There had been some rumors about the possibility that our head coach, Alan Huss, could leave during the High Point Men’s basketball team’s first ever March Madness tournament appearance. However, our biggest fear didn’t turn into a reality until Thursday April 10 at lunchtime. It was revealed that Huss would be heading back to his alma mater, Creighton, as a head-coach-in-waiting.

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.

High Point University’s record-breaking season came to a crashing halt Thursday, as the Panthers fell 75-63 to Purdue in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Despite entering the matchup with momentum from their first Big South Tournament title, High Point struggled to find its rhythm, ultimately undone by a combination of poor possession control, defensive lapses and a significant disadvantage on the boards.

The High Point Panthers (29-5) are poised for an historic moment in their program’s history as they make their NCAA Tournament debut on Thursday. The 13th-seeded Panthers will face the No. 4 seed Purdue Boilermakers (22-11) in a highly anticipated matchup at 12:40 p.m. at the Amica Mutual Pavilion. High Point comes off a thrilling Big South Championship victory and will look to continue its red-hot streak in its first-ever March Madness appearance. ​ High Point, having not lo

The High Point University men’s and women’s basketball teams will compete on Thursday, March 20 in the 2025 NCAA Tournament as both earned automatic bids from its victories in the Big South Conference tournament. It will be the first tournament appearance for the HPU men’s and the second for the HPU women’s in program history.

For the first time in program history, the High Point University men’s basketball team won the Big South Conference tournament on Sunday, solidifying its spot in the 2025 NCAA tournament.

Not just one, but both High Point University basketball teams will be advancing to the 2025 NCAA tournament for the first time in school history after the women’s team defeated No. 2 Longwood University, 59-53, on Sunday night in the Big South Conference championship game.

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.

High Point University and UNC Greensboro are both coming off losses and are looking to get back on track and into the winning column. This is a big game for both teams and not just because 13 miles separate the two universities, but because of the momentum this game carries for both schools as they near conference play.

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

Jim Scott stands out in public. And it’s not just because of his 6-foot-4 stature, it’s the presence he brings to the environment around him along with his booming voice that can be heard across buildings.