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I guess shoes are a girl’s best friend, but I never thought I would be left holding the shoes of my late, dear friend.

For 15 years of her life, Krishna Pandya called India home. The streets of Ahmedabad, Gujarat stay filled with vibrant colors, rays of happiness and celebration. The shouts of street vendors and echoes of laughter can be heard by anyone traveling through.

Not the dull, fleeting cramps that come and go, but white-hot full-body convulsions that sent her insides writhing for an ounce of relief. Her fingernails dug deep into her palm – crescent moons forming, breath hitching, vision dimming, body trembling. Pain so heavy it strangled her screams.

At High Point University, there are many clubs and extracurricular activities that students can choose from. Some are directly geared toward advancing in your major, others offer a fun hobby to help unwind from college life, and the rest exist as a way to bring the student body together to make connections.

Outside the gates of the beautiful High Point University campus, there is a city that is struggling to feed its citizens. The streets surrounding the school are scattered with locals who are begging for any ounce of humanity people are willing to offer. The city is currently ranked number 14 on the national scale of food insecurity according to the Greater High Point Food Alliance.

On April 24, 2013, the Rana Plaza in Bangladesh experienced a devastating accident, one that would indefinitely shape the fashion industry. The Rana Plaza, an eight-story commercial building centered in the outskirts of Dhaka, unexpectedly came crumbling down, killing over 1,000 people. Additionally, limbs were caught under fallen structural beams, leaving many more trapped and injured. The day prior to this calamitous incident, there were large cracks reported in the stru

Names are called. Each student fidgets with their deep blue gown and excitedly crosses the stage. They firmly shake the principal’s hand, take their crisp, new diploma, and smile out at loved ones in the crowd. Navy caps fly through the air, their tassels creating bursts of color and promises. Bright cheers erupt from the rows of graduates. High school graduation: a time for celebration and new beginnings.

The HPU community has curated a selection of 16 outstanding works of Black literature that are perfect for adding to your reading list. From crime fiction to plays, these recommendations come from librarians, English professors and your peers, showcasing the diverse voices and stories within the Black literary tradition.

Most people would freeze. But Olivia pulled over. When she saw the crash happen before her, the HPU student didn’t hesitate. Instead, she immediately pulled over and ran toward the wreckage, not away, because she knew she could help. High Point University freshman Olivia Stern didn’t expect her quick ice cream run to take such a turn. But as she watched a traumatic scene unfold from her car, instinct and compassion took over. Her calm presence, quick thinking and unwaveri

As Tik Tok went dark on Jan. 18, so did the future for many young influencers. Uncertainty and doubt clouded those few hours before the app went live again.

A six-year-old girl walks through a shiny glass door wearing a black leotard and pink tights. She carries a pink bag, an ice-cold water bottle and is immediately greeted by smiling friends dressed the same way. They throw their bags into cubbies and put on ballet shoes.

It has been a year since local NASCAR legend, #31, Zach Brewer, passed away at the age of 44 on March 4, 2024.

Ever since I was two, I knew I was born to dance. I loved the stage, the lights, the costumes and mostly, performing for everyone. My passion deepened around 10 years old. I trained about 3-4 days a week and even auditioned for the Boston Ballet Summer Intensive. At the studio, I was known as the girl who was super flexible, doing all the weird and cool tricks in my dances.

Christy and Brad Davis discovered their love for baking at an early age. The pair met when they were just nine years old, and they are now the co-owners of Cupcake Cuties Cafe and Bakery in Wallburg, N.C.

For some, balancing a job can be difficult on top of college classes and extracurriculars. Well, maybe that perspective can be changed when you are your own boss. ​ Welcome to the world of Faith Upshur, a sophomore at High Point University, who isn't just your average student. She’s a small business owner as well. Having a passion for fashion, photography and anything in the creative marketing aspect the app, Depop, called to Upshur right away. ​ “I knew I wanted to make mone

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, croons my car speakers. Of course it is. What’s not to love about that world-renowned, famous “spirit” and outpouring of jolliness that enters with the Christmas season, confirmed in all its glory by decades of equally-as-jolly music to match?

Standing at seven feet tall, the reigning Big South Defensive Player of the Year and Big South Freshman of the Year, Juslin Bodo Bodo, stands out amongst everyone else on High Point University’s campus. It is extremely difficult for the basketball star to go anywhere on campus without students stopping him for a photo on his way to class or stopping him to chat on his way to a workout. What is even more difficult is to imagine that Bodo’s journey to finding a basketball sta

As fall approaches, the weather begins to change, the nights become cooler and the city transforms overnight with its traditional decorations. The holiday spirit seems to affect everything around us and people seem happier despite the fast pace that often accompanies this time of year.

Professor Sarah Dunning has been teaching and advising for the last 15 years. She is a senior lecturer and coordinator of the professional studies program at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and has come to High Point University as an adjunct professor.

Professor Matthew ‘Matt’ Wells has been an adjunct professor in the School of Communication for over ten years. Not only is he a professor, but he is also a producer for the Jared and Katie Show, a promotions director for WKZL 107.5 and WKRR Rock 92 and a co-director for the Summer Advantage Program. An Alum of High Point, Wells received his bachelor’s in electronic media studies and did the fifth-year master’s program at HPU to receive his master’s in strategic communication