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Carrboro exhibit highlights 'lifeline' of hunger relief in the Triangle

By Savannah Gunter | February 2

The exhibit, called “Lifeline: Hunger Relief During the Pandemic,” is scheduled to run through Feb. 15. Creator Tom Simon said while doing ...

Students find creative ways to stay fit on campus

By Gabi Allen | February 2

With online classes keeping most students inside all day, it becomes a matter of getting creative for students to stay fit.

‘Do you believe in magic?’ UNC graduate AZUL on the release of her first single

By Jane Wilson | February 1

At 8-years-old, AZUL said she would sing Whitney Houston in her closet thinking no one could hear her. Now, she's releasing music of her own.

UNC plant parents: Students cultivate plants to pass time and de-stress

By Emma Gerden | February 1

With COVID-19 forcing students to stay home, many have incorporated plants into their living spaces as a way to bring nature inside. These “plant parents” ...

'Moments of Black joy': Museum of History hosts 20th African American Cultural event

By Ellis Riggsbee | January 28

On Saturday, the 20th annual African American Cultural Celebration sponsored by the North Carolina Museum of History will take place virtually. Every ...

The Modern Shakespeare Society brings Neo-futurist theater to UNC’s campus

By Rylee Parsons | January 28

“All the art that we make is very personal to us,” Pinnamaraju said. “They describe our inner lives, things we notice about the world, whether they're ...

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Orange County Historical Museum unveils new series to explore Native American history

By Casey Meisel | January 27

“I love that this will be sort of correcting a preconceived notion that it was the Europeans to set up trade when in reality, there had been trade, ...

Student photographers focus on maintaining their creativity during the pandemic

By Lily Chubb | January 27

COVID-19 has brought an abundance of change to the work, production and preparation of student photographers.

Biannual Triangle Restaurant Week continues with dining and takeout options

By Maggie Dunn | January 26

Triangle Restaurant Week will be different this year because of the pandemic, but guests can still expect delicious food and drink.

Art majors adapt to the pandemic moving into the new semester

By Elaina James | January 26

Although performing arts is especially reliant on community spaces, students remain optimistic despite a remote start to the spring semester.

Students revisit childhood novels to cope with troubling times

By Lucy Smithwick | January 26

From the well-known "Harry Potter" series to the science-fiction series "Steelheart," students reread some of their favorite books from childhood. ...

'Fashion is political': Behind the looks politicians served up at Biden's inauguration

By Anthony Howard | January 25

A poised administration and guests draped in vibrant colors, glistening accessories and well-known designer threads graced the U.S. Capitol while sparking ...

How UNC’s “Pit Poet” wants to preach a different message

By Maris Ava Cruz | January 25

“Hearing them speak on the different poems that were read aloud definitely spread that inclusivity,” Ramos-Lara said. “He tried to, not necessarily ...

Durham-based band D-Town Brass releases its newest out-of-the-ordinary album

By Taylor Molina | January 25

Composer and key player Andrew Magowan said he thinks the Durham-based band, which released its newest album in December, stays together because of its ...

UNC's music department gets creative to teach students remotely

By Natalie Huschle | January 24

“I feel good about taking on the challenge to redesign my classes for remote learning this spring, implementing new technologies and new course content ...

Carolina Performing Arts' Commons Festival gives a digital platform to local artists

By Ellis Riggsbee | January 21

“The subject matter that they're dealing with at this time, and for all four of these artists to be young Black artists and to be given a platform for ...

UNC junior publishes fictional novel about a young investigative journalist in D.C.

By Lily Chubb | January 21

Eleven months after a cold message on LinkedIn, Jocelyn Quinn became a published author with her first book, "Off The Record."

Olivia Rodrigo’s 'drivers license' breaks records and students' hearts

By Caroline Nihill | January 21

“I think that everybody is so obsessed with it because, one, there's so much drama behind the song and everybody loves drama,” senior Taylor ...

From Opera to TikTopera: Group brings the show to your home in virtual performance

By Gabi Allen | January 21

Marc Callahan, director of UNC Opera, said the group’s fall performance opened the door to the countless possibilities opera has to reach new audiences ...

UNC students are turning to food TikTok for the latest cooking trends

By Rylee Parsons | January 21

Food TikTok is known for continuously sparking viral crazes that anyone can try. From folded tortilla wraps to air fryers to whipped coffee, college students ...