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Billie Zito/Old Gold and Black

Senior Greg Pollack taps a keg for students April 18 during the Student Environmental Action Coalition's Earth Day celebration.


College students impact W-S economy by $92M
By Elizabeth Bland
According to a study released April 23, college student spending in the Winston-Salem area contributes $92 million in economic impact dollars -- $45 million of which originates from this university. The Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce commissioned the study as part of a plan to revitalize the downtown business area and make the city more amenable to student's needs.

Sept. 11 tops list of year's stories
By Tom Clark
The 2001-02 academic year has been quite an eventful one, both on campus and around the world. International crises hit home, administrative changes led to greater university advancement and campus events helped make this year memorable.

Lexmark printers replaced
By Will Wingfield
After listening to student input, Information Systems has opted to include the Hewlett Packard DeskJet 940c color printer with ThinkPads next year, instead of the Lexmark inkjet printers distributed in previous years.

Gray elected treasurer, SBAC, HEC results in

By Jeff Harvey
In the runoff election April 23, freshman Randy Gray defeated freshman Fritz Vaughan to claim the position of Student Government treasurer for the 2002-2003 academic year.

Della finds there's no place like home with Habitat
By Lauren Pressley
ARAMARK employee Della Conrad is set to move in to her new Habitat for Humanity house April 28.

Community, campus help with Special Olympics
By Vanessa St. Gerard
University and community members joined together to provide area school children with a fun sporting outlet -- the Special Olympics.

Women of Courage and Valor inspire students
By Angel Hsu
Professional women from across North Carolina encouraged female students to reach for their goals, despite possible setbacks.


University prepares for May 20 commencement
By Jamie Dean
On May 20, over 1,500 students from the undergraduate, graduate and professional schools will receive their hard-earned degrees as part of the university's 160th graduation ceremony -- and at the same time hear U.S. senator John McCain (R-AZ) give the commencement address.



 


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