By Michela Gritti
Foreign visitors will soon pay much more to visit major United States national parks. Places like Yosemite, Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon are some of the most famous parks in the world. In 2024 they brought in almost 332 million visitors, the highest number ever recorded. But...
By Michela Gritti
Thanksgiving used to look different in North Carolina. A lot of people who grew up here remember sitting around warm holiday tables while everything outside was covered in snow. Students still talk about those memories today, even though snow barely shows up in the state anymore.
“I remember...
By Devin McCullough
On Saturday afternoon at Lumbee Guaranty Bank Court, USC Beaufort defeated UNC Pembroke 81-80 thanks to a spectacular layup that beat the buzzer. Despite a solid offensive effort spearheaded by senior guard Javonte Waverly, the Braves fell to 3-3 on the season, while the Sand Sharks improved...
By Michela Gritti
The day of Thanksgiving, November 27, UNC Pembroke hosted a Thanksgiving lunch for students spending the break on campus. The event offered a traditional American meal and allowed students, especially those who are away from home, to embrace the local culture and strengthen their feel of...
By Aaliyah Pamplin
Thanksgiving is one of America’s most widely celebrated holidays, 91% of Americans observe it, according to Pew Research Center. However, for some college students, the fourth Thursday in November no longer deserves a trip home.
From rising travel costs to complicated family dynamics to the simple fact that...
By Michela Gritti
Today, Nov. 25, is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. It is recognized around the world, but it has a strong presence in Europe. Italy in particular treats this day as an important public reminder of the need to protect women, support...
