Opinion

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GOP conservative with ideas, not money

Republicans have a reputation for their staunch, conservative position on most topics. Recently though, the nation’s more prudent political party’s financial transactions have been placed front and center in the media world.  From plush party planning to the pork attached to the nation’s sweeping health care reform, the actions of […]

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Radical religious groups not so righteous

In a Washington Post article titled “The extreme right’s element of hatred, violence” by Eugene Robinson an interesting topic was presented.   How religious are these radical groups that use violence as a way to defend their beliefs. I believe that a majority of altercations that are touted as having […]

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Exercise caution at social networking sites

Millions of people log on everyday to social networking sites. They are responding to the magnetic pull that forces them to get online.  Through photos, tweets, wall post, profile updates and more they invite the world into their life. Unfortunately the information shared on these websites is not always kept […]

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Attention Shoppers: Racism available at 16

Shopping is one of my favorite things to do.   I’ll shop anywhere from Macy’s to Wal-Mart.  For me shopping is a stress reliever.  It’s a time to get away and do something for myself. When I am at the store, I expect to be greeted and treated with respect.  […]

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J. Cole gives WSSU intimate, killer performance

The bleachers and courts of Whitaker Gym at Winston-Salem State were packed in anticipation of a live performance from J. Cole during the “Ram Battle 2010.” Cole did not disappoint.   Unlike other artists who may sing a song or two during an event, Cole seemed eager to perform song […]

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Obama’s promise fulfilled; Universal Health Care law passed

After 14 months of diligence and labor, President Barack Obama and his administration secured a victory in its battle to provide the nation with universal health care.  Millennial history was made March 21 as the House voted 219-212 to send the Democratic sweeping health coverage reform into the hands […]

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Completing 2010 Census form important and could help WSSU get funds

In 2009 we helped make a change by electing Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States. Obama brought forth several bills and proposals to better the U.S. financially.  The health care bill, the new American Opportunity Tax Credit [which will pay for the first $4,000 of college […]

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Seniors, our time has come!

Our undergraduate years are coming to an end. We have successfully matriculated and our reward will be a diploma. But before we get too excited about our accomplishments, there are a few things we must do to ensure we walk across that stage May 8. First, we should be placing […]