%e 9{em ^rm VOL. 9 WINSTON-SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY DECEMBER 1989 photo by Patrice Gibson Tuttle Appointed As NEWS ARGUS Editor-in-chief by Craig Thomas, Joanie Robin Tuttle, a sophomore majoringinMassCommunications, has been named Editor-in-chief of THE NEWS ARGUS for the 1989- 90 school year. A Winston-Salem native, Tuttle firstj oinedthestaffas aphotographer and then served as the paper’s advertising manager/managing editor before being assigned to her current position. “I hope to see more faculty- student-staff involvement in the paper,” she stated when asked what plansshehadforthepaperduringthis academic school year. “It is also critical that we involve the community more also. As a campus newspaperweneedmorefeedback.” When asked why she chose to attend WSSU, she replied, “ I had a lot of friends (going here) and they liked it. Plus I had heard about the school being flexible for part-time students.” Her plans after graduation? To be employed as a free-lance or staff photographer. “Photography is my main love,” she said. Wood Elected, Winston-Salem's First Woman Mayor by Joanie Tuttle On November 7, 1989, the voters of Winston-Salem, made history when they elected Martha S. Wood the first female mayor of the Twin City. The voter turnout was the highest since Mayor Wayne Corpening took office in 1977. Many citizens rallied to support Mrs. Wood after viewing the controversial billboards placed along Interstate 40. The billboards were paid for by the owner of Whiteheart Sign Company. Probably the most appealing aspect of the c ampaign was the fact that“goodtriumphedovertheevil”, whichwaspresentduringthewhole campaign. Many citizens of Winston-Salem believe that the city will benefit with Mrs. Wood’s eight years of experience as a city alderman. The new mayor was sworn in during the Board of Aldermen ’ sDecember4thmeeting. Also winning seats as city photo provided by Winston-Salem Chronicle aldermen were;Nancy Pleasants, NelsonL. Malloy, J. Hugh Wright, Larry W.Womble, andVirginiaK. Newell. Aldermen that were not running but already seated are; Vivian Burke and Lynn Harpe. News Argus Welcomes New Staff Members By Joanie Tuttle,Tanya Williams and Joyce McMiUan Tanya L. Williams has been named the News and Assignment Editor of THE NEWS ARGUS for the 1989-90 academic school year. A Winston-Salem native, Williams free-lanced on the paper’s staff last semester before accepting her current position this semester. “I was very happy to receive the opportunity to develop the skills that will increase my marketability in the job community,” commented Williams on her new position. William’s career ambition is to become an investigative reporter for a major newspaper and/or magazine. Joyce McMillan, junior continues to serve as Sports Editor for THE NEWS ARGUS. She first became SportsEditor last fall by Dr. Valerie Saddler Pictured from top to bottom Chris Bullock, Joyce McMillan, Craig Thomeis, Joanie Tuttle, Suzette Crosby, Tanya Williams and Marcus Myers when she initially joined the Argus staff. Joyce said, she was “pleased to have the opportunity to use her knowledge and leam even more of sports,” though she originally intended to act as assistant to the Editor. Joyce works full-time, is a part-time studentmajoringin Mass Communications, and also free- lancesforthe WINSTON-SALEM CHRONICLE. She is currently covering the Mount Tabor Litde League Football games for the CHRONICLE. In addition, she also writes poetry. Joyce would like to become a sports commentator for the N.B.C. network. She would like to open the doors for female sports commentators. She has plans to continue on THE NEWS ARGUS staff until she graduates. Craig L. Thomas, sophomore English major, has been named as the Entertainment Editor for the Please see Page 12