Cillian Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer in the film "Oppenheimer." (Universal Pictures/TNS) by Harrison Ferger 2023 was an unusually great year for films. From the “Barbenhiemer” phenomenon , to the bustling independent and international film community, we have seen some truly great movies. It finally feels like we are out of...

Critically acclaimed country singer Lorrie Morgan wowed the UNCP audience on Oct. 27. PN Photo/Victor Mays by Victor Mays UNCP proudly presented acclaimed country singer Lorrie Morgan at GPAC for the homecoming alumni concert. Morgan entertained a near full house on Oct. 27. There were many excited people in attendance. For...

Students at a university doing yoga outside. PN Illustration/AI generated with Adobe Firefly by Raven Hanning By Aaliyah Pamplin "Pretty Girls Do Yoga," an outdoor yoga session hosted by Alpha Kappa Alpha, aimed to help students relax after class during midterms on Oct. 9. It was considered a special event because...

By Kia Wynne A private showing of the new film "Lumbeeland" was held at GPAC on the UNCP Campus on Nov. 25. “Lumbeeland” is a film following the lives of the Lumbee people as they navigate the struggles of their lifestyles. The film opens as the lead, Dollar, receives a phone...

By Victor Mays Green grass and cornfields under a blue sky stretching as far as eyes can see. This is the scene young Phyllis Lowery perceived growing up on her family's farm; and this image inspires the art she creates today. Lowery’s art is among several featured in the Art Department's...

By H.C. Ferger             Priscilla Presley feels like a character created by Sofia Coppola. A beautiful young woman finds herself in a cage made of Chanel and hair spray. So it was no surprise to me when it was announced A24 would be financing a new Coppola film adapting the...