Students Say Inclusivity for LGBTQ+ Students Lacking
Members of UNCP Spectrum gather to celebrate their community. Photo/Delisha Sidbury. With no designated “safe space” on campus, some students feel as though UNCP is lacking inclusivity for the LGBTQ+ community. The education organization GLSEN defines a safe space as “a welcoming, supportive and safe environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students.” The Safe Space Alliance defines it as a location with supportive staff, where LGBTQ+ students “can freel
Staff Spotlight: New Associate Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs
Since last month, Art Malloy was named Associate Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs. “I saw that this institute was poised for greatness,” Malloy said. “We have a great staff [student affairs] here in place and they’ve been here for a long time, there’s a lot of experience already here.” According UNCP’s Student Affairs website, student affairs is responsible for providing a variety of student support, services, educational programs and facilities. Malloy’s main goal upon tak
Zeta Tau Alpha Hosts Annual "Big Man on Campus"
Zeta Tau Alpha hosted their annual “Big Man on Campus.” The event is one of their major philanthropy events every year allows the sorority to raise money for Breast Cancer Education and Awareness. The event is a male pageant consisting of casual wear, a talent portion, swimwear and formal attire and questions about their organization. Judges included, Jade Jones, the assistant director of Fraternity and Sorority Life, Emily Oxendine an alumnae of Zeta Tau Alpha and their on-c
Students Share Their “Break-out Moments”
In theory, every college student has a “breakout moment.” The time in a person’s college journey where they truly realize that they’ve arrived on campus is a defining point in a student’s life. Whether it’s a late night swamped with schoolwork, that first walk of shame, joining a Greek organization or another unique life moment, every student comes to a point where they recognize the reality of college life. For some students, it happens right away during their freshman year,
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. David Kalonji Walton
The day in the life of Dr. David “Kalonji” Walton is one filled with involvement with his UNCP students. From his classes to after-hour functions, some students can count on Walton to be there to aid and assist as an advisor, leader, professor and an ear to listen. He gives the student body many knowledgeable and self supporting stories of black history. This year, he won an award from The National Council for Black Studies for Outstanding Leadership and the Promotion of Afri
North Carolina Local Government Budget Association Advices UNCP Students
The North Carolina Local Government Budget Association visited UNCP to advise students how local government entities budget their money. Three presenters from the association discussed working in local government finance. Engaging students with discussion the intricacies of budget and financing.
Represenating three different counties across North Carolina, UNCP alumni Chris Cauley represenating Mecklenburg County, UNCP alumni Janet Schafer representing Cabbarus County a
Nationwide Organization Localizes to UNCP Campus
Delight Ministries was started on UNCP’s campus in spring of 2018. Delight is a nationwide ministry that invites college women into a Christ-centered community that allows them to be open about what they are going through and transforms stories that women can relate to. “I decided to start Delight here at UNCP because I saw something special in the way Delight spreads the word of God. Delight is so different than any other ministry because the stories are so relatable. Being
UNCP Volunteers Help Children Read and Write
UNCP’s Community and Civic Engagement recently partnered with Reading Solutions Incorporated to expand teaching young children how to read and write. Reading Solutions was founded by its CEO Reginald Oxendine with the mission to increase children's reading comprehension in grade school. “We started off with two audio cassette tapes and a book. They [kids] listen to the tape, follow along in the book and learn to read,” Oxendine said. The website contains “over 300 hours worth
Creating Art With Individuality
“Spectrum of the Arts” was held in the UC Lounge from 6-9 p.m. on April 9. The Student Government Association (SGA) sponsored the event along with the Art Club and Inkwell. “Tonight is about coming to showcase your individuality and being proud of who you are,” said Blake Carney, president of Spectrum. The event tied into their event earlier that day called “Are You Proud of Your Sexuality/Gender Identity?” Spectrum hosted an art gallery with an open mic for the public to exp
Changing the Narrative of Victim Shaming
Student organization Rise Together created a viewing of survivors of sexual assault clothing in their “What were You Wearing?” Their special guest was Melody Wilson, life coach and abuse survivor. Rise together contacted the Pembroke community, UNCP’s faculty, staff and students, who experienced sexual abuse, to provide the clothing that they wore during the incident. They created a display to show how “the type of clothing doesn’t determine whether or not a person will face
