Student Publications

At UNC Pembroke, student voices and creativity are at the heart of campus life. Through engaging platforms like The Pine Needle newspaper, The Aurochs literary magazine and the Indianhead Yearbook, students gain hands-on experience in journalism, writing, editing, photography, design and publishing. These student-led publications offer meaningful ways to build professional skills, connect with the campus community and tell the stories that shape the BraveNation experience. Whether you're passionate about storytelling or looking to get involved, UNCP's student media is the perfect place to begin.

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Want to know what it's really like to be a Brave? Just ask the students who write the headlines, snap the photos and design the pages. At UNCP, student media isn't just about reporting the news — it's about making history. Through The Pine Needle newspaper, The Aurochs literary magazine and the Indianhead Yearbook, students become the storytellers of campus life. These creative, student-led publications are where writers, designers, photographers and editors come together to document the UNCP experience, one article, poem and photo at a time.
A photographer and reporter from the UNCP student newspaper, The Pine Needle

The Pine Needle

Our Campus Newspaper

UNCP's student-run digital newspaper covers campus news, sports, opinion pieces and student life. Whether you're interested in writing, editing, photography or digital content creation, The Pine Needle offers real-world journalism experience and a chance to keep BraveNation informed.

No experience is required — just bring your curiosity and a willingness to tell the stories that matter.

Read the Pine Needle

A UNCP student at a live reading of their poem that was published in the Aurochs

The Aurochs

The Annual Literary & Arts Magazine

The Aurochs is UNCP's annual literary and arts magazine, showcasing student poetry, short fiction, essays, photography and visual art. It's the perfect outlet for creative expression and collaboration. Students can submit their work or join the editorial team to help shape the publication from start to finish.

Students who contribute build strong portfolio pieces, perfect for graduate school, creative careers or simply celebrating their talent in a published, professional format.

For more information about The Aurochs, contact English, Theatre & World Languages at 910.521.6246 or email us as etl@uncp.edu.

A UNCP student flipping throught the pages of the yearbook

The Indianhead Yearbook

A Visual Record of BraveNation's Best Moments

The Indianhead Yearbook captures the people, events and milestones that define each academic year at UNCP. From Homecoming to Commencement, student staff members document the BraveNation experience through writing, photography and layout design.

Join the team to gain experience in journalism, photography and publishing — all while helping preserve campus history.

Digital Archive of The Indianhead Yearbooks