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With 'Outer Banks' nominated for big awards, students revisit N.C.-based show

By Sophia Ramirez | November 15

With "Outer Banks" up for a series of People's Choice Awards, North Carolinian students consider the impacts of the show.

New student-run magazine celebrates diversity in the South Asian community

By Ellis Riggsbee | November 15

A new student-run magazine launching Nov. 15, called "SAATH HAI SHAKTI," focuses on mental health and experiences of the South Asian community. ...

Queer Film Festival seeks to unite viewers through a virtual showing

By Avery Baker | November 12

The OutSouth Queer Film Festival will be held virtually this year and feature 11 LGBTQ+-themed films.

UNC musician Drell's new album strays from EDM, turns to self-reflection

By Madison Ward | November 12

Drew Ellis, commonly known by his stage name of “Drell,” is a junior with a passion for making music. Not music for the sake of combining sounds and ...

Office DJ: Take a trip around the world with me

By Nathan Wesley | November 12

"If you told me The Cheetah Girls would be the reason I desired to learn about different cultures around the world, Spanish and foreign music, I would ...

Love in the time of COVID-19: Student couples take on challenges of a pandemic

By Chloe Joseph | November 12

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought changes to all aspects of our lives, including our relationships. Here's how couples have adjusted to the pandemic. ...

Students prepare to celebrate Diwali amid pandemic

By Natalie Huschle | November 12

Many student hope that cooking, decorating and spending time with family and friends will remain part of their Diwali festivities.

Students solve pandemic boredom with TikTok photoshoot trends

By Emma Henderson | November 12

Students dressed up as ghosts, put their photos on Vogue Magazine covers and wore colorful wigs to participate in TikTok trends.

'Heavy stereotypes': UNC students see different French experience than 'Emily in Paris'

By Lucy Smithwick | November 12

UNC students who have spent time in France see a different way of life for Americans in Paris than the one portrayed in Netflix's new hit show "Emily ...

'I write, and then I hope': UNC alumnus Kenneth Toppell releases murder-mystery book

By Savannah Gunter | November 11

When Dr. Kenneth Toppell graduated UNC-Chapel Hill in 1963, he began an education and career in pulmonology. In his retirement, Toppell is exploring his ...

UNC music department's series highlights anti-racism work

By Sophia Ramirez | November 9

The UNC music department introduced "Do the Work Wednesdays," a weekly series that highlights anti-racism work being done in the department and features ...

'Share our love for learning': 'Jeopardy!' fans reflect on Alex Trebek's death

By Charity Cohen | November 9

Alex Trebek, the host of "Jeopardy!" for over 30 years, died Sunday from pancreatic cancer. Fans are mourning the loss of the revered game show host by ...

Office DJ: Mom is always right, even when it comes to Americana

By Brian Keyes | November 8

Is her ideal urban-farmer-core lifestyle the result of her lifelong love of Americana? That's not for me to say, but the answer is obviously yes. In my ...

Chapel Hill poet laureate releases poem as program navigates COVID-19

By Sascha Medina | November 8

Chapel Hill Poet Laureate CJ Suitt has had to adapt his work due to COVID-19. Recently, he released a poem called "In the Aftermath" about what the community ...

Orange County Arts Commission inducts two new members into advisory board

By Macon Porterfield | November 6

The Orange County Arts Commission inducted two new advisory board members, UNC senior Matthew Keith and photographer Sean T. Bailey.

"Positions" does it all and so does Ariana Grande

By Madison Ward | November 5

Pop sensation Ariana Grande isn’t afraid to boldly confront the confusing cross-section of love and lust. "Positions," Grande’s third album in two ...

How influential are influencers? Political science professors explain

By Taylor Molina | November 5

There have been many celebrities showing their support for politicians this year, such as Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Lil Pump and even Ice Cube. But the question ...

Virtual concert series offers monthly streaming shows, performance space for bands

By Caroline Nihill | November 4

Carrboro-based Dwarf Star Studios is holding their monthly virtual concert series at 7 p.m. Thursday featuring The Unsustainables, Fat Bastard Blues Band ...

UNC YouTuber uses bullet journaling for self-care and personal growth

By Emma Craig | November 4

Bullet journaling has become a creative outlet for many, but UNC junior Kayla Dang takes it to another level with her YouTube channel. She describes ...

Museum event teaches medicinal values of Indigenous herbs

By Charity Cohen | November 4

Vickie Jeffries, herbalist and tribal administrator for the Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation, will teach people about the medicinal and culinary values ...