The UNCP Student newspaper and yearbook each took home seven honors from the North Carolina College Media Association Conference and contest. Both student publications received “Best of Show,” and the Pine Needle also received the honors for its website. See the list below:
NEWSSmall Campuses Best of Show – Newspaper The Pine Needle UNC Pembroke
Best of Show – Online News The Pine Needle UNC Pembroke
Feature Writing 3: Michela Gritti “A Journey of Hope: Abdullah’s Story from Gaza to Pembroke” UNC Pembroke Illustration/Graphic HM: Eli Soderberg “Braves Have Huge Day on Senior Day” UNC Pembroke
News Writing HM: Eli Soderberg “Policies and Immigration Restrictions Worry International Students” UNC Pembroke
Photography 3: Michela Gritti “14 runs the ball” UNC Pembroke
Single- or Two-Page Design 3: Staff “Volleyball Sets High Expectations For 2025” UNC Pembroke
Yearbook Best of Show Indianhead UNC Pembroke
Student Life Copy HM: Evan Phillips “Snow Day” UNC Pembroke Sports Copy 3: Zack Ciboth “Put in the Work, Reap the Rewards” UNC Pembroke
HM: Evan Phillips “From the Northern Lights to a Championship Fight” UNC Pembroke
