds, and he may have to issue a public apology once the case hearing is closed, Cureton said. As of now, there will be no student refunds. “I think he should be responsible for refunding the students because they spent their money and could not attend
Just singing could win $5,000 JustSync is sponsoring the “Who Said You Can Sing?’ competition and the JustSync.com “Short Film Festival.” Contest winners will receive $5,000. The singing contest requires a five-minute video of a contestant singing a song by a known artist. Narratives, documentaries, animations, or screenplays must be no longer than 20 minutes. All contest submissions must be entered by Nov. 1. Source: JustSync.com
the event,” said Dominique Brantley, student patrol. Brantley is a senior justice studies major from Newark. “I just think that it was unfortunate that [that] student made the decision to be dishonest like that,” said Ebony Ramsey, student activities director. The pre-dawn party sold out two weeks prior to the event. Hours before the event, the counterfeit tickets began to surface. “I was talking to some
‘I Love Boobies’ month October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. One in eight women in the United States will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of their lifetime. Male breast cancer is a rare condition, and accounts for only about one percent of all breast cancer cases. The most significant risk factors for breast cancer are gender and age. Source: www.breastcancer.org
students, and one student informed me that she purchased a ticket today [Sept. 25], and I asked to see it,” said Zuo Reeves, a member of Campus Activities Board and Campus Life Marketing Committee. “I actually didn’t say anything to the student about it [the ticket] being fake or not, I just later informed my adviser that it was going to be a serious situation,” Reeves said.
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Offices compete in Ram spirit competition Staffers strive to be Financial Aid staffers won with their rendition of a football field that fans and a flat screen. Jamal Williams Staff Reporter
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Imagine the shock of a student walking into an administrative office [in the Thompson Center] during homecoming with expectations of the usual “strictly business” zone transforming into a music-filled, interactive experience. During homecoming week, enrollment management organized the first WinstonSalem State Staff Decorations Contest, themed: “Ram Pride All Day Every Day.” “This competition gives us an opportunity to invest in WSSU and care for students as a team,” said Tomikia LeGrande, associate vice chancellor of enrollment management. Staff members from participating offices were Billings and Receivables, Financial Aid, Registrar, Admissions,
Integrated Student Services, and Recruitment and Enrollment Services. “Events like this help to build alma mater love and pride,” LeGrande said. Five judges evaluated the office decorations on originality, creativity, neatness, artistic design and adherence to the theme. Financial Aid, the winning office staffers, transformed their lobby into a football field with Ram fan pictures. A slide show of various Ram football images aired on a flat screen TV. They also gave a mini-performance featuring the WSSU mascot, Amon. Financial Aid counselor Treva Baldwin said that the competition gave the office employees an opportunity to work as a team in a competitive manner. Contestants were required to use all supplies they were given in a box provided by enrollment management – including the box.
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.
Sunday, Sept. 25 The Campus Police Office was notified about larceny that occurred in Parking Lot CC. A student reported that a navigation system was stolen from the student’s vehicle. The student did not have the ID number of the property. There are no leads at this time.
The staffs were permitted to purchase additional supplies or decorations out of pocket, but their total cost could not exceed $100. They were required to submit all receipts. They were also allowed to use music in their showcase, as long as it did not disrupt the work environment. The office staffers not only decorated their lobbies, but they also dressed to match their theme. Throughout the offices, homecoming spirit -- from past to present-- was exhibited on the walls, mirrors and floors. The Admissions Office staff displayed a scene featuring tailgating, including food and two pull-out chairs in the waiting room. The Registrar Office staff used a freeze frame camera to show the flow of homecoming. A mock funeral service scene was displayed by the
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Thursday, Sept. 29 Campus Police picked up an Anderson Center employee that had an outstanding warrant for a probation violation. The employee was taken to magistrate and a court date was set. Friday, Sept. 30 A student was arrested for disorderly conduct and resisted arrest. The student was taken to the magistrate for processing, and a court date was set.
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The News Argus was informed by Patricia Norris, Chief of Campus A Campus Police officer was called to Police, that her office will no lonthe Clock Tower due to reports of a person ger provide detailed information selling counterfeit tickets to a party. Upon about on-campus criminal activiconfrontation, the person admitted that the ties. Norris said her office had tickets being sold were counterfeit. The been providing too much informaindividual was issued a campus appearance ticket and referred to Judicial Affairs. tion. She said she wants to follow the guidelines of the Clery Act. See story on Page 1. The Argus staff is investigating. Monday, Sept. 26 A Campus Police officer was conducting a vehicle stop that revealed a driver with a suspended license. The officer searched the car and found a large amount of marijuana and other paraphernalia. The items were confiscated to use as evidence. The case is pending.
Source: WSSU Department of Police and Public Safety Compiled by The News Argus Staff
the ‘Biggest Losers’ Jennifer Rooks Staff Reporter
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Since February, members of Winston-Salem State’s first Weight Watchers program are still losing pounds and getting fit. Eight months ago, the members collectively lost 211 pounds, with the most successful member losing 76 pounds. The staff-only program has about 11 members ranging from ages 25 to 55. The program, which is a 17-week series, is the first and only “weight” program exclusively for the campus staff, says Deana Brim, a program assistant in the Office of International Programs and the Weight Watchers program coordinator. The group meets every Monday in the Thompson Center for about one hour starting at 1 p.m. During the meeting, members eat a healthy bag lunch consisting of steamed vegetables, sandwiches made with whole wheat bread, and fruit. They discuss topics such as weight loss motivation and benefits. They also celebrate their successes of reaching goals and discuss troubleshooting failures. Weight Watchers was chosen by the staff senate’s health and wellness committee because the program uses portion control to promote weight loss. London Mickles says the program was suggested by Brim as a possible answer to a now repealed health insurance regulation, which used the body mass index to determine which policies would have been available to staff members. Mickles is the administrative assistant to the provost and president of the staff senate. Some staffers joined for personal reasons like Laurie Werts, administration associate for the graduate school’s department of education. Before joining the group, Werts described herself as being unhealthy, and said
she had a difficult time walking up the steps to her own house. Since beginning the program, Werts said she has noticed a complete improvement in both her health and her walking. “I’m eating better, and I’m drinking diet everything,” Werts said. Joyce Jacob-Mau, Weight Watchers leader says, “We [Weight Watchers] want them to be healthy; we want them to be active. This isn’t a diet this is a life choice.” The program has been used in affiliation with the core and low-impact aerobic training for members of the program at the Donald L. Evans Fitness Center. In spite of the reported success, some staff decided not to participate in the weight loss program. Marilynne Singletary says she would rather lose weight on her own, than join a weight loss program like Weight Watchers. Singletary is an administration support associate and academic records specialist for the Registrar Office. “I want to do it so that I know I’m going to stick with it,” Singletary said. “I’ve never been interested in the program.” Sandra Young, assistant director of student activities, said she had been a member of the program but dropped out because of the program’s price increase. “The first time I went I had to pay $60,” Young said. That time staff senate took care a part of it. I don’t understand why they didn’t continue to do that.” The program is recruiting members to join the established group or start another group. There is no plan to expand this program to students and faculty, though Brim has expressed an interest in looking into a student version. Brim said that although this particular program is for staff only, there are plenty of workshops and programs available on campus for student and faculty.
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Argus Q&A with Chancellor Reaves Natalie Davis Editor In Chief
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Chancellor Donald Reaves has been at WinstonSalem State since 2007. On his installation website, Reaves’ ambitions include responding to and implementing some of the findings contained in the report of the Chancellor’s Commission on Crime and Security, and developing and supporting economic development initiatives that will contribDONALD ute to the economy of the region REAVES and in the state. In 2009, Reaves presented his student retention plan, which includes creating a retention and graduation task force, developing a comprehensive program for student advising, establishing a language arts center, and expanding a peer tutorial program. Reaves has finalized a new strategic plan that will guide WSSU through 2015. The 2011-2012 academic year has brought some changes and fulfillment of several goals. These changes include deterring all-night traffic to two locations on campus, implementing a new curriculum and a new admissions policy. The News Argus interviewed Reaves Oct. 3. What makes your leadership unique? I am willing to do things differently. My motto is “Be bold.” If you keep on doing the same thing, you are going to keep getting the same results. I think my leadership is unique because I am willing to try things that haven’t been tried before, do things that are difficult, take risks and take on challenges. There is a rumor that you will be leaving WinstonSalem State at the end of the academic year before your contract is fulfilled. I don’t have a contract. Chancellors in the UNC System do not have contracts. What they are saying is that, I’m coming up on my fifth year, and they think that I’m going to leave after five years. I say something along the lines of Mark Twain: ‘Everybody should understand that the report of my imminent departure is greatly exaggerated.’ [Reaves laughs].
more years to attract the type of class that we were able to enroll this year. This is evidence that people are beginning to look at Winston-Salem State differently, and they are seeing that they can get the best of both worlds. They can get a HBCU education that is of the highest quality. You were responsible for bringing WSSU back into the CIAA Conference. I know that you are pleased with the results, as far as us winning games. In the long-term, how much money will we be saving? Every year that we are in the CIAA versus the MEAC, we save $2 to 2.5 million. WSSU is going green throughout the campus, and as one of the leaders of the UNC System, what advice would you give to other chancellors about going green on their campuses? I think that going green is something that they should give serious consideration to. It’s good, cost effective, helps save the planet, helps save the world, but those initiatives need to be balanced with the reality of the situation. Recently, there has been a rash of counterfeit tickets for various campus activities. What measures are being taken? There are thieves everywhere and thieves come in all dimensions and all flavors. There is nothing that I hate more than a thief, and that is what I consider someone who counterfeits a ticket. We try to devise tickets that have watermarks on them that cannot be duplicated and is very difficult. If we catch students with counterfeit tickets, we are going to put them into the judicial system, and they will be subject to the harshest discipline. Essentially, that is stealing from their fellow students. Because of the North Carolina budget crunch, do you foresee any more cuts you will have to make like positions, programs or other funding? I see more budget cuts coming. I do not have a crystal ball. We have cut people to the point to where it will be difficult to cut any more. There may be a few more, but not like we have had in the past. If this fiscal crisis continues the way it has, we will then need to begin to look at cutting programs.
The new admissions policy resulted in the highest freshmen grade point average this year. Did you accomplish everything you wanted?
Have you received reports from Campus Police that the new gates have been effective?
We are ahead of pace with regards to admission standards, and we thought it would take a couple
Absolutely. I ask Pat [Patricia Norris, chief of Campus Police] at least twice a week about the new gates. She said that they are great. They have the effect
Tickets continued from Page 1 Reeves is a junior mass communications major from Wash., D.C. The homecoming committee and security were notified of the possibility of counterfeit tickets, but were unaware of the actual number [of tickets] or severity of the situation. “We had to have a lot more officers outside of the event because of the tickets,” said Zuo Reeves. Reeves also worked as frontdoor security for the event. “It caused chaos; there was a student leader that was threatened by a student because they could not get into the pre-dawn,” Reeves said.
of deterring people with outstanding warrants from coming on campus. When you come to this campus, you will be stopped and questioned. We will turn your name in and arrest you. It [gate] has cut down on the traffic. We think it is helping. Norris said that the students are ecstatic about this, and she thinks they feel safer. Earlier this year, The News Argus made a serious mistake. Do you see any improvements in the newspaper since then? I think that was a tremendous, monumental mistake, but you learn from those things. I had good conversations with the leadership of The News Argus, and I think that as a result of that, the organization will be more careful with its reporting. Everybody makes mistakes. I make mistakes. That was a hard lesson for everyone involved. I think they learned from it. What would you like to read more of in The News Argus? I would like The News Argus to do a story on the new curriculum and to really come to learn about it, and talk to some students who are going to be able to take advantage of it. I would really like to get some student feedback on that. I would like to see you all do something about crime on campus because it’s important. See the new curriculum story in the Sept. 13 issue of The News Argus. What do you think about RAM-TV becoming a student organization, and no longer being affiliated with the Mass Comm. Department? Not knowing exactly what is going on there, I do believe that organizations like RAM-TV, SU Radio, The News Argus, all of them need to be an academic learning experience. Therefore, I think that some affiliation needs to remain. By the end of the academic year, what are the top three items on your wish list to be accomplished? We are ahead of ourselves, so I need to come up with more. We have a new curriculum in place, which usually takes five to 10 years to put in place, an admissions process that brought us the absolute best students that we could find in North Carolina. We have winning athletic teams. I have six CIAA rings. That is just from the first championship year. Our football team is winning. Everything is going great, but I will come up with some new goals.
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Scrutinize everyone Do you recall Susan Smith? Andrea Yates? Yokeia Smith or Casey Anthony? These women were either accused or convicted of filicide. Maternal filicide is child murder by the mother. It’s been around for centuries. In 1995, the infamous Susan Smith is the woman who claimed an African-American man stole her car, while her two sons were in it. Her case received worldwide attention, after she recanted her original version of the incident and confessed to watching her two sleeping boys, strapped in their car seats, sink slowing into a lake. After she had driven the car onto to the ramp, she put NATALIE it in drive and got out. She was given a life sentence. DAVIS Editor in Chief In 2001, Yates drowned her five children in the bathtub. She was found not guilty by reason of insanity and committed to state mental facility in 2006. In July, Anthony was found not guilty of murder, aggravated child abuse, and aggravated manslaughter of her two-year old daughter. She was found guilty of four misdemeanor counts of providing false information to a law enforcement officer. In September, Yokeia Smith was charged with fatally shooting two of her children in the head with a shotgun Why are mothers and their children like these “slipping through the cracks?” Something needs to be done about these mothers. I know a lot of people don’t like the government to intefere in their personal affairs. But instances involving child abuse and neglect should be the exception. Government agencies like Child Family Services should crack down on the parents. These women share a commonality, other than filicide. Others were aware of their mental problems and parenting issues. Susan Smith was molested by her stepfather and her biological father had committed suicide when she was 6 years old. Yates had been suffering from postpartum depression and psychosis. Social workers had “visited” Yokeia Smith’s apartment before. They won’t say what that was for... Yokeia Smith was investigated in 2007 and 2011 for neglect and physical abuse. Media and society seem to focus more on crimes committed by men. Let’s begin to scrutinize everyone -- especially if children are involved.
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There was something for everyone at this year’s ‘I Love the ‘90s’ homecoming. From dancing to the music of 9th Wonder at the kickoff pre-dawn party and praising and singing along at the gospel play,
JAMES LENG SENIOR, SPORTS MGMT. CHARLOTTE
MARGARETT HERDER SENIOR, ENGLISH ED. GARNER, N.C.
The CP3 Charity game. I got pictures and autographs.
The vendor fair: It’s always good to see alumni on the yard and then have such a plethora of new WSSU paraphernalia for sale on the yard.
to being inspired from the wise words given at the Rev. Run lecture and building memories from the CP3 All-star pickup basketball game. This issue’s Campus Crew asks...
What was your most memorable homecoming event?
SATIRA HOLIDAY SENIOR, ELEM. ED. PHILADELPHIA The CP3 Allstar Game. I had a great seat right behind the players.
CALLEESHA TEEL JUNIOR, POLI. SCI. GREENVILLE, N.C. The pre-dawn because I got to dress up with my friends in ‘90s clothes. We went out and had fun together.
NICK GILCHRIST JUNIOR, ENGLISH WAGRAM, N.C. Definitely the Red and Black Affair. The artists really tore it down.
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‘N-word’ controversy strikes again
Should Ram fans be required to purchase a ticket or season pass to tailgate?
No. Fans already have to pay rent for a spot in a tailgating area.
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Texas governor Rick Perry is one of the Republican candidates for the 2012 Presidential Election. Perry would invite friends to a hunting camp that he leased with his father. BIANCA Near the entrance of PENDER Copy Desk Chief the gated camp, was a rock with the name of the camp painted in bold letters. The 1,070-acre camp was named “Niggerhead.” There is no specific date of when the rock was placed near the gate. Five years ago, the camp’s name was changed to North Camp Pasture, but the name on the rock was still there. The name was painted over during the 1980s but can still be seen beneath the white paint. The exact date in which the name was painted on the rock is still being debated.
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the candidate. Those who have visited the hunting camp should have mentioned it to Perry. Perry said, “The word on the rock is an offensive name that has no place in the modern world.” So is he saying that the “N-word” is only appropriate in the African American community? One can only hope that Perry’s apology is sincere, but it could only be used as damage control for his campaign. His argument is that he has not been to the camp since 2006. Regardless of race and political views, the idea of overlooking an insensitive word shows that Perry was aware of the controversy behind the “N-word,” but felt no remorse about removing the rock during the time it was at the hunting camp. It would be wise for Perry to be careful of the things he says and what he is associated with.
Watch your mouth, literally
Yes. The funds could be used to build a WSSU football stadium.
No. Fans might retaliate and stop attending home games.
Some believe that Perry should apologize for the offensive word. He is responsible for the representation of the property he is associated with. Perry should take in consideration who his supporters are and if this incident would effect his campaign. His supporters want to believe he had nothing to do with the name association. He has the power to have it removed. Painting over the name does not get rid of the stigma that comes with it. When the situation is looked at in a different way, Perry should have immediately removed the rock. In a recent quote, it was said that he “still has time to recover if he uses his charismatic personality to send out a powerful message.” As a potential president, one has to be able to identify an issue and be able resolve it to the best of his or her ability. The idea of Perry inviting friends and other political figures to this camp with the rock on display is not a good look for
JORDAN HOLLOWAY Sports Editor
Are you ready for some football? Well, Hank Williams Jr. won’t have to be anymore, as ESPN has removed him from their Monday Night Football opening presentation. He was removed after his opinionated statements about
President Obama. He called Obama and Vice-President Biden “The Enemy,” and then went on to say that Obama playing golf with House Speaker John Boehner was like Hitler playing golf with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. There are many lessons that can be taken from Williams’ situation. Lesson one: The place between your nose and chin will always get you in trouble. My dad told me this all of the time
when I was a child, and I see it happening more and more today. So if you think that what you say won’t get you in trouble or that nobody is listening, then you might want to rethink that. People are always watching and waiting for a moment to use what you say against you, especially if you are famous or in a position of power. Lesson two: No matter who you are, you can always be replaced. No one is too high on the totem pole to be knocked off. Williams was the voice of Monday Night Football since 1991. Yet just one comment took away a lifetime of hard work. If you value your career or public opinion, then you should monitor what you say. It’s all a giant public relations game. Lesson three: Your career helps people build an opinion of you. There are certain stereotypes that are
involved with many career paths, and one of them for a country singer is that he or she is a racist. So these comments, to me, were not as alarming and neither was his eminent departure from ESPN, the “worldwide leader in sports.” When you are in a career that is not known for being culturally sensitive and when you are on nationally syndicated political shows, you have to tailor your comments to fit your situation. The apology that Williams posted to his Facebook and his website may not be strong enough to help repair the damage done to his reputation. Neither are the awards and his other accomplishments that he collected over his career. Now that we have some lessons to reflect on, I just hope that ESPN doesn’t give him that spot back or they will have a lot of explaining to do.
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‘Tis the season to tailgate
More than 1,500 African Americans need organ donors Kanesha Leak Staff Reporter
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Across from Bowman Gray Stadium, Ram fans tailgate during the homecoming game, Oct. 1. Jamie Hunter
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The homecoming tailgate at Winston-Salem State brings much excitement as Ram fans gather to celebrate their beloved University, Oct. 1. Arriving early in the morning, with grills, deep fryers, buffet style serving dishes and coolers in tow, they proudly set up their tents and chairs. They gather no matter what type of weather, and this year, the weather was chilly with a slight breeze. Both sides of the street at Bowman Gray Stadium are crawling with Ram fans stuffing themselves with good food, talking smack and having a good time. Vendors push carts full of WSSU homecoming merchandise like T-shirts and towels as spectators make their way into the stadium for the big game. “This is my first time out here and it’s a wonderful experience,” said Rian Harshaw, a junior finance
major from Charlotte. “It really shows how the alumni and students can come together to celebrate.” Being a Ram doesn’t necessarily mean that one attended the University, but that WSSU holds a special place in their heart. Paula Vanderburg, from Statesville, said she always wanted to be a Ram, but never got the chance. Her daughter, freshman Rodnika Vanderburg is a dancer for Scarlet Lace. “I’ve supported the Rams for years,” said Vanderburg, who has been attending homecoming tailgates since 1991. People bustle back and forth from tent to tent shaking hands, raising drinks and enjoying the company of the friends that they haven’t seen in a while. “There’s a lot of food and socializing,” said David Dawson, 2002 alum from Chicago and member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
“I’ve been coming out sporadically for the last few years; it helps me keep in touch with the older members of my fraternity as well as the newer ones who have just joined.” Denise Norris remininces about when her neighbor and WSSU alum, Jackie Strong would bring her to the homecoming tailgate in the 1970s. “Nowadays, there are more people, more tailgating, more everything; there are more parties, all over the city; there are things to do for both the young and the old,” said Norris. Norris comes from a family of Rams. She worked at the University from 1995-1996, in child care. Her mother worked at WSSU for nearly 20 years. Norris’s son, Kinard Norris played in the University’s band for two years. Her aunt is WSSU Chief of Police, Patricia Norris. Tailgating at WSSU is more than just a way to pregame before the football game.
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Why not donate them? You can’t take them with you! More than 3,774 North Carolinians are on the wait list to receive a kidney, a liver, or a pancreas, and almost half that number, 1,867, are African Americans, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. According to the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network, 16 people die each day waiting for a life-saving organ transplant. “You can no longer use them [organs], and you are saving a life,” said Rochelle Blakeney, an organ donor, senior health care management major from Monroe, N.C. An organ donor must be at least 18 years or older; anyone under 18 must get permission from a parent or guardian. African American are the least likely to become organ donors. African Americans are likely to have hypertension and diabetes -- both of which can lead to kidney failure, said Beth Hinesley, Community Relations Coordinator for Carolina Donor Services of Winston-Salem.
More than 1,756 African Americans are waiting for kidney transplants in North Carolina. “African Americans don’t donate because it’s a tradition that is passed down through years that you should die with everything you came with,” said Michael Isler, a registered nurse and coordinator for Student Health Services. “I choose not to be an organ donor because the doctors will not work as hard to revive you if you are dying,” said Mark Lovely. Lovely is a senior finance major from Durham. “Nurses and doctors took an oath to save lives; they will work to resuscitate you whether you are an organ donor or not,” Hinesley said. A recent report from the Mayo Clinic says that the medical team that works to save patient’s lives is a completely different staff from those who perform organ and tissue retrievals. “We have a lot of Black’s waiting for donations especially kidney donations that have been on the list a long time and are unable to find a suitable donation,” Isler said. Patients who need transplants are more likely to find a genetically compatible match within their own racial groups.
Decorations continued from Page 2 Solution Center, using its box as a coffin for Johnson C. Smith. “It’s a great feeling for homecoming,” said Bendie Eliassaint, a graduate student mastering in information technology. All of the staffs included archive photos, slideshows
and vintage Ram memorabilia including quilts and yearbooks in their decorum. “We hope and trust that this win helps to demonstrate our commitment to WSSU and the ideal of “Ram Pride All Day Every Day”,” Baldwin said.
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Packed Gaines Center welcomes NBA All-stars Jordan Holloway Sports Editor
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The crowds filed in from all over to see the NBA’s shining stars compete in the CP3 All-Star Pick-up Game. Chris Paul, point guard of the New Orleans Hornets, and WinstonSalem native, hosted the game. “Normally I would be in training camp, but since the lockout is happening we had time to do something like this,” Paul said. “I played here in the Gaines Center as a child in AAU basketball. So I’m glad to be back in the place where I used to play.” The players were split into two teams. The White Team had Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors; John Wall, Washington Wizards; J.R. Smith, Denver Nuggets; Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder; Carmelo Anthony, N.Y. Knicks; Josh Howard, Washington Wizards; Damion James, New Jersey Nets; Chris Paul. The Black Team had Kyrie Irving, Cleveland Cavaliers; Dwayne Wade, Miami Heat; LeBron James, Miami Heat; Rudy Gay, Memphis Grizzlies; Josh Shelby, Memphis Grizzlies; Tristan Thompson, Cleveland Cavaliers; Mario Chalmers, Miami Heat. The game, where there was 321 combined points, was sold out.
The White Team defeated the Black Team 175-146 in a match up that resembled what an NBA dunk contest should be. Durant was the games highest scorer with 48 points. Durant is the NBA’s leading scorer for the previous two seasons. He averages 28.9 points per game. “I knew that Kevin Durant could shoot, but actually seeing him do this in person was incredible,” said Dwayne Martin, senior health care management major from WinstonSalem. “I didn’t know that he could go between his legs and dunk because he is so tall.” When the game concluded, LeBron and other players were autographing their shoes and throwing jerseys and other items they were wearing in the crowd. Asa Mack was one of the people who got a jersey signed by his favorite player, Dwayne Wade. Wade was the only player that played that won a championship during his career. “It was a great experience, I was excited about the opportunity to get my jersey signed by my favorite player,” Mack said. Wade scored 32 points and was very balanced dishing the ball and grabbing rebounds with five assists and five rebounds. “I got my money’s worth by attending the game. When will
you get the chance to see all of these stars in one place? I know I won’t get a chance to go to an all-star game for the NBA.” Mack is the assistant hall director for Brown Hall and a 2010 graduate at WSSU. WSSU alum and NBA Hallof-Famer Earl “The Pearl” Monroe made an appearance. He was greeted by the students and others. Monroe helped present the check that the CP3 Foundation gave to the Athletic Department. Students were involved in the festivities as well. Tim Carmichael won the dunk contest by attempting a reverse slam dunk with his head above the rim. After the slam dunk contest, the Rams Athletic Department presented Paul and his family with a framed red and black WSSU jersey and a Ram trophy that resembled the Heisman Trophy. During a timeout, LeBron, Wade and Paul huddled. They executed the plan in the waning moments in the game. Lebron and Wade stood under the basket while Paul drove the lane. He was lifted by the Heat duo and slammed the ball through the hoop. “It was great to see everyone having a great time,” Paul said. “Maybe we can do this again sometime.”
Awarded to Malcolm Rowe
Amber Taylor
Assistant Sports Editor
Fayetteville native Malcolm Rowe was selected by head coach Connell Maynor as the Game Ball recipient because of his performance during the homecoming game against Johnson C. Smith. “He was really a top performer during the game,” Maynor said. Rowe had the only two interceptions for the Rams, returning one of them for a touchdown. Rowe is a senior, business management major. “It’s an honor to receive the Game Ball, but it’s a team effort,” Rowe said. “I appreciate my teammates for putting me in the position to receive this.” The 6-foot 2-inch defensive back said that he plans to keep up the hard work. Rowe also had seven tackles.
Sweet revenge Jordan Holloway Sports Editor
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The Rams continue their winning ways as they defeated St. Augustine’s Falcons 35-28 in Durham County Stadium Oct. 8. The Rams defense could have stopped a Mack truck from gaining ground on them as they held the Falcons to minus three rushing yards. The Rams had a tough day running the ball by their own standards gaining 138 yards on 47 carries. Quarterback Kameron Smith
completed 13 of 26 passes for 267 yards and three touchdowns. Wide receiver Jahuann Butler caught three passes for 73 yards and one touchdown. Halfback Nicholas Cooper had 87 yards on 22 carries. This was his lowest rushing total of the season. The Rams keep climbing the ranks as they have moved from No. 16 to 13 in the American Football Coaches Association poll. The Rams can win the CIAA Southern Division with a victory Oct. 15 against Livingstone.
Preparing for 2012 season
Men, women tennis teams look to smash CIAA
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Assistant Sports Editor
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Tennis coach, John Martin, has a positive outlook on the future of both the men and women’s teams. As the defending conference champions, the Lady Rams tennis team are preparing for or a new season. Since the team is returning all six starters, the 201112 Lady Rams should pick up right where they left off when they won 27 matches. Coach Martin said that he feels good about both upcoming seasons. The women’s team was 16-0 in conference matches. Coach Martin said that the women’s team is capable of doing it again. “I expect the team to have a repeat of last season,” Martin said.
Kayla Carter is also optimistic about the approaching season. “As captain, I motivate my team by continuously encouraging my team and letting them know that they are capable of great things,” Carter said. Carter is a junior from Apex, N.C. She has been playing the sport since she was 5. Carter went undefeated last season in individual matches and plans to go undefeated again. Although she’s anxious about the upcoming season, Carter said that her excitement outweighs the nervousness. Coach Martin was named the 2011 CIAA Women’s Tennis Coach of the Year. He uses his personal experience as a player to improve his coaching. “When I was an athlete, my coach stressed fitness, and I do
the same thing,” Coach Martin said. He said that this method has helped his player in several matches in the past. Players who are in better shape do not need as much recovery time. “You may not be the best player out there, but you’ll be in the best shape.” Coach Martin said that physical fitness especially paid off during a match again UNCCharlotte last season that turned into a three-day match. It was exceptionally strenuous on players on the men’s team. The men’s team expects to make a complete turnaround. They had a (15-13) record last season. The men’s team will be completely different from last season. So far, the men’s team has welcomed two transfer students and one freshman.
Coach Martin said that if everything goes as planned, the men’s team will also receive a transfer student from England in January. Nick John and Creighton Jones will return to the team. Since it is a new team, Coach Martin said that the team is working hard to improve. Coach Martin does not create individual training programs for the men and women’s teams. “There’s only a difference in things like timed running. Of course, the ladies are going to get more time. Coach Harbor dictates the differences in weight training. We mainly work on consistency,” Martin said. Players from both teams chose not to return next season to focus on meeting graduation requirements. He [Coach Martin] said that these players still come to help
the new players during practices. All players were assigned conditioning plans for the summer. Practice for both teams kicked off at the start of the school year. Tennis teams are allowed 45 days to use for practice and competitions at any point before the season starts. This week will bring a close to Coach Martin’s 45-day workout period. CIAA tennis season begins the first week in February. Coach Martin said he looks forward to the start of the season. His goals for the teams are to improve both teams’ regional ranking and for the women’s team to retain their title as conference champions. “We know we have a target on our back going in.”
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