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WSSU, with the help of Forsyth Medical Center, will expand health care in the community through a new mobile clinic, Health On Wheels. The clinic will be managed by nurses. Students and faculty from the School of Health Sciences will provide the services.www.wssu.edu

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Construction for the new Student Activities Center will begin in December.

The planning process for the new structure started several years ago with a committee that included students from diverse groups.

The new student union, which will be known as the Student Activities Center, will feature an extended food court with popular franchises and a new campus hall similar to the one in Thompson Center 207 but larger.

“This will be a place where students can host programs for up to 600 people and is designed to be dividable to host multiple groups, and will have the latest technology,” Theo Howard said.

Howard is the assistant vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Campus Life, and the planning committee chair for the new center.

The Student Activities Center will also include an

Bianca PenderArgus stAff reporter bpender107@wssu.edu

The admissions policy for incoming freshman and transfer students beginning next fall has been retooled to include not only GPA and SAT scores, but also class rankings.

Winston-Salem State’s new admission policy will require transfer students from

community colleges to have a minimum of 30 credit hours. This includes credits in math, science, social science, foreign lan-guage and English. The 2.5 GPA require-ment will remain.

Incoming freshmen will not only be admitted based on their GPA, SAT or ACT scores, but also their class rankings. They still have to meet the high school course requirements of English, math, science

and foreign language.Admissions requires students to have

a minimum GPA of 2.5. and SAT scores must be a minimum of 800, the criti-cal reading and math scores combined. Students who have to take the ACT must have a composite score of 17.

The new campus eatery “Provisions On Demand Express” on the first floor of the Thompson Center, opened Sept. 21 and featured a spin-the-wheel game. (See Page 3) P.O.D. Express is a com-bination corner store with the style of a modern market. Students can purchase freshly prepared sandwiches, wraps, salads, coffee and other beverages and snacks. P.O.D. Express is open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and replaces the former Rams on the Go food court.

No mo’ Rams on the Go

Fall 2011 WSSU admissions policy to include class rankings requirement

Jarrett Dawkins Chief Photographer

Constructionof $27m new centerto beginDecemberStudent Actitivies Center will include an extended food court, indoor track, a game room and lounge space.

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Tuesday, Sept. 20At 10:37 a.m. a report was received regard-

ing a stolen decal from a vehicle. There was no forced entry or damage to the automobile. No further information at this time. The case is closed.

At 12:15 p.m. a report was received regard-ing a stolen decal from an automobile. There are no suspects or further information at this time. The case is closed.

At 5 p.m. a report was received regarding a stolen decal from a vehicle. There was no forced entry or damage to the automobile. No further information at this time. The case is closed.

At 5:55 p.m. an officer investigated the theft of a parking decal in Lot X. There was no forced entry or damage to the vehicle. The case is closed.

Wednesday, Sept. 22At 8 p.m. an officer investigated marijuana

smoking in Gleason Hairston Courtyard. The student was issued a Campus Appearance ticket. Other individuals involved were issued warnings for trespassing and escorted off campus. The seized items were placed in property, and there were no criminal charges. The case is closed.

Thursday, Sept. 23At 1:15 p.m. an officer was called regarding

an individual trespassing near the Thompson Center. The individual faces several charges. The case is still open for investigation.

Friday, Sept. 24An individual was stuck in an eleva-

tor at Coltrane Hall. Emergency personnel removed the individual, and the elevator is now operational. The case is closed.

Sunday, Sept. 26At 10:20 p.m. all units were dispatched to

Atkins Hall for a possible suicide attempt. The WSSU counseling center was notified, and the student returned home accompanied by a parent. There is no further action by the University at this time.

Monday, Sept. 27At 10:45 a.m. a student reported being

harassed by several students that he said he did not know. A report was filed. There is no further information at this time. The case is closed.

Monday, Sept. 27At 11:30 a.m. an officer responded to the

attempted breaking and entering of an auto-mobile in Lot DD. The right front window was shattered and nothing was reported missing. A report was generated for insur-ance purposes. There is no further informa-tion at this time. The case is closed.

Tuesday, Sept. 28At 3 p.m. an officer patrolling Martin

Luther King Jr. Drive and Cromartie Street observed an automobile with an expired reg-istration plate. The individual was arrested for the fictitious plate and suspended license. No further information at this time, the case is cleared by arrest.

The Campus Crime Blotter is a concise summary of the up-to-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.

Source: WSSU Department of Police and Public Safety

Compiled by Myiesha Speight, News Argus Contributor

Jarrett DawkinsArgus Chief photogrApher

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Bedbugs may be infesting the beds in local dormitories at Wake Forest University and Catawba College, but they have not been reported at Winston-Salem State.

The tiny insects were last seen in large numbers before World War II, but have been enjoying a worldwide resur-gence recently.

Cimex lectularius, commonly known as “bedbugs” or the “hitchhiking bug,” are parasitic insects that consume the blood of warm-blooded animals for nourishment and survival.

These small brownish red insects are usually found in hotels, dorms and anywhere their paper-thin body can fit. Their residences include mattresses, bags, suitcases, rugs and clothing.

According to expert exterminators, a big reason for the recent increase in bedbugs in the United States is that people are traveling more. The bugs can hitch a ride on luggage, for exam-ple, when students travel from place to place, including hotels and rental prop-erties. The bugs travel easily because their small sticky eggs can attach to clothing or get in a bag and lay eggs.

“Bedbugs are a big nuisance and very problematic,” said Minor Barnette, the environment health supervisor at Forsyth Health Center.

Like ticks and mosquitoes, bedbugs drink blood; however, they are not known to spread diseases.

“After a bedbug bites individuals and consumes their blood, a small red bump will appear. The bump can become infected if too much scratching occurs and could possibly cause an allergic reaction or Anaphylactic shock in some individuals,” Barnette said.

According to an MSNBC report, Catawba College in Salisbury evacu-ated about 120 students from residence halls while exterminators dealt with an outbreak of the blood-sucking critters.

The report stated before World War II, bedbug infestations were common in the United States, but they were virtu-ally eradicated through improvements in hygiene and the widespread use of DDT in the 1940s and 1950s.

DDT (dichlorodiphenyltrichloroeth-ane) is one of the most well known synthetic pesticides.

David Ford, the dormitory supervi-sor for Wilson Hall at WSSU, said there has not been any report of bedbugs in Wilson Hall or on campus.

“If someone were to come and tell me

about a bedbug infestation I would con-tact Peter Blutreich, the assistant direc-tor of housing for maintenance and housekeeping. He’d contact the exter-minators, and they would go through protocols to make sure the room and mattress are clean and provide the stu-dent with instructions on how to get rid of the bedbugs as well,” Ford said.

Forsyth County reported that Wake Forest Uninversity dormitories had been experiencing a bedbug problem.

According to WFU’s residence life and housing web site, all rooms iden-tified as having evidence of bed bugs have been treated by conventional treatments.

Also, WFU has employed a second company to assist with the specialized heat treatment process to kill the bed-bugs.

Heat treatment is used to kill bed bugs and other insects. The process heats the infested room to 130 degrees Fahrenheit that eradicates all stages in the insect’s life cycle.

“In order to kill bedbugs, it is very important to get them wet with pesti-cides or use heat treatment as soon as possible because bedbugs reproduce extremely quickly.

“One female can lay between three to 500 eggs every seven to 10 days so a

few bedbugs can lead to thousands in no time,” Barnette said.

Checking luggage and clothing for bedbugs can help to prevent bedbugs infestations.

“It is very important to vacuum your carpets and rugs weekly; change bed sheets often; and examine mattresses, bedsprings, and headboards thor-oughly for bedbugs. If there are any signs of an infestation, call your local pest control immediately,” Barnette said.

NC State University reported three separate cases of bed bugs in one of the dorms. According to Mick Kulikowski, a media contact at NC State, all rooms have been treated and officials are working on some protocols and tips to deal with possible future cases.

UNC, Duke, and St. Augustine’s reported no issues with bed bugs. UNC officials say the conduct regular inspec-tions.

High Point University official Gail Tuttle said that the private institution does not have a bedbug problem.

“There is no need to take precaution because we don’t have an {bedbug] issue,” said Tuttle vice president for student affairs.

indoor track, a game room, lounge space on multiple levels, and study rooms.

There will be space with equipment that is larger than a typical basketball court, and shower facilities will be available to accom-modate students after they use the fitness facilities. The facility will also include space for student rehearsals.

“Student Government [Association] worked hand in hand with administration to ensure the needs of the students were met,” said Jonathan Jackson, SGA President.

Jackson is a senior management information systems major from Charlotte.

The price tag for the new facility is approximately $27 million. The state picked up a large portion of that cost which reduced the University’s responsibility.

“When giving my advice, I made sure to include current con-cerns that we face now in the Thompson Center such as more food selections and more space and machinery for the fitness cen-ter with longevity on hours for both sites,” said Travis McGhee, vice president of External Affairs.

McGhee is a junior exercise science major from Charlotte.The offices located in the Thompson Center that will relocate

to the new facility are Campus Life, Student Activities, SGA, Campus Recreation, Campus Fitness, and the Ram Court.

“The Thompson Center is referred to as a student center, but in essence it is primarily an administration building,” Howard said.

“With that being said, the new center will definitely fill some voids on campus in terms of campus life. The bookstore will stay where it is and be expanded, and vacated offices will be reprogrammed. The Thompson Center will basically function as it does now with the additions of a few new offices. Kennedy Dining Hall will stay where it is now. ”

Howard said that the projected opening date for the Student Activity Center will be January 2013.

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A Winston-Salem resident turned himself in to authori-ties Sept. 21 after a warrant was issued for his involvement in a hit-and-run accident near Wilson Hall.

Rayshaun Lamont Staley is a suspect in an accident that occurred on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive about 3 a.m. on Sept. 15 involving a Winston-Salem State student.

Tyron Oluremi, a second-year student, was traveling southbound on the sidewalk in front of Wilson Hall on MLK, when a pickup truck, driven by Staley, jumped the curb and hit him, causing his body to be

thrown into the air. According to an e-mail sent by the Winston-Salem State police, witnesses said that after Oluremi was struck, the driver backed up an drove away from the scene without checking to see if the student was injured.

The report said that Oluremi was taken to Baptist Medical Center for treatment of injuries to the head, back, and knee area, as well as X-rays.

The physicians found no broken bones, and he was later released.

“Remarkably and thankfully, the student was not seriously injured,” said Nancy Young a media and public relations director during a WGHP TV news interview Sept. 15.

The driver was origi-

nally unable to be identified. Cameras in the area, however, did survey the truck traveling southbound on MLK turning right onto Diggs Boulevard.

Sept. 17, WSSU Police Lt. Patrick Ansel located the white pickup truck.

Further investigation revealed that the vehicle was connected to Staley.

The investigation is still ongoing.

According to the N.C. Department of Corrections web site, Staley is a repeat offender. His previous offenses include drug and illegal fire-arm possessions; both of which are felony convictions.

In North Carolina, hit-and-runs are a felony offense as well.

Sept. 20, a warrant was issued for Staley’s arrest.

Traffic for both pedestrians and automobiles has histori-cally been an issue on MLK.

For Anthony Gore, a junior political science major from Greensboro, personal safety on the busy throughway is “cru-cial.”

“Traffic is kind of crazy around [Wilson Hall],” Gore said.

“I mean, cars come flying around that corner, and you really can’t see until it’s too late.”

The city of Winston-Salem recently installed a wrought-iron fence on the median of MLK. It is intended to facili-tate a safer environment for pedestrians.

Some students on campus are not as confident in the addition.

“The installation of the fence actually hurt in my opinion because now it’s hard to see down the street,” said Kazi Smith, a senior mass commu-nications major from Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Smith is a resident adviser in Wilson Hall and frequently observes pedestrians walking across MLK.

“To be honest, no one waits for the light to change, and people are taking more of a risk since that fence is in the way.”

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The required class rankings are being reviewed and will be available in November.

“Our focus is to look at more of a student’s potential based upon their work habit in high school and how they compare to their peers,” said Tomikia LeGrande, assistant vice chancellor of Enrollment Management.

The new policy will use a sliding scale. Students with a GPA less than 2.5 must have SAT scores above 800. On the other hand, students with SAT scores less than 800 must have a GPA above 2.5.

“I feel that this is a well-rounded and fair plan,” said Vonda Riley, a nursing major from Lewisville. “Many things

and areas should be considered.”According to the 2009 WSSU Fact

Book, 1,979 students were admitted as freshman while 1,511 students were rejected. The average high school stu-dent’s GPA was 3.01 and the average SAT score was 900.

Cheryl Pollard-Burns, associate direc-tor of freshmen and Visiting Admissions, said the new admission requirements will better predict the academic success of new students.

“I’m excited about blending the matrix to include class rank,” Pollard-Burns said.

“It means we can equally spread our decision among three factors as opposed to just two.”

Hit-and-run incident investigation ongoing

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Every body winsBethany Francis par-

ticipated in the P.O.D. spin the wheel game

during the grand opening.

She won lip balm.(from Page 1, No Mo’

Rams on the Go)

This year, UNC System colleges and universities asked the UNC Board of Governors to increase tuition…again. Some stu-dents I have talked to don’t seem to know exactly why.

In January, former UNC System President Erskine Bowles proposed a $200 tuition increase for all 16 institutions. The Board of Governors approved the proposal in February.

In July, a supplemental increase was approved with an average increase of 15.5 percent.

Although we had a $546 increase, our in-state undergrads still pay less than most of the other institutions in the System. The increase proposed by the 16 institutions is supposed to offset the state budget cuts

and protect academic quality. As a student who is not fortunate enough to be able to pay

out of pocket or receive grants, a tuition increase is not what I want as far as requesting more loans and having to pay back more money.

But it is very important for students to understand that a tuition increase is better than having academic programs cut. Education is very important to me, and I am willing to pay for it. I would rather pay more than have the quality of my educa-tion suffer.

Some students ask ‘Why should we pay more for nothing new?’

The System already froze salaries, cut 900 administrative jobs, and faces another $142 million in cuts. The last thing UNC System wants to do is raise tuition, but what other options are there?

In comparison to other public universities in the country, UNC System colleges and universities are paying less than their peers and comparing WSSU to other UNC System schools out-of-state undergraduate students pay the least and in-state undergrads pay the second least after Elizabeth City State University.

WSSU grad students pay less than 12 other institutions in the UNC System.

Although we do have to pay more for a better quality educa-tion, we are actually fortunate to pay less than say, Aggies or Eagles.

I would like to hear from students, faculty, administrators and even alumni to see how you feel about tuition increases, low enrollment and other issues and successes of Winston-Salem State.

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JORDANHOWSEeditor in Chief

What do you think about the 2010 Homecoming concert lineup?

R&B sensation Monica [whose latest release is “Love all over me”] is the headliner for the Red and Black Affair. The concert also features DC native

Wale [“Pretty Girls’]. Their performances will be at the Millennium Center in downtown Winston-Salem Oct. 21. This issue’s Campus Crew asks…

Photos by Jarrett Dawkins; Interviews by Jamie Hunter

PHILLIP HARRIS SOPHOMORE, MASS COMM

DURHAMIt’s better than 2009’s home-coming. We should combine with A&T to save money and have more artists.

TYIESHA WATKINSFRESHMAN, SOCIAL WORK

ROCKINGHAM, N.C.I’m a big fan of Monica. That’s a plus for homecoming, but I really don’t listen to Wale.

HARVEY LONGSOPHOMORE, ENGLISH

YANCEYVILLE, N.C.It is a great improvement from last year. I’m looking forward to it. WSSU should have the title of best homecoming.

JUSTIN LONGJUNIOR, MASS COMM

CONCORDI’m really excited about seeing Wale and Monica. Homecoming 2010 is going to be the best in the Triad.

JORDAN COBBSJUNIOR, EXERCISE SCI.

DURHAMI’m trying to go to all the homecoming events this year, but I really like Monica, so I’m definitely going.

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Mo’ money, mo’ money

A campus is not only an institution of learning, but a home to most students. But sometimes college isn’t always the safest place in the world. Pickpockets, rapists and other attackers live in every city, and many campuses. Fortunately, there are some ways to not become a victim while walking around campus during any time of day.

Take a classSelf defense classes are a good way to know what to do in case of an attack. You can try to teach yourself a roundhouse kick (lift your leg up, swing in

a semi-circular motion, strike with the front of your foot), but a profession can probably improve your technique. Taking a class with a friend or two can make it more fun, and you can all be on the same page when it comes to coun-teracting an attack. Which goes into point number two.

Walk in packsOne of the reasons God gave us friends is so we can us them as a shield against attackers. While this obviously isn’t exactly true, it is a good idea to

avoid walking alone at night as much as possible.

Carry some protectionYou wouldn’t come to a math test without a calculator, or run a marathon without run-ning shoes, so why would you walk around at night without

materials to pro-tect yourself? A little can of pepper spray and a rape

whistle only adds a couple of pounds to a purse, and they go a long way.

Remember: just because you’re a boy doesn’t mean that you’re exempt from attacks too. Though not as common, males can get raped, and any-one can get violently attacked or robbed. Make sure to pay attention to the tips as well.

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While in college, many students hope to find the one – that special person they are destined to love and be with forever.

Many of us already have our expectations of what our future mates will be like. We dream and imagine the per-fect romance with a perfect person, and somewhere down the line, a perfect marriage. Unfortunately, we often let our imaginations run away from sensible logic and rea-soning.

Time after time, I have over-heard and held conversations with women and men alike, who list off expectations for their future husband or wife. Apparently, there are many

requirements and standards prospective mates must meet to even be considered com-mitment material: tall, skinny, thick, in shape, sexy, smart, conversational, talented, sen-sitive, attractive, ambitious, well-off, employed, a good father, Christian, a virgin, submissive, aggressive, dark skinned, light skinned, mixed, white and the list goes on.

While everyone should have certain stan-dards for whomever they choose to date, we must not let “the list” rule and restrict our social lives so that we become quixotic and hypocritical when choosing a partner. By walking around with this list in the back of our minds, we subconsciously evaluate everyone we meet, check-ing off which qualities they do and don’t have, judging whether or not this person could be a potential mate.

When this individual doesn’t meet one requirement, we instantly shut them down and miss out on what could be a great experience or simply,

a great friendship. We often think we know exactly what we want out of life, but when we get it, we find ourselves still highly unsatisfied. It is because we have limited our-selves through the barrier of “the list.”

The crippling part is that our lists tend to be a reflec-tion of ourselves and not of someone who challenges us to grow. What is worse, is that

sometimes we’ve dreamt up this perfect person, but when we come across them,

we are so blindfolded by our imaginations that we don’t even recognize them.

Occasionally, our imagina-tions are too active and the potential spouse we desire is either nonexistent, or the chances of meeting them are slim to none.

It is tremendously enraging to meet girls and guys who set standards for their love interests that they don’t meet themselves. It is simply foolish to insist on having a girlfriend or boyfriend who is smart and can hold a deep conver-

sation, when you yourself can barely stay off academic probation and can only talk about something you read on Media Takeout. Similarly, don’t expect to attract a girl with an hour glass figure or a guy with the body of an ath-lete when you haven’t worked out in years and resemble a Buddha figurine. Not to say that overweight gossip readers aren’t datable, but don’t be the one expecting to find an able-bodied philosopher waiting to fall in love with you.

We all have our own expec-tations of the woman or man of our dreams. However, we cannot let our expectations limit our ability to experience new things. At that point, they become restrictions. We also can’t expect those around us to be perfect when we our-selves are flawed.

The key to being open to love is being opened minded. If you want a dime, be a dime.

Anthony Galloway JrContributing Writer

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Winston-Salem State’s student radio station, SU Radio, returned Sept. 20 with new shows and new personalities.

The station was taken off the air last year for violating FCC rules involving disorderly conduct and playing unedited music.

“When students began doing their radio shows last year, there were no rules or policies set for them,” said Leah Hightower, the general manager of SU Radio.

Ben Donnelly, the adviser, and the executive board created an SU Radio handbook.

The handbook contains all of the policies that all students working in the station must follow. If stu-dents violate the policies, they will take full responsibility and have their show taken off the air.

“The station is not responsible for broken rules,” Hightower said.

When students are interested in joining the SU Radio staff, they have to submit an application. The general manager then sends the SU Radio handbook via e-mail.

A commitment form is attached within the handbook for students to sign. With the commitment form, a student confirms that they have read

the handbook and will abide by the rules. A day is set aside to train new staff members.

“The students who now have a show can begin to promote their show,” Hightower said.

Donnelly said he is glad to see stu-dents excited about working in the radio station.

“My attitude is to set up guidelines that students should follow but also to give a hand-off approach so that the students can build the station to what they want it to be,” Donnelly said.

Lena’ Kithcart and Robyn Wiggins host a show called “Snack Break”, an hour-long slot where they discuss everything from campus news to fash-

ion, sports, and entertainment news. “What I enjoy the most is being

able to act goofy on air. I love the fact that I can say what half the campus is thinking,” Kithcart said, a senior, mass communication major from Durham.

“The only really hard task that we have is finding the news. Once we have that, we are pretty much com-plete. We try not to repeat the songs that we played from the last show,” Wiggins said, a senior, mass com major from Ceder Grove, N.C.

The station also broadcasts a gospel show from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. hosted by Arleatha Patterson.

“My focus is to inspire the stu-dents of WSSU and to motivate them to have a good day,” Patterson said.

SU Radio also has a sports show hosted by Derek Saunders; The Quiet Storm hosted by Raven Jones;and “The Gems” hosted by La’Tia Johnson and Caneisha Smith.SU Radio is available online at

SURadio.net on campus. There are five new shows on the air. The station has a music playlist that plays all day Friday and Saturday. Hosted shows are from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

During specific shows, gospel, hip hop, R&B and reggae are played.

The News Argus is working to add SU Radio link to the web site.

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Jamie HunterArgus stAff reporter

jhunt656@wssu.edu

The chief online producer and graphics editor for The News Argus, Brandon Coley was awarded $750 to attend the Society of Newspaper Design’s 32nd Annual Workshop and Exhibition Program in Denver, Colo.

Coley is a junior com-puter graphics major from Muskegon, Mich.

He creates the editorial car-toons and comic strips for The News Argus.

The SND is an international organization for news media professionals and visual com-

municators – specifically those who create print, web and mobile publications and prod-ucts.

The SND workshop hosted some of the best known edi-tors and designers in the media industry, Sept. 23-25.

Coley was one of 10 stu-dents chosen for a travel grant and the only student chosen from an HBCU.

“I felt especially proud to be chosen because the other stu-dents who were chosen were from big schools like Michigan State, University of Missouri and Kent State,” Coley said.

In Denver, Coley attended workshops conducted by media professionals such as

Fernando Baptista, senior graphics editor for National Geographic Magazine and Roger Fidler, the visionary for the first prototype electronic newspaper for tablet PCs and e-readers.

“I didn’t know that the [media] industry was so geared toward mobile devices, iPads, etc.,” Coley said.

“Every newspaper is headed toward some sort of tablet device 10 inches and up.”

Coley participated in work-shops that piqued his inter-est about information that he could apply in his current position at The News Argus.

“I really liked workshops such as ‘Smart design on a

tight budget’ and ‘free (and fabulous) software online.’”

This was not Coley’s first hands on opportunity to work with new media and graphic design.

This past summer, Coley was selected to spend two weeks at the New York Times Student Journalism Institute in New Orleans.

At the Journalism Institute, Coley and 19 other students were working journalists supervised by reporters and editors from The New York Times, The Boston Globe and regional newspapers of The Times Company.

The Institute provides opportunities for students

interested news reporting, copy editing, photography, Web production, print and Web design, and video jour-nalism.

While there, Coley was encouraged to submit his port-folio to the SND for the travel award.

“I learned a lot about the media industry, on a whole other level [that] I’ve never experienced before during late nights sessions and early mornings meetings, at the Institute” Coley said.

“These opportunities pro-vide invaluable information, and I am definitely not taking them for granted,” Coley said.

Argus editor awarded $750 to attend workshop

New programming helps revive SURadio.net

Jarrett Dawkins, Chief PhotographerFrom left: Robyn Wiggins and Lena’ Kithcart laugh and joke as they host their show ‘Snack Break’ 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays on SU Radio.

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Tuesday, October 5, 2010

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Moore Hall closed due to low enrollmentNatalie DavisAssistAnt editor

ndavis107@wssu.edu

Moore Hall has always been a freshmen female dorm, but after Sept. 13, its doors were closed for the year.

Moore Hall was built in 1965 as a residence hall for 120 female students.

This semester, it will not be the case.

Linda Inman, director of Housing and Residence Life, said that Moore Hall was closed due to the low enroll-ment of freshmen. Inman said that there was 30 percent occu-pancy in Moore Hall, equaling to 40 students.

“The Department of Housing and Residence Life seeks to effi-ciently and effectively utilize all available spaces to accom-modate the housing needs of all students. University Housing reserves the right to consolidate as needed,” Inman said.

Tomikia LeGrande, assistant vice chancellor of Enrollment Management, said that the University has a new strate-gic enrollment plan. LeGrande said that the University decided to stay between 6,300-6,500 students for the next five years.

“We [the University adminis-

tration] want to manage things differently to make the pro-

cess smoother for students,” LeGrande said.

LeGrande said that Admissions and the University selected a larger number of transfer students and a smaller

number of freshmen students this year. She said that initially

2,100 students were accepted but around 700 students were enrolled.

She said the University wanted the best and the bright-est and that they have iden-

tified their ideal successful Winston-Salem State student.

She said that enrollment num-bers will remain the same for Fall 2011.

LeGrande also said that administration should be clear with the WSSU community and

will review the University’s administrative areas before increasing the growth of the school.

Inman said that with the low number of students that reside in Moore Hall, students would not get the full experience of the personal and academic growth of living on campus.

Inman said representatives from Housing and Residence Life met with the residents Sept. 2, to talk with students about moving to other resi-dence halls, and answer any questions they may have had. Then the students were given a letter that was also mailed to the parents from Housing and Residence Life.

In the letter, Housing and Residence Life explained the reasons for the move and the contents of the discussion they had with the students. It also said that students would not have to go through the physi-cal hassle of moving alone.

Housing and Residence Life staff said that they worked one-on-one with students and gave them full supervision and assistance during the move.

The students’ move was based upon scheduled appoint-ments between Sept. 9-11. They were given the opportunity to select roommates and resi-

Photo by Jaye Cole, Assistant EditorMoore Hall is empty this semester, but may re-open as a coed dormitory spring semester.

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Pamela MannehArgus Contributor

College athletes across the country train to perform and compete at an optimum level, yet an alarming number suffer from injuries, and even fatali-ties, each week.

Athletic injuries are the norm; however, death is never expected.

Each institution, as well as the NCAA, sets forth a policy to preserve the well-being of all athletes. This includes a set amount of trainers, screenings, classes, and drug tests. Health records are also examined. Still, even with the most com-prehensive safety measures in place, tragedies still occur.

NC A&T student Jospin Milandu, collapsed Aug. 16 during “unscheduled” track team tryouts. He was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. His cause of death was complications from an elevated heart rate, accord-ing to the Greensboro News & Record

Milandu was 20 years old.A press release sent by NC

A&T stated that Milandu was participating in an unsched-uled, voluntary track try-out.

According to NCAA rules, all try-outs must be scheduled. This helps to ensure that medi-cal personnel and trainers are present in case of emergencies.

“Because this activity did not appear on the university’s schedule of athletic events, a

number of university policies were violated,”according to a news release.

“Additionally, one NCAA policy was also violated, resulting in what has been determined to be a ‘secondary violation.’

This violation has been self-reported to the NCAA. As a result of these policy viola-tions, the university’s ability to respond effectively was lim-ited,” said Nicole Pride, NC A&T associate vice chancel-lor for university relations in News & Record interview.

The Athletic Department at Winston-Salem State works in conjunction with NCAA Division II standards to pro-duce a safe, highly efficient environment for its athletes. The fall season is highlighted by football, cheering and vol-leyball, and they are no excep-tion of injuries.

Most football teams carry more than 50 players, leaving them more prone to a higher rate of injury.

“We have our trainers out. We don’t do anything without our trainers out. It [Not having them out there] just puts you in a bad situation. The easiest thing to do is have trainers out there, and you’re covered,” Head Coach Connell Maynor said.

Many players suffer from nagging injuries. These are benign injuries that occur over the course of the season.

“You get nagging injuries.

You get hamstrings, you get ankles, you get bumps and bruises; that’s just a natural part of the game,” Maynor said.

“We usually have between eight and 10 people in treat-ment a week.”

Winston-Salem State has been fortunate this year. There have been no reports of any fatalities to date. With neigh-boring schools reports of major injuries and even death, the trainers and medical staff at the University remain diligent in preventive maintenance in the area of human perfor-mance.

Rob Woodall, a WSSU ath-letic trainer for WSSU knows how a fatality on a sports team can affect everyone connected to that person.

“I was on staff at A&T when a football player passed away during summertime condi-tioning,” Woodall said.

Maynor avoids situations like these at all costs.

“I never have and never will put football before the per-son’s life,” Maynor said.

In addition to making sure that water is always available to each athlete, the Athletic Department ensures that there is always a trainer within a three-minute time response at every game.

All players are required to sign a waiver.

Jordan Hollowaysports reporter

jholloway106@wssu.edu

Rams Athletics has intro-duced a new fund-raiser “1000 HORN$” and it has already raised $150,000 for the Department.

The program’s goal is to get 1,000 donors to give $1,000. They are requesting donations from the Ram alumni first, and will seek donations from local businesses next.

“When you are raising money, sponsors want to know just how much your own peo-ple have donated first before the sponsors donate,” said Athletic Director Bill Hayes.

Billboards displaying donors are on the side of the C.E. Gaines Center and inside of the field house next to Bowman Gray Stadium.

“We put up the donor boards, so people can see who gave money to the program,” Hayes said.

“We are still looking for more locations on campus to place them so that everybody will know who the 1000 HORN$ givers are.”

This is not the first time that this idea was used by Hayes. He started similar programs at NCCU in 2004 and Florida A&M University in 2007.

“NCCU has taken a different direction from the program, but FAMU has stayed with the program and it has become a huge success,” Hayes said.

While Hayes was at FAMU

the program raised, on aver-age, more than $250,000 a year.

“The alumni jumped right on it and supported the pro-gram and it continues to grow today,” Hayes said about FAMU.

“I hope to raise that same kind of money here at WSSU. I believe with the alumni base that we have we are more than able to do it,” Hayes said.

1000 HORNS$ donors receive many benefits includ-ing, recognition on the WSSU athletic website, preferred seat-ing at WSSU athletic events and at WSSU home games.

“If people get the opportu-nity to become recognized for things that they have done then they will continue to do them.”

The 1000 HORN$ givers also get first choice of CIAA tick-ets and reserved hotel rooms at reduced rates during those events. One hour before every home game the members are treated to a social in the field house with heavy refresh-ments.

The 1000 HORN$ donors may choose how they want their $1,000 spent.

“We would like for our donors to be able to distribute the money however they want. It’s their money so we let them decide where it goes,” Hayes said.

The 1000 HORN$ program will celebrate its members by honoring them at halftime dur-ing the Oct. 16 football game against Livingstone College.

Pamela MannehArgus Contributor

Sophomore and team captain, Manuela Rigaud is the game ball recipient as a result of her cross country performance at the 17th annual Wolfpack Invitational at the WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, N.C. Sept. 16.

Rigaud led the way for the Lady Rams placing 49th with a time of 20:36.

“I have seen a lot of improvement from the first day of practice,” said Inez Turner, cross country head coach. “Manuela showed an effort to improve her time, and she is doing just that.”

Turner said that Rigaud’s ability to remain positive and committed is her absolute strength.

“The Wolfpack Invitational is a difficult course to run [and] she proved that she is ready to lead the team to the top.”

Rigaud said the acknowledgement is an honor.“Being acknowledge makes me feel great, it shows that

long hours of intense training can ultimately pay off,” Rigaud said.

Jaye ColeAssistAnt editor

jcole109@wssu.edu

WSSU trainers ‘diligent’ aboutRam players’ health conditions

$150,000 raised so farby new 1000 HORN$

Awarded to Manuela Rigaud