Tuesday, April 14, 2026

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Great Start For The Braves!

By Michela Gritti The spring semester for the Braves started with a full week of athletic events, as UNC Pembroke teams returned to action across campus and on the road with strong performances in basketball, wrestling, track and field, and swimming. Women Basketball  The UNC Pembroke women basketball team opened the...

Invisible Contaminants With Visible Consequences: The Uncertainty of Robeson County’s Tap Water 

By Eli Soderberg The tap water in Robeson County often looks clear to the eye. It fills bathtubs, boils pasta and cleans children’s hands. But beneath the surface lies a question no one here can truly answer: What’s actually in it? In a community already burdened by industrial waste, environmental...

UNCP Participates in Pembroke’s Annual Twilight Christmas Parade

By Michela Gritti The Town of Pembroke held its annual Twilight Christmas Parade on Thursday, Dec. 4, bringing together local families, student groups, and community organizations for one of the town’s most well-known holiday traditions. UNC Pembroke participated with a university float organized by the Office of the Chancellor, featuring...

Holiday Bazaar Highlights Native Art and Local Makers

By Michela Gritti On Friday, the Museum of the Southeast American Indian hosted its annual Holiday Bazaar, bringing more than twenty Native vendors and many shoppers into Old Main for a full day of handmade gifts, food and seasonal art. The event ran from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and...

Lighting of Old Main Kicks Off the Holiday Season at UNCP

By Aaliyah Pamplin UNCP welcomed the holiday season Tuesday night with its annual Lighting of Old Main, a tradition that draws students, families, alumni and local residents to the historic heart of the campus. The celebration began at 6 p.m. in front of Old Main, where guests gathered for music, refreshments and a...

From Black Forest to Sahara: UNCP Grad Runs to Raise Awareness for Depression

By Michela Gritti  UNCP alumnus Norman Junker was an outstanding Brave, and he is still showing that in his life outside of campus. He graduated in May 2025 with several cross country and track and field titles to his name, including multiple nominations for athlete of the year and a series of...