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‘Gravity’ Brings West End and Broadway Favorites to GPAC

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Three of London’s West End leading ladies filled the Givens Performing Arts Center with show tunes, laughter, and behind-the-scenes stories, when “Gravity: Three Wicked Voices” made its stop at UNC Pembroke. The 7:30 p.m. concert featured Elizabeth Futter, Emma Hatton and Nikki Bentley. It drew a crowd that spanned generations, with children, college student

Student Government Focuses on AI Concerns, Budget Updates, and Campus Engagement

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The University of North Carolina at Pembroke Student Government Association gathered to address student concerns over artificial intelligence, review a system-wide budget, and discuss upcoming campus initiatives during their latest meeting. SGA President Elijah Griffin opened the session with a moment of silence for N.C. A&T State University following a loss

Serving A Comeback Victory

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After giving up a two-set advantage to division rival Barton Bulldogs, the UNC Pembroke Braves pulled off their biggest comeback victory of the season, defeating the Bulldogs. Trailing the Bulldogs in the third set by a nine-point deficit, the Braves turned things around on a 17-6 scoring run, earning the win. Head Volleyball Coach...

Sororities Unite in Sisterhood

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Picnic blankets and pets were sprawled across the UC Lawn, as an activity promoting sisterhood turned into an intimate gathering of friends. Kappa Delta and Alpha Pi Omega sororities hosted an outdoor event where the two groups could fellowship in honor of International Women’s Friendship Month. Kappa Delta President, Roxanne Kirby, said “This event...

Distance and Technology (Technology has made people more reachable, but not necessarily more connected)

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For an international student like Lolia Abili, communication with her family back in Nigeria is sometimes difficult, not because of the internet connection but because of the emotional connection. Prince Onazi, on the other hand, has a brother who lives in the United States. They both text every day, but he does not know what...

The Long Road To Child Care

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At 6:15 every morning, the alarm rings before the sun has a chance to rise. For some working parents in Robeson County, the first question of the day isn’t “What am I wearing to work?” or “What’s for breakfast?” It’s “Who is keeping my child today?” For Sh’Qunna Belton, the answer means getting in the...

UNCP Student Struggles Financially in The Wake of Floods in Her Home Country

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Three weeks ago, a series of flash floods devastated Nepal leaving over 1,400 confirmed dead and 6,000 still missing. UNCP has a large international student body with over 40 countries being represented, one of which being Nepal. Founded last semester, Nepali Student Association is a club two cousins created after wanting a place to express...

Walk a Mile in Used Louboutins: Gen Z and Thrifting Culture

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As a kid, going to a thrift shop meant you were poor. It was a sign that your parents didn’t love you enough to buy you a $30 Justice T-shirt that had a cartoon cookie on it. Somewhere within the last decade, however, the culture has shifted. Generation Z, Gen Z for short, has found...

One More Year? NCAA Change and The Decision Behind a Fifth Season

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By Savannah Whaley For many college athletes, senior year marks the end of a four-year journey. For UNC Pembroke senior outside hitter Abigail Peduzzi, however, graduation in spring 2027 may not mean the end of her volleyball career. With the possibility of using a fifth year of eligibility,...

Braves Deny Valdosta State 44-41

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The UNC Pembroke Braves celebrate their second win against a top 25 Division II team this season, coming back from a three score deficit to beat the Valdosta State Blazers. The Blazers allowed a season high 44 points scored by the Braves, who trailed by 17 with six minutes remaining in the second quarter. Braves...

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