With the hype from the basketball season over, High Point University seems to be on a cool down from sports. Our spring sports are just beginning and are full of extremely talented athletes, but it seems that we are lacking a certain sport that brings everyone together. ​ HPU is missing out on one sport that would allow for excitement around sports to be year-round: football. ​ Many students question why HPU doesn’t have a football team, especially since all they can think ab

Student businesses have been flourishing out of High Point University. Picnic Club, founded by Jake Lagana, has taken the spotlight on campus. Students may have seen the PC logo floating around showcased on shirts, sweatshirts, and hats. They might have even gotten the chance to attend one of the pop-up shops Lagana was able to organize.

High Point University’s Qubein School of Communication is soon to be one of the only private institutions in the country with an AI capable video wall and a virtual reality filming system. HPU is set to be ahead of the curve and ahead of most schools. In Dec. 2022, the sprinkler system froze, which caused the pipes to burst. This unfortunately ruined the studio. The School of Communication received a very generous insurance check, which allowed a complete studio revamp w

Allison Ressler vividly remembers walking into the Slane Student Center her freshman year, deciding to try a Spin class because she was looking to make some new friends. “I’ll give it a shot; what’s the worst that could happen,” wondered Ressler as she entered the studio.

When High Point University professor Matt Jenkins first heard of Paddling for Pennies, he was excited about a potential partnership between the School of Communication and the local non-profit to support veteran causes. Jenkins, who teaches in the strategic communication department, saw it as an opportunity for professors and students to go out and raise money through donations by paddling 170 miles from Boone, N.C., to Foster Falls, Va., along the New River. As a flight

From the glistening fabrics to the captivating sounds of music was heard coming from the beloved Seacrest Gallery, located at Hayworth Fine Art Center. This is the second Sustainable Fashion Show from the Thrift Point Club. The major goal of this show was being able to show the HPU community how you can still be in style, no matter what you are wearing. The show began with attendees lined out the door, anticipating the excitement for the doors to open. Once seated, each

High Point’s Police Department has recently released a statement saying that the violent crime rate is down 15% from 2023. The two main reasons officers have been able to lower this rate is due to a focused deterrence model of policing as well as prioritizing community engagement. Focused deterrence is a model of policing where police look at people who are subject to recidivism or repeat offenders and focus intervention on those groups people or individuals according t

Imagine the roaring cheers of the crowd, the stadium flooded with its school colors, the stands full of energy, with students connecting and sharing the excitement of the game. That’s what the Big South Basketball Championship brought to the students and community of High Point, North Carolina. High Point University hosted the 2024 Hercules Tires Big South Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championship game in the Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena from March 6 to the 10. This is

Hannah Parson remembers initially not wanting to be involved in student government when she started her freshman year at High Point University. She was the student body president for her high school and was ready to try something completely new in college. During her first ever fall semester class, she met a junior who was involved in the student government association. Starting off as class friends, they then soon found out that they had a lot in common. Second semester

With March Madness in play, the High Point men’s basketball team will be on the outside looking in watching the NCAA March Madness tournament as the Panthers’ name was not called on Selection Sunday. Despite a disappointing finish in the semifinals of the 2024 Hercules Tires Big South conference tournament and not getting selected to play in the NCAA tournament, the Panthers had an extraordinary season, one of the best in High Point program history. Up by two points, 77-75

Grey Rich, a High Point University student from Cary, NC, has been making waves in the university’s film scene since 2019. With his previous successes including “Dream, Above and Beyond” in 2020 and “Doll in the Dark” in 2022, Rich has become a celebrated figure among students, faculty, and staff alike. However, his latest project, “Light of The Passing Train,” promises to be a departure from his previous works, delving into deep personal struggles he faced during his junior

The Nido R. Qubein School of Communication has undergone some major changes in the last year. The School of Communication earned itself a brand new and improved TV studio after water leakage damaged equipment and the space used to create its student newscast.

Fashion has always been a versatile, everchanging forum for a person to express themselves. When this is applied to college students, there is a good mix of students who care about the way they dress, while some others call it a day with their pjs. This is what Style on Point saw occur on campus and wanted to give everyone an equal opportunity towards embracing their inner fashion icon through photoshoots, models and even a magazine. ​ The founder, Olivia Cirocco, wanted to

Dedication. Passion. Loyalty. Owen Schiff’s driving factors for OKnows Sports, an all-inclusive, all-access sport outlet for those who are new to the sports world or consider themselves “sports junkies.” Schiff is a senior at High Point University studying sports management with work experience in ticket sales and a future career with ISM (International Sport Management) post-graduation. Growing up, Schiff was surrounded by the roar of sports fans at every waking moment.

August, 2020. The newest freshman class entered High Point University, fresh-faced from graduating high school and ready to begin their long-awaited college experience, it came as a shock that college would not be what they had dreamed about. ​ Spencer Desmarais, a senior at High Point University, reflects on her first year at HPU as she prepares to graduate in May. “Covid ruined a lot of my grade and I wish it had never happened so that we could’ve experienced everything th

In the heart of High Point University, a unique harmony resonates through the campus air, captivating audiences and fostering brotherhood bonded by music. Meet the Toccatatones, an all-male a cappella ensemble that goes beyond the boundaries of traditional college life, blending impressive vocals with camaraderie. Founded 22 years ago, the Toccatatones have become an energetic part of campus culture, known for not only their impeccable harmonies but also their tight-knit br

Students all across campus have experienced frustration when trying to enter the gates to High Point University. Recently, there have been a lot of inconsistencies on campus with roads and entry. Students have been complaining about the hassles and struggles of driving to and from campus. It started when the road between Panther Commons and the Caffey parking lot was blocked off for almost a month due to the continuous construction on Panther Commons, causing students who

Sitting in my copy editing class, the professor questioned our choice to pursue journalism: “It’s a dying field. Layoffs every year. No pay. No work.” It was relentless, and I could sense the class becoming discouraged. ​ We had finally found something we were passionate about, and then a professor told us we had chosen the wrong career to focus our life on. It was a disheartening moment, as if our newfound enthusiasm for journalism had been abruptly questioned and undermine

The High Point women’s basketball team came up short to Presbyterian, 59-50, in the semifinals of the 2024 Hercules Tires Big South conference tournament on Saturday night despite a team-high 14 points from Faith Price and 12 from Nakyah Terrell. Presbyterian got off to a hot start, outscoring the Panthers 8-2 within the game’s first three minutes of action. The Panthers found their shot as Price drained a three-pointer to cut the team’s early deficit. After trailing b

The High Point men's basketball team falls in overtime to Longwood, 80-79, in the semifinals of the 2024 Hercules Tires Big South conference tournament despite a game-high 32 points from Kezza Giffa and 15 points from Duke Miles. The Panthers came out with an enormous amount of energy as a pair of three-pointers from Duke Miles put HPU up early, 6-1. After missing their next eight shots, the Panthers finally saw a bucket go in after a Kimani Hamilton steal led to him fin