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Building Strength: Students Find Their Fit in the Gym 

By Sopakirite Elizabeth West For many students, stepping into a gym for the first time can feel intimidating. The clanging weights, mirrors everywhere, and people who seem to know exactly what they’re doing make it easy to feel out of place. But across high schools and college campuses, more and...

Exploring the Smokies for the First Time

By Shariyah Bass Entering Tennessee, a state I never visited before began in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. This spring break vacation was a rest from school, work, and everyday stress. I didn’t know what to expect of Tennessee. I just knew it was going to be slightly different from North...

From Sunrise to Sunset: Ramadan at UNCP

By Michela Gritti As millions of Muslims around the world observe the holy month of Ramadan, students and staff at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke are taking part in a tradition centered on reflection, discipline and community. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and is marked...

Bias Allegation Dominates SGA Meeting

By David Beltran An apology, a divided room and a vote that could have reshaped the Elections Committee defined the Student Government Association meeting Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. Students and visitors filled the room to capacity and listened as senators debated a grievance involving a member of the Elections...

SGA Elections: Student and Candidate Q&A

By David Beltran, Shariyah Bass, Elizabeth Sopakirite West, Michela Gritti As UNCP enters the week of Student Government Association (SGA) presidential elections, students and candidates across campus shared their voting decisions and perspectives on what they want the next administration to focus on.  From the Candidates… Q: What makes you different from other...

“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,...