Saturday, November 16, 2013

Decision leaves students reeling

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina  -- Stunned, confused and disappointed were among the words used by Winston-Salem State students to describe their feelings after an assault led to the cancellation of the CIAA football championship game between WSSU and Virginia State.

As night fell on campus, students were still trying to absorb news as the band and flag team practiced for a game that would not be held.

What do you think about how the CIAA handled the situation between Winston-Salem State and Virginia State universities?

The CIAA volleyball championships, which was to be played at WSSU this weekend, also was canceled.

The assault occurred in a restroom at WSSU’s Anderson Center during a luncheon being held to honor conference football players associated with the championship game.

“It’s kind of messed up for this to happen between two teams and two universities who really don’t have that much of a rivalry to begin with,” said Shanah Washington, a freshman from Charlotte. She was planning to attend today’s game with several friends.

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