The News Argus, April 2004
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Sweet Potatoes is more than a meal, it’s an atmosphere
By Tammy Bankhead
Argus Reporter
Looking for a place where the food is great and
the prices are within your budget? Sweet Potatoes,
a soul food restaurant on Trade Street in the
downtown arts district, is a sure bet. It offers
quality dining without breaking the wallet.
The restaurant opened in January 2003.
Photos by Tammy Bankhead
Owners Stephanie Tyson (left) and
Vivian Joiner opened Sweet Potatoes
on Trade Street.
Owners Stephanie Tyson and Vivian Joiner said it
was obvious what to name their business. “We had
an abundance of sweet potato items on the menu,
more than most restaurants, so it was clear what
our name should be.” Tyson said.
The restaurant offers lunch and dinner menus.
Prices range from $8 for a lunch entree to $18 for
dinner. The owners said that they wanted to offer
good food at a price that stayed competitive yet
reasonable. Great food and sensible prices are not
the only attractions. Most people will tell you it’s
the atmosphere that keeps them coming back.
Alexis Watts, a junior mass communications
major said, “The food was good and 1 enjoyed the
relaxing, smooth atmosphere. It was a nice dining
experience and I’ll definitely be back.”
Tyson, a graduate of Reynolds High School,
offers an explanation about the success of the
restaurant. “I’ve been back from where> about
three years and the revitalization of the downtown
area is incredible. It’s a big change since the last
time I was here. My biggest surprise has been the
diversity of people that frequent the restaurant. I
love the fact the mayor can be sitting at the table
next to the garbage man. I’m happy that people
from all walks of life find this an irresistible
place to eat and socialize.”
If you’re tired of the same old dining experi
ence why not give Sweet Potatoes’ restaurant a
try. Hours of operation are Mon.-Sat 11a.m. to 3
p.m. and Thurs.-Sat 5p.m. to 10 p.m. With plenty
of mouth-watering entrees and sinfully delicious
desserts you won’t be disappointed. It’s a place to
enjoy good food and great times.
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Customers of Sweet Potatoes iiie the fact that they can be in a good atmosphere
and get good food at the same time.
Photo by Nicole Ferguson
New construction efforts have blocked student walkways.
Construction causes temporary
inconvenience, but campus will
be beautiful once it’s finished
By Nicole Ferguson
Editor-in-Chief
Maybe it’s just me, but I find it extremely
difficult to get where I'm supposed to be
during the day. What used to be a five-
minute walk, has now evolved into a 10-
minute journey (15 minutes depending on
the flow of traffic on Martin Luther King).
What used to be an 8 a.m. wake up call for a
9 a.m. class has turned into a 7:30 rooster
call just to make sure I’m on time.
I know I’m not the only person on cam
pus whose experienced these woes due to the
construction site that used to be home to my
vehicle when it was raining outside.
Just the other day 1 ran into one of my
professors, who happens to be known for his
punctuality, and he was practically in a
frenzy for having to walk around the entire
campus to get from Hall-Patterson to RJR. I
felt his pain.
The whole construction bit seems temble
now, but I can honestly envision how much
more beautiful Winston-Salem State
University is about to be. When the pedes
trian walkway was opened up a couple of
weeks ago, I couldn’t help but smile. It was a
beautiful day, and all 1 could think about was
how I wished I would be able to enjoy what
everyone’s officially dubbed as the “new
spot,” next semester.
I know a lot of people were apprehensive
about change concerning the makeover of
this campus. I for one was a bit skeptical in
the beginning, also. But change is good.
With change comes progress and vision. And
with all those components the university is
bound for even greater success.
So although it may take you a few extra
minutes to reach your destination, don't get
mad. Just think of the history you are a part
of as this campus continues to strive toward
greater excellence in the classroom, through
its students and faculty, through its facilities
and through its new facelift.
WSSU students
should expect
tuition increase
By Lakisa Leake
Argus Reporter
Despite their best efforts, student protesters
from across the state failed last month to stop a
vote to increase tuition at universities within the
University of North Carolina (UNC) system.
The tuition hike takes effect two years from
now. The decision by the Board of Governors
left some students in tears.
“It’s frustrating for a lot of us who can’t
afford school,” said one Appalachian State
University student. “But we will continue to
fight this and go to the state legislature. 1 am
not fighting for just me 1 am fighting for my
friends and family who will be coming to UNC
system in the future.”
Students from 14 of the 16 con.stituent uni
versities within the UNC System gathered at
the UNC General Administration Building in
Chapel Hill for the Board of Governors meet
ing held on March 19, 2004.
Holding posters and banners, students stood
outside of the General Admini.stration
Building, chanting slogans. The gathering was
an effort to show the Board of Governors that
students care about their education and take
issue with any decision to raise tuition,
“We want the Board of Governors to see the
faces of the students their decision is affect
ing,” said Dara Eklelman, who is the student
body president at the University of North
Carolina at Green.sboro, “We want them to talk
to us and to see how important this decision is
to us. The BOG can stop the tuition increa.se,”
In a show of solidarity, the UNC Association
of Student Government held a press conference
in which the president of the association,
Jonathan Ducote, called on the legislature to
get involved in the fight for quality education
at a low cost. Ducote also noted that Governor
Mike Easley supported keeping tuition rates
low.
Ultimately, the Budget and Finance
Committee voted to raise tuition for residents
at UNC-Chapel Hill and North Carolina State
University by $250, and all other campuses by
$225. (what is this school: NCSA $450 for
undergraduate level, and $750 for graduate
level.)
Take advantage of the Writing Center
Special to the Argus
The Writing Center provides individualized writ
ing assistance for students who seriously want to
improve their composition skills.
To reserve an appointment:
■ Write your name on the sign-up sheet on the
door Hall-Patterson Rm 206
■ Walk-ins are always welcome if the time slot
has not been reserved
To get the most out of a visit to the Writing
Center:
■ Bring a copy of the writing assignment
■ Bring a copy of another paper with the
teacher’s comments when possible
■ Come to the Writing Center well in advance of
the paper’s due date; allow plenty of time for revi
sion
Remember:
Writing is thinking and writing well is a time
consuming and demanding pr(x;ess.
WSSU WRITING CENTER
INFORMATION
Hall Patterson 206
Phone Number: 750-2185
Spring 2004
Monday: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Tuesday: 8 a.m.-N(x>n; 12:30-4 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.;
1-5 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Friday: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.;
2-4 p.m.