Students Start Counterprotest to Support Chancellor
Counterprotesters show their support for Chancellor Cummings. PN Photo/Alyssa Hernandez. On the second day of UNCP students calling for Chancellor Robin Cummings’ resignation, another demonstration formed to support the chancellor. There were approximately 10 people at the counterprotest. Counterprotesters said he did the right thing by going to the Trump rally in Lumberton. The counterprotesters stood peacefully across the street from the demonstration at Lumbee Hall. Both s
One-on-One: U.S. House NC District 9 Candidate
Cynthia Wallace. Submitted Image Cynthia Wallace is the Democratic candidate running for the U.S. House of Representatives for North Carolina’s 9th District. She is running against incumbent Dan Bishop, Republican. District 9 includes all of Anson, Hoke, Richmond, Robeson, Scotland and Union County. The district is also home to the southern portions of Mecklenburg and Moore County. Wallace is optimistic that the young voting block can swing any election. “I hope what’s happen
One-on-One: NC State Senate Candidates
Campaign images for Barbara Yates-Lockamy (above) and Senator Danny Britt (below). Image/Barbara Yates-Lockamy's website and the NC State Senate's website. The state senate race for District 13 of North Carolina is between incumbent Danny Britt, Republican and challenger Barbara Yates-Lockamy, Democrat. District 13 includes both Columbus and Robeson County. Britt is currently a lieutenant colonel in the Army National Guard and a defense attorney. Yates-Lockamy is a retired ed
Native American Population on Campus Come Together for Coffee and Community
Screenshot of the Coffee and Community virtual event, pictured is Ashley McMillan Ph.D. PN Photo/Jay Locklear. The Native American community at UNCP gathered on WebEx to chat about the semester on Oct. 21. The event, called Coffee and Community, was set up by Leslie Locklear Ph.D., the coordinator of the First Americans’ Teacher Education Program and member of the Lumbee and Waccamaw Siouan tribes. This informal environment introduced some Native American faculty and staff on
Students Protest Chancellor's Attendance at Trump Rally
Senior Anthony Mungo speaking to the student protestors outside Lumbee Hall, where the Office of the Chancellor is located. PN Photo/Tyrique Weston. Oct. 26 marked the first day of what student protestors say will be a week of demonstrations calling for the resignation of Chancellor Robin Cummings after he attended a rally for President Donald Trump on Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Robeson County Fairgrounds in Lumberton. Cummings’ attendance at the president’s rally came a day a
Shutdowns of Live Entertainment Have Economic Chain Reactions
Zach Smith performing with Town Mountain at The Met in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Submitted Image/Zach Smith. Zach Smith is the stand-up bass player for the Asheville-based bluegrass band Town Mountain. He turned 25 recently and had planned on continuing his tradition of enjoying a “nice, juicy steak” with friends and family. Instead, he continued to shelter in place. His birthday celebration is not the only casualty of the coronavirus. Town Mountain’s next 22 shows have bee
Writing Center Adapts to Pandemic Conditions
Signage in UNCP's Writing Center to instruct students on how to sign up for tutoring services. Submitted Image/Dr. Elise Dixon. Like all offices on campus, the University Writing Center had to make changes in procedures and working conditions because of the coronavirus pandemic. But director Dr. Elise Dixon says they tried not to miss a beat. Right now there are two options for students who want to receive help from the Writing Center, which has a roster of peer tutors from
New Dean Shares Vision for School of Education
Dr. Loury Floyd standing in front of the School of Education on UNCP's campus. PN Photo/Zachary C. Young Loury Ollison Floyd, Ph.D., is the newly appointed dean of the School of Education at UNCP. Floyd hopes the department will develop graduates who are change agents, teachers who can orchestrate and facilitate change in their respective communities. “We assist them with building the tools they need to impact the next generation. The art of teaching is the art of assisting d
Golf Team is Effectively Eliminated but Technically ‘Suspended’
Samantha DeBusk, Junior, hitting a tee shot during the 2019-2020 season. Submitted Image/Mark Debusk. The coach and players are essential components of a team. Without either, you are left with just the equipment. With COVID-19 taking a toll on UNCP Athletics revenue, the women’s golf program was faced with that harsh reality. The program has been ‘suspended,’ according to Athletics Director Dick Christy. Athle tics leadership may revisit the potential to field a team two yea
Emerge Sports Takes on Pembroke
Kalen Eddings in front of Emerge Sports Logo. PN Photo/Carson Von Taborsky Former UNCP student and basketball coaching staff member, Kalen Eddings, made his debut as the owner of the basketball training facility, Emerge Sports, through a coaching clinic on Saturday, September 26th. The coaching clinic marked the first time the doors would be open to others. Nearly 20 coaches from all around Robeson County came out to see what the gym has to offer. Eddings manages to have seve
