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What to Watch: Oscars Edition

By Guillermo Molero , Ryan Phillips and Madison Ward | April 20

The 2021 Oscars awards will showcase a diverse selection of films April 25th. Some notable films that the Academy nominated are Judas and the Black Messiah, ...

Orange County Historical Museum will take you on a date, 20th century style

By Hannah Kaufman | April 19

“I think the most exciting part is seeing the way love is portrayed in different decades, because now I feel like love is portrayed in a solid, social ...

UNC MFA candidates find global implications in personal stories for Ackland exhibit

By Sophia Ramirez | April 15

In media ranging from pencil and oil on canvas to fluorescent light and projected video, the selected works of the students illustrate that, in the words ...

Put a poem in your pocket: Town of Carrboro celebrates April as poetry month

By Jane Wilson | April 15

“I mean to me, poetry is not just about poems, it’s about the creative impulse,” Fred Joiner, Carrboro’s poet laureate since 2019 said. “I think ...

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Grammy-nominated band Steep Canyon Rangers reflects on UNC origins, self-produced album

By Casey Meisel | April 15

Steep Canyon Rangers, a Grammy Award-winning bluegrass band based in Asheville, started as a group of friends at UNC during the 1990s. The band recently ...

UNC group to hold virtual art show to benefit Habitat for Humanity

By Sara Raja | April 15

“It’s about physically lending your support to two communities that mean a lot to North Carolina, which is Habitat and the arts community,” junior ...

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Oscars Spotlight: “Judas and the Black Messiah” is a thoughtful, emotional powerhouse

By Guillermo Molero | April 14

Judas and the Black Messiah is a powerful film, and that should be no surprise — for “anywhere there’s people, there’s power.” (9.5/10)

We talked with five UNC students about how they're redefining fashion this spring

By Chloe Walker | April 14

As the weather changes, students are trading in their Zoom sweats for new outfits.

Crystal healing provides stepping stone for people looking to spirituality

By Greta Travaglia | April 14

Practitioners of crystals emphasize that they are not meant to replace medical treatment, but rather should be used to heal and connect with oneself. ...

Art Unblocked exhibit aims to amplify the voices of disabled artists in NC

By Lily Chubb | April 13

“We all have different issues that we have to deal with and I think that’s what Arts Access is about: making everything accessible, and realizing ...

'Queen of disaster': star of disaster girl internet meme graduating from UNC

By Lucy Smithwick | April 13

“It was just pretty neat just to see this house fully engulfed in the middle of a residential neighborhood in Mebane, but not for bad reasons,” Dave ...

'A kaleidoscope-like exploration of love': UNC student writes novel with D.C. fellowship

By Hannah Rosenberger | April 13

Mallik is in the middle of the pre-sale process for her debut novel, "Endless: A Villain's Love Story," with help from the Creator Institute and New Degree ...

Students describe their altered senses of taste and smell after having COVID-19

By Anthony Howard | April 12

“I love getting potatoes on the side with burgers, but now because of (COVID-19) potatoes taste like dirt to me,” sophomore Alvin Dinh said. “I ...

Column: There's nothing to fear but the tears Taylor Swift has created in the studio

By Brandon Standley | April 12

When I was 10 years old, I put a set of tickets to the Fearless Tour at the top of my Christmas list. Much to my surprise, on Christmas morning, I didn’t ...

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UNC Process Series presents virtual reading of play about life after climate crisis

By Sara Raja | April 12

“They’re facing the fact that they can’t stay where they are because it’s simply getting to be too hot and chaos is beginning to take over in ...

UNC junior Benjamin Carter writes and produces first album

By Noah Robert Houser | April 11

“Although Benjamin is a soft-spoken person, he possesses a big booming bass voice with growing solo depth,” Timothy W. Sparks said. “Benjamin is ...

Oscars Spotlight: 'Minari' is a refreshing, heartfelt story about immigrants in America

By Guillermo Molero | April 8

"The performances from the cast in this movie are all phenomenal and bring this point to life beautifully. Every single member of this ensemble could ...

Column: Everything you need to know about Lil Nas X's Billboard no. 1 single

By Ellis Riggsbee | April 7

If the March 26 release of “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)” has taught me anything, it’s that there’s nothing more controversial you can do than ...

Oscars Spotlight: “Sound of Metal” is a touching, technically tantalizing tale

By Guillermo Molero | April 7

“Sound of Metal'' excels both in the technical and emotional aspects of filmmaking. Its brilliant sound and film editing and its sharp writing complement ...

Zooming in: Ackland student guides program engages audiences with art

By Sophia Ramirez | April 6

With a piece of sarcophagus, a pocket watch, and a portrait of an unidentified sex worker called “Peaches,” a student tour guide at the Ackland can ...