By Kameesha Pascoe College students sometimes feel a lot of pressure to be successful in their academics, sports and within their families. However, defining success is complicated and looks differently for everyone. For some, success comes from having dreams they…
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Students enjoyed one last hot summer day at Waterpalooza on Aug. 26. The event featured a water slide, slip & slide, and a dunk tank. There was also water pong, water balloons, and free towels. It was a great way…
By Dezarae Churchill On Feb. 24 Ukrainian citizens huddled together in subway stations in an attempt to seek asylum from Russia’s attack. Nearly three weeks after the initial strike, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is urging world leaders to visit the…
Story and photos by Michelle Porizkova Michelle Porizkova is visiting local businesses in Raleigh this semester for the Peace of Downtown feature, sharing their stories in text and images with an eye toward capturing how businesses are faring in…
By Emily Freer William Peace University’s Black Student Union hosted their annual Black History Month Jeopardy! event Feb. 9. Like the TV show that the event is named after, students gathered in Flowe 110 to test their knowledge. Marerika Monroe,…
Story and photos by Michelle Porizkova Located in the warehouse district of downtown Raleigh, The Hightide Salon is difficult to miss; decorated with its colorful logo and a pride emblem in the window, it presents itself as an inclusive…
By Graham Hill The Hoop State Network, which is based out of Raleigh, presented the Brandon Ingram MLK Showcase at Kinston High on Saturday, Jan. 15. Brandon Ingram, Kinston, NC native, and a current NBA basketball player for the New…
By Dezarae Churchill North Carolina is famous for Krispy Kreme donuts, being the birthplace of Pepsi, and being the first in flight. Arguably, one of its most alluring qualities is the temperate weather and the ability for residents to enjoy…
By Emily Freer The tradition of creating a New Year’s Resolution has existed for 4,000 years, dating back to the Babylonians who created these promises to start the year off on good terms with the gods, according to History.com. Nowadays,…
By Dezarae Churchill November is Indigenous People’s Heritage Month and North Carolina is home to one of the largest Indigenous populations east of the Mississippi River. About 3% of North Carolina’s population is Indigenous, or more than 300,000 people, according…