News and College Life

Jelani Aryeh Opend for Rainbow Kitten Surprise in Boone, NC. 

Jelani Aryeh opens for Rainbow Kitten Surprise in Boone, NC. 

Female students participate in a self-defence class where they simulate physical real-life scenarios. 

Female students participate in a self-defence class where they simulate physical real-life scenarios. 

A member of the marching band plays in the rain before kickoff at the homecoming game on Saturday, October 11th.

Jason Griffiths, Associate Professor in Architecture, looks at the details of a student’s model during a class critique inside Architecture Hall on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. 

Kojo Tenkorang, a sophomore software engineering major, scrapes out the insides of his pumpkin during the Sculpture Club’s pumpkin carving meeting inside Richards Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025. 

Members of the Men's Tennis team party on the dance floor with President Hush during the University's annual Black & Gold Gala. Effect created using on camera flash and shutter drag.

Traditionally we have a bonfire to celebrate homecoming weekend, but with a state-wide burn ban in effect this fall, campus opted for a laser light show with student DJs. Sid took the second set, and quite literally lit it up. 

Traditionally we have a bonfire to celebrate homecoming weekend, but with a state-wide burn ban in effect this fall, campus opted for a laser light show with student DJs. First years kept the tradition of running around the light source, however, creating a wonderful mix of dsico dance magic and blurred activity.