By Michela Gritti
On Wednesday, Jan. 14, the Division of Student Affairs emailed UNCP students announcing the launch of a new Reusable Container Program adopted by the Dining Hall.
Students, faculty and staff can purchase a reusable to-go container for a one-time fee of $5. The initial fee is refundable...
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,...
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...
By Michela Gritti
UNCP alumnus Norman Junker was an outstanding Brave, and he is still showing that in his life outside of campus. He graduated in May 2025 with several cross country and track and field titles to his name, including multiple nominations for athlete of the year and a series of...
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...
By Michela Gritti
On Thursday, November 6, the University of North Carolina at Pembroke hosted the 17th Annual Honoring Native Foodways event in the UC Annex, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event gave students, faculty, and staff a chance to learn about Indigenous traditions through food and community engagement.
The...
