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Climate Change Deepens Inequalities in Robeson County

By Aaliyah Pamplin The Unfair Cost of a Warming World Across the world, climate change is reshaping not only the environment but also the economy, deepening existing inequalities. Rising temperatures, stronger storms, unpredictable rainfall and higher energy costs place disproportionate burdens on low-income communities. While wealthier households can often adapt through insurance,...

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...

U.S. Raises National Park Fees for Foreign Visitors, Making Trips Harder for Travellers and Students 

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...