Monday, December 1, 2025

Ribbon Cutting for State-of-the-Art TV Studio

By Genesis Benavides The Department of Mass Communication hosted a ribbon cutting event on Oct. 21 to celebrate the old and the new with the completion of the renovated TV studio in the Old Main building.  The TV studio serves a greater purpose for the mass communication students than just the...

Top 10 Movies of 2023

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...

Country Music Star Lorrie Morgan Entertained UNCP

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...

UNCP Students Battle it out During the Aux Cord Wars

Students wave their glow sticks to the rhythms of tunes requested by students and played Jay Dukes and Trizzy. PN Photo/ Angelique Seymour by Angelique Seymour In an explosive showdown, the University hosted the highly anticipated “2023 Aux Wars’’ held at GPAC. This marked the start of the homecoming week. The...

‘Priscilla’: Sofia Coppola’s Portrait of Manipulation and Escape Leaves Viewers Yearning for More

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...

UNCP Concert Band Performs ‘Old and New’

Soloist Ivano Ascari and guest conductor Marvis Rorie perform. PN Photo/Jaylana Pough By Jalayna Pough The UNCP Concert Band presents ‘Old and New’ at GPAC. This event was directed by Dr. Timothy Altman and showcased guest conductor Marvis Rorie and trumpet soloist Ivano Ascari. The central theme revolved around a blend of...