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'Short is now': Arts Everywhere writing contest encourages reflection on COVID-19

By Elise Mahon | April 2

Arts Everywhere is providing a creative outlet to discuss the impact of the pandemic on people's lives through a writing competition. Poems, fiction, ...

Column: What I'm reading and what I recommend

By Maddie Ellis | April 2

"Taylor Lorenz recently wrote an article called 'Stop Trying to Be Productive,' and it was exactly what I needed to hear. So I’m putting down my phone ...

Stone Center to offer virtual book talks to comply with social distancing precautions

By Rylee Parsons | April 1

In light of the current coronavirus crisis, The Sonja Haynes Stone Center for Black Culture and History has created a new format to continue their 2020 ...

Office DJ: Stop crafting, start podcasting

By Sonia Rao | March 31

Assistant City & State Editor Sonia Rao swaps NSYNC for NPR with a playlist featuring her favorite podcast episodes.

“Kevin G’s Big L Meme Self-Quarantine (UNC)” is here to make UNC laugh during crisis

By Mary King | March 30

An admin for “Kevin G’s Big L Meme Self-Quarantine (UNC)” said the Facebook group's activity peaks around Duke games. When he checked the stats ...

North Carolina Museum of Art opens its virtual doors to the public

By Dominick Ferrara | March 30

Much of the museum’s collection has been digitized and made available in an online catalog. Visitors can browse through featured selections from the ...

'About the heart:" This UNC artist is donating his business profits to Cosmic Cantina

By Emma Gerden | March 30

Local artist and UNC student Alessandro Uribe-Rheinbolt is giving back to the community by donating the profits from selling his art to the employees ...

Chapel Hill art gallery creates virtual exhibit, makes art available for the public

By Kristen Jones | March 30

Chapel Hill's FRANK Gallery has put images of most of its exhibition online so that people can access it from home during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bakova Gallery to host live interviews and virtual tours during Coronavirus closure

By Dominick Ferrara | March 30

“Even after the virus and the epidemic passes us and everyone's reopened again, I still want to continue with these interviews,” Bakova Gallery owner ...

'Prove it to me that you're funny:' Local comedians add gender diversity to comedy scene

By Mary King | March 29

“The biggest rule in improv is ‘Yes, and …,’” said UNC senior Emma Haseley. “So, if you say something, you just have to roll with it and keep ...

Carolina Curls provides a space for empowerment, inclusivity, and embracing natural hair

By Liz Johnson | March 29

Carolina Curls helps people embrace natural hair, with styling tips and a welcoming community.

More than just a rumor: The story behind the owners of Rumors Boutique

By Rylee Parsons | March 29

Casey Longyear and Marsche Wyche opened Rumors Boutique in 2007. They were not expected to be successful, but 13 years later, they have not only expanded ...

Alpha Pi Omega bridges the gap between campus and identity for Native American women

By Kristen Jones | March 29

Founded in 1994 on UNC's campus, Alpha Pi Omega is a sorority that celebrates Native American sisterhood.

Re/Collecting Chapel Hill podcast connects community members through voicemails

By Elise Mahon | March 26

The podcast calls on members of the community to share their stories during this time of uncertainty.

'My quarantine passion project:' Meet the UNC sophomore who just released her fourth EP

By Rylee Parsons | March 26

Lizzy Campbell, a UNC sophomore and musician, just released her fourth EP on SoundCloud. "Suggestion Box" includes tracks such as "Butterscotch Brownies," ...

Arts organizations take to social media to support local artists during COVID-19

By Dominick Ferrara | March 25

“Retweeting, engaging with content on social media platforms, commenting — all of that can provide a supportive and uplifting experience for everybody, ...

Office DJ: We gon' be alright

By Maya Carter | March 24

Co-photo Editor Maya Carter shares the songs that are keeping her spirits up now that March Madness, commencement and basically everything else has been ...

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These UNC students combined reading and community service for A Novel Idea

By Rylee Parsons | March 24

“As we’re college students learning how to live on our own and function on our own, it's really important to make these habits now,” Ragsdale said. ...

UNC arts groups are remaining optimistic in spite of canceled performances

By Mary King | March 23

Many of UNC's arts organizations had competitions and performances this spring that have been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As the groups try ...

PlayMakers Repertory Company looking to adapt in wake of coronavirus cancellations

By Maddie Singleton | March 22

"There’s potential that something new is going to come out of all of this that is going to change the way we think about telling stories."