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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

The Pine Needle

Why Stay at UNCP All Four Years?

March 1, 2018

UNC-Pembroke students have a trend of transferring after two years and graduating with a degree from another university. Pembroke appears as a community college in this respect, or is seen as having...

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