From Audio-Visual Staffer Jordyn Balam, “Dear First-Year Me” is a collection of stories and advice from the UNC Class of 2025 as they reflect on their Carolina experience. Hear from graduating seniors across a myriad of disciplines about what they wish they knew as a first-year at UNC. Filmed and edited by Jordyn Balam.
Listen to Braless band members Sarah Lorenzi, Chloe Winchester, Deana Garst, Samuel Ellington, Will Poteet and Izze Steinke talk with The Daily Tar Heel’s Will Kleinschmidt about the meaning behind this college band and what the future holds for the group. Video by Jordyn Balam and Luther Walker.
AV Desk staffer May Proctor takes an in depth look at the people and communities that bring the Carrboro Farmers’ Market together. She spoke with vendors, farmers, shoppers and market staff to find out more.Lauren Zola and Amelie Fawson also contributed to this project.Correction: The documentary incorrectly spelt the names of Antwon Walker and Clare Reding. The Daily Tar Heel sincerely apologizes for this error.
AV Desk senior staffer Emma Kate Lauf spent a Saturday at the Carrboro Film Festival, capturing the atmosphere where filmmakers showcased over 30 short films and two features centered on Southern culture and storytelling. She spoke with the filmmaker behind “Luther,” a documentary following a Chapel Hill craftsman’s personal struggles with addiction and his path to recovery through his artwork.
Hear writer Darby McBride narrate her student-centric history of the Morehead-Patterson Bell Tower, accompanied by GoPro footage from inside the tower filmed by AV editor Natalie Bradin.
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Air Quality held a public hearing on Jan. 16 at the Chapel Hill Town Hall to receive comments on UNC’s application to test a new fuel source at its cogeneration facility. The cogeneration facility, located on West Cameron Avenue, uses natural gas and coal to create energy. In July 2024, the University submitted an application to the DAQ to test engineered fuel pellets at the coal plant, according to UNC's energy services webpage. The webpage also says that it aims to "transition away from coal while increasing the use of renewable fuels” by testing the fuel pellets. According to the University’s webpage, the pellets are created from pre-consumer paper and plastic scraps that would otherwise end up in landfills. Writer Lauren Zola spoke to attendees at this public hearing to gather their thoughts on this proposed fuel source. Here is what they had to say. Story: Lauren Zola Video: Amelie Fawson, Lauren Zola & Natalie Bradin
On Friday, Oct. 11, UNC student Spence Whitman headlined his debut comedy performance, “Problem Solved,” at the Varsity Theatre on Franklin Street. This sold-out show attracted a mix of fans familiar with Whitman’s comedic sketches in the UNC comedy group False Profits and newcomers who heard about his performance through friends or social media. AV Desk senior staffer Emma Kate Lauf takes us through the day of Whitman’s solo debut, as he prepares to perform his first-ever sold out venue. Watch the full feature on The Daily Tar Heel’s website or YouTube channel. Video & Editing: Emma Kate Lauf Will Kleinschmidt contributed footage to this project.
The gang recaps UNC Football's dominant win over Syracuse and Tez Walker's first game as a Tar Heel. Then, they preview the team's upcoming matchup with No. 25 Miami and discuss takeaways from the men's basketball team's media day and open practice.
DTH summer sports editor Emma Moon and senior writer Brendan Lunga with a special message for all those who helped DTH Sports get to Omaha to cover Diamond Heels in the 2024 College World Series.
You'd be likely to hear swing, jazz and blues guitar styles in the streets and warehouses of the N.C. Piedmont region a century ago, but Bill Moore, a guitarist and UNC sophomore, brings the style to present day. Video by McKenzie Bulris Audio edited by Natalie Bradin
The Daily Tar Heel is the student newspaper at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and has served the community since it was founded on February 23, 1893. The nonprofit organization, which was incorporated in 1989 as a separate legal entity from UNC, stopped taking student fees in 1993 and has since been funded by advertising revenue, thus making it both fiscally and editorially independent.
At the end of the fall 2023 semester, Editor-in-Chief Emmy Martin sat down with Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz to talk about victories UNC has experienced and unprecedented challenges it has navigated over the past twelve months. Shortly after the interview, Guskiewicz announced his intention to resign from his position at UNC and assume the presidency of Michigan State University. Video produced by McKenzie Bulris Interview conducted by Emmy Martin Thumbnail photo by Viyada Soukthavone
Hark the Pod Season 3, Episode 11 In this episode of “Hark the Pod,” DTH sports editors recap UNC’s 2023 national championships across various sports, highlighting historic victories in women’s tennis, field hockey, diving, wrestling and basketball. This episode will also provide some much-needed ball talk about the North Carolina men’s and women’s basketball teams, analyzing their recent performances and discussing notable differences from the previous season. Sports Editor Shelby Swanson, Assistant Sports Editors Daniel Wei and Gwen Peace and Senior Writer Caroline Wills cap off 2023 with a bang — sharing insights and thought-provoking questions about their sports writing experiences this year!
Hark the Pod Season 3, Episode 10 Join Lucas Thomae, Gwen Peace and Matthew Maynard as they dissect UNC football's tough loss to N.C. State, delving into coaching concerns and the uncertain future of the program. Transitioning to women's soccer, they also discuss UNC's intense quarterfinal clash with BYU alongside insights from senior writer Noah Monroe.
Hark the Pod Season 3, Episode 9 Sports editor Shelby Swanson is joined by assistant sports editors Daniel Wei and Gwen Peace to recap UNC football’s 47-45 (2OT) win over rival Duke. Is it Drake Maye’s final home game? Who was that kicker that was on fire? Listen now to find out. Audio recording and editing by Sierra Pfeifer and Luther Walker Video recording and editing by McKenzie Bulris and Keerthana Mariappan. Listen on Spotify: Fjghttps://open.spotify.com/episode/0dcVIQEunuUFVgtLmhypFP?si=dVq6KTVLQviGWtehjS-Fjg
"Field hockey ACC championship with Erin Matson, Duke football preview" Sports editor Shelby Swanson is joined by senior writer Caroline Wills and UNC field hockey head coach Erin Matson to discuss the program's seventh-consecutive ACC title. Then, senior writer Grace Nugent and assistant sports editor Gwen Peace join the pod to preview UNC football's upcoming rivalry game against Duke.
Sports Assistant Editor Gwen Peace talks with Daniel Wei and senior writer Mathew Maynard about UNC football's back-to-back losses and give predictions for the Tar Heels’ final record.
