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“The Only Thing More Powerful Than Hate Is Love”

By Michela Gritti  On the night of Sunday, Feb. 8th, UNCP was in front of the screen, just like another 142.3 billion people all over the world. Bad Bunny’s 2026 Super Bowl halftime show achieved record-breaking viewership, becoming the most-watched halftime show in history. His performance, representing Puerto Rican culture,...

Which Animal of The Lunar New Year Are You?

By Michela Gritti UNC Pembroke is home to more than 260 international students, many from countries where the Lunar New Year is one of the most important celebrations, including China, Vietnam, and South Korea. Students from other parts of the world also celebrate it, keeping their traditions alive no...

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...

When Thanksgiving Becomes Optional for College Students

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...

A Bright Ending to IEW as Students Visit the Chinese Lantern Festival

By Michela Gritti  A group of UNC Pembroke students wrapped up their International Education Week on Saturday with a visit to the Chinese Lantern Festival in Cary. The Office of Global Engagement organized the trip. Students left campus at 4 p.m. and returned close to 11 p.m. The group spent the...

IEW Event Highlights: Stop Seeing Life ‘As It Is’ to Unlock Creativity

BY Michela Gritti The Office of Global Engagement (OGE) celebrated International Education Week (IEW) on Thursday, Nov. 20, by hosting psychology lecturer Dr. Daniel Cape for his presentation, "Creativity Around the World." Addressing students in room 251, Dr. Cape delivered a powerful message: "Creativity is one of the most important skills in...