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Page 2 rhe News Argiis Opinion Tuesday, January 26, 2010 wawv’. thene wsargus. com Always Watching Way to go President Obama! This time last year we were celebrating the inauguration of our first African-American President. Many of us traveled to Washington D.C. and stood in chilling temperatures to be a part of this great American history. President Barack Obama has not accom plished everything he said he would during his campaign, but I believe he is on his way. Obama can't do it alone. He must figure out a way to further unite the parties and con vince the Republicans to stop providing stumbling blocks. One of Obama's first decisions was the signing of the stimulus package. Let me just say thank you Mr. President! You made 2009 an excellent year for me. The stimulus package helped me become the owner of a 2009 car. I love the car, and I know I will love being able to deduct state, local and excise taxes on my car when I file this year. I will be smiling all the way to the bank when 1 get my tax refund. As a graduating senior, I am paying close attention to health care. When I graduate 1 will no longer have my parents' health insurance until I either find a job or personally pay for healthcare coverage. I hope that Obama will not let the election of Scott Brown, the new Republican senator from Massachusetts, deter him from reaching his goal of health care reform. I am still optimistic that Obama will get health care passed even though he no longer has the super majority 60-40 votes in favor of Democrats. What has Obama done for HBCUs? Some critics say he has not done anything or not enough but the truth is he has. According to an article in Black Voices by Dr. Boyce Watkins, Obama has allotted more money for HBCUs. Obama did not extend the grant under the bill called College Cost Reduction and Access Act, but his fiscal year 2010 budget shows that he wants to give money to HBCUs. Obama plans to give $250,000,000 to HBCUs and $61,425,000 to Historically Black Graduate Institutions. Added together this request represents a $20,830,000 increase over the previous year. Mr President does care about the future of HBCUs. Obama is headed in the right direction. He does not have all the answers, but he is listening to those around him to ensure he is effectively leading the country. I am eager and ready to see what Mr. Obama will do in 2010 to help all Americans. TIFFANY GIBSON Editor In Chief ^ TO TAHC ^ rnAh) A r^xr TO HAITI... ^ CUBA you pAMfJ How did WE miss that? As a matter of policy, The News Argus will publish corrections of errors and clarifications in fact that have been published in the newspaper. The corrections will be made as soon as possible after the error has been brought to the attention of the Editor In Chief at thenewsargus@yahoo.com Letter Policy The News Argus is a student publication of Winston-Salem State University. The News Argus encourages written comments to the editor and guest columns, but some rules apply: □ A signature, address and phone number must accompany all let ters. Letters should be double-spaced and no more than 300 words. □ Letters will be verified by The News Argus by a phone call prior to publication. If The Neivs Argus is unable to contact the writer of a let ter, the letter will be held until contact is made. Letters intended as advertising will not be published. □ The Neios Argus does not publish "form letters"or letters sent to multiple newspapers outside the Triad unless the issue discussed in the letter is of importance to the WSSU community. □ The News Argus reserves the right to edit letters and guest columns for clarity, length and libel. The News Argus will edit letters that are grossly inaccurate or cross the boundaries of good taste. □ The News Argus allows readers to reply to someone response to any earlier letter only once. □ Guest columns may be no more than 400 words. The News Argus will accept endorsements of candidates, but only one per writer per candidate. The letter may challenge a candidate's record, but no intensely personal attacks will be printed. The News Argus permits candidates to write letters to the editor to specifically respond to another letter Campus Crew Foaim of comments from WSSU students, faculty, and staff randomly selected to answer a provocative question from The News Argus. Comments do not represent the opinions of The News Argus staff. Listen to the podcasts of the ^mplete interviews at www.thenewargus.com More than a week after the Jan. 19 catastrophic earthquake which shattered the Port-au-Prince region and surrounding areas in Haiti, many organi zations throughout the United States and the world Interviews and photos by James Cherry have been generously providing relief in a variety of ways including monetary donations, fundraising, first-aid posts, and family linking stations. This issue's Campus Crew asks ... What role should WSSU play in quake relief efforts for Haiti? JASIVIINE HICKS SOCIOLOGY CHARLOTTE Donating money so that the Haitians can have food and a place to stay. KEITH PARKER COMPUTER SCIENCE FAYETTEVILLE Start a coin or financial drive to support victims. SAMANTHA NEGRON CHEMISTRY BROOKLYN Raise money because it shows even though we're in a reces sion we like to help every body. DARRYL KINCH INFORMATION TECH DURHAM Taking donations by having a "Gym Jam" and having all the money go straight to Haiti. AUDREY BENNETT BUSINESS ADMIN. WINSTON-SALEM It would be nice if students sponsor a food and clothing drive.
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