The News Argus, May 2003
Freshman writing contest yields five winners
By Darius Cureton
SPECIAL TO THE ARGUS
Throughout the year, the English
and Foreign Languages Department
at Winston-Salem State University
sponsors many activities and
events.
During the fall (as in the spring),
the department holds a “mix and
mingle" session with its majors and
minors.
This gives students a chance to
spend time with their academic
advisors and professors outside of
the classroom.
The department has sponsored
many speakers from Anthony
Bowden, cultural historian and
internationally recognized author
and publisher, to Dr. Cedric Carl
Dent, baritone, vocalist, arranger,
producer and member of the group
Take Six.
Among these speakers and pro
grams, the department sponsors a
speech contest that is held in the
spring. This year the theme was
“Souls of Black Folk: Centennial
Reflections."
Students from different majors
were given the opportunity to dis
play their oratory skills at 2 p.m.
April 15 at the First Freshman
Writing Contest.
This contest was open to fresh
men who were deemed by profes
sors as outstanding writers. Faculty
members submitted student essays
in each of the five categories
emphasized in first year writing
courses.
The winner in each category
received a cash prize of $20, a
voucher that can be used in the stu
dent union/eatery or the faculty
dining room, and, most important
ly, a chance to have their essays
published on the department Web
page.
The names of the student authors
were taken off the papers so that a
panel of English professors could
read these essays as anonymous
texts. Out of 55 entries, the five
winners are:
In the Narrative category, the
winner was: Evelyn Robinson—
"Loving Trouble"
In the Descriptive category, the
winner was: Marisela G. Hairston—
“Soul Mate"
In the Expository category, the
winner was: Lisa Boone—"The
Professor with a Writer's Heart"
In the Argumentative/Persuasive
category, the winner was: Shannon
Jones—"John Q"
In the Critical Analysis category,
the winner was: Kristen
Cheatwood—"Motifs of Light and
Darkness"
SGA,
from page 1
brought up by a female student.
"I cannot stand what she just told
me. I get chill bumps when a young
lady or man, whatever, tells me
they called and could not get a
ride," said Bell, who has been
through more than 10 student mur
ders on other campuses throughout
his career.
Students also complained about
the attitudes of personnel they
spoke with when requesting rides
late at night.
“1 don't care what time it is. The
police officers have a job to do,"
said Bell. "Any student mistreated
by my officers — I want to know. I
have zero tolerance for poor cus
tomer service."
Sutton stressed the importance of
reporting issues to campus police.
SWINK
even if it's about
campus police.
"Come on down
and talk to us," said
Sutton. "You never
know [what may
come out of the sit
uation] unless you
come in."
Once Bell and
Sutton wrapped up the forum with
safety issues, Swink spoke about
this year's homecoming, which will
be Nov 2.
“For the past five years we've
taken a lost in budget because of
the homecoming concert," she said.
“This year we seriously need to sit
down and reconsider what we
want to do with the concert."
According to Swink, artists for
the annual concert, which seriously
lacks student attendance, can cost
anywhere from $30,000-$80,000.
"We don't have that type of
money for artists," said Swink. "We
lose most of our [homecoming]
budget to the concert every year."
Swink asked the students in
attendance to brainstorm on ideas
that would take the place of the
concert, which may be put on the
back burner for the next couple of
years. Suggestions included putting
more money into the comedy show
and possibly charging students to
get in. That way, big-name comedi
ans could showcase their acts.
Swink said the ideas could be
presented at the next full student
body meeting to be held before the
end of this year.
Contact Nicole Ferguson at nfergu-
son@thenewsargus.com.
GAME ROOM,
from page 1
an average of nine hours a week in
the game room. He doesn't spend
nearly as much time now, because
he said, "When they took the pool
tables out, they took out every
body's reason for coming to the
game room."
Most damage to equipment is
done between the hours of 4 p.m.
and 10 p.m. and on weekends. It is
possible that the pool tables will be
returned to the game room by the
end of the semester, but with a new
system in place.
Roseboro said, "We're going to a
two-shift system. There will be
adult supervision day and night.
The games are for the enjoyment of
the students," said Roseboro, "Not
to penalize students."
The game room at the university
opened in fall 1996 and was a high
revenue-making entertainment cen
ter, Cumbo said.
This spring, the amount of rev
enue gained from the room
dropped, due to careless students.
Sadly, those students who aren't in
remiss are the ones who have to tol
erate the consequences, Cumbo
said.
"Anytime vandalism of school
property occurs, students suffer,
unfortunately," said Malloy, "It
only takes one to make it bad for
everybody else."
Contact Janell J. Lewis at jlewis@
theneivsargus.com.
GRADUATION,
from page 1
"KRW holds arbund 1,800 seats,
and it was packed wall to wall, so
this December they will probably
need a new place," said Cain.
What it all boils down to is that
the December graduation, "gives
more options and a quicker path,"
he said.
With graduation night around the
corner, seniors are making their .
final preparations before stepping
out into the real world. Job inter
views, updating resumes and
applying for graduate school are
just some of the tasks.
So how do graduating seniors
going through this process really
feel, and what are their plans after
graduation?
Kimberly Hollaway, a manage
ment information system major, is
moving to Georgia to attend gradu
ate school at the University of
Georgia in addition to working. She
expressed her feeling toward grad
uation as "sad because I'm going to
miss the school environment my
line sister and friends. On the other
hand. I'm excited because I'm mov
ing toward bigger and greater
things after graduation."
The office of Career Services is
open to students who would like
assistance with preparing for life
after college. Staff members see stu
dents by appointments to help
explain various opportunities.
Donnel Holmes, who graduated
last year from WSSU, is currently
working for American Advertising
Association. He said, "Seniors must
realize that this is a bad economy
and do not get discouraged if you
can't find a job. Keep up your per
sistence, and don't be afraid to take
the smallest position."
Graduation is a big step, and
Faith Herring is ready to make that
step. After graduating she will live
in New York while perusing her
modeling career and waiting a year
to attend law school. Her feelings
toward graduation are bittersweet.
"I'm very exited about moving on
to the next level, but I will miss my
friends, line sisters and school envi
ronment."
Tiffani Mills, a graduating mar
keting major, is nervous about leav
ing school but ready for all new
challenges. She will continue to
work at Wal-Mart as assistant man
ager for one year. Then move to
New York as a buyer for a clothing
store.
The most common misconception
that college graduates have after
graduation is that they are guaran
teed a job or that a job will come to
them. Even though it is springhme,
and the weather is nice, come
August when it is time for one to
get a job, all the jobs are filled. The
economy has dwindled due to
recent event in the nation. Some job
hunting tips for graduates are:
1. Start early, beginning your
senior year. There are never enough
career fairs and networking oppor
tunities available.
2. Decide on what kind of job you
want, and then research.
3. Networking is essential. Talk to
fellow student in the work field,
previous employers, friends, profes
sors, etc. that can help with process
of finding a job.
4. Try everything from emails, to
interviews, to referrals, to looking
in the classified section of the
paper. Being narrow-minded can
only harm your quest in finding a
job.
5. Don't procrasti
nate.
6. Be persistent.
Don't assume that a
job will come to you.
Making thing hap
pen for you a key to
success.
So to those gradu
ating seniors think
ing that they are
truly prepared for
the "real world,"
make sure that you
have truly evaluated
your position in the
job force.
Networking is key,
so preparation will
allow life after col
lege to be exciting.
Denise Simmons
and Kimherly
McPherson con
tributed to this story.
Contact Janell J.
Lewis at jlewis©
thenewsargus.com.
Class officers,
SGA leaders
are elected
By Mary-Anne M. Joseph
ARGUS REPORTER
Last month, Winston-Salem State University
was the home of a campaign battle for the
Student Government Association and class
offices.
The campus became littered with flyers with
pictures and critical information about each
candidate. At the end of the campaigning, vot
ing was held April 9 in the commuter lounge of
the Thompson Center
The votes were close at times, and some
didn't seem to stand a chance, but the results of
these students and their offices are:
Student Government Association Cabinet
Kristie Swink, president
Antoine James, vice president of internal affairs
Ebony Briggs, vice president of external affairs
Safari Jeffries, treasure
Melissa Nelson, executive secretary
ShaundreUe Watson, secretary of judicial affairs
Will Smith Jr., secretary of commuter affairs
Senior Class Council
Maurice Thompson, president
Kiana Davis, vice president; by
Jenelle Dobson and LeSheryl Stoudremire,
class representatives
Marissa Chavis, class queen
Junior Class Council
Tiffany Richmond, president
Phil Javies, vice president
Siobahn Day, treasure
Sophia Goddard, secretary
Tierney Billups, Sherea Cross and Quiana
Lubin, class representatives
Kionna Kay, class queen
Sophomore Class Council
Stephanie Robinson, president;
Lori Lawson, vice president;
Camisha Chanbers, Lajune Grant, Ebony
Steed and Jennifer Timmerman, class represen
tatives
Holly Price, class queen
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