CCE and Citizen-U Party to the Polls on Super Tuesday
Students gather for the “Party to the Polls” event in the University Center on Super Tuesday. PN Photo/ Zachary Young The Office for Community and Civic Engagement (CCE) in association with UNCP Votes hosted a “Party to the Polls” event on Super Tuesday in the UC lounge in an effort to promote political literacy and to encourage students to exercise their right to vote. CCE shuttled students who live on campus to the voting poll location at Pembroke Rural Fire Department on P
UNCP Volunteers Help Children Read and Write
UNCP’s Community and Civic Engagement recently partnered with Reading Solutions Incorporated to expand teaching young children how to read and write. Reading Solutions was founded by its CEO Reginald Oxendine with the mission to increase children's reading comprehension in grade school. “We started off with two audio cassette tapes and a book. They [kids] listen to the tape, follow along in the book and learn to read,” Oxendine said. The website contains “over 300 hours worth
Creating Art With Individuality
“Spectrum of the Arts” was held in the UC Lounge from 6-9 p.m. on April 9. The Student Government Association (SGA) sponsored the event along with the Art Club and Inkwell. “Tonight is about coming to showcase your individuality and being proud of who you are,” said Blake Carney, president of Spectrum. The event tied into their event earlier that day called “Are You Proud of Your Sexuality/Gender Identity?” Spectrum hosted an art gallery with an open mic for the public to exp
UNCP Jazz Combos Draws Crowd
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 by a lot of the artists that are being discussed in our Jazz class,” said Jordan Williams, English major. The "Day Combo," directed by Derek Day, started the evening with a smooth rendition of Roy Hargrove’s “Soppin’ the Biscuit.” Ryan Godwin performed his venture as both the
Movie Review: ‘Us’ Breaks Records While Dominating the Box Office
In its debut weekend 'Us' by Jordan Peele was able to gross $70 million, making it the second-largest debut of the year only behind Captain Marvel ($153 Million). 'Us' has earned the largest box-office performance for an original horror film. The movie was Peele’s second psychological thriller to hit the theaters. The film received a lot of attention and hype after the first trailer was released on Christmas of last year. The film stars Lupita Nyong’o and Winston Duke, who we
JCPenny Prepares Students for Careers with New Business Clothing
On March 24, JCPenny teamed up with UNC Pembroke’s Career Center to host the Suit-Up Event at Cross Creek Mall in Fayetteville. The event gave students the opportunity to purchase business attire at affordable prices to prepare them for future careers or job interviews. The event offered services from Sephora, which was located inside the department store. There were beauty consultants giving free makeovers to students and goodie bags with beauty-product samples inside. “I ac
Creating the Beauty of New Beginnings
Jasmine Poe popped her arm against the wooden stand as she greets six to eight members of Beauty of New Beginnings (BNB) with a hand wave. Her nails glistened with rhinestones on every other finger. With her other hand she reached into her bag to retrieve her iPhone and she clicked the side button. A bright light glared back at her. It was finally 4 p.m. and it was time to get down to business. She reserved a room in the Chavis University Center, that will now be occupied wit
UNCP Meets Small Library Comic-Con
The Friends of the Library hosted their version of a comic-con in the Mary Livermore Library. Dr. Robert Canida, the director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, said the Friends of the Library’s program committee wanted to promote their vision of the event and to provide inclusion. The event was called “Library-con,” an inspired theme for those who attend larger comic book and anime conventions. There were four presenters that evening; Professor Robert Epps, Professor
UNCP Walks in Honor of the Missing, Murdered and Abused
UNCP students, faculty and staff, Pembroke community members and Native Americans participated in an awareness program and candle light walk to honor the Indigenous women who are still missing, those who were murdered and those who have been abused. The event was hosted by the Native American Student Organization (NASO) in collaboration with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Alpha Pi Omega, Phi Sigma Nu, Student Government Association, the American Association of University Women,
Local Healthy Living Options for UNCP Students
UNCP’s annual Health and Wellness Fair took place in the University Center Lounge on March 20 as vendors from American Red Cross, Southeastern Community Health Services and other local businesses looked to provide students with information on services to help them lead healthier lives. Southeastern Community Health advertised a new fitness center at their facility where students can work out and stay in shape. “You have your gym on campus, but we’re just trying to give studen
