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Shakori Hills returns to build a better community

By Jenni Ciesielski | October 8

With the forecast finally calling for a beautiful, blue-sky weekend after more than a week without sun, it’s safe to say it’s a good weekend for camping ...

The Fairytale Lives of Russian Girls heads to KTC

By Sarah Louise Krawcheck | October 8

Girls — we run this Russia. The Kenan Theatre Company is known for its unique and provocative productions. Starting tonight, the company is presenting ...

UNC rapper "Bazanji" to perform at The Library Saturday

By Emily Perry | October 8

For senior Shad Albarazanji, rapping is more than just a hobby. Albarazanji, or Bazanji as his fans know him, juggles both the demands of his biology ...

A curtain call for Deep Dish in Chapel Hill

By Maria Mullis | October 7

At the end of its season, Deep Dish Theater Company will have served up its last plays in Chapel Hill.

Chapel Hill music keeps its spirit but changes its tune

By Erin Wygant | October 7

Walking down Main Street in Carrboro, it’s hard to miss the historical marker dedicated to Elizabeth “Libba” Cotten. A famous folk artist, the Chapel ...

UNC graduate student releases first solo album since UK fame

By Morgan Vickers | October 7

The average American may not know Brad San Martin or his former band, One Happy Island — but in England, they’re celebrities.

Old school hip-hop comes to The Library

By Kyley Underhill | October 6

The tables are turning at The Library.

Author Clyde Edgerton photographed at his home in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Author, UNC grad Clyde Edgerton honored with Wolfe Prize

By Cate Alspaugh | October 5

Reading Emerson in tenth grade and “A Farewell to Arms” his sophomore year at UNC inspired Clyde Edgerton’s desire to study and teach English. ...

‘Steve Jobs’ movie premieres early at the Varsity

By Rachel Jones | October 5

With more than 1,000 people listed as going to its Facebook event, the free screening of “Steve Jobs” at Varsity Theatre should be almost as hard ...

Steven Pinker, Psychologist/Cognitive Scientist, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 6.1.09

Q&A with grammar guru Steven Pinker

By Alison Krug | October 5

Psycholinguist and New York Times best-selling author Steven Pinker gave a talk Sunday at Flyleaf Books to discuss his seventh book, “The Sense of Style.” ...

Festifall canceled due to hurricane weather

By Morgan Howard | October 4

With the threat of Hurricane Joaquin looming over Orange County, the 43rd annual Festifall Arts Festival chose to go in a new direction with its original ...

Found Footage Festival’s doctored VHS tapes bring the laughs

By Zoe Hazerjian | October 2

The word “VHS” might bring to mind memories of subpar elementary school musicals, birthday party videos and over-the-top infomercials.

‘All in the Timing’ offers comedic relief through vignettes

By Emily Perry | October 1

The days are getting shorter, the midterm grind is kicking in and weather forecasts are calling for a tropical storm—it’s fair to say it’s time ...

Blues legend Buddy Guy performs at UNC

By Maria Mullis | October 1

At 79 years old, Buddy Guy still rocks just as hard as the rest of them.

Q&A with author, music critic Jon Fine

By Kristina Kokkonos | October 1

The executive editor of Inc. magazine, a guitarist and, now, an author, Jon Fine is a man of many talents. The former Chapel Hill resident spoke to staff ...

A day in the life of a CHIP: Senior Luke Miller (Business Administration and Economics Major and minor in cognitive science) looks on as his fellow CHIP members practice a skit. Bobby Decker (far left) (junior, English/Political Science Major) and Isabelle DeWitt (center) (senior, dramatic arts major) also look on.

Business by day, improv by night: A Day in the Life of Luke Miller

By Trevor Lenzmeier | September 30

As the Chapel Hill Players concluded their Tuesday rehearsal before their show this Friday evening, the group of eight sat in a circle in a performance ...

UNC graduate Chris Sims displays Guantanamo Bay artwork in Davis Library

By Claire Collins | September 30

For the first time in years, the first floor gallery of Davis Library has a new exhibit on display, called "Guantanamo Bay and The Library at Camp Delta." The ...