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Students learning Chinese Calligraphy. PN/ David Beltran
Asian Student Association Hosts Spring Festival
Peter Claffey as Dunk, left, and Dexter Sol Ansell as Egg in HBO’s “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.” (Steffan Hill/HBO/TNS)
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Review
Student Salim Phiri eating traditional food at the Ahlan Ramadan event./Courtesy of Janna Fahmy.
From Sunrise to Sunset: Ramadan at UNCP
Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny performs during Super Bowl LX Patriots vs Seahawks Apple Music Halftime Show at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on Feb. 8, 2026. (Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images/TNS)
“The Only Thing More Powerful Than Hate Is Love”
Whiteboard in the library collecting data over the demographics of students on campus regarding their animal in the Lunar New Year. PN Photo/Michela Gritti
Which Animal of The Lunar New Year Are You?
Dick Christy addresses the Golden Braves event in honor of student athletes. April 29, 2025. Photo/ Willis Glasgow
Athletic Director Transitions Into a New Role
Lauren Rogitz, yoga instructor at CampusRec./ Courtesy of Lauren Rogitz.
Building Wellness, One Class at a Time
Coach demonstrating an upper body exercise (a lat pulldown) targeting shoulders and back while emphasizing correct form during a training session. Upper body exercise including lat pulldown targets the back and shoulders, helping build upper body strength and improve posture over time. PN Photos/Sopakirite Elizabeth West.
Building Strength: Students Find Their Fit in the Gym 
Baseball Wins Over Mercy 13-9
Baseball Wins Over Mercy 13-9
Michael Passamuntu posing I front of the F45 wall poster, in the Fitness Studio, Jones Center. David Beltran/PN Photos.
Yoga Classes: the Wildfire of UNCP CampusRec
Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny performs during Super Bowl LX Patriots vs Seahawks Apple Music Halftime Show at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on Feb. 8, 2026. (Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images/TNS)
“The Only Thing More Powerful Than Hate Is Love”
Image of the dancers walking on the stage.
Pride and Culture Shine at the Lumbee Cultural Showcase
UNC Pembroke’s No. 24 Alexandria Mills soars for a kill as No. 18 Tyler Patterson tracks the ball during Friday’s five-set battle against Converse at Lumbee Guaranty Bank Court. PN// Michela Gritti
Braves Start Strong but Fall Short in Five-Set Thriller Against Converse
Video: Pembroke defeats Belmont Abbey 3-1
Studio Ribbon cutting
Ribbon Cutting for State-of-the-Art TV Studio

The Pine Needle

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Andy Harnsberger and Caitlin Jones

The Harnsberger/Jones Percussion Duo Recital 

March 4, 2025

By Genesis Benavides  Andy Harnsberger and Caitlin Jones are performing artists and clinicians for Malletech Instruments. In 2023, they began performing together as a duo; their YouTube channels have...

Jaylen Jones and Jonathan Gonzalez play during Jazz Combo Night (Jalayna Pongh pns)

UNCP Jazz Combo Excites With Old and New

March 15, 2024

By Jalayna Pough   UNCP’s Department of Music ignited Moore Hall with vibrant jazz melodies, showcasing two talented jazz combos and debuting their, inaugural commercial music ensemble....

UNCP Students Battle it out During the Aux Cord Wars

UNCP Students Battle it out During the Aux Cord Wars

January 16, 2024

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...

Dr. Joseph Van Hassel and Other Faculty Held Recital

Dr. Joseph Van Hassel and Other Faculty Held Recital

November 21, 2023

Issac Pyatt, Dr. Joseph Van Hassel and Dr. Timothy Altman Performed at Moore Hall. PN Photo/ Victor Mays by Victor Mays Moore Hall continues their Faculty Recital Series by having UNCP professor...

UNCP Jazz Combos Draws Crowd

April 17, 2019

Last Tuesday, students gathered in Moore Hall to watch three Jazz combos perform their second concert of the semester. “It was my first Jazz concert and I enjoyed the upbeat melodies that were performed...

Faculty Members Bring Jazz After Hours

February 16, 2018

On Tuesday, Jan. 30, the UNCP faculty jazz ensemble held a concert in Moore Hall. The auditorium was loosely packed. Dr. Aaron Vandermeer on trumpet, Dr. Arnold on bass, Mr. Day on guitar and Mr. Walker...

The Evolution of Women in Hip-Hop

February 1, 2018

Hip Hop is more than a genre; it’s a culture. Its beginnings come from African American inner-city struggles of the 1970s and 1980s, and has since evolved into a representation of black urban culture...

There’s No Apology for Misogyny

February 1, 2018

In an interview with the Breakfast Club, rapper and entrepreneur, Rick Ross explained why he hasn’t signed a female to his record label, Maybach Music Group. “You know, I never did it because I...

Well-Strung Engages GPAC with POPssicals

February 1, 2018

The singing quartet, Well-Strung, made their first southern stop at UNCP on Jan. 23 at the Givens Performing Arts Center. Edmund Bagnell, Chris Marchant, Daniel Shevlin and Trevor Wadleigh amused the...

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