By Emerson Scollo What’s something that is green, living, brightens up a space and provides benefits to the owner? That’s right, plants! Plants have been known to not only decoratively add to a living space but they also help improve…
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By Jacob Trump William Peace University welcomed parents the weekend of Oct. 8 for Family Weekend, an effort to reunite Pacers with their family members. This is a new tradition for WPU, and they hope to extend it to families…
What do drinks to go mean for downtown businesses? By Dezarae Churchill New Orleans is most iconically known for its boisterous bands and late-night parties. Visitors are encouraged to engage in nightlife and are often seen trekking up the infamous…
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…
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 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,…
As the leaves begin to fall down, the season of fall is coming closer and closer. ‘Tis the season of sweaters, pumpkin spice lattes, It’s The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown, “Spooky Scary Skeletons”, Thanksgiving dinner, and what leads us into…
By Kyra Harrison Ground has officially been broken on North Carolina Freedom Park in downtown Raleigh between the governor’s executive Residence and the legislative building. The late architect, Phil Freelon, and his team at Perkins and Will designed this landscape…
By Kyra Harrison Declared on March 10th, 2020 by the World Health Organization regarding COVID-19, a state of emergency by North Carolina in an effort to coordinate a response and find a way to protect against the spread shook the…
By Jaylen Ward Music has always been a part of my life since I can remember. Music is very unique; it is a part of everyday lives. Music isn’t one-dimensional, it has many purposes. Music changes each and every day,…