April 23,2007 Thc News Argus FEATURES 3 Jazz fans benefit from DJ's passion for music Stephanie Feggins STAFF REPORTER Regardless of a person's religious beliefs or nationali ty, almost everyone has something he or she likes to collect. Whether it's postage stamps dating back to the 1970s or key chains from different areas of the world, tangible items somehow spark the collector's interest. Not only do these assets become an extracurricular activity, but they also signify a deeper passion within. Harvest Williams, WSSU's afternoon jazz announcer on WSNC (90.5 FM), illustrates the link between passion and hobby. Williams began to notice his ear for music at the ten der age of 9 while listening to baseball games on the radio. After the games, Williams would listen to the R&B selections that were popular then, during the late 1950s and early 1960s. When he got a part-time job at age 16, he began collect ing records. His collection continued to grow during his time in the U.S. Army, due to the inexpensive prices of records sold at that time. With melodies ranging from reggae to jazz to R&B, Williams' collection also includes international music 1 * - V Red Room hospitality keeps ’em coming back Temple Jolly CONTRIBUTING WRITER Photo by Sharrod Patterson Harvest Williams collects records In his spare time. such as Cuban, African and Celtic. To accompany his early interest in music, Williams began his career as a D.J., which in turn inspired him to obtain additional record ings. Through an association in Washington, D.C., he acquired other genres of music, including cha-cha, mambo and the waltz. Today, his collection consists of a mere 10,000 records, and that does not even include the '78s or the '45 tracks. "When taking the time to listen to music from differ ent cultures, it gave me an idea of what makes people happy or sad, which helps tremendously in communi cating with other people," Williams said. But his love for music also has plenty to do with his position at a HBCU. When asked how WSSU has contributed to his inter est in radio, Williams said, "Working here [WSSU] gave me the opportunity to con tinue my interest in radio. I don't think I could have made it this far in radio if it was commercial radio." You can check out Harvest Williams and his soulful sounds on FM 90.5, Monday through Friday, from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. A prestigious adult atmosphere filled with the sounds of greetings and laughter is what you can look forward to when dining at Winston-Salem State's Red Room in the Thompson Center. "When my patrons arrive, I want them to forget all their troubles for however long their lunch is, and leave feeling blessed no matter who they are or what their job is," said Juanita Penn, the Red Room's supervisor. The dining room exudes sophistication, with a metal easel at the entrance displaying the menu of the day. Sparkling dinner glasses are arrayed for drinking, and delicious hot foods beckon from the service line where meals are served on dining plates. As you continue into the dining area, a male server wearing a chef's hat awaits, ready to serve exquisitely styled entrees that are not on the line. The salad bar is next, and it's loaded with fresh fruits and vegetables, potato and macaroni salads, and a variety of salad dress ings; even odd delicacies such as mushrooms, olives and banana peppers. Continuing in an L shape, the salad bar ends where an abundance of breads begins. A few inches away is a condiments section, with the fare arranged in a fancy silver stand that allows them to be individually displayed and selected. The dining area, which is about 60 feet long, has tables on the left and right, with the middle providing the customers' walking space. Already on the table are spoons and forks wrapped with etiquette-correct cloth napkins in Ram red. After eating, there's no need to dispose of your plate because service will do that for you. With the mellow sounds of quiet jazz playing overhead, the overall ambiance is compelling. With the Red Room's doors opening promptly at 11:55 a.m., the intelligentsia arrives, ready to partake of excellent food and fellowship until the doors close at 2:15 p.m. From the Chancellor to janitors, all are wel comed and hard to distinguish once dining begins, because the sense of community in the Red Room is just that awesome. That enchantment is precisely what Penn was seeking when she took the job. She readily gives praise to her crew members because without them, she said, the kind of service she wants her customers to experience would be impossible. Crew members Charles Carter, Charlie Brown and Sinicker Hairston say they are proud to be Red Room employees. And they share the same reasons why: they love the people. Soul food = comfort food for students far from home Asheleigh Neal STAFF REPORTER If you miss eating good home-cooked food or have ever wanted soul food and couldn't find it in Winston-Salem, go on down to the new Dr. J's House of Soul restaurant. "The food was excellent; it was what I needed to complete my Sunday afternoon," said Ebony LeCrande, an MIS major at Winston-Salem State University. "Dr. J's reminds me of mother and how she cooked for my family after church." As visitors enter the restaurant they get a sense of being home, smelling the aromas of good, authentic soul food wafting from the kitchen. The restaurant's eye-catching walls are painted with African-American scenes. Dr. J's is named after John Johnson, associ ate dean of WSSU's School of Health Sciences. "The food was overwhelming for the price I paid; I paid $9 and got chicken, three sides, bread, salad, dessert and a drink; to me, that's pretty cheap," said Amber Neal, a junior majoring in elementary education. Dr. J's sells all kinds of soul food, from chitlings to pig feet, and greens to combread. The restaurant is on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, right up the street from WSSU and across from Bowman Gray Stadium. IT'S A LOT EASIER TO EARN RESPECT WHEN YOU WEAR YOUR RESUME ON YOUR CHEST. ■itSd^W ©200? raia tor by me y:S. Air force. Wl reserved Doyou want a career that can be summed up on a piece of paper and filed away? Or a career that inspires others? When you join the United States Air Force with a college degree as a second lieutenant, you have the opportunity to lead from day one. 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